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GMWEA News

​November 8, 2018: Fall Tradeshow Draws 400 Water Quality Professionals


GMWEA's 25th annual Tradeshow and Conference of November 8, 2018, at the Doubletree Center in Burlington was a great success! 

Over 400 water, wastewater, and stormwater professionals, water quality technology and service providers, DPW administrators, staff from nonprofit organizations, and State agency administrators convened to attend training sessions, tour an incredible array of vendor exhibits, eat a delicious lunch, and hear speakers from Vermont and throughout New England.

Keynote speaker, Vt. Agency of Natural Resources Secretary Julie Moore, spoke about new regulations and impending challenges facing Vermont's natural waters and water quality infrastructure. The day also featured exceptional displays by 90 exhibitors, six technical trainings, guest speakers, vendor raffles, and lots of networking opportunities. 

We were saddened to hear about the untimely death of New England Water Works Association executive director, Steve Ryan, at 54.  GMWEA extends its sincerest sympathies to his family, and suggests that members contribute to a fund established for the education of his surviving children, Katherine and Connor.  Click here to donate: www.gofundme.com/ryan-family-fund.  


For more information on the event, including photos and a list of trainings presented, click here.

August, 2018: Members Receive $100 Discount for NEWWA's Fall Conference


GMWEA members now have an exceptional opportunity to participate in one of our region’s most important water quality career-development opportunities.  It’s New England Water Works Association’s annual conference, held this year in Stowe, Vermont.  The four-day event starts on September 16, but you can register – and receive an immediate $100 discount – now!  The discounts will be awarded only to the first 20 GMWEA members to register.

NEWWA will present its annual conference September 16 through 19, at Stowe Mountain Lodge.  Thanks to NEWWA/GMWEA mission-sharing agreements, we are able to offer GMWEA members a $100 discount for registration, whether you register for a single day or the whole event!

In addition to many technical sessions and expert presentations, the conference offers unparalleled networking opportunities for water quality professionals, a region-wide drinking water taste test, recreational activities, and a special town hall panel on PFOAs and PFAs in New England. Go to www.NEWWA.org for complete information.

To take advantage of the $100 discount, current GMWEA members (only!) can register by directly contacting Katelyn Todesco at NEWWA – ktodesco@newwa.org.

September, 2018: Fall Newsletter! Read, download, or print all the news in our Fall 2018 Newsletter (click here)!


Be sure to check out the lead stories:

  • George Dow Memorial Golf Tournament: Winners and almost-sorta winners -- who's who!
  • Water Quality Day Update: 230 more water-quality-savvy Vermonters!
  • Operation Water Workers - Motorcycle Charity Ride: GMWEA's newest program benefits water quality workers facing tough times. 




June, 2018: Read, download, or print all the news in our Summer 2018 Newsletter 
(click here)!  Top stories in this issue:

  • 2018 Spring Meeting & Training Conference:  click here
  • Welcome, New GMWEA Board Members!:  click here
  • Who's the Best in the Business? GMWEA's 2017 Service Excellence Awards: click here