BCWWA 2008 News Archive
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Call for Abstracts – FOG Seminar |
| Abstracts Due: July 31, 2008 The Chesapeake Water Environment Association - Collection System Committee is interested in papers for the upcoming full day seminar on Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG). The seminar is scheduled for November 14, 2008 at the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) in Linthicum, MD. This seminar is a follow up to the luncheon seminar on FOG that took place last March 27th. The luncheon generated a lot of interest and many questions and comments were expressed that the CSC wishes be addressed in the upcoming seminar. Please submit abstracts (200 words max) to Carlos Espinosa at Carlos.Espinosa@kci.com by July 31st, 2008 |
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Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in the Canadian Environment |
| Posted July 7, 2008 In Canada, residues of pharmaceuticals and personal care products have been found in wastewater effluent, agricultural soils, surface waters, groundwater, and drinking water. Scientists and regulators met to discuss the current state of research on PPCPs in the Canadian environment and identify key actions to guide future research as well as Canada’s path forward on this emerging environmental issue. Click here to view the summary report on Research and Policy Directions. Watch for an article in the Fall 2008 Watermark Magazine further detailing this hot topic. |
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'Water Today': Invitation for Written Submissions |
| Posted June 10, 2008 "In every issue of 'Water Today', a bimonthly publication from Chennai, India, we endeavour to provide information on current developments, technical know-how, professional progress and information on products and services and national and international news." A.Jyothi Mahalingam, Content Manager for ‘Water Today’, invites you to submit an article or case study relevant to their publication. For more information visit www.watertoday.org or email mahalingam@watertoday.org. |
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National Water Supply Expansion Program Funding |
| Date Posted: April 11, 2008 The National Water Supply Expansion Program is running for one more year. There is a total of 1.8 million in funding available. Tier 2 projects can get 1/3 funding but work must be completed by March 09. Download an application form to apply to the program. |
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AWWA Webcast Explores Science Behind Nanotechnology |
| 1 pm EDT, July 23, 2008 The webcast will cover the applications of nanotechnology within the water sector, and its implications on treatment, sustainability, public health and safety. Working at an atomic level, nanotechnology can improve membrane technology, adsorption processes and the development of compounds that selectively extract toxic substances. Click here for more information. |
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Canadian Society For Bioengineering Conference |
| July 13th to 16th, 2008 CSBE - Fifty years of engineering for sustainable food, fibre, and renewable energy production - Almost 90 papers and posters submitted. - A strong roster of industry leading keynote speakers. - Beautiful location on the North shore of Burrard inlet. - Awards banquet with a grand view of Vancouver. - Technical Tours. Visit the website! |
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Recently Released Climate Change Report |
| Posted: April 11, 2008 Click to view the recently released report: From Impacts to Adaptation: Canada in a Changing Climate, with a valuable stand-alone contribution from BCWWA member Robert Hicks. |
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Water for People Golf Tournament |
| June 17, 2008 The 3rd Annual Golf Tournament is earlier this year. Water for People Canada invites you to join us on June 17, 2008 at Newlands Golf & Country Club in Langley, BC . Click here for more information. |
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BCWWA Now Hiring: Operator Education Projects Coordinator |
| Posted May 21, 2008 BCWWA is looking for someone to take on the role of Projects Coordinator in our Operator Education department. This position is responsible for initiating and coordinating projects that will lead to improved operational efficiencies in our operator education program. We are looking for someone who is a creative problem solver, hard working and not afraid to take some risks by “thinking outside the box". Click here to view the full job description. |
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Canadian Water Forum at ACE 2008 |
| Posted: April 8, 2008 The 2008 CANADIAN WATER FORUM is being held on Monday June 9th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the Gordon Biersch Brewery & Restaurant in Atlanta in conjunction with the AWWA Annual Conference & Exhibition. If you are interested in buying a book of 10 or more tickets, please note that Friday May 2nd is the deadline to ensure that your company gets listed on the sign board as an official sponsor. Tickets are still available after this date on a first come, first serve basis. Book now to reserve your spot! Click here for more information. |
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Career Fair at ACE08! |
| Deadline: May 1, 2008 The American Water Works Association will host its fourth annual Career Fair for students, young professionals and job seekers from 1-4 pm June 10 during AWWA’s Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE08) at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The ACE08 Career Fair is an ideal opportunity for people interested in careers in the water industry to learn more about the water profession and meet with top water and wastewater firms and utilities. As in the past, more than 200 attendees and 30 exhibitors are expected to participate. Job seekers wishing to attend the ACE08 Career Fair should submit their résumés at AWWA’s online career center at www.awwa.org/careercenter to be included in the résumé book. The deadline for submitting résumés is May 1, 2008. Click here for more information. |
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BCWWA's New Staff Member: Wendy Szeto! |
Posted: March 12, 2008  Wendy Szeto is the newest member of the BCWWA team. Wendy graduated from Simon Fraser University with a degree in Criminology, and worked as an office assistant at the BCWWA in the summer of 2007. Wendy will be taking on the position of Training and Education Coordinator, organizing the educational courses offered by our association. She is excited to be back and is looking forward in expanding her knowledge in the water industry! Please feel free to contact Wendy via email at wszeto@bcwwa.org or by phone at (604) 433-4389 ext. 224. |
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Vancouver Operators Symposium |
| May 12 - 16, 2008 We are pleased to announce that University of British Columbia will be the venue for the 2008 BCWWA Spring Operators Symposium, Monday, May 12th to Friday, May 16th. On Wednesday, May 14th there will be a Manufacturer, Supplier and Consultants Trade Show in the Ballroom (second floor, easy elevator access) of the Student Union Building. Spaces are available on a first come first serve basis, so we encourage you to register early to avoid disappointment. Click here for more information. |
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Join the Canadian Exhibit at Enviro 08! |
| May 5 - 7, 2008 The Consulate General of Canada, Sydney and partners in Canada and Australia are coordinating participation of Canadian companies in the ENVIRO 08 exhibition providing a perfect opportunity to meet 6000 trade visitors, delegates and exhibitors to explore business relationships and opportunities in Australia, and attend the conference if desired. Can't make it? Send a poster or brochures! For more information, click here or visit www.enviroconvention.com.au. |
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Recruitment of Water and Sanitation Experts |
| Posted February 15, 2008 CANADEM is an Ottawa-based NGO mandated to assist the UN recruit and identify civilian experts for peace and development operations. To do this, CANADEM maintains a roster of 9000+ registrants whose collective expertise can satisfy virtually any vacancy, including governance, humanitarian relief, human rights, water & sanitation, among others (for more information, visit www.canadem.ca). CANADEM is currently seeking Emergency Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene professionals for UN missions around the world. The candidates should have the following profile: - Minimum 7 years professional experience at national and international levels in emergency water and sanitation, programme planning, management, monitoring, and/or evaluation. - Minimum of 4 years direct WASH emergency experience at least two of which would be based in the field at a programme management level. - University degree (minimum BA degree) from a recognized institution in Public Health / Water and Sanitation Engineering / Hydro-Geology or related field, or other related field Interested professionals who wish to be considered in the sub-roster of Wat-San experts should send their updated CVs to register, free of charge, to andres.lopez.hoyos@canadem.ca. |
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Annual Conference Update: Get Your CEUs! |
| Posted: April 3, 2008 The Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) has awarded Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the 2008 BCWWA Annual Conference & Trade Show. The Technical Program for this year will be worth a maximum total of 1.8 CEUs: morning and afternoon sessions on Monday and Tuesday will be valued at 0.3 CEUs each, and each of the Wednesday Technical Transfer Sessions will be worth 0.6 CEUs. CEU forms to be validated by each session moderator will be available at the Conference. For registration and more information on the BCWWA Annual Conference & Trade Show, click here. |
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Coping with Climate Change: Press Release |
| Posted April 11, 2008 For BC’s engineers, planners and environmental scientists, the need to adapt plans and projects to account for climate change has become critical. In response to this challenge, three of BC’s leading professional organizations, the Air and Waste Management Association (AWMA), the BC Water and Waste Association (BCWWA), and the Canadian Water Resources Association (CWRA) have been working together to provide leadership on this issue. The result is two complementary symposia scheduled for late April 2008. Click here to view the press release for these events. |
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BCWWA Director-at-Large Election |
| Updated February 15, 2008 The BCWWA Board of Directors will be holding an election for the position of Director-at-Large. Information on the nominees has been posted. Click here to view the more information and candidate descriptions. Voter kits will be mailed to all members at the end of February. Your membership must be active as of 12:00 pm on February 26th in order to receive a voter kit. Log in to your member account to ensure that your contact information is correct! To register for membership online, click here. To renew your membership online, click here. Please direct membership inquiries to Dennis Li (604-433-4389 x 221) and elections inquiries to Winnie Tsang (604-433-4389 x232). |
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Enter! Ashoka's Changemakers Global Water Challenge Competition |
| Posted: January 15, 2008 Global Water Challenge and Ashoka's Changemakers are searching for the most innovative approaches to provide access to safe drinking water and sanitation. For more information on the collaborative competition "Tapping Local Innovation: Unclogging the Water and Sanitation Crisis," visit www.changemakers.net. |
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Nutrient Recovery from Wastewater Streams Conference Call for Papers |
| Deadline April 4, 2008 Hosted by the University of British Columbia's Civil Engineering Department this international conference will bring together the various waste stream industries, regulators, researchers, R/D and process engineers and commercial managers, to develop intersectional understanding and joint projects for phosphorus and nitrogen recovery and reuse from waste waters. Click here for more information on the conference. Please send abstract submissions to (2-page single-spaced maximum, with additional 2 pages of tables or figures): Venue West Conference Services Ltd. Conference Secretariat – Nutrient Recovery, 2009 #100-873 Beatty Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6B 2M6 Fax: 604 681-2503 - E-mail: mmori@venuewest.com |
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AWWA Webcast |
| April 2, 2008 Water professionals will examine emerging trends in the water market, future regulatory challenges, and global approaches to managing water resources during a Webcast titled “The Road Ahead: Regulatory, EPA and Global Trends” at 1 pm April 2nd at Eastern Standard time. Click here for more details. |
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Getting to Carbon Neutral Workshop & Trade Show |
| March 27 - 28, 2008 The provincial government has introduced a gas emissions reduction policy. Local governments know they have to do something, but are unsure what to do or how to do it. This workshop will outline the what, why, and how. Dates: March 27 - 28, 2008 Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm $399 plus GST Costs include breakfast pastries with tea and coffee, coffee break and buffet lunch each day. Presented by Nova Quality Training and Consulting. Click here for more information. Click here for a detailed schedule of events. |
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UV for Wastewater and Reuse Workshop in Orlando, FL |
| March 18, 2008 This in-depth 1-day workshop is designed to provide tools and resources for wastewater and water reclamation agency staff and consultants to implement cost- and performance-effective UV systems that are reliable treatment technologies for waterborne pathogens. The workshop will be held at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida, on March 18, 2008 Organized by the National Water Research Institute (NWRI) in partnership with the International Ultraviolet Association and WateReuse Florida. For more information on this workshop, click here. |
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Annual Conference Pages Updated! |
| Date Posted: February 11, 2008 The website for the 2008 Annual Conference & Trade Show has been updated. Recent additions include the Preliminary Technical Program and MSC Booth Assignments. Information on the Wednesday Technical Transfer Sessions, Small Water Systems Symposium, Operators Program and Technical Tours will be uploaded in the coming weeks. Check back regularly for the latest information! Click here to connect to the Annual Conference pages. |
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BC Hydro Recognizes Energy Leadership in Province's Workplaces |
| Deadline: February 29, 2008 BC Hydro is now accepting nominations for a new Power Smart Excellence Award to recognize individuals or teams from across the province, who best exemplify an energy conservation ethic in their workplace. The Workplace Conservation Leadership Award will be presented to employees who have taken steps to reduce their organization's overall environmental footprint through energy conservation measures. Any individual whose role is not energy management is eligible, and awards will be available in three categories: commercial/institutional, industrial and government. Nominations close on February 29, 2008. More information and nomination forms are available at www.bchydro.com/awards. |
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BCWWA Awards - Call for Nominations |
| Deadline: February 18, 2008 The deadline for BCWWA Awards Nominations has been extended to February 18th! The BCWWA Awards Committee is seeking nominations of deserving individuals for the 2007 awards - which will be presented at the 2008 Annual Conference & Trade Show. To make a nomination please follow this link to our 'Nominations page' of our web site. To learn more about our the BCWWA awards click here. |
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Annual Conference Super Saver Deadline is Approaching! |
| Date Posted: February 15, 2008 Take note! In order to receive the Super Saver rates for the 2008 BCWWA Annual Conference & Trade Show, the BCWWA office must receive your registration by 4 p.m. on Monday, March 3rd. Also, if you would like to register your company using the Manufacturers, Suppliers & Consultants (MSC) option (paying the $600 company fee and receiving a reduced rate for additional attendees), the deadline is Friday, March 7th. Companies paying the company fee will be listed in the Watermark magazine, on the website and in the Conference Pocket Program. Click here to link to the Conference registration page. |
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BCWWA is Hiring! |
| Date Posted: January 16, 2008 The British Columbia Water & Waste Association (BCWWA) promotes the safeguarding of public health and the environment through the sharing of skills, knowledge and experience in the water and wastewater industry. BCWWA provides training and education to water, wastewater and small water systems operators throughout British Columbia, the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. We are currently looking for a Training and Education Coordinator who will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the delivery of BCWWA courses. For a full job description and how to apply, click here. |
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Nominations for Water Environment Federation Vice-President |
| Deadline March 1, 2008 The Water Environment Federation is currently accepting nominations for the position of Vice-President. Those with experience in leadership are encouraged to apply before the deadline of March 1, 2008. For nomination criteria and forms click here. |
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BCWWA's Newest Staff Member |
Date posted: January 10, 2008  Introducing BCWWA’s newest staff member: Sarah Vaughan. Sarah will be taking on the position of Communications & Projects Coordinator, working primarily on the Annual Conference and Trade Show and the Watermark magazine, and assisting with seminars and marketing projects. Sarah is a graduate of the UBC Bachelor of Arts in English Literature program, and has work experience in other not-for-profit organizations. She is excited to bring her communication skills to the BCWWA, and learn more about the water and wastewater industry as she grows into this position. |
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CCME Update on the Strategy for Managing Municipal Wastewater Effluent |
| Deadline January 31, 2008 Consultation materials for the draft Canada-wide Strategy for Managing Municipal Wastewater are now available for review and comment. CCME encourages all interested organizations and individuals to review the draft Strategy and provide comment. Draft Canada-wide Strategy for Managing Municipal Wastewater Effluent October 2007 (4823 KB) (pdf) You may provide feedback by mail, e-mail, or by fax. Comments and suggestions must be received at CCME by January 31, 2008. Please forward all correspondence to the attention of: Jennifer Vigano Programs Coordinator Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment 360 - 123 Main Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 1A3 Fax: (204) 948-2125 E-mail: jvigano@ccme.ca |
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Environment Canada's Consultation Sessions |
| Date Posted: November 29, 2007 Environment Canada will be holding consultation sessions on its Proposed Regulatory Framework for Wastewater and the CCME draft Canada-wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent on: January 8, 2008 in Halifax, Nova Scotia January 15, 2008 in Calgary, Alberta January 17, 2008 in Montreal, Quebec (in French) Environment Canada's propose framework, and the CCME consultation document and its technical supplements are available from the following web sites: Environment Canada CCME |
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