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Teacher Training

August 20, 2019 Providence, RI

Northeast Biosolids and Residuals Conference

October 16-18, 2019 Springfield, MA

In the month since our last newsletter, we've had a lot going on at NEWEA. The Operations Challenge Training Day and Facility Tour took place on April 12 in West Warwick, RI, the Water for People Committee put on the second annual Deer Island Dash & KidFest, and the Amherst, MA water resource recovery facility and Abandoned Building Brewery hosted a Poo and Brew.

We have more events coming up in the next couple months, specifically our 2019 Spring Meeting. The preliminary program has been released and registration is now open! Scroll through this newsletter for information on the individual events we'll be hosting at this meeting, and register before May 17 to get the best rate.

In addition to the 2019 Spring Meeting, we're already getting ready for the 2020 Annual Conference & Exhibit. Our Awards Committee is accepting nominations of hardworking water professionals for NEWEA/WEF awards. We're also now accepting submissions of abstracts to be considered to present at the 2020 Conference. All submissions are due by June 14.

Check out the rest of the newsletter for more on committee news and upcoming events. Until next newsletter, have a great month and we hope to see you at some of our upcoming events.

As always, we invite you to contact Jordan Gosselin at jgosselin@newea.org with committee news and updates you would like to share in future editions.

The program for the 2019 Spring Meeting has been released, and registration is now open! Check out the preliminary program to see the schedule of technical sessions, the Operations Challenge, and more, and sign up to join us at the meeting from June 2-5 at Wentworth by the Sea.

View the program.

Become a Spring Meeting Exhibitor

Limited exhibit opportunities are available for the 2019 Spring Meeting! Register as an exhibitor and display your latest products and services to the more than 200 water professionals expected to attend the meeting. Meeting registration, receptions, breaks, and the Operations Challenge will all take place in the exhibit space during this two-day exhibit.

View the exhibitor prospectus.

Play in the Spring Meeting Golf Outing

Join us at the beautiful Breakfast Hill Golf Club on Monday, June 3 for the 2019 Golf Outing, taking place as part of the Spring Meeting. Golf Digest awarded this par 71 course four stars as one of their Best Places to Play. Prizes will be awarded, and all proceeds will support the New England Operations Challenge winner moving on to the National competition.

Volunteer for and Sponsor the YP Service Project

Join the Young Professionals Committee on June 1 for their second annual Community Service Project. This year's project will assist the town of Dover, NH with a troublesome green infrastructure feature.

Book Your Stay for the Spring Meeting

There's less than one week left to book your stay for the Spring Meeting at NEWEA's group rate. Join us at the beautiful Wentworth by the Sea for our upcoming Spring Meeting, taking place June 2-5. Book your stay for the meeting by May 12 to secure our discounted rate.

Reserve your room.

Submit an Abstract for the 2020 Annual Conference & Exhibit

Abstract submissions are now being accepted for the 2020 Annual Conference & Exhibit! This prestigious event consistently attracts over 2,200 engineers, consultants, scientists, operators, and academics for several days of technical sessions, exhibits, professional and student poster displays, and more. Submissions are due by June 14.

Submit an abstract.

Submit an Abstract for the Northeast Residuals and Biosolids Conference

NEWEA's Residuals Management Committee and NEBRA are now accepting submissions of abstracts for their upcoming Northeast Residuals and Biosolids Conference. Taking place from October 16-18 in Springfield, MA, this conference will highlight the challenge of managing biosolids and residuals in New England.

Submit an abstract.

Join Our Young Professionals for the Next Poo and Brew

On May 17, our Young Professionals Committee will be hosting its next Poo and Brew. Join the committee for a tour of the South Windsor, Connecticut Water Pollution Control Facility, followed by a networking reception at Connecticut Valley Brewing Company. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Submit an Award Nomination

The Awards Committee is now accepting submissions of nominations for NEWEA/WEF awards! Submit a nomination for a deserving water professional, including yourself! We honor work in the water industry in a variety of categories, including safety, engineering, operations, public education, public relations, management, collection systems, laboratory expertise, and service to the organization.

Recipients will be honored at the Awards Ceremony and Luncheon at the 2020 Annual Conference & Exhibit. All nominations are due by May 24.

Submit a nomination.

Green Steps – Climate Resiliency in Water Resource Planning

Jake Cantor, Hazen and Sawyer

A changing climate presents challenges for utilities to provide clean drinking water, treat wastewater and mitigate stormwater impacts. Infrastructure damage resulting from extreme weather and flooding associated with climate change may be costly and can even displace communities, particularly in underserved areas that are more vulnerable to the devastating impacts of climate change. To better prepare for future climate conditions, community stakeholders, planners, and engineers should consider climate adaptivity among other design priorities.