MO-AWWA Section News & Announcements
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Jenny Doyle Selected as an AWWA 5 Under 35 Outstanding Young Professional
As our global workforce shifts and changes begin to take place at the local level, there is a need to prepare our future leaders. From cultivating their leadership presence to focusing in on conflict resolution and managing a dynamic workforce, the Illinois and Missouri Sections of the American Water Works Association assisted their members in developing key essential skills.
Registration for the 2023 Joint Annual Meeting is Now Live
Online registration for the 2023 MO-AWWA & MWEA Joint Annual Meeting is now live. Sign up today to join us at Margaritaville!
Governor Parson Proclaims October as Clean Water Month in Missouri
Governor Mike Parson has signed a proclamation declaring October 2022 as Clean Water Month in Missouri. In the proclamation, Governor Parson noted that Oct. 18 marks the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, which aimed to prevent, reduce and eliminate pollution and restore and maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the nation’s waters.
Water and Wastewater Treatment Professionals Week Sept. 11–17
Governor Mike Parson has signed a proclamation declaring Sept. 11-17, 2022, as Water and Wastewater Treatment Professionals Week in Missouri. The Governor’s proclamation recognizes the vital work that water and wastewater treatment professionals do to keep Missourians healthy and our communities strong.
Missouri Section Receives Education Award for Young Professionals Leadership Series
As our global workforce shifts and changes begin to take place at the local level, there is a need to prepare our future leaders. From cultivating their leadership presence to focusing in on conflict resolution and managing a dynamic workforce, the Illinois and Missouri Sections of the American Water Works Association assisted their members in developing key essential skills.
Missouri Section AWWA Celebrates 75th Anniversary
(Kansas City, Missouri) — Members of the Missouri Section of the American Water Works Association (MO-AWWA) gathered at Margaritaville Resort in Ozark, Missouri, to celebrate a 75-year legacy of protecting drinking water for Missourians.
Water and Wastewater Treatment Professionals Week Aug. 15–21
Governor Mike Parson has signed a proclamation declaring Aug. 15 through Aug. 21, 2021, as Water and Wastewater Treatment Professionals Week in Missouri.
Registration for the 2021 Joint Annual Meeting is Now Live
Online registration for the 2021 MO-AWWA & MWEA Joint Annual Meeting is now live. Sign up today to join us at Margaritaville!
Exhibitor Opportunities Available for JAM 2021
The Missouri Section of the American Water Works Association (MO-AWWA) and the Missouri Water Environment Association (MWEA) invite you to participate as an exhibitor at the 2021 joint conference.
Bob Parks Selected by AWWA for "5 Under 35 Award"
The Missouri Section is excited to announce that our very own Bob Parks (with the City of Independence, MO Water Department) has been selected as one of AWWA’s 5 Under 35 Award recipients.
Missouri Section Receives the AWWA Section Education Award 2021
John Dunn, Chair of the AWWA Section Education Award recently announced the winners of the 2021 Section Education Award. The Missouri Section was among several other sections chosen for their innovation in education programming during the last year.
Water & Wastewater Treatment Workers Week
Thank you, Governor Parson, for signing a proclamation making Aug. 16 - 22, 2020, Water & Wastewater Treatment Workers Week to recognize their critical work and contributions to the citizens of Missouri.
Thank You to Our Water Workers
Listen to a special message for water workers from Missouri Governor Mike Parson.
Missouri Section AWWA Diversity Statement
On behalf of the Missouri Section of AWWA Board, our Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and all of the American Water Works Association (AWWA), we want to acknowledge the tragedy of George Floyd’s death and the protests that have been happening throughout our communities.
To Protect Public Health, AWWA Has Cancelled ACE20 in Orlando
After careful consideration, AWWA made the difficult decision to cancel ACE20 in Orlando.
Registration for the 2020 Joint Annual Meeting is Now Live
Online registration for the 2020 MO-AWWA & MWEA Joint Annual Meeting is now live. Sign up today to join us at Tan-Tar-A Resort!
Exhibitor Opportunities Available for JAM 2020
The Missouri Section of the American Water Works Association (MO-AWWA) and the Missouri Water Environment Association (MWEA) invite you to participate as an exhibitor at the 2020 joint conference.
Call for Model Water Tower Competition Volunteers
Volunteers needed for the MO-AWWA Model Water Tour Competition (MWTC) which encourages creativity and ingenuity while introducing students to the importance and variety of careers in the water practice.
Funding Available for Source Water Protection
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced $300 million in available funding for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). This program encourages partnerships to address natural resource concerns related to agriculture at scale.
City of O'Fallon Wins 2019 Water Taste Test
The City of O’Fallon, Missouri was named the winner of the “2019 Water Taste Test” by the Missouri Section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA). Each year, the AWWA Spring Conference receives submissions for the best-tasting water in Missouri. This year’s award was presented to Dan Ismay, O’Fallon Water Plant Manager at AWWA’s annual conference in March.