Virginia Water Environment Association

Join us on Monday, March 24th from 11:30 - 1:00 at the Henrico County Water Treatment Plant for a Lunch and Learn titled Geotechnical Explorations for Utilities 101. The presentation will cover what information to provide to get a Geotech started on planning a subsurface exploration, what resources Geotech’s use to determine which services will be included in the exploration, a brief explanation of commonly used test methods and the types of data they return, and how the collected information comes together in a project-specific geotechnical engineering report for utility structures (water & wastewater treatment plants, sewer lines, water lines). The presentation will also give an overview of geotechnical services during construction, and why it is important to read a geotechnical report specific to your project when developing bid documents. Earn 1 CPE for Professional Engineers Cost VWEA Member: $25/includes lunch Non-member: $35/includes lunch Register online: https://lnkd.in/ejtTWXBK

Applications for the 2025 VWEA InFLOW are open!!! We are striving to provide students with the skills, experience, and connections they need to succeed. Apply today to attend #WaterJAM2025. #InFLOW #VWEA https://lnkd.in/eJfaiR7x

Mark your calendar for June 26, 2025 and plan to attend the Annual Safety Seminar.? Join the VA AWWA | VWEA Safety Committee for a full day of networking and education in Newport News.? Learn more or register at

Join the VWEA Education Committee on April 24th in Richmond, VA for our highly anticipated annual seminar! We'll kick off the event with a vibrant social gathering the night before at The Westin. Register by April 11th to take advantage of our early bird pricing. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/e5vYTWJS #Education #Seminar #Wastewater #Biosolids #DataCenter #PFAS #Contaminant #Utility #Engineer #Networking #Virginia #WaterIndustry #ContinuingEd

Save the date! ?? We're officially 6 months away from #WaterJAM2025! Check back for updates!

The 2025 VWEA Scholarship Applications are officially OPEN! ??? ???????? ?????????????????????? ??????????????????: Sonny Roden (Grad), Undergrad, Military Veteran, & VWEA Member Dependent:?May 30, 2025 Operator Short School Scholarship:?May 9, 2025 5E Scholarship:?Rolling To learn more and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/gBsHwSk #Scholarship #Undergrad #Grad #FutureLeaders #ApplyNow #Operator #Veteran #ContinuingEd #Utility #Wastewater #WaterIndustry #Virginia

Join us April 23rd for the 2025 VWEA Stormwater Seminar, where we will provide an overview of the federal, state and local efforts to build more resilient communities, featuring presentations from federal and state agencies, local municipalities, and utility operators, with an emphasis on resilience planning, response, and recovery.?This year's agenda will cover:? Statewide Resilience Planning Updates? Updates on NOAA Atlas 15? Flooding Impacts and Responses by Water and Wastewater Utilities Resilience Planning and Grant Funding? Flood Warning Systems? Flood Resilience Vendor Perspectives? https://lnkd.in/gRWUGTdQ

??Virginia Water Environment Association Central VA Regional Activities Committee invites you to join them for a lunch and learn entitled Geotechnical Explorations for Water/Wastewater Utilities. ??When: Monday, March 24th 11:30 am - 1:00 pm ??Where: Henrico County Water Treatment Plant 10111 Three Chopt Rd Henrico, Virginia 23233 ???Online registration is available until: 3/24/2025 The Introduction to Geotechnical Explorations for Water/Wastewater Utilities presentation seeks to educate utilities on the importance of engaging a geotechnical engineer (Geotech) on a project, and when to recruit them such that the project can get the most relevant information from provided services. This presentation will cover what information to provide to get a Geotech started on planning a subsurface exploration, what resources Geotech’s use to determine which services will be included in the exploration, a brief explanation of commonly used test methods and the types of data they return, and how the collected information comes together in a project-specific geotechnical engineering report for utility structures (water & wastewater treatment plants, sewer lines, water lines). This presentation will also give an overview of geotechnical services during construction, and why it is important to read a geotechnical report specific to your project when developing bid documents. Click the link for more information. https://lnkd.in/ejtTWXBK

With the National Water Policy Fly-In just a month away, perfect timing for two articles published this week helping to explain what the event is about and how it works. If you've heard about this event but unsure what it's all about, these articles will answer all of your questions. Hot off the presses, the Winter 2025 edition of Virginia Water Environment Association's Conduit features Lara Grotz, PE recent interview (https://lnkd.in/eWsyQRre) [pages 41/42] with me on this very topic, answering: ?? Who can participate in the Fly-In? ?? How will I know what to say to legislators? ?? What does a typical day look like conducting Congressional briefings on Capitol Hill? ?? How do I register for the Fly-in? [https://lnkd.in/eG7nXbz2] ?? Are scholarships available? (Yes! WEF will support 20 Young Professionals to participate this year. Names of successful applicants coming soon from WEF!) ?? When is the Fly-In this year? (April 8/9) ...and many other questions. Also check out the March edition of Water Environment Federation's WE&T magazine featuring my interview (https://lnkd.in/etWJmY6K) with Kristiana Dragash, PE of Florida Water Environment Association - FWEA with even more insights and Q&A on the Fly-In. Whatever your questions on the Fly-In, you'll find the answer in these two articles! There is still time to register for the Fly-In to share your #WaterStory with legislators and advocate for funding and common-sense legislation. Now is the time to make your voice heard on behalf of #cleanwater. If you can't make it to DC this year, remember WEF's #WaterAdvocates program lets you send letters to your legislators on key water issues. https://lnkd.in/eB86sWW6 #wefwateradvocates #youusewaterwecleanit #wefhod Dewberry #waterislife #wateradvocacy Chesapeake Water Environment Association New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) New England Water Works Association Amy Kathman Ashley Voskuhl Steve Dye Howard Carter John Digiacomo, P.E. Kirsten K. Lucca Mancilio Jaimye Bartak, AICP Emily Cole-Prescott Jay Hoskins Scott Cummings Bill Davis Scott Aurit Julie Nahrgang Carol Martinson Zachary Loeb, MBA, E.I.

VWEA's 2024 Annual Report is now available. The report outlines our activities, accomplishments, and financial performance for the year. https://lnkd.in/eAc8--JT