The more you know, the better you can do your job. Attend P3S 2012 and gain the tools you need to become more effective and knowledgeable as you protect our water environment. At our over 45 educational sessions you’ll learn about pretreatment permits, limits and requirements, and meet water professionals who share our commitment to protecting our water environment. Start planning to attend the P3S Conference, February 27-29 by registering today online or via mail/fax.
From Wendy Wert, LABS President
On January 21, 2012, the Los Angeles Basin Section (LABS) of California Water Environment Association (CWEA) hosted the 2011 annual LABS awards from the Queen Elizabeth room aboard the Queen Mary. The event was a celebration of the contributions to the field of Environmental Engineering from the Past, Present, and Future.
The celebration began with an energized 1920’s themed social gathering of CWEA leaders, members, and award winners. LABS Outreach Coordinator Erika DeHollan provided a photo montage highlighting sponsors whose dedicated support during this economic recovery cycle has allowed LABS to provide training that enhances the education and effectiveness of California’s wastewater professionals. [Read more]
Services will be held Thursday, Jan 26 at noon at Free Will Baptist Church, 406 Acacia Rd, Santa Paula CA.
From WEF…Free Webcast
Taking place on Feb. 15, the topics of this webcast include utility managers’ perspectives on implementing CMMS; how to work smarter on a tighter budget, how to use CMMS to do the right maintenance on the right equipment at the right time, and how to implement new technology through employee buy-in. Register here
From WEF…FREE Webcast
Please join us in the first webcast of the four-part series with Jeanette Brown on Feb. 22, 1–3 p.m. This series is related to the fundamentals of wastewater operations and will cover subjects related to every stage of the wastewater treatment process, from primary and preliminary treatment to nutrient removal. The first webcast, brought to you by JWC Environmental, will cover the topics of pump types, wastewater conversion factors, and permit education. Register, or click here for more information. Please send an email to webcasts@wef.org if you have any questions
The Carbon Resource Subcommittee wants you to complete a brief survey by Feb. 10 to help identify and prioritize interests and needs related to carbon resources and greenhouse gas emissions. For the survey questions that request data, just give your best estimates. This survey has previously been distributed to members of the Residuals and Biosolids Committee and the Sustainability Community of Practice. If you have already replied, there is no need to complete a second time.
