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Capital District Chapter of the New York Water
Environment Association

The Capital District Chapter of the New York Water Environment Association is one of seven

local

chapters within New York State. The Capital District Chapter encompasses sixteen

individual

counties in the most northeastern part of New York State.

About the New York Water Environment Association:

The New York Water Environment Association, Inc. (NYWEA) was founded in 1929, by

professionals in the field of water quality as a non-profit, educational organization. Association

members helped lead the way toward existing state and national clean water programs. Today the

Association has over 2,500 members representing diverse backgrounds and specialties, but all are

concerned and involved with protecting and enhancing our precious water resources.

Our Members:

Members include civil, design and environmental engineers; biologists, chemists, local and state

government officials, treatment plant managers and operators, laboratory technicians, students,

professors, lawyers, environmental scientists, equipment manufacturers and distributors.

The Organization:

The Association has seven local chapters which meet regularly, elect chapter officers and

conduct technical as well as social programs.

NYWEA is a Member Association of the international Water Environment Federation which is

comprised of 64 member associations, (19 of which are international) 6 recognized operator

associations and affiliation with 3 additional international organizations.

The Benefits of Membership in NYWEA

You'll benefit personally and professionally by joining the NYWEA:

• By keeping current on technical developments.

• By keeping current on regulatory developments.

• By networking with like professionals.

• Gain Sales and Marketing Contacts by advertising, exhibiting and one-on-one contacts.

• Enhance relationships with regulatory agencies, and their personnel.

• Create opportunities to make a contribution to more effective water environment activities.

•

actice leadership by becoming an officer, serve on state and local boards &

committees.

• Opportunities to present papers at chapter and statewide meetings.

• Social interaction with all environmental professionals involved in water & wastewater industry.

• Opportunities for continuing and advanced education (operator recertification)

• Support by people engaged in like activities.

• Gain professional recognition and personal development.

Goals of the NYWEA are:

To support effective water quality management programs at the national, state and local levels.

To promote public knowledge of the technical, economic, social and organizational issues of

water management.

To provide educational and career opportunities for water quality professionals through

workshops and publications.

To advance scientific knowledge of water quality management through encouragement

and

support

of research and special studies.

To promote the proper design, operation and maintenance of wastewater collection and treatment

facilities through personnel development, technical research, case studies, networking and

mutual assistance.

To promote the recognition and support of municipal officials for proper facility operation and

maintenance.

To provide information on laws and regulations affecting the water environment to local elected

official's, legislative bodies and our membership.

etworking Opportunities

NYWEA activities allow members to establish contacts within their communities, and ask

for counsel and advice on work situations in the water environment field.

Attending Association functions can provide members with career opportunities.

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