NEWEA Members,

We need your help in shaping the future of our organization!

As part of our strategic planning process, we have developed a survey to gather your insights and feedback. Your participation is crucial in ensuring that NEWEA continues to meet the needs and expectations of its members.

Please take a few minutes to complete this important survey. Your input will directly influence the direction we take and help us serve you better.

The deadline to submit a response is Friday, August 22, 2025.

The survey can be accessed at the following link: https://forms.gle/FK8n9MNa2svFrrR26

Thank you for your time and valuable contribution!

With significant challenges recruiting and retaining the next generation of talent, the water industry is facing a shortage of skilled workers to fill critical roles. To address these challenges, NEWEA and NEWWA launched the Work for Water Collaborative in 2022, a regional effort designed to promote water careers and support workforce development. 

Since 2022, this collaborative yielded a comprehensive Strategic Plan and Roadmap to outline a clear path forward to significantly improve the development of New England's water workforce.

To advance this effort, we are currently accepting applications for Charter Members to join the New England Work for Water Collaborative. Your organization is invited to join us as one of our founding Charter Members. 

Since opening member applications in May 2025, we have raised nearly $100,000 through the generous contributions of our Charter Members. Our goal is to raise $250,000 by October 1, 2025 to kick-start the collaborative, and with your support, we can achieve meaningful progress in building a sustainable water workforce for New England.

Learn more and become a Charter Member today!

Contact Mary Barry, NEWEA Executive Director, and/or Kirsten King, NEWWA Chief Executive Officer, with any questions.

Connecticut: CTWEA released the latest issue of their newsletter in July.

Maine: MEWEA's Fall Convention is taking place September 17-19 at Sunday River Resort & Conference Center in Newry, ME.

Massachusetts: The Summer issue of MAWEA's newsletter is now available online.

New Hampshire: NHWPCA and New Hampshire Water Works Association (NHWWA) are hosting their annual Blue (Drinking Water) vs. Green (Clean Water) Softball Game on August 23 in Manchester, NH.

Rhode Island: As part of RICWA's 2025 Trade Show & Lunch, they will be hosting the 1st annual Rhody Rumble, a regional Operations Challenge Event taking place September 11 and 12.

Vermont: Save the Date for GMWEA's Fall Meeting on November 6 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Burlington, VT.

NEWEA has launched a new online donation form!

The form now allows recurring monthly donations, in addition to one-time donations, and tribute donations made in honor or in memory of someone else.

As a 100% independently funded, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, the donations we receive help fund our industry-leading training, educational, advocacy, and outreach programs, including technical events attended by more than 3,000 water professionals annually, outreach presentations that have reached more than 4,000 students to date, and scholarships that provide nearly $10,000 annually to students furthering their studies in water environment education.

We appreciate your support of NEWEA!