6 wastewater contact hours will be granted

Where: Training Room, City of Duluth, 520 Garfield Ave, Duluth, MN 55802

When: September 28, 2022

Cost: $40 in advance / $50 for walk up registration

Final Agenda | Register

COST:
$20 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$25 – Non-Members
$5 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$5 – International (Discount Code: International)

Info | Register

1301 Sycamore Rd
Dekalb, IL 60115

$30 for Members
$35 for Non-Members

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Tailgate starts at 5:00PM

Game starts at 7:10PM

Tickets – Includes dinner, drinks and ticket
Seasoned Professional – $35
Young Professional – $25

Info | RSVP Here  or call: 262-241-1199

The August 2022 WI Section Meeting will be held August 17th from 3-4 pm at:

Xylem Treatment
247 Freshwater Way, Suite 200
Milwaukee, WI 53204

Attendees also have the option to participate via Zoom.

Please RSVP to lbusch@carollo.com by Wednesday, August 10^th if you plan to attend in person

COST:
$20 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$25 – Non-Members
$5 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$5 – International (Discount Code: International)

Info | Register

Thursday, August 4, 2022

Hilton Garden Inn
11600 West Park Place
Milwaukee, WI

REGISTRATION:

$99.00 for CSWEA and WIAWWA members and $115.00 for non-members.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Water and Wastewater Personnel; Managers, Supervisors and Operators; Aspiring Leaders; Elected and Appointed Local and State Officials; Commissioners and Board Members

Info | Register

Free Webinar!

Info | Register

COST:
$25 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$30 – Non-Members
$5 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$10 – International (Discount Code: International)

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COST:
$20 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$25 – Non-Members
$5 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$5 – International (Discount Code: International)

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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

NIU Campus | Naperville, IL

Registration: Info | Register

June 27-29, 2022

Minneapolis, MN

June 23rd, from 10am -1pm

St. Cloud NEW Recovery Facility
525 60^th St. South
St. Cloud, MN 56301

We will be offering a light lunch (must RSVP by June 17th for lunch).

RSVP

Thursday, June 16, 2022 – 1:00 pm Arrive and Check-In

Cold Spring Brewing Company
Third Street Brewhouse
219 Red River Ave N
Cold Spring, MN 56320

The Minnesota Section of the Central States Water Environment Association (CSWEA) Industrial Wastes Committee is excited to invite municipal and industrial water professionals to Cold Spring, Minnesota for a small group facility tour and first hand conversation with industry, municipal and engineering representatives. We will discuss roles, responsibilities, challenges and examples of a successful pretreatment program.

Info | Register

Attendees: Info | Register

COST:
$25 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$30 – Non-Members
$5 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$10 – International (Discount Code: International)

Info | Register

In Person at the Annual Meeting
Thu May 19, 2022
7:30am – 8:30am (CST)

Agenda | Minutes

Presentations Now Available!

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Monona Terrace
May 17th – 19th, 2022

Attendees: Info | Attendee List

Exhibitors & Sponsors: Info

Thursday, April 28, 2022, 3–5:00 p.m.
Meet at Utepils Brewery, 225 Thomas Ave. N, Minneapolis

Join the Minnesota Stormwater Committee as we tour stormwater and watershed improvements along Bassett Creek. You’ll participate in a guided 1-mile walk in the largest and wildest park in Minneapolis.

The tour will start at Utepils Brewery. Following the tour, at 5:00 p.m., we will enjoy a happy hour at the Utepils biergarten along the bank of the creek. This event and tour will happen rain or shine, so please dress for the weather.

If you have any questions about the tour, please contact Nathan Campeau at ncampeau@barr.com.

Info | Register

COST:
$25 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$30 – Non-Members
$5 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$10 – International (Discount Code: International)

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COST:
$25 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$30 – Non-Members
$5 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$10 – International (Discount Code: International)

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COST:
$25 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$30 – Non-Members
$5 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$10 – International (Discount Code: International)

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PRESENTATION SLIDES NOW AVAILABLE!

1 Menniti – Data Needs to Operate the WRRF of the Future

2 Cavanaugh – Innovation and Operation of Metro Water Recovery

3 Martin – Advanced Operational Control Strategies and Tools

4 Seib – Understanding Process Data

5 Menniti – Balancing Data Modelling and Machine Learning

6 Kerrigan – Data What Does It Mean How Do You Get It

7 Schoepke – Monitoring and Control for Stable EBPR

8 Yang – Wastewater Treatment Optimization Using Data Driven AI ML Models

9 Bjornberg – Theres Some Good in This Data

Activated Sludge and Beyond:
Harnessing New Technology to Solve Old Problems

April 12, 2022
Monona Terrace
Madison, WI

Info & Agenda

IN PERSON EVENT – SAVE THE DATE!

More Info

Sponsors: Info | Registration

New Date! April 5th, 2022

Attendees: Agenda | Register

Sponsors: Info | Register

Exhibitors: Info | Register

Zoom Meeting
Mar 30, 2022 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85275569129?pwd=UjZvQ0lZUk9RUjVlaVJWcE90Qy91dz09

Meeting ID: 852 7556 9129
Passcode: 394895

Agenda | Minutes

COST:
$20 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$25 – Non-Members
$5 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$5 – International (Discount Code: International)

Info | Register

Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center
1001 Amber Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481

This Symposium will provide information on current issues related to biosolids and septage management, enabling municipal officials, plant operators, contractors, and consultants to respond proactively to new challenges.  The Symposium has a tradition of providing a forum for discussion and information exchange by assembling speakers who are recognized experts in their respective fields.

This program has been approved by the Wisconsin DNR for:
  –  6 CECs in Wastewater
  –  3.5 CECs for General Septage
  –  3.0 Septage Compliance Credits
  –  6.0 PDHs

Attendees can participate virtually via Zoom or in-person for the same fee! Registration is $75 per Attendee ($100 after March 15)

Info | Register

March 21-22, 2022
San Jose, Costa Rica

Exhibitors: Info | Register

Sponsors: Info| Register

Attendees: Info | Register

COST:
$15 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$20 – Non-Members
$5 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$5 – International (Discount Code: International)

Info | Register

March 1, 2022 9am-11am
GoToWebinar
Registration Fee: $20

Draft Agenda | Register

Zoom Meeting
Thu Feb 24, 2022
1pm – 3pm (CST)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5208665980?pwd=T3QzOFUyMXVSUk8yNFVxTVFqWVowZz09

COST:
$15 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$20 – Non-Members
$5 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$5 – International (Discount Code: International)

Info | Register

COST:
$20 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$25 – Non-Members
$5 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$5 – International (Discount Code: International)

Info | Register

The Government Affairs Seminar planning committee thanks you for attending the 2022 Government Affairs Seminar.

Presentation Slides

1 – Hurley – WICCI – GAS – 02.16.22
2 – Vogt – Utilities & Resilience – GAS – 02.16.22
3 – Minahan-Beranek – Impaired Waters – GAS – 02.16.22
4 – WillisWilliams – WI Regulatory Update PFAS – GAS – 02.16.22
5 – Grande – Madison Water Utility PFAS – GAS – 02.16.22
6 – Griffin – Mad MSD Sampling Program PFAS – GAS – 02.16.22
7 – Grieco – PFAS Reg Update & Liquid Treatment Update – GAS – 02.16.22
8 – Williams – PFAS in Biosolids WDNR – GAS – 02.16.22
9 – Claucherty – DNR Phosphorus Compliance Update – GAS – 2.17.22
10 – Sampson – Racine County Presentation – GAS – 02.17.22
11 – Deschane – League of WI Munis Presentation – GAS – 02.17.2022
12 – RyanFritz – WDNR Permit Process and Engagement – GAS – 02.17.22
13 – Klimek – Permit Success Story – GAS 02.17.22
14 – KnutsonStocks – DNR Updates and Awards – GAS – 02.17.22

12:00pm | February 8, 2022

All section members welcome!

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February 1st & 2nd, 2022

Virtual Event

Info & Agenda | Register

Sponsor Registration

Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89595998847?pwd=anpNU2FJai9MejhSWFlBNGhPclZHZz09

Meeting ID: 895 9599 8847
Passcode: 574215

Agenda | Minutes

COST:
$15 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$20 – Non-Members
$5 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$5 – International (Discount Code: International)

Info | Register

COST:
$20 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$25 – Non-Members
$5 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$5 – International (Discount Code: International)

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Please join Central States Water Environment Association Watershed and Stormwater Committee for a Virtual Webinar offering a discussion of climate change observations in the Midwest geography and examples of how resilient infrastructure is meeting the stormwater and watershed needs of today and planning for the future. This special presentation of this Virtual Webinar series is hosted in conjunction with the Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois committees.

COST
$20 – Non-Members
$15 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$5 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$5 – International (Discount Code: International)

Info | Register

Virtual Event

Tuesday, November 16th
12:00pm to 1:30pm

Cost: $15 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$20 – Non-members

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The Water Environment Federation (WEF), with support from the US Centers for Disease Control and in cooperation with the Central States Water Environment Association (CSWEA), would like to invite you to attend a free, grant-funded workshop on wastewater surveillance.

Training will be held via Zoom on November 16, 2021 from 10 to 11 am CST

Info | Register

Please *Save the Date* for our November 2021 WI Section Annual Business Meeting, which will be held from 2-4 pm. Minutes from the August 2021 Business Meeting are attached for reference. The agenda packet will be provided closer to the meeting.

We are excited to offer an in-person option for this meeting at Symbiont’s offices; many thanks to Symbiont for hosting us:

6737 West Washington Street
Suite 3440
Milwaukee, WI 53214

We will also have the option to participate via Zoom (info below).

Please RSVP to me (lbusch@carollo.com) prior to the meeting if you plan to attend in person so we can provide Symbiont with an accurate head count.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84604658998?pwd=M0RhSmQrUDVZWTdibWxZM1ZLRE1TUT09

Meeting ID: 846 0465 8998

Passcode: 510604

Meeting Minutes | Agenda

The 36th annual Conference on the Environment (COE) will now be held as a virtual event on Tuesday, November 9, 2021.

Attendee and Sponsor Registration is now open!

ATTENDEES: Agenda | Register

SPONSORS: Info | Register

COST
$20 – Non-Members
$15 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$5 – Student & International (Discount Code: Student)

Info | Register

COST:
$20 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$25 – Non-Members
$5 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$5 – International (Discount Code: International)

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October 12, 2021, 6:30 P.M.
University of Minnesota Civil Bldg. Room 210
Registration opens at 6:05

The Water Environment Federation (WEF) and Central States Water Environment Association (CSWEA) invite you to the University of Minnesota’s Civil Engineering Building, Room 210 for a screening of Brave Blue World, a feature-length documentary that examines how new technologies and innovations can create a sustainable water future.

As a production partner, the Water Environment Federation and WEF and our members will use the film to raise public awareness about the solutions to water challenges.

WEF has made this film available to demonstrate that there are many opportunities for a rewarding career providing healthful water for people and assuring a healthy water environment for everyone.

After the screening, CSWEA will host a panel discussion featuring local water industry employers. University seniors are especially encouraged to attend.

About the Movie | Info | Register

September 29, 2021
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Info | Register

Cost:
$25 Non-Members
$20 CSWEA Members (DISCOUNT CODE: CSWEA)
$15 Utilities (DISCOUNT CODE: Utility)

COST:
$20 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$25 – Non-Members
$5 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$5 – International (Discount Code: International)

Info | Register

Due to current COVID uncertainties, the 2021 September Collections Workshop has been postponed indefinitely. Please consider attending the January workshop in the Twin Cities.

We are excited to offer an in-person option for this meeting at the Global Water Center, many thanks to Xylem for hosting us:

Xylem Treatment
247 Freshwater Way, Suite 200
Milwaukee, WI 53204

We will also have the option to participate via Zoom (info below).

Please RSVP to lbusch@carollo.com by Tuesday, August 17^th if you plan to attend in person so we can provide Xylem with an accurate head count.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86510657279?pwd=RHloNEVzU0ZuS0hIL0FOVmtTcFAxdz09 

Meeting ID: 865 1065 7279
Passcode: 031923

Meeting Minutes

Virtual Seminar
August 24th & 25th, 2021
9am to 12pm

Info

PRESENTATIONS: How to Identify Industries for Your PT Program_CSWEA_08.24.2021 | Industrial Pretreatment Program Overview | JRS – Compliance Presentation FINAL | Limits_Issues_CSWEA_Aug25 | Ordinances_and_Permits_CSWEA_Aug25 | Site Inspections and Building Relationships with IUs 08-24-21 | WI Pretreatment Updates CSWEA

COST:
$20 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$25 – Non-Members
$5 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$5 – International (Discount Code: International)

Info | Register

August 10, 2021 – 12pm to 1pm

Agenda | Zoom Link

Thursday, August 5, 2021
Hilton Garden Inn
11600 West Park Place
Milwaukee, WI

Info | Register

July 30th, 2021
10:00AM – 12:00PM

Agenda | Register

COST:
$20 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$25 – Non-Members
$5 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$5 – International (Discount Code: International)

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Join the CSWEA Innovation and Technology Committee for a virtual tour and presentation of the St. Cloud NEW Recovery facility and its related innovative technology.

COST
$20 – Non-Members
$15 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$5 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$5 – International (Discount Code: International)

Info | Register

June 30^th, from 10am -1pm

St. Cloud NEW Recovery Facility
525 60^th St. South
St. Cloud, MN 56301

Facility tour offered between 1 and 2pm, at the St. Cloud Nutrient, Energy & Water (NEW) Recovery Facility. We will be offering a light lunch (must RSVP by June 25th for lunch).

RSVP

Stormwater Summit 2021

June 21 – 23, 2021
Minneapolis, Minnesota

COST:
$20 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$25 – Non-Members
$5 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$5 – International (Discount Code: International)

Info | Register

When: Wednesday, June 9 2021, 01:00 PM Central Time

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYof-ypqzoiGdF8C6eBs-K1iFBchvpB3MGS

Virtual Meeting

May 17th – 20th, 2021

Attendees: Info | Agenda/Technical Sessions | Attendee Registration

Exhibitors & Sponsors: Info  |  Exibitor Registration  |  Sponsor Registration  |  Event Website

A CSWEA Pretreatment and Laboratory Committee –IL section Webinar Series

11:30am – 1:00pm

Cost:
$15 Members (Code: CSWEA)
$20 Non-Members
$5 Students & International (Code: Students)

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COST:
$20 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$25 – Non-Members
$5 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$5 – International (Discount Code: International)

Info | Register

VIRTUAL EVENT – SAVE THE DATE!

More Info

Sponsors: Info | Registration

COST:
$20 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$25 – Non-Members
$5 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$5 – International (Discount Code: International)

Info | Register

$600 in Cash Prizes!

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$600 in Cash Prizes!

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Theme: Problems from Big to Small: Emerging Trends to Meet Regulations and New Demands

Info

Presentation Slides: Ned Smith – Managing a Wastewater Utility in a Pandemic | Patrick Dunlap – Designing for Sidestream Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal for Existing Infrastructure | Sandra McLellan – Following the pandemic through SARS-CoV-2 Wastewater Surveillance | Tanja Rauch-Williams – Technology Innovations for Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Wastewater Treatment | Belinda Sturm – Sludge Densification, Process Intensification, and Plant Resiliency | Emily Jones – Using Remote Tools to Improve Utility Pollution Prevention Programs |  Martin Schafer PFAS POTW | April Gu – Emerging Understanding of Phosphate Accumulating Organism

March 17, 2021 – 12pm to 1pm

Agenda | Minutes | Zoom Registration

COST:
$20 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$25 – Non-Members
$5 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$5 – International (Discount Code: International)

Info | Register

March 10th | 9am to 11am

Agenda | Register

This Symposium will provide information on current issues related to biosolids and septage management, enabling municipal officials, plant operators, contractors, and consultants to respond proactively to new challenges.  The Symposium has a tradition of providing a forum for discussion and information exchange by assembling speakers who are recognized experts in their respective fields.

This 2-day program has been approved by the Wisconsin DNR for:
  –  6.5 CECs in Wastewater
  –  3.5 CECs for General Septage
  –  3.0 Septage Compliance Credits
  –  7.5 PDHs

Registration is $40 per Attendee for this 2-day VIRTUAL program, there is no 1-day registration.

Info | Register

Presentations: Perform Capacity Improve_Unattended Operation_Vinz-Trelevel | PFAS Overview_Ramey | Pharma M-pollutants Antiobiotics in Biosolids_McNamara | Septage Business Field Audits_Dremel | SNAP Plus_Meyer | Soil Maps_Miller | USEAP Update_Resek | Advanced Oxidation_Mussari | Biosolids Manager Tools-Tech_Erdman-Hollfelder | Class A Biosolids_Lefebvre | DNR Update_Hegeman | Land App Site Request Form_Warner | Neighbors-Public Relations Hauler Toos_Kons-Kaddatz