Diane is Clean Water Services' first Chief Executive Officer. The new title recognizes the diverse range of activities and interests CWS engages in as a leader in watershed management and a Utility of the Future.
Diane is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Oregon and a Board Certified Environmental Engineer. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Cornell University and a Master's of Business Administration from the Atkinson Graduate School of Management at Willamette University. Prior to joining Clean Water Services in 2011, Taniguchi-Dennis served as the City of Albany Public Works Director for 12 years.
The Clean Water Institute is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, created to expand Clean Water Services' ability to promote scientific research, education and environmental protection activities that benefit watersheds around the world.
Although Clean Water Services maintains a close working relationship with Washington County government, we are a special service district that serves as a separately managed and financed public utility. Our Board of Directors is comprised of the individuals who are elected as Washington County Commissioners:
The Leadership Team for Clean Water Services is comprised of:
The purpose of the Clean Water Services Advisory Commission (CWAC) is to review and discuss major policy issues and programs related to the management of water resources in the Tualatin River Watershed and make recommendations to Clean Water Services' Board of Directors.
Learn more about CWAC members, meetings and minutes.
Enhancing the environment and quality of life in the Tualatin River Watershed through visionary and collaborative management of water resources in partnership with others.
