CWEA’s SF Bay Section is looking for an enthusiastic and results oriented member to serve on the Board for the local section. A Board of Director position is a five year commitment from January 2020 to January 2025. Responsibilities will vary each year, and the position will progress from Secretary, Continue reading CWEA SFBS Board Elections
Annual Career Fair & Evening With Industry Thursday, February 20th, 2020 Network With Professionals In The Water/Wastewater Industry! Learn about career opportunities in the water/wastewater industry, get to know local firms & agencies, develop networking skills, and stay for dinner to get one-on-one time with professionals. Over 80+ students are Continue reading Annual Career Fair & Evening With Industry – 2/20
Join the San Francisco Bay Section at our 70th Annual Awards Banquet Help us recognize and celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our section’s members and organizations over the past year. FRIDAY, January 24th, 2020 LOCATION Round Hill Country Club 3169 Roundhill Road Alamo, CA 94507 (925)934-8211 (Link to map) Continue reading 70th Annual Awards Banquet – 1/24
Water Reuse Workshop 2020 – Emerging Issues in Potable Reuse Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Workshop organized by CWEA’s Engineering and Research Committee As California prepares for the next drought, indirect potable reuse (IPR) projects are being designed and built in dozens of cities. What lessons can we learn from advanced Continue reading Water Reuse Workshop 2020 – Emerging Issues in Potable Reuse – 1/22
December Dinner Meeting Topic: EBMUD’s Successful 105” Sewer Interceptor Rehabilitation in Oakland The East Bay Municipal Utility District’s $14 million, 3rd Street Interceptor Phase 2 Project in Oakland entails slip lining nearly a mile of a 105-inch diameter interceptor. Construction was planned to take two-years and use up to four Continue reading December Dinner Meeting – 12/12
Holiday Happy Hour Thursday, December 5th from 6-8pm Spats Berkeley: 1974 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704 Drink vouchers will be provided to the first 30 people who RSVP and show up to the event by 6:30pm. At 6:30pm drink vouchers will be distributed to the other attendees. RSVP by Tuesday Continue reading Holiday Happy Hour – 12/5
November Dinner Meeting | November 21, 2019 Topic: Teamwork Makes The Dream Work: How Castro Valley San won CWEA’s 2018 award for Best Small Collection System The CVSan team will discuss how updated equipment, a transition to paperless work orders, execution of a robust safety program, and reductions in sewer Continue reading November Dinner Meeting – 11/21
Collection System Committee Workplace Safety Workshop November 13th, 2019 Location Antioch Community Center 4703 Lone Tree Way Antioch, CA 94531 Registration: 7:30 am – 8:00 am Class: 8:00 am – 2:30 pm Contact Hours: 5.5 Overview There is nothing more important to successful wastewater collection work than the safety, health, Continue reading Workplace Safety Workshop – 11/13
Plant Operations & Maintenance (O&M Committee) Presents A HANDS-ON SEMINAR Wednesday, November 6, 2019 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.: Registration & Coffee 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm: Hands-on Seminar at Delta Diablo 2500 Pittsburg-Antioch Highway Antioch, CA 94509 (925) 756-1900 Registration is $50.00 (CWEA Members); $75 (Non-Members) Lunch and Refreshments Continue reading Hands-On Seminar – 11/6
October Dinner Meeting Topic: Causes and Lessons Learned from a Pyrophoric Iron Sulfide Fire at East Bay MUD Speaker: Edna Lehnert, Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, EBMUD Edna Lehnert is an EHS Specialist with EBMUD. Edna has 10 years of experience in geothermal drilling and the utilities industry, and she Continue reading October Dinner Meeting – 10/10
CANCELLED Collaborative Project Delivery Seminar When: Thursday, October 3, 2019 8:00am – 4:00pm Registration Opens at 7:30am Where: San Leandro Marina Community Center 15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94579 P: 510.577.3462 Who: Planners, Entry Level Engineers, Project Managers, Program Managers and others interested in learning Topics: Principles of Collaborative Continue reading CANCELLED-Collaborative Project Delivery – 10/3
The CWEA Community Engagement and Outreach Committee is looking for three individuals who can speak on a panel at the Annual Conference, which will take place in Reno on March 31 to April 3. The panel discussion is entitled “Keep Cool in the Hot Seat by Being Prepared”. The panel Continue reading CWEA – AC20 Speakers Needed
Join the Students & Young Professionals Committee for Happy Hour! When: Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 From: 6:30p to 8:30p A round of Happy Hour beverages will be provided along with appetizers! Where: Ben ‘n Nicks 5612 College Ave. Oakland,CA 94618 Just a one minute walk from the Rockridge Bart Continue reading SYPC Happy Hour – 9/25
Joint Dinner Meeting with Redwood Empire Section Thursday, September 19, 2019 Topic: Bay Area Biosolids Coalition Efforts in Response to Regulatory Developments Impacting Biosolids Management This presentation will highlight new state and local regulations that could significantly impact Bay Area biosolids management practices within the coming decade and recent efforts Continue reading Joint Dinner Meeting – 9/19
Seminar Full WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Operators, Maintenance Staff, Planners, Entry Level Engineers, Project Managers, and others interested in learning the basics of Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) won’t want to miss this informative seminar. TOPICS* Basic P&IDs and Electrical Drawings – Robert Mac, EBMUD and Jarrod Slate, CA Motor Controls Programmable Continue reading Basic Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) – 9/12
Member Appreciation Night A’s vs Astros with Tailgate Party and K-Pop Fireworks Oakland Coliseum // Friday August 16, 2019 SOLD OUT Schedule 4:30PM to 7:00PM – Tailgate party with tacos and beer (free with ticket purchase) 7:00PM – Game time with field level seats After Game – K-Pop Fireworks RSVP Continue reading A’s vs Astros – Member Appreciation Night – 8/16
Collection System Technical Certification Preparation (TCP) Seminar August 14, 2019 Location Central Contra Costa Sanitary District 1250 Springbrook Drive Walnut Creek, CA. 94597 Registration: 7:30 am – 8:00 am Class: 8:00 am – 2:30 pm Contact Hours: 5.5 Overview This will be an interactive classroom style training that will address Continue reading Collection System Technical Certification Preparation (TCP) Seminar – 8/14
California Water Environment Association Golf Tournament Friday, July 26, 2019 8AM Shotgun Start $80 per player – includes: Golf Breakfast Lunch Bucket of practice Balls Cart To Register, please contact Thomas Johnson at 707-718-1656 or email: thomasjohnson@wecoind.com
UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS The SFBS has a wide range of training and other events to help keep your summer busy. Here are a few key items in the coming months … · July Dinner Meeting: Our next monthly dinner meeting will be held on Thursday, July 11 and include a Continue reading Presidents Newsletter
Monthly Dinner Meeting – Thursday, July 11, 2019 A Visionary Nutrient Management Strategy to Protect San Francisco Bay The Bay Area Clean Water Agencies are collaborating with regulators and scientists to implement a visionary science based nutrient management strategy to protect the health of the Bay’s ecosystem and identify potential Continue reading July Dinner Meeting – 7/11