CWEA (California Water Environment Association)

CWEA members are serious about water quality - and we seriously love to have fun! Our Santa Ana River Basin section members recently had a blast at a May social held at Top Golf Ontario. The event was hosted by SARBS President shawn spromberg, CVWD; Past President Robert Delgado, CMRP, CRL, IEUA; Treasurer Yvonne Taylor, CAP, IEUA; VP Alice W., HDR; and Past SARBS President Marjorie Del Toro, ehsinc. Special guests included CWEA President Gilbert G. Barela, MSML, MBA, JCSD, and his family. Ready for a summer of fun CWEA members? Join an upcoming local section social event near you: • 8/3 - SARBS Baseball Game Tailgate Party at Angel Stadium in Anaheim • 8/9 - SFBS/SCVS Member Appreciation Baseball Game at Oracle Park • 9/13 - RES Annual Golf Tournament in American Canyon • 10/4 - SFBS Annual Golf Tournament in Memory of Tom Johnson CWEA's local sections are your easy way to access local training and local connections. Time-to-time we also love to have some fun social events! Join CWEA and join California's wastewater community. Learn more about CWEA local sections at https://lnkd.in/gesHAQ9d #cwea #leadership Photos by CWEA.

Today is #SwimmableCaliforniaDay! Introduced by the Legislature in 2013 and developed by the California Coast Keeper Alliance, this special day is all about enjoying and preserving our beautiful waterways. This year on October 25 Swim Across America will host their 19th annual San Francisco Bay Area Open Water Swim with a 1.5-mile swim from Little Marina Green to Aquatic Park, supporting the fight against cancer at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals. Whether you're a swimmer, volunteer, or kayaker, it's a fantastic way to make a splash for a great cause! https://lnkd.in/gtyyU73r Photos by Julio Duffoo, featured with the permission of Swim Across America San Francisco #swimmableca #SwimmableCaliforniaDay #SwimAcrossAmerica

Learn what it takes to create a culture that is more supportive of safety in this on demand class available on OWEN. • Identify the 7 Insights into Safety Leadership • Describe the key problems with the Hienrich Triangle • Discuss specific safety leadership traits that help create a stronger safety culture Earn 1.2 contact hours towards all CWEA certifications. Speaker David Libby has been helping US and multi-national organizations improve both safety and operational performance for over 30 years. Working both internally and as an external consultant, he brings a hands on, practical approach to improving safety leadership, culture and performance. Some of his most notable successes include: one coal mine with over 300 employees, achieved zero MSHA reportable injuries for over 2 years. https://lnkd.in/gZmH4qRG #onlinelearning #safety #summersafety #safetyleadership Photo by iStock

Happy #WaterJobsWednesday! Check out these three incredible openings for professionals passionate about water and the environment. Chemist at Coachella Valley Water District: Perform analyses and ensure water quality standards! https://bit.ly/3zWIrLV Deputy Public Works Director - Utilities at City of Benicia: Lead essential public works projects and make a significant impact on the community. https://bit.ly/3ydlFPy Director of Finance at San Lorenzo Valley Water District: Oversee financial strategies and contribute to sustainable water management. https://bit.ly/4dg2N13 Explore these roles and take your career to the next level! Visit the links to learn more and apply today or search for more opportunities at cawaterjobs.org #CAWaterJobs #WorkForWater #EnvironmentalCareers

Thank you to all the attendees, speakers, and vendors who joined us at the 2024 Mid-Summer Collection Systems Seminar and Expo earlier this month. This year we saw 126 attendees overall and 17 exhibitors turn out for two-days of training. It was a great opportunity for everyone to build skills, network with fellow sewer pros, and prepare for whatever is coming down the pipeline. We can't wait to see you all and more next year!

Have an exciting pretreatment, pollution prevention, or stormwater case study to share? CWEA's P3S Committee is looking for great presenters and stories for the 2025 P3S Conference and Expo on February 3-5 at the Hayes Mansion San José. The conference is one of the largest pretreatment conferences in North America. CWEA believes in outcome-centered learning, so engagement and discussions during a presentation are key to helping attendees gain knowledge and skills. Consider what the audience will take away as we'll ask for three learner outcomes. Proposals are for a 50-minute session. Bonus points for either: An experienced presenter paired with a first-time presenter, or co-presenters from different disciplines or organizations. Further details available on the presentation application page. Hurry, apply by August 30. https://lnkd.in/db7HGyWp

Join your local section for an evening of baseball, food, and fun! Angel Stadium, August 3: SARBS Baseball Game and Tailgate Party - https://bit.ly/4ftPP1R Oracle Park, August 9: SFBS & SCVS Member Appreciation Baseball Game - https://bit.ly/4bVQNR6 Come together with CWEA members at these pre-game gatherings filled with delicious food and drinks before cheering on your favorite teams. It’s the perfect chance to network, unwind, and enjoy America's favorite pastime. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect and have a blast! Find more details and reserve your tickets online!

Congratulations to Ashley Thomas, recent 5S Award Winner! Ashley's dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to serving the CWEA and its membership make her a true asset to the organization and a role model for aspiring water professionals. Her contributions have left a lasting impact on the Northern San Joaquin Section, ensuring its continued success for years to come. 5S recognizes individuals active in protecting the water environment through participation in Local, State, and/or Federal sponsored activities.

CWEA is proud to announce another successful completion of a certification exam update. The new Environmental Compliance Inspector (ECI) exams have launched on July 1. The Environmental Compliance Inspector (ECI) certification program has undergone a comprehensive update, spearheaded by a dedicated team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). This robust review and revalidation of the certification program aimed to enhance the standards and ensure that the exams accurately reflect the knowledge and skills required in the field of environmental compliance. The revalidation process involved collaboration from a panel of more than 25 subject matter experts. Thank you to CWEA's outstanding volunteers. If you're interested in working on certification exams, please contact the CWEA Technical Certification Program. Learn more from Norah Duffy, CAE, ICE-CCP, CWEA's Director of Certification... https://lnkd.in/gKPA_TQh Photo credits: - CWEA - Kelly Sullivan, P3S24 #certification #cwea #environmentalcomplianceinspector #environmentalcompliance

Meet your new CWEA President Gilbert G. Barela, MSML, MBA from Jurupa Community Services District. "Being nominated for the CWEA Board of Directors and the President track is driven by key motivations. I am driven by a desire for professional growth, making a positive impact, building connections, advocating for members, and my passion for water quality." Read Gilbert's story on the CWEA website... https://lnkd.in/gFWw_-Yg Photo by Sal Ochoa. AC23's Women Impacting Water breakfast in San Diego.