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It is the intention of the NEWEA Government Affairs program to:

keep abreast of, provide comment, and testify on existing and proposed legislation,
develop guidelines and position papers, and resolution on regulations, and other issues related to the water environment
conduct activities to promote better understanding of regional water related issues.
coordinate with other professional associations, i.e., NACWA, AWWA, ACEC, NEWWA, WEF, APWA, etc. with regard to legislative and regulatory issues of mutual concern.

Policy & Position Statements

NEWEA has developed a series of position statements and resolutions. Under the leadership of the Government Affairs Committee and with direction from NEWEA technical committees these documents are provided as a resource to the membership, other clean water professionals, our legislative bodies and the general public to provide an understanding of how we as an industry value and strive for the availability of clean water. These documents are reviewed and updated periodically. New position papers are added as we meet new issues related to clean water.

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Congressional Briefing

The NEWEA Congressional Briefing is an annual hallmark for the Association and its Government Affairs program. Mark your calendar to join us...

2010 NEWEA Congressional Briefing
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Washington, DC

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The Congressional Briefing is identified as a forum to communicate, convey and establish NEWEA’s reputation for serving as a source of information about water pollution control issues and progress as it relates collectively and individually to the states. It further enhances NEWEA’s role as an advocate for water quality issues and environmentally responsible leadership. Learn More

Announcements

2010 Maine Legislative Breakfast - Friday, February 19, 2010

On February 23, 2010, NEWEA is joining the Maine Wastewater Control Association (MWWCA), the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC)-Joint Environmental Training Coordinating Committee (JETCC), the Maine Water Utilities Association (MWUA) and the Southern Maine Regional Water Council in hosting a Legislative Breakfast from 7:15 – 10:00 AM at the Senator Inn & Spa in Augusta, Maine.

This annual breakfast is intended to bring water professionals and state legislators together to provide an informative setting for learning about water issues. The focus this year will be on “Weathering the Perfect Storm” – Meeting Critical Infrastructure Needs during Financial Crisis. MWWCA members are encouraged to participate and invite their local Representatives and Senator

The sponsoring organizations desire is to work together in providing Maine’s citizens with safe drinking water, effective wastewater treatment facilities that protect the environment; all of which is achieved through sound management, skilled operators and financially prudent approaches. As policy makers, your involvement is critical to the success of clean water in Maine and we look forward to the opportunity to answer your questions and provide you with the latest information affecting our industries. The cost to participate is $15.00 and the registration deadline is Monday, February 15, 2010. For more information please see http://www.mwwca.org

2010 New Hampshire Legislative Breakfast - Friday, February 19, 2010

On March 31, 2010, NEWEA is joining the New Hampshire Water Pollution Control Association (NHWPCA) and the North East Biosolids and Residuals Association (NEBRA) in hosting a Legislative Breakfast from 7:00 – 9:00 AM at the Holiday Inn on Main Street in Concord, NH.

This annual breakfast is intended to bring wastewater professionals and state legislators together to provide an informative setting for learning about wastewater and biosolids issues. The focus this year will be on sustainability of the WWTF infrastructure and funding needs.

NHWPCA members are encouraged to participate and invite their local Representatives and Senator. The breakfast will be free to all NH legislators. NHWPCA members wishing to attend the Legislative Breakfast should send an email to Mike Sullivan at mikesullivan@davidfsullivan.com