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NWMOWTF was an invited participant in March, 2005 Great Lakes Collaborative Approaches to Water Quality Improvement Team meeting held in Madison, WI.
On April 22, 2005 in celebration of Earth Day, and in partnership with Michigan Rural water Association, NWMOWTF held a Children's Groundwater Festival at Bear Lake Schools for all 5th. Grade students in Manistee County.
April 26, 2005 Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council, who received technical support from NWMOWTF gave testimony on The Impact of Septic Systems to the MI Senate Natural Resources Committee.
On May 5, NWMOWTF and MDEQ jointly sponsored a Training Session for Subdivisions, Site Condominiums, and Land Divisions. The workshop was video taped and a copy can be requested from the Secretary.
On May 6 and 7, 2005, the Onsite Wastewater Innovation Expo and Conference sponsored by NWMOWTF was held at the Three Fires Conference Center, Little River Band of Ottawa Casino Resort, Manistee, MI.
Download an Expo Schedule of Speakers here (525k).
A CD ROM PowerPoint, accompanied by audio narrative, explanation of how small communities can utilize Michigan Department of Environmental Quality State Revolving Funds and Stategic Water Quality Iniative Funds to replace onsite systems is now available at cost. For more information contact the Secretary.
The draft State Sanitary Code White Paper is available for review.
NATIONAL WASTEWATER RECYCLING ASSOCIATION
14TH ANNUAL TECHNICAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION
“Onsite is Here to Stay….” focused on education programs addressing essential water resources issues facing the nation and the integration of onsite treatment systems to provide essential wastewater capacity and replenish groundwater resources.
A CD-ROM of the 2005 proceedings may be requested from NOWRA
Thursday, September 15, 2005, Great Lakes Water Studies Institute, Great Lakes Campus of Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City. Point of Sale / Transfer of Property triggered inspections.
Three case studies of Michigan countywide onsite system inspection programs were presented. A CD-ROM of the presentations may be requested from the Secretary at a cost of $5 postage and handling. To view the seminar slides and/or download the audio:
1) Laura Pobanz, R.S. Supervisor Macomb County Environmental Health Services Division
2) Gene Paez, R.S., M.P.H. Environmental Health Director Shiawassee County Health Department
3) William A. Crawford. Environmental Health Director/Health Officer Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department also NWMOWTF Vice Chair.
4) Sara Heger Christopherson, Onsite Sewage Treatment Specialist from University of Minnesota Extension.
Christopherson, a Board member for National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association, will discuss both U of MN realtor onsite training program and the Onsite Consortium National O&M Project. A standardized format for operation and maintenance training for onsite wastewater service providers has been developed by the Onsite Consortium. The Consortium of Institutes for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment, often referred to as "The Onsite Consortium", is a group of Educational Institutions cooperating on decentralized wastewater training and research efforts. The Consortium also includes people from educational institutions, citizens groups, regulatory agencies and private industry. (http://www.onsiteconsortium.org/training/index.cfm)
2. Friday, October 21, 2005, Cadillac Public Library. 2.30 - 4 pm: Engineered Wetland Wastewater Treatment System
Project WE CARE:
(W)etland, (E)ducation, (C)hanging, (A)ttitudes, (R)echarging the (E)nvironment
NWMOWTF hosted the engineering designer and operator of the innovative Wisconsin Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School system.
Speaking about the design concept, and the incorporation of the operation and maintenance into the high school's curriculum, were Tom Mellon, Biology Instructor and David Flowers, Environmental Engineer.
this session was videotaped. You may request a VHS copy. For more information about this program click here.
3. Saturday, October 22, 2005. At Tustin's Kettunen 4H Center MI 4-H Youth Conservation Council hosted "Fresh Voices For Fresh Water" a 17 County regional wastewater education day. Click here to download a PDF (68k) Information and Registration Form. this session was videotaped. You may request a VHS copy.
The Northwest Michigan Onsite Wastewater Task Force is a regional research and information clearinghouse not-for-profit organization. Comprising representatives from a wide range of governmental, wastewater management and environmental groups - the goal of the Task Force is to coordinate information on the ever increasing options for onsite waste water management and groundwater protection.
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Over a million residences in Michigan obtain their water from private wells. The majority of development is taking place without a connection to an established municipal sanitary sewer and treatment system. Michigan is the only state in the US which does not have a uniform statewide regulatory code for installation and monitoring of onsite septic systems. |
In 2008 NWMOWTF became Onsite Wastewater of NW MI. Only by regional participation and education can we fulfill our shared role of community stewardship.
We invite you or your organization to support us or become a partner.
We invite you to bookmark this web site and visit us regularly as we add more information and resources.
An Agency Fund has been established at Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation to accept charitable contributions toward the impartial, education mission of NWMOWTF. Please contact us if you would like further information about helping to underwrite or sponsor our educational activities.
Chair: William Crawford.
For more information contact Executive Director Dendra J. Best.
TEL: (231) 233-1806
© 2008 NWMOWTF