Presentation: JPL’s Contributions to Environmental Sustainability
Presenter: Mr. Steve Slaten is the Remedial Project Manager for NASA at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. As Project Manager, Steve is responsible for the cleanup resulting from past waste disposal practices at the JPL site which have impacted the area’s drinking water aquifer. He has dedicated his career to cleanup issues and used his skills in developing cooperative partnerships with regulatory agencies, local governments and public stakeholders. His extensive background in environmental cleanup activities includes experience at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. At this LABS Past President Event, Steve will present JPL’s new Flight Projects Building project, Groundwater Cleanup project and overall sustainability and water consumption reduction efforts.
Saturday June 9th at 11:30 a.m.
Los Gringos Locos Restaurant
464 Foothill Blvd, La Canada, CA 91011
Event Dining Room - Fajita Bar
Member: $20, Non-Member: $25, Students: $10
RSVP to Alec Mackie at alecm@JWCE.com
See Flyer for more info.
The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts have been generating renewable power from digester gas for over 70 years. This presentation will discuss the Districts’ energy program including power generation, energy efficiency, and minimizing energy expenditures. An overview of generation technologies and an update on current power sales options will be included.
Thursday May 24, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Swiss Park Banquet Center
1905 Workman Mill Rd. Whittier, CA 90601
Buffet
Members $35; Non-Members $40; $20 Students
RSVP to labsofcwea@gmail.com
Tri- Counties Medium Plant of the Year and also the State Collection System of the Year ! On top of that , there will be Technical Certification Review classes, we will cover Lab Certification Grades 1 to 4, Collection Certification Grades 1 to 4, Environmental Compliance 1 and 2 , Operations Math/ Operations, Maintenance/ Instrumentation, Safety and Super Group classes. Please come and join us for a fun day of classes, plant tour, vendor exhibits, door prizes, OPS Challenge practice, excellent food and the Best and Worst Hawaiian shirt contest!
Thursday, June 14, 2012 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
City of Simi Valley Water Quality Control Plant
600 W. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93065
See Flyer for more information.
The National Society of Black Engineers & The Los Angeles African American Engineers and Professional Employees Association Presents Science and Technology Day.
Elementary, Middle and High School Students come and see a laser show and what lasers are used for.
Saturday June 2, 2012, 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- “Build It” at 9:30 a.m.
- Laser Show at 10:00 a.m.
- Activities at 11:00 a.m.
- Adjournment 1:00 p.m.
True Way M.B.C./9122 S. San Pedro Street/Los Angeles/CA 90003
Special Guests:
Jan Perry, Councilmember, City of Los Angeles
Valerie Shaw, Commissioner, Board of Public Works, City of Los Angeles
Students RSVP to Theo Higgins: 310 749-1868, Sunny Owairu: 310 686-0461, or Tyrie Mitchell: 310 571-7073
The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) is pleased to announce an Infrastructure Funding Fair in the Los Angeles area on Tuesday June 12, 2012. Presenters from the State Water Board, as well as the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, the California Department of Public Health, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, will provide information about grant, loan, and bond financing options available for critical infrastructure projects. After the presentations, representatives from these agencies will be available to respond to individual questions regarding specific projects.
For more infoormation see the flyer.
Come and learn about:
Better understanding of basic design principles in applying pumps to systems
Trouble shooting problems
Proper installation techniques and identifying multiple types of equipment failures
How to better address failures
Learn proactive measures to take regarding equipment care
Learn how to properly operate and maintain plant equipment to extend life and decrease maintenance costs
When: Wednesday May 16, 2012
Where: Sanitation Districts of LA County, 1965 Workman Mill Rd Whittier, CA 90601
See Flyer for more information.
The SARBS chapter of CWEA is proud to bring you the Math and Maintenance for Pumps and Blowers one-day training seminar presented by local industry experts. They will provide you with the information you need to improve your knowledge of hydraulics and maintenance know-how specifically for pumps and blowers while earning continuing education credits in this one-day training course.
Where: The Phoenix Club, 1340 S. Sanderson Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806
When: Thursday, June 7, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
See Flyer.
This year, EWB is hosing its first Year End Showcase on Monday, April 30th. The showcase is an event dedicated to sharing the status of our projects, increasing student membership and involvement, and fostering corporate relations through an informative social event, as well as to provide support and financial aid for our projects. This is our first time implementing the showcase, but we hope that with it’s success we can start a yearly tradition.
A Tentative Schedule for the Night (6:30-8 pm) is as follows:
-6:30 pm Refreshments and Networking
-7:10 pm Nicaragua S.E.D. Project Presentation
-7:20 pm Guatemala Water Project Presentation
-7:30 pm Los Angeles BOOTUP Project Presentation
If you would like to attend, please RSVP to shabnoor09@gmail.com or Crystal Lin at crystallin08@gmail.com,
The EWB mission is to support community-driven development programs through collaboration with local partners to design and implement sustainable engineering projects while creating transformative experiences and responsible leaders. However, an integral part of our success as an organization comes from the support of our growing network of donors. The financial support from donations allows us to positively impact developing countries abroad and 100% of donations will go straight to supporting both our Nicaragua Sanitation, Education, and Development (S.E.D) project and our Guatamala project. The total cost of our Nicaragua project is $35,000, but we need to raise $10,000 by June, 2012 in order to begin laying the foundation of the schoolhouse this summer. The newsletter included with this letter contains specific details about the project and our club. Engineers Without Borders-USA is a registered 501(c)3 group. All donations are tax deductible.
Come support EWB-LAPP’s efforts to build sustainable humanitarian projects around the world. EWB-LAPP recently completed a rainwater catchment in Ipalamwa, Tanzania which will meet water needs for a primary school of over 450 students and teachers.
Open Bar – Silent Auction – DJ – Raffle – Appetizers
Where: Edward Cella Art+Architecture
6018 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles
When: April 21, 2012 7pm
Tickets: $40 advance, $50 at door, $25 student
The burden of addressing stormwater pollution is a challenge every city is facing. Engineer Russ Bryden with the LA County Dept. of Public Works will explain the Water Quality Funding Initiative – a ballot initiative that, if approved by the voters, will provide an on-going stable funding source to enhance water quality through implementation of clean water projects and programs while reducing pollution in stormwater and urban runoff. If the voters do not approve the Water Quality Funding Initiative, cities will have to continue funding water quality improvement needs from general funds or other less reliable sources.
Thursday March 29th
6 pm Mixer, 7 pm Dinner
Monterey Hill Steakhouse
3700 W Ramona Blvd
Monterey Park 91754
(323) 264-8426
RSVP by March 23rd
alecm@jwce.com
or call Alec Mackie
(714) 428-4614
See flyer for more info
Held at LACSD, noon-4 p.m.
1955 Workman Mill Rd. Whittier, CA 90601.
No charge, all agencies are welcome.
RSVP to Kent McIntosh
Dry Winter? Where Will Our Water Come From?
Can we find new sources of water to quench SoCal’s thirst before the old sources are cut-off ? Join LABS of CWEA for a robust conversation about the LA Basin’s new direction for clean water projects, and show your support for clean, healthy and sustainable water supplies. During lunch Townhall LA hosts a panel of experts discussing our water future. Seminar moderator: Hala Titus, LABS Past President, Black & Veatch. Everyone is welcome, no additional charge.
*Update - Mark Gold Joins Panel Discussion
*Mark Gold is the legendary former Executive Director of Heal the Bay who recently moved to UCLA to become an Associate Director of their Institute of the Environment and Sustainability
See Flyer for additional details.
Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant (City of Los Angeles) combines advanced wastewater treatment technology with the beauty and tranquility of its landscaped gardens. The plant provides 26MGD reclaimed water to many users in the San Fernando Valley. The Japanese Gardens built adjacent to the treatment plant, are irrigated with reclaimed water from the plant and are open to the public on a year round basis.
When: March 20, 2012 Tuesday @ 10am
Venue: 6100 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
Cost: Free
RSVP: Rachel Deco rdeco@lacsd.org
The presentation by David Haug, LACSD Senior Engineer, will provide an overview on the progression of the Districts’ Clearwater Program and focus on the technical aspects of the four tunnel alternatives being evaluated in the EIR/EIS.
$40 members, $45 non-members, $20 students
When:
Thursday, February 23, 2012
6PM Mixer | 7PM Dinner
Where:
Proud Bird
11022 Aviation Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 670-3093
RSVP by 2/16 with
meal choice to:
alecm@jwce.com
Or call 714-428-4614
See flyer for more information
Mistakes can be made when reporting biosolids reuse or disposal. These mistakes can range from incorrect entries to misunderstanding the reporting requirements. This seminar will present an overview of the current regulatory compliance aspects for biosolids tracking, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements.
Tracking requirements will describe the responsibilities associated with several biosolids management practices, such as land application, composting, and disposal. Monitoring requirements for various biosolids management practices will be discussed, including sampling and analytical methods, frequency, and holding times.$10 members, $15 non-members, $5 students
When:
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012
11am – 2pm
Where:
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
Conference Rooms E & F
1955 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA
Lunch: deli sandwichs, chips, cookies and sodas
RSVP: alecm@jwce.com by 1/27 please
See flyer for more information
CWEA One-Day Specialty Workshop
Biosolids: Energizing Your Gas Production.
FOG and Food Waste Co-Digestion Workshop
Get the latest information you need to know about
co-digesting FOG and food waste from suppliers to
operators. This workshop will provide information
about the state of the regulations, availability and
competition for FOG and food waste, operational
experiences, and considerations that can be
incorporated into new designs.
Who Should Attend:
Operators, practitioners, and managers practicing in
the wastewater, and resource recovery industries
throughout California.
Approved for CWEA Contact Hours:
- Environmental Compliance Inspector (ECI)
- Laboratory Analyst (LAB)
- Operator (OP)
- Biosolids Land Application Management (BLAM)
Earn up to 8.9 CWEA Contact Hours
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
City of LA Hyperion WTP
12000 Vista Del Mar
Playa del Rey, CA 90293
See flyer for more information
Please join us for a roaring 1920s themed awards banquet aboard the Queen Mary on Saturday Jan 21st, where we will honor our industry’s best and have a lot of fun too!
When:
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Drinks: 6 p.m.
Dinner: 7 p.m.
Where:
Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth Dining Room
1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach
Pay at the door cash/check: $50 CWEA members or $60 non-members
Parking $12
RSVP by Jan 13
See flyer for more information
CWEA One Day Specialty Workshop
Biosolids: Energing Your Gas Production. FOG and Food Waste Co-Digestion Workshop
When: January 18, 2012 – Southern California
City of Los Angeles Hyperion WTP
12000 Vista Del Mar
Los Angeles, CA
View flyer for more information!
For additional information/questions contact Serena Miller at 510-382-7800 x 115 or visit: www.cwea.org/conferences
