Jan
17
8:00 AM08:00
Green Mountain Water Environment Association's annual Legislative Event
More information when available, here: GMWEA.
Jan
26
to Jan 29
New England Water Environment Association's 2025 Conference & Exhibit
Boston, Massachusetts. For more information, go to Annual Conference - NEWEA Annual Conference.
Mar
6
7:00 AM07:00
New Hampshire Water Pollution Control Association's Legislative Breakfast
At a new location this year, but just a short walk from the State House in Concord, NH.
NH Water Pollution Control Association - Meeting/Event Information (nhwpca.org)
May
6
to May 9
2025 Residuals & Biosolids Conference (WEF)
In Baltimore, MD. Go to Residuals & Biosolids and Innovations in Treatment Technology for more information. The call for abstracts closes October 28th!
Dec
11
1:30 PM13:30
NEWMOA Webinar on PFAS: Septic Systems as Sources
Sponsored by the North East Waste Management Officials Association. For more information and to register, go here: PFAS: Investigating Wastewater & Septic Systems as the Source
Dec
5
1:30 PM13:30
NEWMOA Webinar on PFAS: Background Studies
Sponsored by the North East Waste Management Officials Association. Will include reviews of studies related to soil, rainfall, air, and sediments. For more information and to register, go to: PFAS: Background Studies
Dec
4
8:30 AM08:30
MAWEA Quarterly Meeting
Quarterly meeting featuring U.S. EPA staff on annual biosolids reporting requirements and a report out on the MassDEP study for PFAS in biosolids, Part 1. Online this quarter. For more information, and to register: Quarterly Meetings – Massachusetts Water Environment Association.
Dec
3
2:00 PM14:00
MABA Webinar: National Collaborative PFAS-Biosolids Research Project Updates
Donations requested from non-members. NEBRA members can attend for free, same as MABA members! Email janine@nebiosolids.org for the DISCOUNT CODE.
Go here for more information and to register for the webinar: MABF Webinar: National Collaborative PFAS Project Update.
Nov
22
12:00 PM12:00
Lunch and Learn About: EPA's Risk Assessment Process & Risk Communications
A panel of experts discusses EPA’s risk assessment process, the publication of the risk assessment for PFAS in biosolids, and how to communicate and comment on the results.
Panelists include:
Nickolas Hines (Material Matters, Inc.)
Greg Kester (California Association of Sanitation Agencies)
Kristina Surfus (National Association for Clean Water Agencies)
Megan Ross (Kiewit)
This webinar is for members of NEBRA, MABA, CASA, MWBA, NWBA, SEBA, VBC and any of the regional biosolids associations. There is no charge to attend.
Go here to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_czjFXz36Rh61xK7nec4-qA
Nov
13
to Nov 14
Northeast Residuals & Biosolids Conference 2024
This annual conference with the New England Water Environment Association will be held at The Graduate hotel in Providence, Rhode Island. For more information, go to: 2024 Northeast Residuals & Biosolds & Exhibit (newea.org)
Nov
7
8:00 AM08:00
Green Mountain Water Environment Association's Fall Conference & Tradeshow
At the Double Tree Hotel in South Burlington, Vermont. For more information, go to: GMWEA.
Nov
6
1:30 PM13:30
NEWMOA Webinar on PFAS: Agricultural Impacts -- Research & Response in Maine
Sponsored by the North East Waste Management Officials Association. For more information and to register, go to: PFAS: Agricultural Impacts – Research & Response in Maine
Nov
5
1:00 PM13:00
NEBRA Student Poster Contest
For more information, go to 2024 Student Poster Contest — NEBRA (nebiosolids.org).
NEBRA members interested in judging and helping with the contest, please email janine@nebiosolids.org.
Nov
5
to Nov 7
Waste & Recycling Expo Canada
Toronto, Canada. For more information and to register, go to: Waste & Recycling Expo Canada (CWRE)
Nov
1
9:30 AM09:30
AAAS Webinar on Land Applied Biosolids and PFAS Exposure
With a focus in the Northeast (Maine). Sponsored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. For more information and to register, go to: Land applied biosolids and PFAS Exposure
Oct
31
3:00 PM15:00
Water Research Foundation's Wastewater Process Emissions Webcast Series - Part 3
2 sessions remaining:
October 31st: Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Wastewater Treatment
December 12th: Opportunities for Process Emissions Reductions
To register for one or all, go to: Wastewater Process Emissions Webcast Series - 1678637.
Oct
29
to Oct 31
New England Regional Pretreatment Coordinators Workshop
Organized by EPA Region 1 and the New England Regional Pretreatment Coordinators Association: New England Regional Pretreatment Coordinators Workshop.
Oct
5
to Oct 8
WEFTEC
97th annual Technical Exhibition & Conference
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana USA
Go here for all the information: WEFTEC.
Oct
2
3:00 PM15:00
NEWMOA Webinar on PFAS: Thermal Technologies
Northeast Waste Management Officials Association, featuring:
Linda Gaines, US EPA: To Be Or Not To Be A PFAS
Dianne Phillips, Holland & Knight: Buckle Your Seatbelts: 2024 Federal Regulatory Updates for PFAS
Go here for more information and to register: https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-definitions-regulations/
Oct
1
1:00 PM13:00
Environmental Finance Center Webinar: Navigating the Evolving PFAS Landscape in Biosolids Management
Featuring Mary Baker from the Mid-Atlantic Biosolids Association
Sep
29
to Oct 1
BioFest 2024 -- Giving Carbon Credit
The North West Biosolids Association’s annual conference being held at the Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, WA. To register, go to 2024 Biofest Giving Carbon Credit Registration - ATTENDEE (jotform.com).
Sep
27
12:00 PM12:00
Lunch and Learn About: Sewage Sludge Incineration for Biosolids
Sewage Sludge Incinerators (SSIs) remain a major outlet for wastewater sludges in the Northeast. This webinar will review the basics on SSI operations and regulations. You will also get to hear about beneficial uses of SSI ash and the potential for SSIs to destroy PFAS. Panelists include:
Kelley Begin (Woodard & Curran)
Mike Andrus (Upper Blackstone Clean Water)
Persephone Ma (Brown & Caldwell)
Lloyd Winchell (Brown & Caldwell)
This webinar is free for NEBRA members. To register, please click here.
Non-members can register by making a donation to NEBRA (suggested: $10 - $40). Click the “Donate” button and put the date of the webinar in the Additional Information/note field.
Sep
25
3:00 PM15:00
NEWMOA Webinar on PFAS: Sampling & Analytical Method Developments
Northeast Waste Management Officials Association, featuring:
Troy Strock, US EPA: Analytical Method Developments for Soil and Water
Stephen Jackson, US EPA: Stationary Source Measurement Methods for PFAS Air Emissions
Go here for more information and to register: https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-analytical-methods-webinar/
Sep
24
12:00 PM12:00
MABA Webinar: Biosolids End Use Success Stories
$25 for members; $50 for non-members.
NEBRA members pay the same as MABA members! Email janine@nebiosolids.org for the DISCOUNT CODE.
Go here for more information and to register for the webinar: Biosolids End Use Success Stories (memberclicks.net).
Sep
19
3:00 PM15:00
Water Research Foundation's Wastewater Process Emissions Webcast Series - Part 2
July 18th: Fundamentals of Wastewater Process Greenhouse Gas Emissions
September 9th: Methane Emissions from Wastewater Treatment
October 31st: Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Wastewater Treatment
December 12th: Opportunities for Process Emissions Reductions
To register for one or all, go to: Wastewater Process Emissions Webcast Series - 1678637.
Sep
18
to Sep 20
Maine Water Environment Association's Fall Convention
At Sunday River Resort in Newry, Maine. Go to MEWEA’s website for more information: Fall Convention (mewea.org).
Sep
17
to Sep 18
NACWA's 2024 Virtual Workshop: Unmasking PFAS … Ensuring Informed Clean Water Decisions
2-Part Webinar from 1 to 4 pm EST on September 17th and 18th. Includes presentations by NEBRA’s Executive Director, a Board member, and numerous members. For more information and to register, go to: 2024 PFAS Virtual Workshop (nacwa.org)
Sep
13
8:30 AM08:30
Rhode Island Clean Water Association's Annual Exhibition & Luncheon
At the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, RI. For more information, go to Annual Trade Show & Luncheon | RICWA.
Sep
10
to Sep 12
Water Environment Association of Ontario BEAM Webinars
Two (2) 1-hour sessions on 9/10 and 9/12 from Noon to 1 pm.
9/10: Introduction to the Biosolids Emissions Assessment Model (BEAM)
Janine Burke-Wells and Maika Pellegrino
9/12: Case Studies Using the BEAM
Joanne Yee, Dean Iamarino, Jared Philpott, Jeremy Kraemer
Register here: Water Environment Association of Ontario | WEAO/OWWA Climate Change & R&B Committee Webinar Series – Sept. 10 &12
Sep
4
2:00 PM14:00
NEWMOA Webinar on PFAS: Improving Risk Communication with the Public
Northeast Waste Management Officials Association, featuring:
Claire Nitsche, Washington State DOH: Be Less “Government-y!”: Community-Centered PFAS Risk Communication in Washington State
Go here for more information and to register: https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-risk-communication-webinar/
Aug
28
3:00 PM15:00
NEWMOA Webinar on PFAS Forensics: Best Practices for Unwinding Complex PFAS Sources
Northeast Waste Management Officials Association, including:
Michael Eberle, TRC: Whose PFAS is it? Tips for Forensics Evaluations
Matt Dunn, TetraTech: Precursor PFAS: A New Fluorinated Feedback Loop
Go here for more information and to register: https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-forensics-webinar/
Aug
23
12:00 PM12:00
Lunch and Learn About: Innopellet Process for Sludges
Innowaste converts sludge into a standard recovery fuel pellet that is used to power the drying units in the Innopellet machine. Wastewater sludge is processed and used as an energy source on site eliminating the need to dispose of sludge via land spreading or landfills.
This webinar is free for NEBRA members. To register, please click here.
Non-members can register by making a donation to NEBRA (suggested: $10 - $40). Click the “Donate” button and put the date of the webinar in the Additional Information/note field.
Jul
26
12:00 PM12:00
Jul
24
8:30 AM08:30
Biosolids Management: Practices, Regulations, and Trends
A virtual training from NEIWPCC, led by Natalie Sierra of Brown & Caldwell. For more information and to register, go to Biosolids Management: Practices, Regulations, and Trends (24S-ETC020) (3 TCHs) - NEIWPCC Payment Portal.
