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Events available for Registration...

GLWA/MWEA Training Classes 2026
1/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
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Operations Challenge Program Sponsorship 2026
1/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
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Operations Training Classes: 2026 Spring
1/1/2026 - 6/30/2026
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2026 Inductee 5-S Donations
4/1/2026 - 7/31/2026
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2026 WFP Paddle with Purpose at MWEA's 101st Annual Conference
6/15/2026
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MWEA 101st Annual Conference - Exhibit / Sponsor
6/15/2026 - 6/18/2026
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MWEA 101st Annual Conference Golf Scramble
6/15/2026

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MWEA's 101st Annual Conference
6/15/2026 - 6/18/2026
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MWEA Member Appreciation Detroit Tigers Game
8/14/2026
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MWEA PFAS Seminar
8/20/2026
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Section 11 Annual Golf Outing @ The Timbers
9/25/2026
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MI Night House of Blues Reception at WEFTEC 2026 in New Orleans
9/28/2026
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Events in the next 60 days...
DateEvent
6/15/2026
 -6/18/2026

REGISTER TODAY!
MWEA's 101st Annual Conference
June 15-18, 2026  |  Boyne Falls, MI
Conference, Meals, Exhibits and Lodging: 
Boyne Mountain Resort


NEW for 2026: the conference is shifting to a MONDAY - THURSDAY format.

MONDAY, June 15
Golf Scramble
Canoe/Kayak Trip
Welcome Reception

TUESDAY, June 16
Opening Session
Technical Sessions
Exhibit Night

WEDNESDAY, June 17
Award Ceremonies
Technical Sessions

THURSDAY, June 18
Technical Sessions
Closing Session


For complete Annual Conference information, visit the main AC webpage.

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6/15/2026

Annual Conference Golf Scramble is now full. Please email abroxholm@mi-wea.org if you would like to be put on a waitlist.


Don’t miss one of the most fun and talked-about events of Annual Conference—the Golf Scramble!

Grab your team and hit the course for a four-person scramble packed with great competition, prizes, and unbeatable views. We’ll be awarding prizes for top teams, plus extras for Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin.

Spots fill quickly—lock in your team early!

Day-Of Schedule (Monday, June 15th)
10:00 AM – Check-In
11:00 AM – Shotgun Start

Set against the stunning backdrop of Boyne Mountain, The Monument offers panoramic views of Deer Lake and a course that’s as fun as it is scenic. With its open, playable layout, you’ll have plenty of chances to let it rip off the tee—and forgiving greens that keep things moving.

Thank You to Our Event Sponsors

Thank You to Our Hole Sponsors

Commerce Controls, Inc.
Cummins Sales and Service
Detroit Pump & Manufacturing Co.
DuBois Cooper Associates
Fishbeck

Hazen and Sawyer
Jaoobs

Jones and Henry Engineers, Ltd. 
Kennedy Solutions Inc. 

Peterson and Matz Inc. 
SAK Construction LLC
Solberg Knowles and Associates
The Sherwin-Williams Paint Company, Protective & Marine Division

USALCO
VEGA Americas
Velocity Pump and Controls

Wade Trim 

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6/15/2026

Join us for Paddle With Purpose, part of the 101st Annual Conference, and enjoy a relaxing paddle along the scenic Bear River while supporting a great cause.

This beginner-friendly river is slow moving and typically 2–6 feet deep, making it a great option for all experience levels. Canoe and kayak rentals are provided by Bear River Canoe Livery. Your trip includes parking, life jackets (PFDs), and paddles.

Participants will meet in the Mountain Grand Lodge main lobby at 11:45 AM. Transportation is not provided, so carpooling is encouraged. The launch site is approximately a 5-minute drive from the resort.

Registration Options:

  • Solo Kayak: $65 (includes $40 rental + $25 donation to Water For People)

  • Two-Person Canoe: $100 (includes $50 rental + $25 per person donation)

Proceeds from this event support Water For People, whose mission is to provide access to safe drinking water and sanitation services through sustainable, community-driven solutions.

Come enjoy the outdoors, connect with fellow attendees, and make an impact.


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6/24/2026
Purpose and Fundamentals of Wastewater Treatment

This course appropriately begins with the water cycle. It is an overview of the wastewater treatment process, beginning to end. This gives the individual the concepts of the entirety and impact of the work done in treatment plants. 

This class is excellent for those new to the profession and those who have had a limited scope of job duties. This will be a unique opportunity of great value to persons providing products and services in the wastewater industry. 


 
Topics Covered:
  • Why We Treat Wastewater
  • Collections System
  • Basic Laboratory Analysis
  • Sources of Wastewater
  • Treatment Plant
  • Health and Safety
  • Mechanical Equipment
  • Effluent Disposal
  • Emerging Issues 






CEC Information:
0.5 Tech WW CECs
EGLE Code: 2424

Registration Costs:

MWEA/WEF Member - $95
*Non-member - $215

Instructor: Mark Houle

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7/16/2026


MWEA Section 7 ANNUAL GOLF OUTING


July 16th, 2026
Wheatfield Valley, 1600 Linn Rd, Williamston, MI 48895

$300 / team or $75 / person
Hole Sponsor $100

Check-in 8:30am  |  Shotgun at 9:30am
Box lunch at the turn  |  Steak dinner and Door prizes to follow

RSVP BY JULY 10TH


Registration Flyer

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7/24/2026

Join Us for the Lagoon Operators Committee Tour, Meeting & Lunch!

CONNECT    GROW    LEARN


The Lagoon Operators Committee invites you to an upcoming gathering designed to foster collaboration, connection, and knowledge-sharing among lagoon system professionals. This special event will include a facility tour, committee meeting, and lunch — offering a valuable opportunity to engage with peers from across the industry.

In alignment with the committee’s mission to bring together wastewater lagoon professionals, regulators, engineers, and manufacturer representatives to share ideas and solve problems related to lagoons, this meeting will focus on discussing current challenges, highlighting innovative solutions, and providing updates on lagoon-related initiatives throughout the state.

When: Friday, July 24, 2026.

Timing
11am - Welcome and EGLE Presentation 
12pm - Lunch and Networking
1pm - Lagoon Tour

Speaker Topic:Lagoon Biosolids

What: A Committee meeting with lunch and networking and a tour to follow. CECs will be provided.

Where: City of Yale

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7/28/2026
 -7/29/2026

The 2026 MWEA Leadership Retreat is an opportunity for current and future MWEA leaders to connect with other leaders, develop leadership skills, and foster meaningful alignment with the MWEA mission & vision. You won't want to miss it!  

The 2026 retreat will be held Tuesday July 28th  and Wednesday, July 29th at the Four Points by Sheraton Detroit Novi. It will start with a networking lunch on the 28th, followed by an invigorating agenda focused on personal development and improvement of various leadership skills in the afternoon and an evening of food, fun & networking. Day two will start with breakfast, more focus on leadership skills and will end with lunch. It is an invitation only event intended for Committee Chairs & Vice Chairs, Board members, Instructors, Staff and a few additional guests who have expressed interest in organizational leadership.  

View the full agenda here! Coming soon! 

Attendance at the annual Leadership Retreat is an expectation for our committee and organizational leaders. It is important for each committee to be represented. There is no cost to attend, however registration is required. NOTE: Please do NOT call the hotel regarding reservations.  MWEA will submit the rooming list and handle all reservations.  Additional details and room confirmation numbers will be sent prior to event. If you have specific hotel needs/requests, please let us know immediately.

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7/30/2026

Join MWEA NP's, MI-AWWA YP's and GLWA YP's
for their 4th Annual Water Sector Cornhole Tournament


FREE TO ATTEND!
 

WHEN: Thursday, July 30, 2026 Time TBD mixer and cornhole tournament to follow.

WHAT: Plant tour at Conner Creek CSO with a mixer and cornhole tournament to follow (location and timing TBD). Drink tickets will be provided. 

You may choose to attend just the tour, just the mixer & cornhole tournament or both. If you do not see the tour option available when you register, that means we have reached capacity for the tour. Please email swicks@mi-wea.org to be added to a waitlist, as some people do cancel.


TOUR Address: GLWA Conner Creek CSO Facility, 11900 Freud St. Detroit, MI 48215

PPE Requirements: TBD
Pre-Tour Guidelines & Requirement: TBD

MIXER & CORNHOLE Tournament Address: TBD

 


Thank you to our Mixer Sponsors:
 

   Sponsorship Available   
   
    Sponsorship Available        Sponsorship Available 

Sponsor - $200 (Limit of 3) 

  • Recognition during event welcome announcements.
  • Ability to promote any facility projects you were involved with and be on-hand during the tour to answer questions.
  • Company Logo/Name on all event advertising and social media
Note: A sponsorship does NOT include representatives. Please register these separately.

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