Exec Dir Eric Dundee & Public Affairs Dir Amanda Wegner lobbied in DC on clean water issues (wipes, PFAS & low-cost WI loans) for the Nat'l Water Policy Fly-In. They met w/ offices of @SenBaldwin then were joined by Marty Williams of @APWAtweets for @SenRonJohnson & @RepMarkPocan
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Last week, we held an inauguration of our own... @EricDundee80 had his first staff address as Executive Director at our plant meeting. Eric talked about strategic vision, customer communities, open communication & teamwork. Commission President Tom Hovel also presented to staff.
Our staff raised a collective $1,820 to support @TheRoadHomeDane - a local org committed to ending homelessness for families. Our donations supported gift cards for four families, plus additional funding for the charity to distribute. #EveryChildDeservesAHome
We have just completed the last trip to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch for 2024, resulting in our total catch of over 500,000 kg (1.1m lb) from the GPGP so far.
Here are some facts about our ocean operations to date:
Protect infrastructure from unflushable wipes! Use the @APWAtweets portal to contact Congress about the Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention & Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act to support "Do Not Flush" labeling on nonflushable items & wipes. https://t.co/Uy85oXY1Tq
Today, we recognize Wisconsin #wastewater professionals for their contributions to #PublicHealth. Their work lets us to track and respond to diseases in our communities. Why @GovEvers declared this Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day: https://t.co/F4npbCFmV8 @madmetrosewer
When we host a regional WI Wastewater Operators' Assn (WWOA) meeting, it takes a team to ensure execution is flawless. Here, Janelle & Jess S on the Resource Team finish table setup. Staff from Facilities, Reliability & Operations have also been integral to event preparations.
When we host a regional WI Wastewater Operators' Assn (WWOA) meeting, it takes a team to ensure execution is flawless. Here, Janelle & Jess S on the Resource Team finish table setup. Staff from Facilities, Reliability & Operations have also been integral to event preparations.
CALLING ALL EXHIBITORS:
There is still exhibitor space left for the chapter spring show. If you want to connect with public works decision makers and staff from around the state, this will be the event. Frontline workers are free to attend on Thursday. https://t.co/KPznjsUQhG
District principal engineer Eric Dundee oversees Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering & Ecosystem Services depts. He is past president of @APWAWisconsin & on @APWATweets Water Resources Committee. He enjoys CrossFit & coaching basketball after hours. #EngineersWeek
👂 Listen as principal engineer Eric Dundee @ericdundee80 talks with Chad Smeltzer, host of The Infrastructure Hot Seat Podcast, on an upcoming episode titled "Your Toilet is Not a Trashcan" airing February 6 at 9am. https://t.co/0jSaLeX5zG