Wisconsin AWWA

Today was the 2026 Meter Challenge at the Midwest Water & Wastewater Operators Expo at the Kalahari in the Wisconsin Dells!

Jenny from Oak Creek took the win and Ryan took 2nd.

Also thanks to Amy and Wes for competing. Good luck in DC at ACE!

Andy Galvin, Division Administrator, and Laura Fay, Bureau Director, are here to give the regulatory update. Presentation begins at 11:15 a.m. in the Hall of Ideas Rooms E & F! Public Service Commission of Wisconsin

Steve Elmore, the Bureau of Drinking Water and Groundwater, is here to give the regulatory update. Presentation begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Hall of Ideas Rooms E & F! Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Andrew Iverson, State Director and Stephen Opatik, State Engineer of U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, presents about the Update on USDA Program at 10:00 a.m. in the Hall of Ideas Rooms E and F!

Happening now: Federal Water Policy Update with Adam Carpenter, Manager of Energy & Environmental Policy at AWWA in D.C. 💧 American Water Works Association

✨ No Water, No Beer 🍻💧
Huge thank you to everyone who came out to the No Water, No Beer Festival at The Brass Ring Bar & Restaurant

Adam Carpenter the Manager of Energy and Environmental Policy at the American Water Works Association is talking about updates in Federal water policy at 9 a.m. in the Hall of Ideas Rooms E and F!

Congratulations to Mike Forslund, Environmental Engineer at Strand Associates, on receiving the George Fuller Award — the section’s highest honor. With decades of dedication to planning, design, funding, and construction of water supply projects, Mike’s leadership and impact have shaped the future of safe, reliable water in Wisconsin. 💧🏆

💧✨ Women in Water, founded by Nancy Quirk ✨💧
We’re proud to feature Andrea Song, PE — a leader with more than 25 years of experience in engineering and utility operations. Andrea’s expertise and vision continue to inspire and pave the way for future generations of women in the water industry. 🌊👏

Hop on over to Brass Ring Bar and Restaurant (701 E Washington Ave) and join us for a cold beverage, food and a fundraiser! 🍻

Christina Popa from Arcadis talks about developing an actionable stormwater platform. Begins at 3:30 p.m. in the Hall of Ideas Room F!

In this presentation, Dan Lissick from AE2S talks about case study on the Wisconsin Dells and GIS. He begins at 3:30 p.m. in the Hall of Ideas Room G!