Member News

Our Summer 2020 issue of Watermark themed "Innovation & Technology" is now available online! To view it, please sign in and click here to access it here in your preferred format. In case you haven't heard, we've also already nearing the deadline to submit articles for our Fall 2020 issue themed "Innovation & Technology." The firm deadline to submit for our Fall issue is August 2020, 2020.

Thank you for your patience as our team navigated how to transition to a virtual conference and trade show. We were able to use your valuable feedback to help decide on a platform and we will continue to refer to your feedback it as we continue finalizing details. 

The BCWWA Annual Conference has been a highlight of the water and wastewater community for almost 50 years. It has been a place where old connections reacquaint, new connections are made, projects, research and information are shared, new technology is presented and importantly, people exchange knowledge and ideas that further the sector as a whole. The conference allows us to come together and celebrate the strength of our sector within BC and Yukon.

Our Spring 2020 issue of Watermark themed "Coming Together" is now available online! To view it, please sign in and click here to access it here in your preferred format. In case you haven't heard, we've also opened the call for submissions for our Summer 2020 issue themed "Innovation & Technology." 

IMPORTANT NOTICE: It has come to our attention that someone has there are phishing emails being sent impersonating BCWWA. Unfortunately, scammers have chosen to take advantage of the fact that many are working from home and that several major events across the globe have been canceled or postponed.    

Don't be caught unprepared. BC Water Week starts on Sunday. You can find our free resources and marketing materials to download here: http://www.valueofwater.ca/event-planning-toolkit/

Missed the deadline for our initial spring semester? BCWWA has you covered. We have introduced an additional spring semester to support those looking to earn CEUs, learn new skills and further their training from the comfort of their home. Click to register today: https://www.bcwwa.org/operator-education/online-learning/

The BC Water and Waste Association is pleased to announce the results of the 2020 Student Design Competition (SDC):

First Place Team: CIVVIC (University of Victoria)
Noah Fanos, Brett Mikkelsen, Jacob Riedl, Robin Jory, Liam Kirchner, and Felix Motard

Registrations are now open for our Rescheduled Annual Conference & Trade Show! Our Annual Conference & Trade Show has been changed from April 26-28 to November 2-4, 2020. It will still be held at Penticton Trade & Conference Centre and the Lakeside Conference Hotel. The deadline for registration is October 23, 2020. 

Friends and Colleagues,

At the BCWWA we are aware of the impact COVID-19 has had on our membership, the greater water community and their families. We are appreciative of all the work done by the professionals who ensure critical water infrastructure remains available to everyone.