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nutrient management plan requirements, if controlled at all. In
certain parts of the country nutrient discharges from the applica-
tion of manure can be a major contributor to water quality prob-
lems. EPA’s Office of Water has expressed interest in the MOU as
a way to better engage diary interests on the issue of manure man-
agement. Remarking on the significance of the agreement, Ken
Kopocis, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Water at EPA noted
that the MOU “…is an example of how we can work together to pi-
lot innovative technologies to advance our shared water quality and
environmental goals,” and that “EPA looks forward to working with
NACWA, NMPF and their partners to further these efforts.”
As a part of the MOU, NACWA and NMPF will also work together to
leverage federal interest from Congress, via the Farm Bill and simi-
lar programs, to facilitate watershed-level partnerships and further
develop anaerobic digestion capabilities nationwide. One of the first
next steps under the MOU is the identification of several potential pi-
lot projects around the country where the principles in the agreement
and the power of collaboration can be demonstrated.
Milk MOU
Ken Kirk (left) looks on as Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of the National Milk
Producers Federation signs the Memorandum of Understanding on September 9
at the National Press Club.
A
keynote address by internationally-respected expert on busi-
ness strategy and innovation, and best-selling author, Alan
Gregerman, will kick-off the Association’s 2015 Winter
Conference in Charleston, S.C. From February 1-4, public
clean water agency leaders from across the country will examine issues
captured by the theme
Heading Upstream: Ushering in an Era of Collaboration
for Water Quality Gains.
Gregerman’s inspiring session, based on his best-selling book,
The Necessity
of Strangers
, will discuss the power of connecting with new and different
people as the real key to innovation, collaboration, and greater business
and personal success. Mark your calendar to make your plans to join us in
Charleston for our 2015 Winter Conference.
The Necessity of Strangers
Author
to Keynote Winter Conference
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ominations are now being accepted for NACWA’s 2015
(NEAA).
The NEAA program honors individuals and Member
Agencies that have made significant contributions through
outstanding advocacy or innovative projects that positively impact the
environment, their utility, their community, NACWA, and/or the clean
water industry. This year, the program has been enhanced with the ad-
dition of a new
Agency Achievement
category, the
Water Resources Utility
of the Future Award
– recognizing demonstrated bold, transformational
community leadership in managing valuable resources. Updates were
also made to the
Public Information&Education
e-media category to in-
clude social media campaigns. Applications are due Monday, October
20, 2014.
Celebrating Innovation, Impact, and Influence
