California Water Environment Association

Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

Join us August 19 in Chino for The Next Rung: How to Build Trust, Responsibility, and Leadership Readiness. This practical workshop is designed for wastewater professionals who are ready to grow their leadership skills and increase their impact.

Participants will work through real-world utility scenarios, strengthen communication and decision-making skills, and develop a leadership action plan they can use immediately on the job.

Register by July 8 to secure the early bird rate for this August 19 workshop.

Register at https://bit.ly/3QT1O1c

Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Collection Systems Fundamentals Workshop at East Bay MUD in Oakland on August 25, 2026.

Full-day training covering foundational wastewater collection system knowledge aligned with CWEA Grades 1–3 KSAs. Earn up to 7.8 contact hours.

Featuring William Kleinau, Managing Partner at Engineered Utility Solutions and Collection Systems Manager at Irvine Ranch Water District.

Breakfast and lunch included.
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Member Monday Spotlight

Today we're celebrating the 2025–26 Golden Manhole Society inductees:

• Edward Makowski
• Chris Newton
• Rey Mendez
• Lucia Diaz

The Golden Manhole Society recognizes wastewater collection system professionals whose leadership, service, and dedication have advanced professionalism throughout the industry.

Thank you for your contributions to California's water community and for helping strengthen our profession through your expertise, volunteerism, and commitment to excellence.

Learn more about the Golden Manhole Society and this year's inductees: https://www.cwea.org/award/golden-manhole/

Save the date for the CWEA Tri-Counties Section July Workshop on July 15 in Ventura.

Join wastewater professionals from across the region for a day of learning, networking, and industry insights. Hear from experts representing BIOALCHEMY, West Coast Equipment & Safety Supply, the City of Santa Barbara, Performance Pipeline Technologies, Weck Laboratories, Gold Coast Environmental, and more.

Mark your calendar and stay tuned for registration details.

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You've mastered the technical side. Now what?

Many wastewater professionals find themselves leading crews, managing projects, and guiding teams without ever receiving formal leadership training.

The AC26 Emerging Leaders Track Bundle on OWEN is designed for professionals making that transition from field expert to leader.

Sessions include:
- Leading Without a Manual: Elevating Field Experts into Strategic Leaders, Presented by Norm Woods, City of American Canyon
- Leading the Flow: Empowering Leadership in Wastewater Treatment Operations, Presented by Stephen McKeon, La Clara Vista Consulting
- Communicate Like a Leader: Practical Tools for Managing Projects and Expectations, David Garrison, West Yost

Learn how to:
- Build trust and accountability
- Communicate more effectively
- Lead with confidence
- Connect daily operations to organizational goals

Watch on demand and earn contact hours on your schedule.

Learn more: https://owen.mycwea.org/products/ac26-emerging-leaders-track-bundle -product_tab_overview

Thank you to Municipal Maintenance Equipment Inc. for sponsoring the AC26 digital conference recordings and supporting ongoing professional development for California's wastewater community.

Registration is live for the Collection System Committee Mid-Summer Workshop.

July 8–10 | San Luis Obispo

Collection Systems Fundamentals
- Spill response training and demonstrations
- Vendor exhibits
- Networking with wastewater professionals

Need a hotel room? Book through the CWEA room block by June 12 to secure the group rate and availability.

Register today.
https://bit.ly/4v6jPrQ

Looking for practical, hands-on collection system training?

Join SFBS on June 10 at Ironhouse Sanitary District in Oakley for a Collection Systems Open House-Training Seminar featuring live demonstrations and industry best practices from agencies and vendors across the region.

Training stations include:
• CCTV Line Locating
• Bypass Pumping
• Pump Maintenance & Electrical Troubleshooting
• Trenchless Spot Repair
• Hydro Excavation & Nozzle Demonstrations

Earn up to 6.0 CWEA Contact Hours.

https://bit.ly/4uT3ir4

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This Member Monday, we're celebrating CWEA's 2026 Quarter Century Honorees.

For 25 years or more, these dedicated wastewater professionals have helped protect public health and improve California's water environment. From operations and collections to maintenance, laboratories, environmental compliance, engineering, and administration, their expertise and service have made a lasting difference in the communities they serve.

Please join us in congratulating the 2026 Quarter Century Honorees and thanking them for their contributions to our profession

Last call for Petaluma!

Join us June 10 for Collection Systems Fundamentals, a full-day workshop designed to help wastewater professionals build confidence in collection system operations and maintenance.

Earn up to 7.8 contact hours, learn from industry expert William Kleinau, CSM4, and connect with fellow professionals from across California.

Breakfast and lunch are included.
Register today before registration closes.

https://bit.ly/4x7hBKd

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AC26 Learning Continues on OWEN

Whether you attended AC26 or couldn't make it to Sacramento, you can now access conference recordings on demand through CWEA's OWEN platform. Explore curated digital track bundles covering collections reliability, automation and controls, leadership development, and career advancement—all while earning valuable contact hours.

Choose the learning option that works best for you: access all AC26 recordings in one bundle, select a topic-focused track, or purchase individual sessions on demand.

https://owen.mycwea.org/ac26-digital-conference

Thank you to Municipal Maintenance Equipment for sponsoring the AC26 Digital Conference recordings and helping bring valuable professional development opportunities to wastewater professionals across California.