Iowa Water Environment Association Past, Present, and Future of IAWEA March, 2013

A Little History of IAWEA… One of the first state associations. One of the first state associations. The first Operators’ training in the nation – The first Operators’ training in the nation – November 2-3, A second Operators’ short course – A second Operators’ short course – December 9-10, Annual training conferences every year since except during World War II due to travel restrictions. Annual training conferences every year since except during World War II due to travel restrictions.

Official Founding Dates of State and National Associations: New Jersey – 1916 New Jersey – 1916 Missouri – 1925 Missouri – 1925 Ohio – 1926 Ohio – 1926 California – 1927 California – 1927 Iowa – 1927 Iowa – 1927 Arizona – 1928 Arizona – 1928 Texas – 1928 Texas – 1928 Federation of Sewage Works Associations (WEF) – 1928 Federation of Sewage Works Associations (WEF) – 1928

Charter Members of the Federation of Sewage Works Associations (WEF) Arizona Arizona California California Central States Central States Iowa Iowa Maryland Maryland Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Texas Texas

Iowa Water Environment Association Present Endeavors

Training First specialized operator training in First specialized operator training in IAWEA Annual Conference IAWEA Annual Conference AWWA/IAWEA Operator Short Courses AWWA/IAWEA Operator Short Courses Regional meetings – six regions in the state hold annual or biannual training in each region. Regional meetings – six regions in the state hold annual or biannual training in each region. Biosolids Conference Biosolids Conference Collection System Conference Collection System Conference Maintenance Conference Maintenance Conference

Stockholm Junior Water Prize IAWEA has sponsored awards at Iowa high school science fairs since IAWEA has sponsored awards at Iowa high school science fairs since – High School - $50; 1991 – High School - $50; Junior High - $ – High School - $500; 2013 – High School - $500; Junior High - $100 Sponsorship to national SJWP competition since Sponsorship to national SJWP competition since 2004.

Iowa Children’s Water Festival 2,000 5 th graders attend a free one-day event designed to educate them on Iowa’s water resources. 2,000 5 th graders attend a free one-day event designed to educate them on Iowa’s water resources. Topics include aquifers, surface waters, point source and non-point source pollution, watersheds, wetlands, etc. Topics include aquifers, surface waters, point source and non-point source pollution, watersheds, wetlands, etc. Exposure to careers and volunteer opportunities through adult role models. Exposure to careers and volunteer opportunities through adult role models. IAWEA provides financial support and volunteer workers and makes presentations. IAWEA provides financial support and volunteer workers and makes presentations.

Iowa Children’s Water Festival IAWEA/AWWA-Iowa Section Water for People committees educate students about the need for clean drinking water and sanitation in developing countries. IAWEA/AWWA-Iowa Section Water for People committees educate students about the need for clean drinking water and sanitation in developing countries. IAWEA’s presentation of “Cleanwater Heroes” where students are assigned roles as constituents in the flow to a wastewater treatment plant. IAWEA’s presentation of “Cleanwater Heroes” where students are assigned roles as constituents in the flow to a wastewater treatment plant. Constituents (students) are removed from the flow as they enter the appropriate treatment structure. Constituents (students) are removed from the flow as they enter the appropriate treatment structure.

Iowa Children’s Water Festival

Operator Certification Voluntary certification – 1952 Voluntary certification – 1952 Mandatory certification – 1965 Mandatory certification – 1965 Joint Operator Certification Committee – 1991 – AWWA – Iowa Section, IAWEA, Iowa Rural Water Assoc., Iowa Assoc. of Municipal Utilities, Iowa State University, Kirkwood Community College – Advisory committee to state regulatory agency. Joint Operator Certification Committee – 1991 – AWWA – Iowa Section, IAWEA, Iowa Rural Water Assoc., Iowa Assoc. of Municipal Utilities, Iowa State University, Kirkwood Community College – Advisory committee to state regulatory agency. Voluntary Collection System Certification by IAWEA since Voluntary Collection System Certification by IAWEA since 1995.

Laboratory Certification Ad Hoc Wastewater Laboratory Certification Committee – 1983 Ad Hoc Wastewater Laboratory Certification Committee – 1983 Voluntary Wastewater Laboratory Certification by IAWEA – 1987 Voluntary Wastewater Laboratory Certification by IAWEA – 1987 Mandatory IDNR Wastewater Laboratory Certification – 1997 – modeled after IAWEA voluntary program. Mandatory IDNR Wastewater Laboratory Certification – 1997 – modeled after IAWEA voluntary program. Laboratory Practices Committee Laboratory Practices Committee

Spouses’ Auxiliary Official association founded in Official association founded in First such auxiliary in WEF. First such auxiliary in WEF. Annual program and election of officers coinciding with IAWEA annual conference. Annual program and election of officers coinciding with IAWEA annual conference.

Iowa Science Teachers’ Conference Educate the educators about IAWEA. Educate the educators about IAWEA. Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition. Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition. Distribute copies of the WEF Water Sourcebook. Distribute copies of the WEF Water Sourcebook. This curriculum has been placed in over 100 education agencies in the state. This curriculum has been placed in over 100 education agencies in the state. Discuss career opportunities in the water quality field. Discuss career opportunities in the water quality field.

IAWEA Biosolids Conference Ad Hoc Biosolids Committee Ad Hoc Biosolids Committee First annual Biosolids Conference First annual Biosolids Conference EPA 503 regulations effective 2/19/93. EPA 503 regulations effective 2/19/93. Iowa Chapter 67 regulations effective 9/21/94 based on vital input from IAWEA members. Iowa Chapter 67 regulations effective 9/21/94 based on vital input from IAWEA members. Biosolids educational video Biosolids educational video Land Application Field Guide – 2000, 2011 Land Application Field Guide – 2000, 2011

IAWEA Collection System Conference Voluntary Certification through IAWEA and ABC since Voluntary Certification through IAWEA and ABC since Annual Collection System Conference – 1997 Annual Collection System Conference – 1997 Training and Exam Opportunities – 2 x year – Collection System Conference and as a separate track at IAWEA Annual Conference. Training and Exam Opportunities – 2 x year – Collection System Conference and as a separate track at IAWEA Annual Conference.

IAWEA Reporter Quarterly newsletter Quarterly newsletter Message from the President Message from the President Committee Reports Committee Reports Plant Upgrades Plant Upgrades Member News Member News Regional News Regional News Membership Information Membership Information IDNR News IDNR News Water for People Water for People Safety Corner Safety Corner Certification Practice Questions Certification Practice Questions

Government Affairs Committee Technical Advisory Committee to state regulators. Technical Advisory Committee to state regulators. Keep the general membership informed of pending regulations. Keep the general membership informed of pending regulations. Draft position papers on regulatory issues. Draft position papers on regulatory issues. Funded research that was instrumental in drafting Chloride/Sulfate/TSS rule for IDNR – now serving as national model Funded research that was instrumental in drafting Chloride/Sulfate/TSS rule for IDNR – now serving as national model

Awards In addition to WEF Awards such as Bedell, Hatfield, and Burke, IAWEA presents the following awards to a select few of its members: Harris F. Seidel Education Award - This award was established in honor of Mr. Seidel, a 60-year member and former President of WEF. The award is presented to recognize individuals who have given exemplary service in the broad area of water pollution control and the environmental sciences through education, training and motivation. Operator Advancement Awards – Operators and their employers are recognized for excellence in treatment and overall community awareness, motivation and successful achievement in water pollution control and the environment – awarded annually since 1958.

Awards, cont. Laboratory Analyst Excellence Award - The award is presented to recognize individuals for outstanding performance, professionalism and contributions to the water quality analysis profession. This honor also acknowledges exceptional efforts in wastewater and environmental aquatic analyses and service that have been beneficial to the nominee’s facility. Golden Manhole Award – recognition for collection system operators who have provided meritorious service above and beyond the call of duty. “Wrencher” Award – presented to individuals who have gone "beyond exceptional duties" in the maintenance of water pollution control plant equipment.

Water for People A golf tournament, motorcycle fun ride, and strong-arm tactics (pass the hat) at the annual conference results in thousands of dollars raised for Water for People. Each year IAWEA members travel to work on water (drinking and sanitation) projects for the community of Xicotepec, Mexico.

Young Professionals Iowa State University Water Quality Club – a student organization at ISU interested in the engineering and science of meeting our water needs while protecting the environment. Supported by IAWEA through the sponsorship of WEF student memberships and a yearly stipend. Additional financial support from IAWEA for engineering students to present a project at the WEFTEC Design Competition. IAWEA Young Professionals Club – January, 2008.

Operator Recruitment Ad Hoc committee comprised of AWWA – Iowa Section, IAWEA, Iowa Rural Water Assoc., Iowa Assoc. of Municipal Utilities, Des Moines Area Community College designed curriculum for training water and wastewater operators. Now offered as either a certificate program or AA degree. Ad Hoc committee comprised of AWWA – Iowa Section, IAWEA, Iowa Rural Water Assoc., Iowa Assoc. of Municipal Utilities, Des Moines Area Community College designed curriculum for training water and wastewater operators. Now offered as either a certificate program or AA degree. Will be offered by every community college in Iowa. Will be offered by every community college in Iowa. Annual fundraiser held to finance scholarships for students enrolled in the program. Annual fundraiser held to finance scholarships for students enrolled in the program. Proclamation by Iowa’s Governor declaring last week of July as Water and Wastewater Workers of Iowa Week. Proclamation by Iowa’s Governor declaring last week of July as Water and Wastewater Workers of Iowa Week.

What Challenges Lie Ahead for IAWEA? Membership Retention and Recruitment Membership Retention and Recruitment Regulatory Changes Regulatory Changes Succession Planning - Employers and IAWEA Succession Planning - Employers and IAWEA Develop a Professional Image of Our Occupation Develop a Professional Image of Our Occupation Encourage Involvement in IAWEA by Front-line Employees Encourage Involvement in IAWEA by Front-line Employees

Iowa Water Environment Association Questions? March, 2013