At CWEA, our new Strategic Plan places growth at the center of our mission—growth of our community, our impact, and our collective expertise. We remain steadfast in our commitment to empowering, educating, and connecting water professionals to protect public health and the environment across California. This next chapter is shaped by a vision of a...

Proposal Deadline for Northern and Southern Safety Day – Monday, June 23 at 5:00 p.m. Northern and Southern Safety Days are premier events focussed on advancing workplace safety across California’s water environment sector. Join us in sharing your expertise with an audience of more than 400 industry professionals committed to creating safer, healthier work environments....

CWEA’s Collection System Maintenance (CSM) certification program has completed its revalidation—strengthening exam quality, modernizing standards, and ensuring alignment with the evolving demands of the profession. From July 2024 through June 2025, the revalidation was led by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) representing agencies and professionals from across California. The new Collection System Maintenance exam will launch...

For the last 25 years, PowerPoint has served as the main presentation tool, replacing outdated technologies such as 35mm slides and overhead projectors. What did presenters utilize prior to 35mm slides? In this CWEA History column, we explore the “Magic Lantern” or “Stereopticon,” along with glass slides, which were instrumental in showcasing presentations and preserving...

To quote his memorial, “Tom was a driving force at the California Water Environment Association.” In 1987, he served as president of the California Water Pollution Control Association, now known as CWEA. He was the first Asian American to hold the position of president at CWEA. According to his family, this was one of his...

The California Stockholm Junior Water Prize is sponsored by ARUP The Water Environment Federation (WEF) has announced the state winners of the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP), and CWEA is proud to recognize California’s top young water scientists for 2025. First Place – CaliforniaAditya and Trisha ShivakumarThe Harker School, San JoseProject Title: HgMAP: Mapping...

Reyna Heredia is CWEA’s new Certification and Membership Coordinator. She has developed experience in talent management, team building, and enhancing the customer experience—skills she now brings to her role in supporting CWEA’s members with their professional growth. Reyna earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Digital Media Studies from Saint Mary’s College of...

CWEA’s new Certification Coordinator in the house!! Please welcome Angelina Chu! Angelina joined CWEA in November 2024, bringing data analytical and customer support experience to the position. Angelina graduated from University of California, Berkeley with a BA in Cognitive Science and a Minor in Data Science. Shortly after completing her Data Science Bootcamp, Angelina worked...

Sue Alexander is CWEA’s new Director of Education, bringing a dynamic blend of experience from higher education, commercial construction, and nonprofit and association leadership to the role. Originally from Connecticut, Sue has traded snow shovels for sunshine as she settles into California life—New England roots and all. With a Bachelor’s degree from Muhlenberg College and...

Sarah Marshall is CWEA’s new Marketing Coordinator, supporting communications that promote and celebrate the vital work of California’s clean water professionals. In her role, she leads social media strategy, develops compelling content, and coordinates campaigns that share the values, impact, and stories of the wastewater industry with members, partners, and the public. Before joining CWEA,...