The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) 2024 Executive Management Conference is just a few days away, and AMWA is excited to welcome the nation’s largest #drinking #water #utilities to engage in learning, #networking, and sharing best practices. This year’s program is full of insightful sessions, and the EMC will conclude with a panel of sector leaders, who will explore #ESG’s role as a driver of change, its integration into core business practices, and the barriers to successful implementation. The speakers include: • Cathy Bernardino Bailey, Executive Director, Greater Cincinnati Water Works; • Aliza Furneaux, MSE, FE (She/Her), Environmental Protection Specialist, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); • Todd Swingle, CEO, Toho Water Authority; • Matthew Ries, Strategy and Performance Vice President, DC Water; and • Ifetayo Venner, Senior Vice President, Arcadis (Facilitator). Review the full program: https://lnkd.in/eSQ8ECyE A special thanks to AMWA's sponsors: Xylem, Kennedy Jenks, CDM Smith, Black & Veatch, Brown and Caldwell, Raftelis, Arcadis, EMA, Inc., Carollo Engineers, STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES, Garney Construction, Gulf Coast Water Authority, Stantec, and Tetra Tech for their #2024EMC support.
Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA)
Public Policy
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AMWA is an organization of the largest publicly owned drinking water systems in the United States.
About us
The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) is an organization of the largest publicly owned drinking water systems in the United States. AMWA's membership serves more than 160 million people across the United States with safe drinking water. AMWA is the nation's only policy-making organization solely for metropolitan drinking water suppliers. The association was formed in 1981 by a group of general managers of metropolitan water systems who wanted to ensure that the issues of large publicly owned water suppliers would be represented in Washington, D.C. Member representatives to AMWA are the general managers and CEOs of these large water systems. The association represents the interests of these water systems by working with Congress and federal agencies to ensure federal laws and regulations protect public health and are cost-effective. In the realm of utility management, AMWA provides programs, publications and services to help water suppliers be more effective, efficient and successful. AMWA is governed by a Board of Directors, which represents all regions of the country. Committees on utility management, regulation, legislation, sustainability and security provide the expertise to achieve water suppliers' goals, including sustainable operations, regulations based on sound science and cost-effective laws that support the safety and security of drinking water. A full-time professional staff is located in Washington, D.C.
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External link for Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA)
- Industry
- Public Policy
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1981
- Specialties
- Drinking Water Policy
Locations
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Primary
1620 I Street NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20006, US
Employees at Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA)
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Heather Talbert CAE
Analytical, success-driven, growth-minded leader
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Tom Dobbins, CAE
Chief Executive Officer at Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA)
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Calvin D. Farr, Jr., P.E.
General Manager/CEO Prince William Water
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Rachel Murphy
General Manager at Contra Costa Water District
Updates
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Today marks the 10th anniversary of Imagine a Day Without Water, and the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) is proud to celebrate the work of our member utilities like DC Water, who are making a difference every day to provide communities with #safe #clean #drinkingwater. As a proud partner of The Value of Water Campaign, AMWA is also pleased to share our #DropintheBucket, which is to serve as the national voice of the nation’s largest publicly owned #drinking #water #systems. In this capacity, AMWA works with The White House, US Congress, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other federal agencies to #advocate for transformative #legislation like permanent water assistance for low-income households and sound #regulations on #PFAS and other emerging contaminants. Check out AMWA's 2024 Mid-Year Advocacy Review for more information: https://lnkd.in/eEiqkZXp While the sector has made significant progress, there’s still much work ahead. We all have a stake in the future of our nation’s water. So, tell us: What’s your drop in the bucket? #2024IADWW #LIHWAP #LCRI
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The countdown is on! The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) 2024 Executive Management Conference is just days away. As the premier event in the #water #sector, it is the best place to connect with top #utility leaders from across the nation, share #insights, and discuss key challenges facing the country’s largest #drinkingwater #utilities. This year, AMWA is pleased to open the conference with remarks from Roy Coley, MBA • WaterGuy 💧🚰 , Director of Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, and Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, who shares a special message for attendees in the video below. In her video, Mayor Cava expresses her excitement to welcome attendees and address critical issues shaping the future of the water sector. Don’t wait—this is your last opportunity to register and join your colleagues for a meaningful and engaging experience: https://lnkd.in/eDUYXMVC A special thanks to AMWA's sponsors: Xylem, Kennedy Jenks, CDM Smith, Black & Veatch, Brown and Caldwell, Raftelis, Arcadis, EMA, Inc., Carollo Engineers, STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES, Garney Construction, Gulf Coast Water Authority, Stantec, and Tetra Tech for their #2024EMC support.
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Join the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) in welcoming Megan Seymour as AMWA's new Manager of Legislative Affairs! As the prior legislative assistant for Representative Jesús G. "Chuy" García (D-IL), Megan has managed a diverse portfolio of #policy issues, including transportation and #infrastructure #committee work, #energy, #labor, and #environmental #justice. For more information on her background, visit: https://lnkd.in/dNy8cBx8
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Last week, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the new #Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (#LCRI), which include key updates that community #water #systems need to be aware of: 🔹 New schedules for replacing #leadservicelines; 🔹 Strengthened rules for engaging with property owners; 🔹 Expansion of requirements for conducting and maintaining lead service line inventories; and more. In order to help members navigate these changes, the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) has developed a member-exclusive comprehensive initial summary comparing the provisions of the proposed rule with AMWA’s comments and the final LCRI provisions. For more information and to access the summary, visit AMWA's recent Monday Morning Briefing article: https://lnkd.in/ed9dNBKa
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Over 200 utility leaders from across the nation will gather in Miami for the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) 2024 Executive Management Conference to learn, #network, and share best practices, including a panel of utility leaders who will explore strategies for fostering a #hybrid #workforce with a focus on #inclusivity, #innovation, #technology, and #equtiy, as well as best practices for supporting employee well-being. The speakers include: • Shane Chapman, Operations Assistant General Manager, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; • Tony Parrott, Executive Director, Louisville MSD; • Kishia L. Powell, General Manager/CEO, WSSC Water; and • Victoria Johnson, Global Equity Director, HDR (Facilitator). There are less than two weeks remaining until AMWA's must-attend event so don't delay—REGISTER TODAY: https://lnkd.in/eDUYXMVC A special thanks to AMWA's sponsors: Xylem, Kennedy Jenks, CDM Smith, Black & Veatch, Brown and Caldwell, Raftelis, Arcadis, EMA, Inc., Carollo Engineers, STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES, Garney Construction, Gulf Coast Water Authority, Stantec, and Tetra Tech for their #2024EMC support.
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As #SourceWaterProtectionWeek comes to an end, the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) extends its gratitude to #LeadersinWater for their steadfast commitment to providing #safe, #affordable, and #sustainable #drinking #water for the nation. As the representative voice of the largest publicly owned #drinkingwater #systems in the country, AMWA remains dedicated in advocating for #clean water and ensuring its message resonates on Capitol Hill. For more information about AMWA's priorities, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eBga7MmX
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The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) 2024 Executive Management Conference (EMC) is less than 3️⃣ weeks away! This year, an esteemed group of #utility #leaders will gather in Miami for a top-notch program, including an opening panel of Florida utility leaders on critical #water #management issues such as #climate #resilience and adaptation, #cybersecurity preparedness, greenhouse has mitigation, and disaster planning and response. After the discussion, participants will leave with actionable insights and best practices to strengthen resilience initiatives and support more #sustainable practices in their own communities. The panelists include: • David Allen, Utilities Director, Pasco County Government Utilities Department; • Debbie Griner, Chief Resilience and Sustainability Officer, Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department; • David Hackworth, Director of Engineering, Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority; • Billie Jo McCarley, PE, Deputy Director, Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department; and • Hillary Weber, MPA, Chief Business and Environmental Services Officer, Toho Water Authority. It's not too late to SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY to join your colleagues for an unforgettable experience: https://lnkd.in/ehS42E3d A special thanks to AMWA's sponsors: Xylem, Kennedy Jenks, CDM Smith, Black & Veatch, Brown and Caldwell, Raftelis, Arcadis, EMA, Inc., Carollo Engineers, STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES, Garney Construction, Gulf Coast Water Authority, Stantec, and Tetra Tech for their #2024EMC support.
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ICYMI — The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) September Water Utility Executive newsletter is OUT! This edition celebrates the value of #water, featuring articles on The Value of Water Campaign's tenth anniversary, as well as the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The article outlines the evolution of the #SDWA, including key amendments that shaped #drinking #water #regulations. It also highlights the ongoing challenges in enforcing standards and the need for #collaboration among #stakeholders, allowing readers to understand the importance of adapting legislation to effectively address emerging #public #health risks in #drinkingwater. The newsletter is available for members and subscribers HERE: https://lnkd.in/gDEbbZ2X
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The 2025 Water & Wastewater Leadership Center is now accepting applications! The 10-day residential program, designed exclusively for #water and #wastewater #utility #leaders, runs from March 3-13, 2025, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Led by top-ranked faculty from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, it provides a unique opportunity to #collaborate with peers while gaining essential #management skills. Proudly brought to you by the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA), American Water Works Association, National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), Water Environment Federation, and National Association of Water Companies, this program is a must for any water sector professional so apply by November 22, 2024, and join an elite class of professionals to advance your leadership! For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/eea3yAFe