1st Annual Water Palooza in Reno

By: Monica Morales

Nevada Water Environment Association had its first Water Palooza event in Reno, NV. The event served as a platform to raise awareness about water conservation, environmental sustainability, and the importance of responsible water management. The Katherine Dunn Elementary School was treated to engaging activities, including educational workshops and interactive exhibits.

A huge thanks to all the faculty at Katherine Dunn Elementary School for hosting this event so that the entire school could attend! I even heard a student tell her teacher at the end of the day “I LOVE Water Palooza!” Thanks to all the agency and company volunteers that took the time to set up, share about your water related work, and facilitate fun activities for the students! We are so excited to be able to have this event again next year and are already planning on how to make this even more fun for everyone! If anyone is interested in participating next year, please reach out!

2023 Golf Tournament

By: Hamed Hedari

The Nevada Water Environment Association (NWEA) Golf Tournament is an annual event that brings together professionals from the water and wastewater industry for a day of friendly competition and networking. The tournament serves as a platform for industry members to connect, exchange ideas, and support the NWEA's mission of promoting environmental stewardship in Nevada's water resources. Participants, including engineers, operators, consultants, and vendors, eagerly anticipate this event as an opportunity to showcase their golf course skills while raising funds for the association's initiatives.

The first NWEA Golf Tournament exceeded expectations, with a record number of contenders vying for the top spots. The event attracted diverse participants from across the industry, resulting in a highly competitive yet fun atmosphere. The unexpected surge in the number of contenders speaks to the tournament's growing popularity and the enthusiasm of professionals within the water and wastewater sector to engage in friendly competition. The increased level of competition only added to the excitement and camaraderie among participants, fostering an environment of collaboration and mutual support throughout the tournament.

Outreach Event: NVWEA at the Las Vegas Science Expo 2023

By: Jennifer Arostegui

Cultivating a strong workforce begins with engaging our community’s youth (About| Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival). The festival provided an impactful effort, providing accessible information about STEM field careers through free educational activities, hands-on projects, and engagement for students of all ages.

This year, the Nevada Water Environmental Association had the same goal: inspire youth to envision new possibilities and career paths within the science behind water resourcing and its treatment. Our volunteer team was made up of operators, engineers, and analysts from all over Las Vegas. Connections and memories were made by having the opportunity to share and explain to students the environmental importance of protecting our water.