Michigan Water Environment Association - Project/Committee Seminar Presentations

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Michigan Water Environment Association - Project/Committee Seminar Presentations

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To provide education and training opportunities to thoes water quality professionals who are responsible for administering water quality effort.

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Presentations Available:

title	date	description
Minimizing Aeration Energy Consumption - Grandville CWP	01/24/25	"Minimizing Aeration Energy Consumption While Reclaiming Alkalinity at the Grandville CWP" presented by John Koch, EnviroMix, and Scott Yonkers, City of Grandville at WWAdCon on January 23-24, 2025 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/009._Koch_and_Yonkers-Grandville.pdf
Minges Brook Pump Station - Ten Gallons of Pump Station in a Five Gallon Bucket	01/24/25	"Minges Brook Pump Station - Ten Gallons of Pump Station in a Five Gallon Bucket" presented by Tyler Kindle, Jones & Henry Engineers, Ltd at WWAdCon on January 23-24, 2025 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/010._Kindle-Minges_Brook-10_Gallon_PS_5_Gallon_Bucket_Presentation_FINAL.pdf
Safety Redefined: Tomorrow's Culture Starts Today	01/24/25	"Safety Redefined: Tomorrow's Culture Starts Today" presented by Mary Koeger, Oakland County Water Resources Commission at WWAdCon on January 23-24, 2025 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/011._Koeger-Safety_Redefined.pdf
Trends in Project Finance and Funding	01/24/25	"Trends in Project Finance and Funding" presented by Andy Campbell, Bendzinski & Co. Municipal Finance Advisors at WWAdCon on January 23-24, 2025 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/012._Campbell-Trends_in_Project_Finance_and_Funding.pdf
Cheboygan: Developing a 25-year Sewer Improvement Plan through SSES	01/24/25	"Cheboygan: Developing a 25-year Sewer Improvement Plan through Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey" presented by Jason Karmol, City of Cheboygan, and Jennifer Morreale, Hubbell, Roth, and Clark at WWAdCon on January 23-24, 2025 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/013._Karmol_and_Morreale-Cheboygan.pdf
Making Waves: Mentoring and Hiring the Next Generation of WW Professionals	01/24/25	"Making Waves: Mentoring and Hiring the Next Generation of Wastewater Professionals" presented by Hillary Caron, City of Grand Rapids, and Bill Poelma, City of Grand Rapids at WWAdCon on January 23-24, 2025 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/014._Caron_and_Poelma-Water_Career_Program_Presentation.pdf
The Challenge of Maintaining WWTP Operability for the City of Flint	01/23/25	"The Challenge of Maintaining WWTP Operability for the City of Flint in the Face of Shrinking Population and Revenue" presented by Jeanette Best, City of Flint, and Trevor Wagenmaker, Wade Trim at WWAdCon on January 23-24, 2025 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/002._Best_and_Wagenmaker-The_Challenge_of_Maintaining_WWTP_Operability.pdf
The Fine Line Between Guidance and Manipulation: Ethical Pitfalls in Engineering	01/23/25	"The Fine Line Between Guidance and Manipulation: Ethical Pitfalls in Engineering" presented by Philip Teague, Jones & Henry Engineers, Ltd at WWAdCon on January 23-24, 2025 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/003._Teague_updated-The_Fine_Line_Between_Guidance_and_Manipulation.pdf
Human Resource Management Updates	01/23/25	"Human Resource Management Updates" presented by Jodi Schafer, HRM Services at WWAdCon on January 23-24, 2025 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/005._Schafer-HR_Hot_Topics_1.pdf
Leadership and People - Are you the Problem or the Solution?	01/23/25	"Leadership and People - Are you the Problem or the Solution?" presented by Mary Nykamp, Wightman and Matt Davis, Wightman at WWAdCon on January 23-24, 2025 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/006._Davis_and_Nykamp-Leadership_People_2025.pdf
Making SCADA Actually Useful and Secure	01/23/25	"Making SCADA Actually Useful and Secure" presented by Russell Sietsema, West Michigan Instrumentation Systems at WWAdCon on January 23-24, 2025 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/007._Sietsema-How_to_make_SCADA_useful_and_secure_2.pdf
Planning the Digital Transformation: GLWA/s Journey to Empower Maintenance	01/23/25	"Planning the Digital Transformation: GLWA/s Journey to Empower Maintenance Planners and Technicians" presented by Steven Dutschke, Great Lakes Water Authority and Sarah Watkins, Great Lakes Water Authority at WWAdCon on January 23-24, 2025 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/008._Dutschke_and_Watkins-Digital_Transformation.pdf
EGLE Update	01/23/25	"EGLE Update" presented by Phil Argiroff, EGLE WRD at WWAdCon on January 23-24, 2025 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/001._Argiroff-EGLE_Update.pdf
EGLE Update	01/25/24	"EGLE Update" presented by Phil Argiroff, EGLE, at WWAdCon on January 25-26, 2024 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/01._Argiroff_Phil-EGLE_Update_2024_FINAL.pdf
EGLE Permits Section Implementation of Chloride and Sulfate in NPDES Permits	01/25/24	"EGLE Permits Section Implementation of Chloride and Sulfate in NPDES Permits" presented by Glen Schmidt, EGLE, at WWAdCon on January 25-26, 2024 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/02._Schmitt_Glen-EGLE_Chloride_Sulfate_Schmitt_1-8-2024(1).pdf
City of Kalamazoo's Holistic Approach to Selecting New Process Technology	01/25/24	"City of Kalamazoo's Holistic Approach to Selecting New Process Technology" presented by Ryan S Stoughton, City of Kalamazoo and Aaron Davenport, Jones & Henry Engineers, Ltd, at WWAdCon on January 25-26, 2024 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/03._Davenport_Stoughton-Kalamazoo_Holistic_20240122-FINAL(2).pdf
Pump Station Upgrade Strategies-- Options to Consider in Your Final Solution	01/25/24	"Pump Station Upgrade Strategies-- Options to Consider in Your Final Solution" presented by TJ Bates, Donohue & Associates, Inc., at WWAdCon on January 25-26, 2024 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/04._Bates-Pump_Station_Upgrade_Strategies_FINAL(1).pdf
Construction Update on Building and Egg-Shaped Digester	01/25/24	"Construction Update on Building and Egg-Shaped Digester" presented by Theodore Vanaken, Holland Board of Public Works, and Trent Montemayor, Donohue & Associates, Inc., at WWAdCon on January 25-26, 2024 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/05._Montemayor_VanAken-Construction_Update_on_Building_and_Egg-Shaped_Digester_FINAL(1).pdf
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Project Funding Opportunities	01/25/24	"Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Project Funding Opportunities" presented by Emily Schlanderer, Black and Veatch, at WWAdCon on January 25-26, 2024 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/06._WWAdCon_IRA_Funding_012424_FINAL_01-25.pdf
Treating Highly Concentrated Soluble Waste Streams	01/25/24	"City of Kalamazoo's Holistic Approach to Selecting New Process Technology" presented by Payton Shelafoe, Abigail Cairns, and Rick Varga, City of Grand Rapids, at WWAdCon on January 25-26, 2024 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/07._Shelafoe_Cairns_Varga_GR-Successfully_Treating_Highly_Concentrated_Soluble_Waste_Streams_FINAL.pdf
Ann Arbor Tackles Stringent Effluent Phosphorus Limits with a Cost-Effective	01/25/24	"Ann Arbor Tackles Stringent Effluent Phosphorus Limits with a Cost-Effective Side-Stream Phosphorus Removal Solution" presented by Keith Sanders, City of Ann Arbor, Allen Gelderloos, Jacobs, and Jennifer Drinan, OHM, at WWAdCon on January 25-26, 2024 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/08._Sanders_Gelderloos-Ann_Arbor_WWADCon_Presentation_FINAL.pdf
PFAS Impact on Wastewater & Biosolid: Strengthen Public Trust	01/25/24	"PFAS Impact on Wastewater & Biosolids: Strengthen Public Trust, Restore Environmental & Financial Resources" presented by Mike DiGiannantonio, SL Enviornmenntal Group, at WWAdCon on January 25-26, 2024 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/01._DiGiannatonio_Mike-PFAS_Impact_FINAL.pdf
Legislative Update	01/25/24	"Legislative Update " presented by Mike Compagnoni, Midwest Strategy Group, at WWAdCon on January 25-26, 2024 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/02._Compagnoni_Mike-WWAdCon.pdf
Control Points for Nutrient and Energy Optimization at Activated Sludge Plants	01/25/24	"Control Points for Nutrient and Energy Optimization at Activated Sludge Plants" presented by Nicholas Willis, P.E, Senior Program Manager, Environmental Finance Center at Wichita State University, at WWAdCon on January 25-26, 2024 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/03._Willis_Nicholas-Control_Points_for_Nutrient_and_Energy_Optimization_at_Activated_Sludge_Plants_FINAL.pdf
Reducing Injuries by Addressing Complacency	01/25/24	"Reducing Injuries by Addressing Complacency" presented by Gary Timmer, City of Kalamazoo and Aaron Davenport, Director EHS&S Veolia Central/South Region, at WWAdCon on January 25-26, 2024 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/04._Timmer-Addressing_Complacency_to_Reduce_Injuries.pdf
Technology’s influence on communication	01/25/24	"Technology’s influence on communication" presented by Jodi Schafer, Human Resource Management, at WWAdCon on January 25-26, 2024 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/05._Schafer-Technologys_influence_on_Communication-MWEA.pdf
Situational Awareness - Using Our Senses	01/20/23	"Situational Awareness - Using Our Senses" presented by Gary Timmer, Veolia, at WWAdCon on January 19-20, 2023 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/Situational_Awareness_Using_Your_Senses_Gary_Timmer.pptx
Class "A" LysteGro Production at SHVUA WWTP - First in Michigan	01/20/23	"Class "A" LysteGro Production at SHVUA WWTP - First in Michigan" presented by Mark Houle and Andrew Mechel, Jacobs/South Huron Valley WWTP, at WWAdCon on January 19-20, 2023 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/Class_A_LysteGro_Production_at_SHVUA_WWTP_Mark_Houle_and_Andy_Mechel.pdf
Overview of EGLE Compliance Strategies for Addressing PFAS in Biosolids	01/20/23	"Overview of EGLE Compliance Strategies for Addressing PFAS in Biosolids Groundwater Discharges and Non-IPP WWTPs" presented by Jennifer Bush, EGLE at WWAdCon on January 19-20, 2023 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/Overview_of_EGLE_Ruhala_and_Busch.pptx
EGLE Update	01/19/23	"EGLE Update" presented by Phil Argiroff, EGLE WRD, at WWAdCon on January 19-20, 2023 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/EGLE_Update_Phil_Argiroff.pptx
Financing Update	01/19/23	"Financing Update" presented by Andy Campbell, Baker Tilly, at WWAdCon on January 19-20, 2023 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/Financing_Update_Andy_Campbell.pptx
Clean Water Act	01/19/23	"Clean Water Act" presented by Phil Argiroff, EGLE WRD, at WWAdCon on January 19-20, 2023 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/Clean_Water_Act_Phil_Argiroff.pptx
Optimizing Wastewater Systems during 50 Years of the Clean Water Act	01/19/23	"Optimizing Wastewater Systems during 50 Years of the Clean Water Act" presented by Steve Aiken, Duperon Corporation, at WWAdCon on January 19-20, 2023 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/Optimizing_WW_Systems_during_50_yrs_of_Clean_Water_Act_Steve_Aiken.pptx
Introduction to Biosolids Drying	01/19/23	"Introduction to Biosolids Drying" presented by Aric Bergstrom, Donohue & Associates, at WWAdCon on January 19-20, 2023 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/Introduction_to_Sludge_Drying_Aric_Bergstrom.pptx
A Guide for Regulating Hauled (and non-sewered) Wastes and Wastewaters	01/19/23	"A Guide for Regulating Hauled (and non-sewered) Wastes and Wastewaters" presented by Stephen Kuplicki, Great Lakes Water Authority, at WWAdCon on January 19-20, 2023 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/Hauled_Waste_Stephen_Kuplicki.pptx
How to Engage Your Legislators	01/19/23	"How to Engage Your Legislators" presented by Greg Kacvinsky, OHM Advisors and Mike Compagnoni, Midwest Strategy Group, at WWAdCon on January 19-20, 2023 at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, MI https://www.mi-wea.org/docs/How_to_engage_your_legislators_Greg_Kacvibsky_and_Mike_Compagnoni.pptx