 Check your inbox for the December issue of Water Connections!The December issue of the Water Connections, the AWWA-IA Section's E-newsletter, was emailed today! In this issue you will find: - Holiday Greeting from AWWA-Iowa Section - Feature Article: Water Industry Veteran Seeks Stamp of Approval, by Chad Meyer, People Service, Inc. - Update: 2021 Board of Directors, by Jenny Puffer, AWWA-IA Chair, Des Moines Water Works
August 16-22 was Water and Wastewater Workers of Iowa Week!
 On July 15, 2020, Governor Kim Reynolds proclaimed August 16-22, 2020 as Water and Wastewater Workers of Iowa Week to recognize water and wastewater workers in Iowa for their dedication to improving quality of life and protecting public health. CLICK HERE to view the proclamation.
Posted: 8/3/2020 FEMA Infrared Thermometers Available to Critical Infrastructure Workers through IOWARN NetworkA limited supply of infrared thermometers have been made available through IOWARN for utilities that are implementing procedures requiring employees to undergo temperature scans when arriving at work or begin to feel ill. Thermometers are available for pickup at specific water/wastewater utilities in each of the six IDNR Regions. Download the IOWARN notice for additional information on how to obtain a thermometer in your area. Posted: 6/23/2020 AWWA Government Affairs Office Requests Water Utility ParticipationNRCS Refining Source Water Protection Local Priorities for Fiscal Year 2021The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) headquarters has requested that each NRCS state office designate high priority source water protection areas for prioritizing future use of conservation funds. The AWWA Government Affairs Office is encouraging water utilities to contact their local NRCS office to discuss their source water areas and needs to assist the NRCS in determining these priority areas. Download the Government Affairs Office letter to AWWA Members and NRCS National Bulletin for additional information. The NRCS's deadline for prioritizing watersheds is September 30, 2020. Posted: 6/17/2020 **MEMBERS' NOTE: Log-In Information: In order to access the special features on this site and receive discount rates available to members only, you MUST log in using the Username & Password that was set up for you and sent to you by the AWWA-IA office. If you do not remember this information, you may click on the Forgot My Password (or Username) button on the login page. An automated message to reset this information will be sent to the email address that is on file under your AWWA-IA profile. If you do not receive an email message, contact the AWWA-IA office at [email protected] to verify your data. Please DO NOT create a New Username as the computer will not recognize you as a member! After successfully logging in, go to "My Profile" to review and update any information in under your personal profile. Please make sure to keep your profile information updated. Thank you! Why Join AWWA?Imagine having 60,000 additional staff members to help you research, analyze, solve problems and improve a process. Being a member of the American Water Works Association brings you all of this and more! Membership benefits everyone from operators to regulators, manufacturers to consumers, and utility managers to students. Whatever the job, you need timely, accurate information to get things done. Join AWWA today and get what you need to succeed! Join TodayThe Benefits of MembershipYour AWWA membership gives you access to valuable tools, technical resources, training and publications that help you sharpen your skills and advance your career in the water sector. Becoming a member means connecting with a whole community of people who are dedicated to the same important goal. You’ll get discounts on national conferences and have the chance to join networking events and initiatives with other professionals in your local Section. Join us in our mission to create a better world through better water. Continue Reading |
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