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CSWEA 98th Annual Meeting

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May 28-30, 2025
Monona Terrace
Madison, WI

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Exhibitors: Info | Register

Call for Abstracts: Info | Abstract Submission Template | Submit Online

Hotel Bookings: Hilton Madison Monona Terrace | Best Western Premier Park Hotel | Embassy Suites | Madison Concourse

Call for Awards: Info | Submit Nomination

CSWEA Call for Webinars

Central States Water Environment Association is continuing to build our webinar series and we are looking for presenters who are interested in sharing their topics online. All topics will be considered and all webinars qualify for PDH’s. You may submit online via the link below.

CSWEA and The Water Council Partnership Announcement

We are excited to announce a new partnership between the Central States Water Environment Association (CSWEA) and The Water Council!

This collaboration will help CSWEA members connect with emerging technology companies, engage in research and piloting opportunities, and get plugged into events and training that will increase members’ awareness of and access to innovations that are revolutionizing the water industry. In turn, The Water Council will get more exposure for their programming and members.

Click Here to Learn More!

CSWEA CERTIFIED OPERATOR TRAINING PROGRAM

 

NEW PROGRAM – REGISTER TODAY!

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Upcoming Events




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2024wed20nov12:00 pmthu21(nov 21)12:34 pmIL Section New Member Meeting

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VIRTUAL MEETING

Wednesday, November 20th – 12:00PM CST

This virtual meeting on Teams (Join Meeting) will introduce you to representatives from each committee within the Illinois Section, providing a brief overview of each committee and opportunities to connect with our Section leaders to get more involved. Our committees host a range of events and meetings throughout the year, and those committees presenting with more details include:

  1. Government Affairs
  2. Collection Systems
  3. Operations & Safety
  4. Biosolids
  5. Laboratory and Pre-Treatment
  6. Stormwater
  7. Student & Young Professionals

The New Member Meeting is a no-pressure event—attending doesn’t require any commitment. However, if a committee interests you, I encourage you to reach out to the chair afterward to introduce yourself and express interest in getting involved. No prior experience is necessary!

As a new member of CSWEA, you’re joining a remarkable network of professionals, including manufacturers, consultants, municipalities, utilities, and many others committed to water quality. We know it can be challenging to find your footing in a new community, but Natalie, myself, and the Illinois Section leadership team are here to help you connect with like-minded professionals and explore opportunities that best fit your interests. We hope to see you there!

 

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2024wed20nov2:30 pmCSWEA WI SECTION NOVEMBER MEETINGAll Members Welcome | Delafield Brewhaus

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ALL MEMBERS WELCOME!

Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
2:30pm – 4:00pm (CST)
Delafield Brewhaus
3832 Hillside Dr, Delafield, WI

Please Save the date for our November 2024 meeting which we will be hosting in person at The Delafield Brewhaus. There will be a virtual option. This is the annual business meeting and review of the 2025 budget.

We will have a sponsored happy hour after the meeting from 4:00- 6:00pm following our meeting. More details to come! Hope you can join!

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2024sat23nov(nov 23)8:30 amDuPage County Forest Preserve Joint Student & Young Professional Volunteer Event

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FREE EVENT – REGISTER TODAY!

11/23/2024
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM CST

Location: Churchill Woods Forest Preserve, 900 W Saint Charles Rd, Lombard, IL 60148

IWEA, ISAWWA, and CSWEA invite all water industry students and young professionals to participate in a morning of volunteering with the DuPage County Forest Preserve at Churchill Woods Forest Preserve on Saturday November 23rd. This restoration workday will include orientation, a safety talk, and a hands-on natural areas management project.

Each participant is required to fill out a waiver in advance of the event. WAIVER – Forward to Meghan Drew (DrewM@bv.com)

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2024sun08dec11:59 pmCSWEA IL Section 2025 WEF/AWWA YP Summit Assistantship

Event Details

CSWEA will provide up $1,000 to assist with travel expenses, hotel and registration fee for one Illinois Section YP to attend the 2025 WEF/AWWA YP Summit on February 9-11, 2025 in Dallas, TX.

Please return all applications to Nick Domalewski, IL Section YP and Students Committee Chair.

Application deadline is December 8, 2024. Applicants will be notified by December 13, 2024.

Learn more about the YP Summit at https://www.wef.org/yp-summit

Application Form

2024thu12dec3:30 pmIL Section Speed Mentoring & Holiday Happy HourAll Illinois Young Professionals Welcome!

Event Details

Thursday, December 12th

More Brewing Company
121 W Railroad Ave
Bartlett, IL 60103

Speed Mentoring: 3:30-4:30
Happy Hour: 4:30 – ???

    • Speed mentoring event – engage with other IL professionals in quick mentor chats to ask about career development, CSWEA involvement, leadership traits, etc.
    • Happy hour to immediately follow the speed mentoring event. Celebrate the end of another great year with all your favorite water/wastewater folks!
    • This event is free! But please register so we know how many people to expect for the speed mentoring event.

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2024wed18dec(dec 18)12:00 pmCSWEA Webinar: Why Are My PAOs Misbehaving?1.0 CEUs for IL, MN, WI Operators | 1.2 PDHs for all PEs

Event Details

REGISTER TODAY!

COST:
$35 – Non-Members
$25 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$10 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$10 – International (Discount Code: International)

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PRESENTER: LEON DOWNING

2025wed08jan(jan 8)11:00 amCSWEA Webinar: Optimizing of Biological Phosphorus Facilities1.0 CEUs for IL, MN, WI Operators | 1.2 PDHs for all PEs

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REGISTER TODAY! 

Wednesday January 8th – 11:00 AM

COST:
$35 – Non-Members
$25 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$15 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$15 – International (Discount Code: International)

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PRESENTED BY: TROY LARSON

2025wed15jan(jan 15)11:00 amCSWEA Webinar: Implementation of Primary Sludge and Biomass Fermentation1.0 CEUs for IL, MN, WI Operators | 1.2 PDHs for all PEs

Event Details

REGISTER TODAY! 

Wednesday January 15th – 11:00 AM

COST:
$35 – Non-Members
$25 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$15 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$15 – International (Discount Code: International)

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PRESENTED BY: NICK BARTOLERIO

2025wed22jan(jan 22)12:00 pmCSWEA Webinar: Instrumentation & Controls for Process Engineers & Operators3.0 CEUs for IL, MN, WI Operators | 3.6 PDHs for all PEs

Event Details

2 PART WEBINAR! 

Wednesday January 22nd & 29th

COST:
$70 – Non-Members
$50 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$15 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$15 – International (Discount Code: International)

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PRESENTED BY: STEVEN REUSSER 



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