Submit Your Idea for the 2017 New England Stormy Awards
The New England Stormwater Collaborative continues its efforts to identify the best stormwater work in New England. This year we are modifying our award program to identify simple, imaginative, unique...
View ArticleBest Rate Ends Today for NEWEA 2018 Annual Conference
Register today to attend NEWEA’s 2018 Annual Conference in Boston, MA at the best rate! This is NEWEA’s largest water quality conference in New England which features 32 technical sessions, over 200...
View ArticleSave the Date: Water For People Kentucky Derby Gala
Mark your calendars for a joint Water For People (WFP) Kentucky Derby Gala on Saturday, May 5th. Contact NEWWA to discuss sponsoring! This event is brought to you by NEWEA and NEWWA’s Water For People...
View ArticleJoin Water For People for a Happy Hour
Join NEWEA/NEWWA’s Water For People Committee for an informal happy hour at Aeronaut Brewing Company on Thursday, February 1st at 5:30pm. Come meet members of the New England WFP Committee Learn about...
View ArticleNEWEA Welcomes a New President for 2018
Janine Burke-Wells, 2018 NEWEA President NEWEA is pleased to announce Janine Burke-Wells, executive director, Warwick Sewer Authority will be taking the reigns as NEWEA’s 2018 President. Her term...
View ArticleRecap: Young Professionals Summit A Success! by Amanda Lade, AECOM
Nearly 80 Young Professionals Participated in the 2018 Summit The second annual Young Professionals Summit was held on Sunday, January 21st as part of the NEWEA Annual Conference. This year’s event was...
View Article2018 Water For People Gala Approaches
Attendees enjoy the 2016 Water For People Gala This May 5th, the Water for People Committees of NEWEA/NEWWA are putting on the bi-annual Water For People Gala! This year, the theme once again is the...
View ArticleThings We Think Can’t Happen Do (Ready for Anything) by: Kate Novick
In New England, we’re used to blizzards. Suspended travel and downed power lines and trees trigger power generators, cleanup, and restoration. The usual. In most cases, we prove our resilience again...
View ArticleMember Profile: Amy Anderson, Program Chair
Amy Anderson and her dog Lucy In this Spring edition of waterlink, we profile Amy Anderson, Program Committee Chair. Amy insists she is just a regular employee but actions speak louder than words....
View ArticleGreen Steps – From the Sustainability Committee
What green steps can you take today? Big or small…doesn’t matter, Just Take a Step! In an effort to continue to highlight sustainable and innovative technologies, processes and strategies that are...
View ArticleDo you have a SAFETY goal?
Do you have a SAFETY goal? By David Wright, CSHO People are always trying to kind, funny, and clever ways to promote safety and raise awareness. Here is my attempt – Do you have SAFETY (Safety...
View ArticleThe Emergency Response Plan- Alone It’s Not Enough by Kate Novick, P.E., C.S.P.
The Emergency Response Plan is something that most, if not all, water and wastewater utilities utilize to comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements. However, these plans could have...
View Article2018 Operations Challenge Competition – Rhode Island Takes 1st
Operations Challenge Competition held during NEWEA’s Spring Meeting in Newport, RI The Operations Challenge was held in early June 2018 during the NEWEA Spring Meeting in scenic Newport Rhode Island....
View ArticleNGICP Exam Training and Exam Registration
The National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) sets national certification standards for green infrastructure construction, inspection, and maintenance workers. Successful...
View ArticleMember Profile: Rachel Watson, Microconstituents Committee Chair
Rachel Watson, Microconstituents Committee Chair Rachel Watson, Chair, Microconstituents Committee Rachel Watson is the chair of NEWEA’s Microconstituents Committee along with being a member of both...
View ArticleNEWEA’s Young Professionals Give Back
On June 2, 2018, the Eastern RI Conservation District (ERICD) partnered with the New England Water Environment Association and The Common Fence Point Association to create a rain garden at the Common...
View Article2018 Committee Member Appreciation Recap
2018 Committee Member Appreciation Event It may have been a rainy day, but the sun started shining just in time for the 30th Annual NEWEA Committee Member Appreciation Event held at Kimball Farm in...
View ArticleDeer Island 2018 Teacher Training Workshop
About 40 elementary and high school teachers participated in the event which included a tour of Deer Island. The NEWEA Public Education Committee hosted a Teacher Training Workshop on Tuesday, August...
View ArticleDo you have a SAFETY goal? Part 2
Continuing from the article that posted on May 5, 2018 Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Safety Standards for Fiscal Year 2017 (Oct. 1, 2016, to Sept. 30, 2017) Safety is an important aspect of any job,...
View ArticleWEF Launches New Series of Training Resources for Operators
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Water Environment Federation has released a line of training tools to equip operators with 21st century wastewater treatment methods and practices. The series helps prepare...
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