Ned Beecher Receives the NEWEA Founders Award at the
Annual NEWEA Conference in Boston, Massachusetts
In 1928, 12 renowned engineers from the New England area met to
establish a professional organization dedicated to the "exchange of
knowledge" for the treatment of sewage and industrial wastewater. They
envisioned the need to maintain a forum for free discussion and
exchange of state-of-the-art information. In honor of these founding
engineers and their vision for the present organization, which we now
call the "New England Water Environment Association," the Executive
Committee established the Founders Award. It is given as considered
appropriate by the Executive Committee in recognition of long-term
contributions to NEWEA, dedicated service to the industry in any facet
of water pollution control, notable achievements or accomplishments in
the environmental field, or recognition to a renowned individual or
individuals.
This year's Founders award is presented to:
NED BEECHER
North East Biosolids and Residuals Association
Tamworth, New Hampshire
For the past 10 years, Ned Beecher,
Executive Director of NEBRA, has been a driving force in improving
public perception of biosolids use for the wastewater industry.
Through his research, workshops, and direct involvement with programs
in need of assistance, Ned has brought people together and acted as
an authoritative resource for wastewater professionals. His skills as
a lobbyist, combined with his organizing efforts and scientific
research, has been a driving force in enabling legislation that has
fostered the safe and effective recycling of biosolids and other
residuals in many New England states.
Ned Beecher in association with NEWEA, he has been instrumental in the
organization, planning and implementation of the annual Biosolids
Conference. NEWEA would like to recognize Ned's exceptional
contribution and dedicated service to the wastewater industry.
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