Issue 4 2023

SW YP Hamilton Water Plant
2/29/24

SEOWEA & OEPA ARC Workshop
3/5/24

One Water Government Affairs Workshop
3/7/24

 March Webinar
3/13/24

SWOWEA & OEPA ARC Workshop
3/13/24

SWOWEA March Section Meeting
3/21/24

NWOWEA & OEPA ARC Workshop
4/3/24

Plant Ops & Exam Cram
4/9/24-4/10/24
Registration Coming Soon

 April Webinar
4/17/24

NESOWEA & OEPA ARC Workshop
4/18/24

Collections Workshop
5/14/24
Registration Coming Soon

One Water Technical Conference
August 5-8, 2024

Exhibitor Registration Now Open

Attendee & Golf Registration Coming Soon

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Your association and sections are teaming up with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to bring help on the new Agronomic Rate Calculations (ARC) to your backyard. This workshop will be led by OEPA staff and offer both an overview and interactive walkthrough of the ARC, along with a Biosolids session dedicated to answering your questions on the Annual Sludge Report and other biosolids application requirements.

SEOWEA
3/5/24

SWOWEA
3/13/24

NWOWEA
4/3/24

NESOWEA
4/18/24*

*Held in conjunction with the Innovation Seminar, separate registration required

These morning workshops will offer up to 3 contact hours and are priced at $20 for members.

Are you registered for One Water 2024 Government and Regulatory Affairs workshop slated for Thursday, March 7 in Dublin at the Marriott Columbus Northwest? This joint effort of OAWWA and OWEA will feature leaders from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and many hot topics relevant to both the wastewater and water industries.

The agenda includes:

• OEPA Regulatory Updates with Amy Jo Klei, Chief Division of Drinking Water; Mark Johnson, Chief Division of Surface Water; Tiffani Kavalac, Policy Director

• Funding Programs for DW/WW Projects with Jon Bernstein, OEPA Chief Division of Environmental and Financial Assistance

• Employer and Management Legal Update with Pam Krivda, Esq., Taft Law

• And much, much more!

There’s plenty of networking time built into the event so register for this CAN’T MISS event TODAY!

You can register and see the full agenda at the link below.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division (WICRD), along with partners from the Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center (WaterISAC), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), are offering a virtual threat briefing webinar that will be held on February 27, 2024 from 2-4 pm (Eastern Time). It will provide an overview of information on the following topics related to water and wastewater sector security threats and preparedness:

• Potential threats to critical infrastructure (cyber and physical)

• What to do in the event of a cyber or physical intrusion

• Water security and preparedness products and services

INTERESTED IN ATTENDING? Please register by February 26, 2024.

Register Here

Once again our two day Plant Operations and Lab Workshop will feature Exam Cram on Day Two. Plan now to attend one or both days of this well loved workshop, slated for April 9 & 10 in Dublin, Ohio. Day One will feature speakers covering technical topics relevant to both lab and plant operations and Day Two will be a full day of Exam Cram. You may register for one or both days. More details and registration will be available shortly!

The Ohio Domestic Action Plan 2023 is now available for review. This plan supports Governor DeWine’s H2Ohio initiative. This plan involves the Ohio EPA, Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio Department of Health, and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. 

Whether you are looking to change employers or an employer looking to add to your staff, the OWEA Job Board is for you!

We currently have more than 30 positions listed ranging from entry level to management and in locations across the state.

View Available Opportunities 

If you are an employer looking to post an open position, you can submit to the OWEA Job Board for FREE! 
 

Booths are more than 70% sold out for our One Water Technical Conference and Expo, August 5-8 at Kalahari in Sandusky, Ohio! If you haven’t secured your booth, do so TODAY as we are expecting booths to sell out! Having a booth is one of the best ways you can show water and wastewater professionals you support their industry and also show off your product or service. You can find additional details and see which booths are still open at the link below.

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Is safety a priority at your company? Do you have a great safety record? It’s time to talk about it! Safety Award applications are now being accepted for the 2023 calendar year. This is a great way to be recognized for all your hard work and to tell “your story.” Take a look at the application now.

Nominations are now being accepted for ALL WEF Awards, including WEF Fellows. The nomination period for WEF Fellows closes on 2/29 and nominations for all other awards close on 3/31. Learn more about all the awards at the link below.

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Mark your calendar now for our annual Collections Workshop, slated for May 21 in Dublin, Ohio. This annual member favorite will feature timely and relevant collections focused content. More information and registration will be available soon!