Each year, NEWEA members seeking financial support for humanitarian and community-type projects are invited to submit grant proposals for consideration by the NEWEA Humanitarian Assistance Committee. This year, three projects that align with NEWEA’s mission to preserve, protect and manage the water environment of New England were selected, and each will receive up to $2,500 in aid for […]
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NEWEA Congratulates 2015 Ops Challenge Winners
Water quality professionals from all across New England competed in the Annual Operations Challenge Competition on June 9, 2015 during the NEWEA Annual Spring Meeting & Exhibit at the Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, N.H. Teams of four raced against the clock as they completed tasks in the fields of process control, maintenance, laboratory, […]
NEWEA Congratulates NYWEA on Winning WEF Award
The Water Environment Federation annually recognizes individuals and member associations that make outstanding contributions to the water environment, WEF, or their local organizations. According to the WEF website, one such award, the Outstanding Member Association Award recognizes a WEF Member Association that excels in seven performance areas: membership retention, financial strength, new memberships, scholarship programs, student achievement and support, technology transfer, […]
NEWEA Executive Director Retires, Board Appoints New Executive Director
This September, long time NEWEA Executive Director Elizabeth Cutone announced her retirement. Under her 24 years of leadership, Elizabeth has guided our Association into the premier Water Quality Member Association that it is today. Throughout her tenure, she has placed a bold emphasis on volunteer support, member services, program expansion, broader technical reach, and public […]
NEWEA Funds Facilitate Learning and Hands-On Experience
Last year, the NEWEA Humanitarian Assistance & Grant Committee financially backed a project to gain access to a large area of land for educational use at Bacon Academy in Colchester, CT. The land, separated from school grounds by a large brook, required a footbridge for student access, and NEWEA’s support allowed such a bridge to be built. The project, headed by […]
NEWEA Reception at WEFTEC 2015
SAVE THE DATE – Sunday, 9/27 5:00-7:30 PM NEWEA is excited to announce our member reception at WEFTEC 2015, taking place in Chicago next month. The reception will offer the opportunity to connect and network with other NEWEA members who are at the conference, along with Hors d’oeuvres and appetizers. The event will run from 5:00 PM until 7:30 PM […]
NEWEA Safety Committee Wastewater Facility Safety Survey Results for 2013 Work Year
Early in 2014 the NEWEA Safety Committee emailed its annual Wastewater Facility Safety Survey for the 2013 work year to facilities throughout the six New England states. The purpose of the annual survey is to: Collect regional incident and injury statistics and publish them for use by all wastewater professionals to benchmark their safety programs. […]
NEWEA Safety Committee: Wastewater Facility Safety Survey Results for 2012 Work Year
Early in 2013, the NEWEA Safety Committee mailed its annual Wastewater Facility Safety Survey for the 2012 work year to facilities throughout the six New England states. The purpose of the annual survey is to: Increase safety awareness and minimize accidents/injuries. Gather information regarding the status of safety programs at wastewater treatment facilities throughout New […]
NEWEA Seeks Nominations for Future Leaders
Do you see yourself as a leader in NEWEA or do you know of someone who would be perfect for one of our positions? Well, if you do, it’s now your turn to step forward and help us shape NEWEA’s future. The Nominating Committee and the entire Executive Committee encourages you to give serious consideration […]
NEWEA Seeks Nominations for Future Leaders
Do you see yourself as a leader in NEWEA or do you know of someone who would be perfect for one of our positions? Well, if you do, it’s now your turn to step forward and help us shape NEWEA’s future. The Nominating Committee and the entire Executive Committee encourages you to give serious consideration […]
