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The year got off to a busy start with our 2026 Annual Conference, which took place January 25-28 in Boston. It was great to see so many of our water industry colleagues, despite all the snow. Event photos and conference proceedings will be shared later this week.

This month, we are getting ready for other upcoming events, including the DC Fly-In in April and our Spring Meeting in May.

Scroll down to learn more, and until next newsletter, have a great month!

Save the Date!

Mark your calendar to join NEWEA, NEWWA, and our 12 Clean Water and Drinking Water State Associations on April 14–15, 2026 in Washington, DC for the National Water Policy Fly-In, the annual cornerstone of our associations’ government affairs program.

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2026 Spring Meeting Call for Abstracts Deadline Extended

NEWEA invites the submission of abstracts for presentation at the upcoming 2026 Spring Meeting & Exhibit, taking place May 17-20 at the Sea Crest Beach Resort in North Falmouth, MA.

This annual meeting attracts over 300 engineers, consultants, scientists, operators, and students and features a variety of technical sessions, exhibitor displays, and the Operations Challenge competition. This meeting provides an opportunity for professional exchange of information and state-of-the-art concepts in wastewater treatment and water environment issues in a relaxed setting.

Please consider submitting an abstract on water quality topics such as:

Biosolids
Clean Water Infrastructure Stories
Collection Systems
Infrastructure Funding
Resiliency
Small Communities/On-site Systems
Spotlight on Clean Water Professionals
Stormwater/Flood Detection

Abstracts are now due by February 6, 2026.

Submit an abstract online.

WEF Awards and WEF Fellows Nominations

Nominations are now open for the WEF Fellows Program and will be opening soon for WEF Awards.

The WEF Fellows program was created to recognize WEF members with outstanding achievements and impactful contributions to the water industry. Learn more and submit a nomination by Saturday, February 28, 2026.

The WEF Award application window will be open from January 15 - March 31, 2026. This program is a great opportunity for those within the water community to be recognized for their outstanding contributions.

Connecticut: CTWEA's Operations Forum is taking place February 20 in Plantsville, CT.

Maine: MEWEA's 17th annual Ski Day, hosted in collaboration with NHWPCA, is scheduled for March 19 at Saddleback Mountain.

Massachusetts: MAWEA, in collaboration with CTWEA, is hosting the Ski Classic at Stratton Mountain Resort on February 6.

New Hampshire: Save the date for NHWPCA's Annual Trade Show on April 10 in Nashua, NH.

Rhode Island: RICWA is hosting the 14th Annual Clean Water Legislative Summit on February 4 at the Rhode Island State House of Representative's Lounge.

Vermont: GMWEA is accepting nominations for their Annual Awards until April 9.

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