Issue 1 2025

Northwest March Section Meeting
3/27/25

Southwest Class IV Prep Course
4/3/25

April Webinar
4/9/25

Northeast Innovation Seminar
4/10/25

Southeast Four Tours Workshop
4/10/25

Plant Ops and Exam Cram
4/22/25-4/23/25

May Webinar
5/14/25

Collection Systems Workshop
5/15/25

One Water Technical Conference & Expo
​8/11/25-8/14/25

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Register now for our upcoming Plant Operations and Lab Workshop. Once again, this much beloved workshop will feature Exam Cram on Day Two. Slated for April 22-23, 2025 in Dublin, Ohio, you can plan to attend for one or both days. Day One will feature speakers covering technical topics like activated sludge, fugitive methane and much more, while Day Two will be a full day of Exam Cram. Exam Cram is interactive and will help anyone getting ready to test for their WWI or WWII license. You may register for one or both days. More details and registration can be found at the link below.

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Your dedication to safety deserves recognition! Apply TODAY for an OWEA Safety Award and show everyone that safety is a priority at YOUR plant. This is a great opportunity to share your successes. The deadline to apply is April 18, 2025 and applicants are evaluated on their 2024 information. Additional information and the application are available at the link below.

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Registration for our May 15 Collections Workshop is OPEN! Held in Dublin, Ohio this year’s workshop will feature experts sharing the latest on stormwater challenges, soil contamination, modeling and much more! This workshop not only covers the latest technical topics but also provides attendees with a great opportunity to network with other collection professionals. You can see the full agenda and register at the link below.

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Chapter 3745-40 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) contains rules for the disposal, use, storage, transfer and treatment of sewage sludge and biosolids and the beneficial use of biosolids. The rulemaking seeks to amend twelve rules and create one new rule. Interested party comments are due April 10. 

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The hotel booking links for the August 11-14, One Water Technical Conference and Expo in Cleveland are now available. There are two hotels to choose from, the Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower, which will serve as the headquarters hotel and the Westin Cleveland Downtown. Booking links to our exclusive One Water rates are available on the webpage linked below.

We are excited to announce a change to the Buckeye Bulletin publication schedule, effective 2025! This adjustment is designed to better align with our One Water Conference, ensuring that we deliver timely and relevant content from OWEA and One Water.

NEW Publication Schedule:
Issue 1 - Late March
Issue 2 - Late June
Issue 3 - Late September - Electronic Only Issue
Issue 4 and Calendar - Late December 

Issue 1 will be delivered shortly but in the meantime you can check it out online!

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Join WEF and the WateReuse Association for this exciting new conference, slated for June 23-25, 2025 in Columbus. The Industrial Water Solutions conference will bring together business and utility leaders for two days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and collaboration, illuminating how industry can work with utilities to build sustainable water management programs. You can find out more details at the link below.

Booths are more than 80% sold out for our One Water Technical Conference and Workshop, August 11-14 at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio! If you haven’t secured your booth, do so TODAY as they are going fast! 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 available below.

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Now is the time to nominate a deserving individual, company, project or program for a 2025 WEF Award. Presented at WEFTEC, these awards recognize excellence in protecting the environment and public health. There are a variety of categories that bridge operational and design excellence through individual service and contribution. All nominations are done online and are due March 31. You can learn more about the WEF awards at the link below.

Do you have a co-worker who is interested in OWEA but has a tight budget? Maybe know someone who would like to be a member but wouldn’t utilize a full WEF membership? They have options!
 
OWEA is pleased to offer two membership options – there’s something for everyone.
 
Full WEF membership is a perfect fit for many, especially those who attend WEF events and want to be part of a large national organization, while still being connected at the local level to OWEA.

Our State Only Membership is a less expensive, locally focused option that provides great benefits, including the Buckeye Bulletin, this newsletter and great discounts on section and state events, including One Water. The State Only membership carries no WEF benefits.