The 30th Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Outing to benefit 4 MWEA Scholarships:
- Jack H. Wagner Scholarship
- John P. Hennessey Scholarship
- Antenore C. "Butch" Davanzo Scholarship
- WRRT Future Leader Scholarships
Join MWEA's New Professional Committee
for a Tour and Mixer in Grand Rapids!
FREE to Attend!'
When: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 2PM, happy hour at 4PM.
What: Plant tour of the City of Grand Rapids WRRF operations and digestion system with happy hour after. Food and Drink tabs have been picked up by our sponsors, so this event is free to attend!
Join us on Saturday, June 1st from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM for a FREE FAMILY event to learn about the journey of you drinking water, careers in water, conservation efforts, and how to become a water champion. There will be hands-on activities to make learning fun. Intended for ages 9+.
MWEA's 99th Annual Conference June 9-12, 2024 | Boyne Falls, MI Conference, Meals, Exhibits and Lodging: Boyne Mountain Resort Visit the main Annual Conference webpage for additional information: www.mi-wea.org/2024ac
THANK YOU to our current LAKE LEVEL Sponsors. Their generous support helps us keep the attendee rates affordable so more people can join us for the conference.
The Awards Luncheon will be held at 12:00pm on Tuesday, June 11th, 2024
The Leadership Celebration Dinner will be held the evening of Tuesday, June 11th, 2024, with a cocktail reception from 6-7pm and dinner and awards beginning at 7pm. more info...
MWEA's 99th Annual Conference has many opportunities to help you advertise and grow your business!
2024 Sponsorship Opportunities range from $200- $4,000 and include conference signage in prime locations near registration and general session/meal rooms, info slides on the conference slideshow, name and/or logo listed on the MWEA website and conference page, and more!
Exhibit Night takes place on Monday, June 10th, from 5:00pm-8:00pm. View the exhibit floor plan here. The theme this year is “Holidays In The Hall”. Exhibitors (and attendees) are encouraged to dress-up and decorate their booths with this theme! Halloween, Christmas, and Earth Day of course, BUT consider others like “World Toilet Day” or “National Cheeseburger Day”. Be creative and have fun. Best Booth Winner receives a FREE booth at MWEA’s 100th Annual Conference in 2025!
Exhibitor and Sponsor registration will close on Friday, May 31st. (Exhibit booths are expected to sell out, so registration may close prior to that date once we are full). Note: if you are registered as an exhibitor or sponsor but want to attend technical sessions or conference meals, including Sunday's Welcome Reception, you MUST register as a conference attendee. That registration page can be found here: Attendee Registration
Payment Note: Booths will not be placed & sponsors will not be advertised without payment.
Sunday, June 9th, 2024 The Alpine at Boyne Mountain
The 2024 Annual Conference Golf Outing will be a scramble format with prizes awarded to the winning teams. In addition, special prizes will be awarded for longest drive and closest to the pin.
Sponsor registration closes Friday, May 24th guarantee printing for event signage!
Each year, The Alpine plays host to Michigan's Tournament of Champions. And once you've played the course, you'll understand why. With its spectacular mountain setting and panoramic views towards Deer Lake, its surroundings are every bit as breathtaking as its noteworthy design. Known for its open, playable layout that trends down the mountain, solid drives are rewarded and its forgiving greens can bolster confidence in your short game. more info...
The MWEA Paddle With Purpose will take place on Sunday, June 9, 2024, as a part of the Annual Conference. Canoe rentals will be provided by Jordan Valley Outfitters, located at 311 N. Lake St. (M-66), East Jordan. We will be paddling the Jordan River from Graves Crossing Road to Rogers Road, a trip of about three hours.
The total cost of the trip is $90 for a team of two paddlers ($60 for transportation and canoe rental and $30 for Water For People).
If you prefer to rent a kayak, the total cost for a solo is $65 and the total cost for a two-person kayak is $95.
The schedule for the Sunday event is to meet at the Boyne Mountain Grand Lodge main lobby at 11:45 AM. Bus transportation to and from the Jordan River will be provided by Jordan Valley Outfitters.Plan to return to Boyne Mountain by around 5:30 PM.
You are encouraged to register by May 17 if you plan to join the Paddle With Purpose event. Later registrations will be considered, but no guarantee of canoe availability can be made.
The Paddle With Purpose event will raise funds for Water For People, a WEF charity of choice, whose mission is to promote the development of high quality drinking water and sanitation services, accessible to all, and sustained by strong communities, businesses, and governments. https://www.waterforpeople.org/
~ Thanks for your support! Gary De Kock – Past Chair MWEA Water For People Committee ~
Save-the-Date! More information and registration coming soon!
The MWEA IPP Seminar is intended to be more practical with basic IPP training by experienced professionals in the field. The topics covered range from basic regulatory concepts to interacting with significant industrial users and implementation of successful strategies. more info...
Save-the-Date! More information and registration coming soon!
Join your fellow northern wastewater operators and water environment professionals for a day of quality education with CECs and networking with peers and exhibitors.
Save-the-Date! Additional information and registration coming soon!
For those who will be attending 2024 WEFTEC in New Orleans, you are cordially invited to our Michigan Night Reception on the evening of Monday, October 7, 2024.
Attendance is complimentary and as in the past, this event is planned as a cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres. We plan it to be a time to socialize with your acquaintances, firm up any plans you may have during WEFTEC, and hopefully make new contacts to help your business grow!
While there is no charge to attend, we do ask for pre-registration so we can have an estimate of attendance for ordering food as well as having nametags pre-printed to save time evening of. Walk-ins are of course welcome though as we would love to have as many Michigan attendees join us. Please note the time is 6-8pm central time.
more info...
Riding to the City of New Orleans (Riding2NOLA) is a cycling event planned to begin in May of 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We plan to start cycling from our home in Grand Rapids and ride a total of 1,074 miles. That is the distance from Grand Rapids to New Orleans, site of WEFTEC 2024. The difference is that our cycling will not actually take us to New Orleans. Instead, we will log the 1,074 miles on Michigan’s beautiful system of bicycle trails. This keeps us safely out of traffic. It also makes it much easier to arrange our overnight accommodations since we can use our home as a base for those trails near Grand Rapids.
The goal of the fundraiser is to raise $10,740 for Water For People (WFP). The ride is self-funded by the cycling team of Gary and Linda De Kock from Grand Rapids, so all sponsorship donations go directly to benefit WFP. The American Water Works Association helped to establish Water For People in 1991 and WFP is a Charity of Choice of the Water Environment Federation (WEF).
To support the voyage, visit our Ripple Effect webpage which can be found on the Water For People website. The fundraiser will finish by October 9, 2024, the last day of WEFTEC. Gary and Linda will post videos and updates on the Paddle With Purpose River Voyages Facebook page so you can follow along.
GOLD SPONSOR - $2,000 Visual recognition at the Water For People WEFTEC 2024 booth Gold level visual recognition at the 2024 MWEA Annual Conference Listing on Paddle With Purpose Facebook page
SILVER SPONSOR - $1000 Silver level visual recognition at the 2024 MWEA Annual Conference Listing on Paddle With Purpose Facebook page
BRONZE SPONSOR - $500 Bronze level visual recognition at the 2024 MWEA Annual Conference Listing on Paddle With Purpose Facebook page
Pledges to Riding to the City of New Orleans can be paid directly to MWEA-Riding2NOLA, 5815 Executive Drive, Lansing, MI 48911, or through the WFP Ripple Effect webpage The final deadline for pledge payment is October 9, 2024. Contact Gary De Kock at gdekock@gmail.com for sponsorship opportunities and questions. Thanks for helping!
The Riding2NOLA event will raise funds for Water For People, a WEF charity of choice, whose mission is to promote the development of high quality drinking water and sanitation services, accessible to all, and sustained by strong communities, businesses, and governments. https://www.waterforpeople.org/
Save the date for the MWEA Annual Collections Seminar!
Stay tuned for engaging sessions, insightful discussions, and valuable insights that will enhance your understanding of wastewater collection systems. Mark your calendars now! more info...
Mark your calendars and save the date for the premier event of 2025!
The highly anticipated Wastewater Administrators Conference is scheduled for January 23-24, promising unparalleled insights, networking opportunities, and cutting-edge solutions. Join senior wastewater administrators, superintendents, and operators from throughout Michigan as we tackle the challenges and embrace the opportunities shaping the future of wastewater management. Save the date and be part of the conversation that's driving sustainable change in our communities and beyond. This conference consists of a 2-day, in-person event with technical sessions each day, beginning with a Welcome Reception on Wednesday Evening. Additionally, there will be entertainment at Thursday evening's Dinner.
Earn 0.3 Technical OR Managerial DW and WW Credits (each day, up to 0.6 total)
Course Code: 338
In registration, choose either the TECHNICAL track OR the MANAGERIAL track. To receive credits, you must stay in your designated room and cannot move between tracks
Attendee cost:
Operator Days FULL Attendee Package: $300
This 2-day package includes access to BOTH Tuesday, February 6th and Wednesday, February 7th Operator Days Technical OR Managerial Sessions, Breakfast and Lunch BOTH days, access to the Joint Expo Exhibit Floor which includes the viewing of the operator competitions, as well as entry to the Tuesday evening New Professional / Young Professional Mixer.
Operator Days SINGLE Day Pass Only: $160
âThis 1-day option includes access to EITHER Tuesday, February 6th OR Wednesday, February 7th Operator Days Technical OR Managerial Sessions, Breakfast and Lunch, and access to the Joint Expo Exhibit Floor.
Register by January 22nd before the late rates go into effect.
View the final agenda here.
Click here to view the 2024 Joint Expo and Operator Days Brochure
Register below or click here to download the registration form and email/fax it back to MWEA
Click here for a map of shuttle and additional parking locations. Are you looking to ONLY walk the Joint Expo Exhibit Floor? Click here to register on MI-AWWA's website for the EXPO only! more info...
