Welcome to the Southwest Section of the Ohio Water Environment Association (OWEA)! OWEA is a non-profit, wastewater related organization with nearly 2000 members dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of our most precious natural resource ... WATER.
Founded in 1926, OWEA has grown to meet the challenges of our ever-changing environment. OWEA is one of the early members of the Water Environment Federation, an international federation of member associations with over 35,000 members worldwide and 81 affiliated Member Associations. WEF represents an additional 50,000 water quality professionals throughout the world. As a member of WEF, OWEA enjoys the benefits of all the resources and relationships of an international organization and proudly work to achieve the mission of preserving and enhancing the global water environment.
OWEA is divided into four Sections, each having its own governing structure. These sections, which generally consist of the four corners of the state, allow these areas further involvement with the affairs of their particular region, and offer members an opportunity to participate in our Association without extensive travel. This also offers members the ability to work closely with others in our profession, offer peer support, discuss problems and arrive at appropriate solutions.
Our members consist of Scientists and Laboratory Specialists, Engineers, Treatment Plant and Collection Systems Personnel, Manufacturer's Representatives, Educators, Students, and Regulators. We work through committees and publications.
PUBLIC EDUCATION COMMITTEE! The PUBLIC EDUCATION Committee is responsible for public awareness and public education programs. It promotes activities of the Section and its members through use of the media. This Committee coordinates student related programs including science fair programs, press releases and general articles of interest.
UPDATE: The SWOWEA Public Education committee has a lot of exciting events planned for 2012! We are always looking for new committee menbers, so contact Cathy Simpson at: cathy.simpson@cincinnati-oh.gov or Barb Browne at: barb.browne@cincinnati-oh.gov if you are interested in participating! The committee would like to welcome new members Dinesh Palaniswamy (Jacobs) and Rachel Oscherwitz (MSDGC). The 2012 meeting schedule is set and posted below.
The next SWOWEA Section Meeting will be in Yellow Springs, Ohio on March 8 and will feature a MEMBER APPRECIATION half off deal! See the flyer in the download section to the left or Click here to register.
The next SWOWEA Lab Analysis Committee meeting will be in Montgomery County, Ohio on April 3rd. See the flyer in the download section to the left or Click here to register.
The Winter edition of the WAVE is now available. Check out the link to the left to get all the latest information about what is going in the Section!
Revised SWOWEA Rules & Regulations- were voted on and approved. The approved copy is in the download section to the left. The membership voted on the revised Rules and Regultions at the May Section Meeting.
Contact Hours! The SWOWEA tracks all contact hours that were obtained through the section. The list can be found under the links to the left. If you need to check on contact hours that were obtained through the OWEA, check the link on the OWEA website
Past Presidents! The annual Past President's luncheon was held on December 9, 2011 at Parmizzano's in the Dayton Marriott. Pictured below are the presidents that attended the 2011 luncheon. See how many you can name in the picture below! They are the ones to thank for the strong organization we are today. The SW Executive Committee appreciates these past presidents for laying the groundwork to develop a strong section with competent leaders!
Pictured below are: Back row: Gary Johnson, Carl Guenther, Mark Livengood, Lynn Marshall, Dave Reimer, Dave Hill, Steve Morrison, Dan Leavitt, Joe Roberson, Steve Durall, Bob Shokler, Gary Wagner, Carl Gatton, Tom Kutcher, Jeff Olsen, Charlie Moore, Steve Laffel, Ernie Stickler and Don Cuthbert Sitting: Dan Sullivan, Debbie Schafer, Jane Winkler, Kathy Cook, and Barb Swafford
