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 August 28, 2010
 

Maine WasteWater Control Association
2010 Fall Convention
September 15-17, 2010
Point Lookout Resort & Conference Center
Northport, Maine

The Attendee Packet and Registration information for the 2010 MWWCA Fall Convention is now available on this website.  You can print and fax this to 626-5947 or mail it in.  You should also be able to access the brochure on the MWWCA website at www.mwwca.org as well as the MMA website http://www.memun.org/public/MMA/svc/training.htm. Vendor information is also available here.

 

John True Promoted to DEP’s Environmental Engineering Services Manager

Congratulations to John True on his promotion (effective 8/23/10) to Environmental Engineering Services Manager in the DEP’s Division of Water Quality Management (Steve McLaughlin’s former position).

The Environmental Engineering Services Manager serves as the manager for the Engineering Unit that oversees the following programs: Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund, State Wastewater Grants, Combined Sewer Overflows, Overboard Discharge Removal Grants, and Small Community Grants (for replacement of malfunctioning septic systems).

John’s technical and managerial skills, combined with his 26 years of experience at the DEP in the various programs within the Engineering Unit, made him the ideal candidate for this position.

John has served as the Coordinator of the DEP’s Combined Sewer Overflow program since 2001. With his promotion, that position is now currently vacant. It is the DEP’s goal to fill the CSO Coordinator position by early October. In the interim please continue to direct any CSO questions to John.

If you have any questions or issues that in the past would have been directed to Steve McLaughlin, please contact John at 287-7808, or john.n.true@maine.gov. We look forward to working with John in his new position to protect and improve the waters of the great State of Maine!

 

Maine Management Candidate School

JETCC, Maine DEP and DHHS, Maine Wastewater Control Association, and Maine Water Utilities Association are pleased to offer the Management Candidate School (MCS). This 12-month training program, which first started in Maine in September 2009, provides the intensive training, networking and skill-development coursework necessary to prepare the next generation of water and wastewater managers and leaders. With many of Maine’s current water and wastewater managers at or near retirement age, it is hoped that the individuals who complete the MCS program will be able to continue the critical work of managing the state’s water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. This exciting new training program is aimed at mid-level operators with management potential.

For information about current and upcoming MCS programs, click on the links below. For general information, contact JETCC at 207-253-8020.

Basic WW Class in Augusta Sponsored by JETCC

This course provides thorough instruction in how to safely and effectively operate and maintain a wastewater treatment plant, and is an excellent means of preparing for the Maine Wastewater Operator 1 and 2 exam. Through a combination of classroom presentations and tours of the treatment facilities, a wide variety of topics will be covered, including the reasons why waste must be treated, the roles and responsibilities of a treatment plant operator, the use of safe practices and procedures, and the equipment and processes used n wastewater facilities. Complete course information.



Eared Grebe Peaks Birders Interest at Sanford Sewerage District

The Sanford Sewerage Treatment Facility is a well known location to birders in Maine. It is viewed as a desirable and worthwhile stop when in the area or as a destination when taking the field seeking birds. At any given time many species of shorebirds, waterfowl and perching birds can be found around the open ponds and surrounding woodlands. Professional photographer and birder enthusiast Kirk Rogers gives his days account of seeking out the Eared Grebe at the Sanford Treatment Facility.........

Maine WasteWater Control Association Releases Helpful Guidelines for Hosting an Open House at your Facility

As a result of a strategic planning session in 2009, the MWWCA has developed guidelines and helpful tips at hosting an open house at your wastewater treatment facility. We encourage wastewater environmentalists to host an open host at you facility and then tell us about it! To learn more about this important aspect of educating your ratepayers and the public on what we all do to protect our precious environment hear more from current Association President Andre Brousseau by checking this link.


Mark Your Calendar!
Maine WasteWater Control Association is proud to announce their
2010 TRAINING EVENTS!

Educational Sessions – Keynote Speakers – Meet & Greets
Business Meeting Award Presentations – Networking – Operator Credits
Exhibitor Opportunities and the Annual Golf Tournament are held during the Fall Convention.

Please contact the Affiliate Office at 1-800-452-8786 to register or with any questions you may have.

Exhibitor Information Packets for the Fall Convention will be available in June 2010. To view the whole calendar check this link.