Ohio Water Environment Association
The Ohio Water Environment Association is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) association that provides technical education and training for Ohio water quality professionals who clean water and return it safely to the environment. OWEA's nearly 2000 members are dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of our most precious natural resource ... WATER. (more about OWEA)
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Collection Systems Workshop Call for Papers
Collections Committee Chair Bill Horst has issued a Call for Papers for the May 10, 2012 Collection Systems Workshop. Please contact Bill at horstwj@gmail.com or 937.307.5945. The Call for Papers closes February 8, 2012
Collections Committee Chair Bill Horst has issued a Call for Papers for the May 10, 2012 Collection Systems Workshop. Please contact Bill at horstwj@gmail.com or 937.307.5945. The Call for Papers closes February 8, 2012
2011 Biosolids Workshop
148 attendees learned the latest in Biosolids Updates at the 2011 Biosolids Workshop, held December 8th at the Conference Center at NorthPointe. View event photos. Biosolids presentations are posted.
148 attendees learned the latest in Biosolids Updates at the 2011 Biosolids Workshop, held December 8th at the Conference Center at NorthPointe. View event photos. Biosolids presentations are posted.
Anil Tangirala, Workshop Chair, has issued a Call for Abstracts for the Watershed 101 Workshop, which will be held April 5, 2012 at the Ohio Union at the Ohio State University. OWEA is looking for papers on the following topics:
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Innovative Approaches to Watershed Management
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Watershed Management Regulation, Policy and Guidance
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EPA’s Healthy Watersheds Initiative
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Development of TMDLs (Nutrients, Bacteria, TSS, TDS etc.)
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Non-Point Source Control
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Watershed-Based Trading
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Funding Mechanisms Related to Watershed Management (319 grants, WPCLF etc.)
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Sustainable Watershed Management
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Stormwater Management
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Green Infrastructure Practices and Applications
OWEA at WEFTEC
Ohio water quality professionals have been busy at the 2011 WEFTEC. Many met at the Sunday night Ohio Mixer or in the Exhibit Expo featuring 1000 companies. Ohio's teams, the Ohio EPA Regulators and Bowling Green Wastewater Rangers, competed in the 2011 Operations Challenge. View WEFTEC and Operations Challenge photos.
2012 OWEA Annual ConferenceOhio water quality professionals have been busy at the 2011 WEFTEC. Many met at the Sunday night Ohio Mixer or in the Exhibit Expo featuring 1000 companies. Ohio's teams, the Ohio EPA Regulators and Bowling Green Wastewater Rangers, competed in the 2011 Operations Challenge. View WEFTEC and Operations Challenge photos.
Order your OWEA Logo Shirt Today!
These shirts were a big hit at this year's Annual Conference (as modeled by President-Elect Tom Angelo) and not only look good but are comfortable.
In stock for immediate shipment:
Men's M-3X and Ladies S-2X
Price for Men's and Ladies' is $30 plus $5.00 for Shipping/Handling.
Simply click on the link below to the OWEA Online Store, scroll to the Annual Conference Logo Shirt and order yours today!
Highlights of the 2011 Annual Conference
Over 500 people participated in the 2011 Ohio Water Environment Association Annual Conference. 60+ technical sessions were offered over the three day period and 70 Exhibitors filled the Exhibit Expo.
The 2011 Conference Committee, chaired by Doug Borkosky and Dave Sprague, arranged a grand event that educated and entertained at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Sandusky, Ohio. More conference information and photos
The 2011 Conference Committee, chaired by Doug Borkosky and Dave Sprague, arranged a grand event that educated and entertained at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Sandusky, Ohio. More conference information and photos
Outgoing President Dale Kocarek passed the gavel to Incoming
President Doug Clark at the 2011 Annual Banquet.
Steve Morrison received the 2011 Larry Moon Outstanding Service Award
for his service to the Ohio Water Environment Association.
Congratulations Steve and thank you for your service to OWEA.
for his service to the Ohio Water Environment Association.
Congratulations Steve and thank you for your service to OWEA.
2011 OWEA Operations Challenge
The 2011 Ohio Operations Challenge and Hands-On Operator Training Day was held at the Jackson Pike WWTP on May 24th. The Bowling Green Wastewater Rangers (green shirts) won the Division I title and the Ohio EPA Regulators (blue shirts) won the Division II title. These two teams will represent Ohio at the national Operations Challenge at WEFTEC in Los Angeles in October. See more event photos
Special thanks to the Jackson Pike WWTP staff for use of their great facilitie, and to all the presenters, judges, and volunteers for an outstanding day.
WEFMAX in Louisville
OWEA Officers, Staff, and Delegates attended the Water Environment
Federation's Member Association Exchange (WEFMAX) in Louisville, KY April 14-15.
(Clockwise from upper right): President Dale Kocarek, WEF Delegate-at-Large Dianne Sumego, NW Delegate Elizabeth Wick, Junior WEF Delegate Kim Riddell, SW Delegate Dan Sullivan, Past President Mark Livengood, Secretary/Treasurer Jane Winkler, Executive Manager Judi Henrich, and President-Elect, Doug Clark.
OWEA 2011 Government Affairs Workshop
173 attendees participated in OWEA's 2011 Government Affairs Workshop on March 10th. Director Scott J. Nally provided an update on Ohio EPA, George Elmaraghy, OEPA DSW Chief, provided the Division of Surface Water update, and Amanda Payton, OEPA/Director's Office, presented "Ohio EPA Rules Development Development 101". Jeff Eger, WEF's new Executive Director, presented a Water Environment Federation update. The 2011 workshop location, The Conference Center at NorthPointe, provided a comfortable environment and ample nutrition for all to make it through a full day of informative sessions. Workshop presentations are posted.
George Elmaraghy, John Owen, Scott Nally, Dale Kocarek
John Owen, Jeff Eger, Dianne Sumego, Dale Kocarek
John Owen, Jeff Eger, Dianne Sumego, Dale Kocarek
Refiled Sewage Sludge (Biosolids) Rules
Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3745-40
Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3745-40
After considering comments on the May 5, 2010 proposed rules, the Agency has revised and refiled the rules with the Ohio General Assembly's Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR). The refiled rules and response to comments on the proposed rules are posted on the web at www.epa.ohio.gov/dsw/rules/refiled_sludge_nov10.aspx . Following the review by JCARR, the agency will adopt the final rules.
The refiled proposed rules are provided for your information. The Agency is not requesting comments on the refiled proposed rules. For more information, contact Elizabeth Wick, Ohio EPA.
The refiled proposed rules are provided for your information. The Agency is not requesting comments on the refiled proposed rules. For more information, contact Elizabeth Wick, Ohio EPA.
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2012 Government Affairs Workshop
March 1, 2012
The Conference Center at NorthPointe, Columbus
NESOWEA Industrial Wastes Seminar
February 23, 2012
Days Inn & Suites Richfield/Conference Center
February 23, 2012
Days Inn & Suites Richfield/Conference Center
March 29, 2012
SPIRE Institute, Geneva
SPIRE Institute, Geneva
NESOWEA Certification Review
April 14, 2012
Shrank Hall, University of Akron
April 14, 2012
Shrank Hall, University of Akron