1. Preliminary Highlights of the Past Year from the External Evaluators Prepared by The Sheinkopf Group April, 2015

2. Evaluation due July 1  The final evaluation for 2014-2015 is due on July 1, so information is still being collected.  These brief slides and the accompanying report highlight some of the major activities and programs that will be evaluated.

3. Significant Accomplishments  Several DACUMs have been held  eERL revamped its system  New material on web site includes online water chart  Regional water conversations held in several states  78 mentoring activities held this year

4. The comments from participants tell the story better than we can  “The program has been helpful in creating a new thought process on my end. I’ve already begun building an internal apprentice program.” (From the Manufacturing Technician DACUM)  “We find great value in ATEEC’s efforts to educate the public on the importance of water professionals and the water management career path.” (From the Defining Water Management Forum)

5. More comments  “I always learn things from my ATEEC involvement that I share with other academic institutions. I have found that all of the activities that are sponsored by ATEEC are always well run, with clear objectives, and produce tangible and meaningful results.” (From the Defining Environmental Technology Forum)  “If it has not been made abundantly obvious, I am an enthusiastic and grateful partner and fan of ATEEC.” (From a Regional Water Conversation)

6. 2014 Impact 5-Year Average