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February 4, 2025
River’s Edge Convention Center
St. Cloud, MN

Approved for 6 contact hours by MPCA

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COST:
$35 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$40 – Non-Members
$10 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$10 – International (Discount Code: International)

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

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

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PRESENTED BY: PATRICK MCNAMARA

Meeting will be held in person on February 19th, 2025 at:

Fond du Lac Regional Wastewater Treatment & Resource Recovery Facility 700 Doty St
Fond du Lac, WI 54935

A virtual option is available via the link below. Hope to see you there!

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Meeting ID: 276 350 955 802

Passcode: 8KP7Xg3d

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February 20th, 2024
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center
Fond du Lac, WI

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Join CSWEA and Freshwater for a special screening of Our Blue World at the Zeitgeist Theater in Duluth on February 25. Our Blue World explores humanity’s profound relationship with water and reveals how human agency can help rebalance the planet’s water systems. The film takes a deep dive into the lives of dynamic and visionary people around the world to examine our connection to water and its role as the nourishing life force for all that lives on this planet.

Where: Zeitgeist Theater, 222 E. Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802
When: Tuesday, February 25, 6 p.m.
Admission: $15 or $10 for Freshwater members/students/seniors

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

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PRESENTER: Michelle Young – Carollo Engineers

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 – 5.5 CECs/CEUs

In Person:
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point

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2:00pm – 4:00pm
1957 N La Fox St
South Elgin, IL

Join us for a presentation from FRWRD staff at their admin building followed by a tour of their Albin D Pagorski (ADP) Water Reclamation Facility. This plant has a ton of cool stuff to check out: sidestream enhanced Bio-P, solids treatment for all 3 FRWRD facilities, MagPrex struvite sequestration reactor, sidestream algeawheel pilot reactor. The tour of ADP WRF will be outdoors, so dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes.

Happy hour to follow 4:00pm-6:00pm! Location of happy hour TBD.

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Meet & Greet, March 11, 2025 6-8pm
President Abraham Lincoln Springfield Double Tree Hotel
Springfield, IL

Seminar, March 12, 2025 9am-11:30am
Same location

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March 18th, 2025

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

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The Symposium provides 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.

A block of rooms will be held at the Holiday Inn until February 15, 2025 or until the block is full for $122.00 Standard Room Rate.

Make your reservations using the link below or call directly at (715) 344-0200 and press #1.

Please reference the group name WI Wastewater Operators Assn. Use group block code: WOA.

COST:
$35 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$40 – Non-Members
$10 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$10 – International (Discount Code: International)

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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
12:00pm – 1:00pm

Cost: Free

This quarterly series of tri-state YP meetings is dedicated to connecting young and new professionals across CSWEA’s tri-state area. The meetings will be a chance to connect with fellow young professionals, find out about CSWEA events and participation opportunities, and learn professional skills and strategies.

The January meeting will include a presentation to go over tips and tricks to improve use of programs we use every day like Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Future Meeting Focuses:

July 15, 2025 – Making Your Mark: Learning from YP Success Stories

October 21, 2025 – Fostering Innovation: Developing Creative Thinking and Soft Skills for Success

State YP Reps:

Illinois Student & Young Professionals Chair – Nick Domalewski (https://cswea.org/illinois/about-us/officers/)

Minnesota Student & Young Professionals Chairs – Kaitlyn Hague and Al Robertson
(https://cswea.org/minnesota/about-us/officers-and-committee-chairs/)

Wisconsin Student & Young Professionals Chairs – Rahim Ansari & Nicole Heyniger
(https://cswea.org/wisconsin/about-us/officers/)

The U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP) was founded in 1997 by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) to complement the Stockholm Water Prize. The SJWP is the world’s most prestigious award presented to a high school student for a water-research project.

Since the prize’s inception, WEF has conducted the U.S. SJWP to send a national winner to the international competition.

Eligibility:
High school students (grades 9–12)
Must be 15 years or older by August 1, 2025
Have a completed water-research project

Why Enter?
Participate in your state’s SJWP competition
Earn the opportunity to represent the U.S. at the international finals in Stockholm, Sweden
Be celebrated for advancing innovation in water science

Deadline: Submit your project by April 15, 2025, to join this prestigious competition.

Learn More & Apply Today!

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025

IN PERSON EVENT – SAVE THE DATE!

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The Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin sections of the Central States Water Environment Association invites you to join the WATER’S WORTH IT campaign by writing a short essay about your local watershed.

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EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

May 28-30, 2025
Monona Terrace
Madison, WI

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