Fall 2009 - Michigan Water Environment Association

MWEA
Being and creating stewards for
Michigan’s water environment since 1925
VISION:
The Mission (Aim) of the Michigan Water Environment
Association is to be the recognized authority on and
advocate for preserving, restoring and enhancing
Michigan’s water resources.
MWEA Matters Editor-in-Chief
Dave C. Vago, P.E.
President,
Wade Trim Operations Services, Inc.
TO CONTACT THE MWEA:
Questions or comments regarding this magazine can
be directed to:
MWEA
P.O. Box 397
Bath, Michigan 48808
Phone: 517-641-7377
Fax: 517-641-7388
Email: mwea@mi-wea.org
Website: www.mi-wea.org
Copyright© 2009
Michigan Water Environment Association
Volume 5, Number 3 - Fall 2009
FEATURES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Expansion Provides
Opportunity for Village of Sparta WWTP..........................................12
Possible Funding Changes in DEQ Wastewater &
Drinking Water Operator Certification Program...........................14
Michigan’s Wetlands
Protection Statute Threatened .........................................................18
Operator Training a Priority...............................................................20
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
Walks the Talk when it comes to Stormwater.................................22
2009/10 mwea membership directory........................32
2009/10 mwea Matters buyers’ guide........................64
Statements of fact and opinion expressed are those of
the authors and MWEA assumes no responsibility for
the content, nor do they represent official policy of the
Association.
MWEA in no way endorses the products or services of
their advertisers. Advertisements are included as an
educational service to our members and are reviewed
by the editor before publication to ensure their
relevance to the water environment and the objectives
of the Association.
Membership application available online at
www.mi-wea.org
DEPARTMENTS
MWEA president’s message...................................................................... 4
Executive Director’s Message................................................................. 6
committee news......................................................................................... 8
news in brief...........................................................................................26
SEMINAR AND EVENT CALENDAR...............................................................30
professional directory........................................................................68
advertisers’ index..................................................................................70
Managing Editor: Cole Kelman
Layout & Design: Tracy Toutant
Sales Manager: Al Whalen
Advertising Coordinator: Lauren Campbell
Phone: 866-985-9780
Fax: 866-985-9799
Email: info@ kelman.ca
www.kelman.ca
COVER PHOTO: Lake Superior. Photo taken by Jim Hegarty.
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Do your part for the environment – reuse and recycle.
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