Stormwater Nutrient Management Webinar Scheduled for October 28 | Panelists Stephanie Hurley of the University of Vermont, Andy Erickson of the University of Minnesota, and Bill Hunt of North Carolina State University will present, followed by a facilitated discussion with audience participation. | | | | | | Water Infrastructure Cybersecurity Webinar to be Held November 7 | Join NEWEA's Asset Management Committee, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and The Overwatch Foundation for an in-depth webinar exploring cybersecurity for water and wastewater utilities. | | | Northeast Residuals & Biosolids Conference Taking Place November 18-19 | Join us in Worcester, MA for six technical sessions (one more than last year!), updates and discussions with regulators from around the Northeast, a facility tour, and numerous opportunities for professional networking. | | | | | | Scholarship Applications are Now Open | NEWEA's Scholarship Committee is pleased to offer nearly $10,000 in scholarship funding to dedicated and aspiring water industry professionals studying at the undergraduate and graduate levels. All applications are due online by 3:00 PM on Friday, December 5, 2025. | | | Save the Date for Dine to Donate | Join us on Monday, November 3 at the Nashua, NH Texas Roadhouse to help raise funds for the Kate Biedron Memorial Fund! 10% of all eligible Dine In and To Go orders will be donated to the KB Memorial Fund. More information will be available soon. | | | | | | Limited Exhibit Booths Remain for the 2026 Annual Conference | The Annual Conference, New England's premier water quality event, features an exhibit hall spread over two floors of the conference venue and comprised of more than 200 booths. Exhibitors showcase their latest water quality products and services to our more than 2,000 attendees. | | | Annual Conference Hotel Room Block at Boston Marriott Copley Place is Open | Nightly rates begin at $224 (plus taxes and fees). Rooms are subject to availability and space. The reservation deadline is January 2, 2026. The room block is limited and will sell out. | | | | Documentary Highlighting Clean Water Premiers | | |
Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong, a documentary filmed at Portland Water District's East End Wastewater Treatment Facility, premiered at the Camden International Film Festival on September 13.
This film highlights the vital work performed by essential water workers to protect public health and the environment. The documentary can be seen at film festivals throughout New England in the coming months. Learn more and get tickets.
| | Mattabassett District Produces Video on Clean Water Treatment | | |
The Mattabassett District recently published a video, featuring NEWEA Treasurer and Mattabassett District Executive Director Art Simonian, explaining the process that occurs after water goes down the drain.
This video is a great resource to promote awareness and understanding about the work performed by water professionals each and every day to treat the water we use, protect public health, and safeguard our environment and water resources.
Watch the full video.
| | Grant Application Now Open: Hach Water Quality Equipment Grant for High School Students | | |
Applications are now open for WEF's Hach Water Quality Equipment Grant, designed to support high school students in developing research projects for the USA Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition.
This grant provides access to high-quality water testing equipment, empowering students to explore real-world environmental challenges through hands-on science. Last year, 20 students received equipment, and several went on to win state SJWP competitions — including the national winner!
The application takes just 15–20 minutes to complete and must be submitted by October 24, 2025. Awardees will be notified by November 7, and equipment will be shipped directly to schools.
The link to the application can be found on WEF’s website. Please share this opportunity with teachers and students in your network — let’s help more young scientists dive into water research!
| | (NEW) Operator Recruitment Toolkit! | | |
WEF is excited to announce the Operator Recruitment Toolkit – a practical resource to recruit the next generation of water professionals.
What it is:
A FREE and ready-to-use resource library designed for HR professionals, recruiters, and hiring managers in the water sector.
What’s inside:
- Outreach strategies to connect with potential candidates
- Targeted messaging tailored for diverse candidate groups
- Licensing and training guides that simplify the process
- Career pathway visuals to show clear growth opportunities
- Customizable marketing materials for recruitment campaigns
How to access:
Direct link: https://learn.wef.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=284
OR go to the WEF Learning Center (https://learn.wef.org)
- Click Catalog
- Click Leadership & Professional Development
- Click Operator Recruitment Toolkit
Please reach out to onlinetraining@wef.org with any questions.
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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!
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