From all of us here at the CASA office, we hope you had a spook-tacular Halloween!!

 

 

Winter Conference Registration Now Open
The 2024 Winter Conference is just a few months away and registration is now open! Kick off the new year by hearing from experts on the Inflation Reduction Act, innovative permitting approaches, workforce engagement and recruitment, the circular water economy and much more. The CASA Winter Conference provides an opportunity to gather, network, share ideas, and discover solutions to complex challenges facing the clean water community. We hope you can join us in Palm Springs, January 24 – 26, 2024!

 

TODAY: USEPA Webinar on Wipes in Collection Systems
This morning, the USEPA hosted a webinar as part of their Technical Assistance Webinar Series on Wipes in Collection Systems. This webinar detailed the impacts that single use wipes have on the collection system, and the presentation included case studies as well as discussion around why existing standards have led to nationwide challenges. Presenters also discussed suggestions for public outreach to prevent wipes from entering the collection system. The presenters included Steve Jepsen from Clean Water SoCal, Jared Voskuhl from CASA, Jessica Gauger from CASA, Neal Bloom from Rising Tide Partners, and Melody LaBella from Central San. Keep an eye out for the recording, to be posted on the EPA webpage.

 

CASA to Host Webinar on Inflation Reduction Act and SB 1440
Please join CASA on November 16 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm for a free Webinar on how agencies can take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act, opportunities in SB 1440 biomethane procurement, and the availability of private funding  to advance Environmental & Social Governance (ESG). These represent significant financial opportunities for co-digestion, biogas utilization, and SB 1383 implementation. Presenters include, Alison (Noji) Nojima with Brown and Caldwell, the PG&E RNG Procurement Team, and Carla De Las Casas with Brown and Caldwell. The session will be moderated by Greg Kester with CASA. Register today! 

 

Innovative Technology Seminars Return in November: Register Today!
Are you ready to revolutionize biosolids and resource recovery management? California’s premier technology seminars for resource recovery professionals are just around the corner! Unlock the power of innovation with a lineup of leading experts from utilities, universities, and technology companies. These fast-paced presentations and discussions are moderated by CASA’s Greg Kester. Discover opportunities related to managing food waste with the implementation of SB 1383. Learn about new technologies for biogas, biosolids, energy-recovery, and the game-changing technologies reshaping our profession. Join CWEA and CASA in creating a sustainable future, as we showcase the breakthroughs supporting a cleaner and healthier California. Event will sell-out, register soon!