NEWEA's May Update

Although we're only just approaching the halfway mark of 2023, the NEWEA office is already looking ahead to next year, specifically our 2024 Annual Conference. We recently opened our call for abstracts and will be accepting submissions until June 16. We are also now accepting award nominations. Selected recipients will be honored at the Awards Ceremony & Luncheon at the 2024 Annual Conference. Scroll down to learn more and access links to submit an abstract and award nomination.

Before we fully shift gears to Annual Conference planning, we will be holding our second largest event of the year, our Spring Meeting. This year's event, which is being jointly hosted with New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA), is taking place June 7-9 in Saratoga Springs, NY. More information and links to the program, registration, exhibit package, and sponsorship/advertising opportunities can be found below.

In addition to planning for coming events, NEWEA is planning for the future of our organization. We are currently accepting nominations for officer vacancies. Officers are voting members of NEWEA's Executive Committee and help to develop and implement NEWEA's policies and programs. More information and links to submit can be found below.

Check out the rest of the newsletter for more on committee news and details on upcoming events. Until next newsletter, we hope everyone has a great month and stays healthy.

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.

There's Still Time to Register for the Stormwater Conference

Join NEWEA on May 10 in Framingham, MA for a one-day interactive workshop to highlight where we are today and what we will need for widespread effective stormwater investment tomorrow. The program was designed to maximize audience engagement with a panel discussion and three working sessions.

Join NEWEA and New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) in Saratoga Springs, NY June 7-9 for our jointly hosted Spring Meeting. With 17 technical sessions, the Operations Challenge, exhibitor displays, and more, there are lots of opportunities to learn, network, and earn Training Contact Hours (TCHs) at the 2023 Joint Spring Meeting.

View the Preliminary Program and register to attend.

Enroll as a Spring Meeting Sponsor/Advertiser

SPONSORSHIP

Put your company’s name in front of a large number of environmental professionals attending from New York and New England! There are four primary levels of participation and benefits.

For sponsorship information, click here.

ADVERTISING

During the 2023 Joint NYWEA/NEWEA Spring Technical Conference and Exhibition, take advantage of the opportunity to advertise and promote your company in the meeting's program book distributed to all attendees.

For advertising information, click here.

Limited Exhibitor Space Remains at the Spring Meeting

Don't miss your chance to exhibit at the 2023 joint Spring Meeting. These joint meetings typically attract approximately 400 professional engineers, licensed operators, consulting engineers, public officials, educators, students and other professionals in the water quality industry. The exhibits will be in the City Center that is connected to the hotel and will be in the same space as the Operations Challenge.

View the Exhibit Prospectus and register to exhibit.

Join the Young Professionals for their Abstract Workshop

The NEWEA YP Committee is hosting a series of workshops to help young professionals develop abstracts, prepare slide decks, and deliver engaging presentations at technical conferences. The fourth and final session in this series will be taking place May 11.

Reserve your spot.

Join us for our next Poo and Brew

NEWEA's YP Committee is hosting their next Poo and Brew on May 24. Registration includes a tour of the Cheshire Wastewater Treatment Plant followed by a reception at Counter Weight Brewing. Registration fee is $30 for NEWEA members or $40 for nonmembers. Students can register for $15 with a valid student ID.

Submit an Abstract to the 2024 Annual Conference

NEWEA's Program Committee invites the submission of abstracts for our 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibit. This prestigious conference, which will take place January 21-24, 2024, annually attracts over 2,200 water professionals for several days of technical sessions, exhibits, student poster displays, and more. Attendees have the opportunity to network and exchange information and state-of-the-art concepts in water and environmental issues.

Submit by June 16.

Calling All Homebrewers

With the goal of increasing public awareness about water quality, NEWEA is seeking homebrewers for our fourth annual Source Water Brewers Competition. This friendly competition will challenge each brewer to create an original beer using local source water for sharing at the Source Water Brewers Competition on July 26 in Plymouth, MA.

Learn more and enroll as a brewer.

Submit a NEWEA Officer Nomination

Do you see yourself as a leader in NEWEA or do you know of someone who would be a perfect fit on our Executive Committee? Help us shape NEWEA's future by submitting a nomination for an Officer position.

The Nominating Committee and Executive Committee encourage you to give serious consideration to nominate a worthy colleague or yourself for one of the current Officer vacancies listed below. Click the links to view the position's description.

Officers are voting members of the Executive Committee and use their time and talents along with those of your colleagues to help direct and guide NEWEA into the future. NEWEA is a dynamic organization that relies heavily on its members to develop and implement its many policies and programs. By nominating a worthy colleague or yourself, you will become an important part of this vital Association that is so important across all sectors of the water environment.

Submit a nomination by June 16, 2023.

CEC/Plant Operations Conference Abstract Submission Deadline Extended

Don't miss out on submitting an abstract for the joint Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CEC) and Plant Operations Specialty Conference & Exhibit, to be held at the Publick House Historic Inn in Sturbridge, MA on September 13.

The planning committee is requesting abstracts related to CECs, like PFAS, and plant operations including operational strategies, treatment technologies, policy & regulations, and measurement & quantification.

Additionally, the planning committee is accepting abstracts from vendors showcasing CEC/PFAS treatment technologies. Selected vendor showcases will be scheduled outside of technical session presentations to allow for dedicated presentation times.

Submit an abstract by Friday, May 12, 2023.

Nominate Deserving Water Professionals for a NEWEA/WEF Award

NEWEA is now accepting nominations for NEWEA and WEF Awards! Honor the work of a deserving water professional by submitting an award nomination on their behalf. Self nominations are encouraged.

Award recipients will be honored at the Awards Ceremony and Luncheon at NEWEA's 2024 Annual Conference.

Visit our site to see the full list of awards. Nomination submissions are due by June 1, 2023.

Wright-Pierce Announces New President and CEO

Wright-Pierce announced Paul Birkel has been named as the new President and CEO, succeeding John Braccio. Birkel has been with Wright-Pierce for over three decades, most recently as Executive Vice President and Wastewater Practice Group Leader, and has been transitioning into his new role for the past five years.

“I started my career at Wright-Pierce in 1990 and have experienced four CEO transitions during that time, this one included. Our plan is to remain a legacy firm for our employees and our focus on succession planning and ownership transition affords us this luxury. While each new CEO brings different initiatives and ideas to the table, I plan to focus on our people, our processes, and maintaining technical excellence in our work products as we grow and expand into new geographic areas.” Wright-Pierce maintains one of its differentiators as a firm is that it is owned, operated, and led by its practitioners – this allows the leadership team to stay deeply connected to the engineering work being performed.

Ways to give

Make a donation online.
When you shop online, use Amazon Smile and choose New England Water Environment Assoc as your charitable organization.
Take a moment to share how NEWEA has impacted your career, education, and/or community.
Establish a legacy gift or memorial fund, or include NEWEA in your will.
Designate NEWEA for a Qualified Charitable Distribution. (If you have to take a Required Minimum Distribution from your retirement funds in 2023, you may be able to offset the tax impacts. Contact your financial advisor/IRA custodian for more information.)

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