2021 Pacific Water Conference Call for Abstracts

Individuals desiring to present a paper at the 2021 Pacific Water Conference must submit an abstract, limited to 2,500 characters or less (with spaces), describing their presentation in sufficient detail to allow evaluation of the proposed topic. Presentations will be in 45 minute blocks - 30 minutes for presentation and 15 minutes of questions and answers. This conference will address a wide variety of topics related to the water and wastewater industry. All abstracts will be reviewed and selected on: Originality, Technical Content, and Quality.

Demonstration Track

In addition to the main conference presentations, the Demonstration Track will feature presentations covering a physical product or process, particularly something that would benefit a wide-range of operators. Please note that the purpose of these presentations is NOT to give a direct sales pitch for a specific product. Rather, these sessions are meant to provide a more interactive, hands-on, informal session to describe a generic piece of equipment that your company happens to provide. This track will be held within the exhibit hall in a dedicated space. A large TV (approx. 65”), laptop, and microphone will be provided for presentation material. Presentations will be in 45 minute blocks - 30 minutes for presentation and 15 minutes of questions and answers.

Please respond to this Call for Abstracts and indicate if your submission is for a Demonstration Track.

More information and the form can be downloaded HERE. Please email your abstract and/or questions to the Technical Program Chairs: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or contact: Lance Lam (808) 203-2681.

Despite the unusual year we are all experiencing, HWEA is happy to announce that we are still offering our scholarship program for 2021! HWEA offers two $2,000 scholarships every year to provide financial assistance to HWEA members and their dependents seeking higher education, and to encourage academic excellence. Awardee(s) will be invited to the HWEA Conference awards luncheon at no charge to receive their award.

ELIGIBILITY

1. Any dues-paying member of HWEA (including PWO) or member’s dependent (claimed as a dependent on the member’s most recent income tax return). Preference is given to member dependents.
2. Must be at least a freshman in the Fall 2021 semester at a college or university, enrolled full-time in a bachelors, masters, or doctorate degree program.
3. Curriculum of study (or major) to include engineering, public health, or natural sciences (e.g. biology, chemistry, geology, microbiology, oceanography, physics, etc.), as related to the protection and enhancement of the water environment and associated public health.
4. Previous HWEA scholarship awardees are not eligible.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered, applicants must submit the proper application form (both pages), provide an official transcript of grades for the most recent academic year and submit a letter of application, including the following application form and the items listed in Item 6. of the application form.

TIME SCHEDULE

1. Applications must be submitted (or postmarked) no later than December 31, 2020.
2. Awards will be announced at the HWEA Conference on February 4, 2021 (date subject to change).
3. Awards will be available for Fall 2021 (or Spring 2021, if already enrolled at a college/university) and will be presented to the recipient upon proof of registration.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
SARA LIN (Phone: 768-8752, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Virtual Conference 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free Virtual Pub Trivia* 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
*Optional, 250 person limit

CONFERENCE PRESENTATION TOPICS

• Federal Highways Administration’s Priorities – Sustainability & Resiliency
• Electrification of Transportation
• State Historical Preservation Division
• Updated City & County of Honolulu Standard Details & Specifications

REGISTRATION FEES

• $0 - Hawaii Government Employees (sponsored by LTAP)
• $20 - APWA, ACECH, ASCE, HWEA Members
• $25 - General

REGISTER AT:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021‐annual‐public‐works‐conference‐tickets‐156183740773

DOWNLOAD THE PDF FLYER HERE

SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

• Sponsorships Opportunities (click here for info)
• Virtual Exhibitors (click here for info)

UPCOMING EVENTS/DEADLINES

• 08/24/21: Public Works Conference
• 08/25/21 - 08/27/21: Storm Water BMPs Workshops
• 08/27/21: Late Registration Deadline for Storm Water BMPs Workshops

The City and County of Honolulu is hosting educational workshops for storm water quality Best Management Practices (BMPs) to protect our waters for life.

Join us online August 25 to 27, 2021 for presentations on

• Construction Site Storm Water BMPs
• Permanent Water Quality or Green Storm Water Infrastructure
• MS4, TMDLs, or Other Water Quality & Storm Water Topics

REGISTER FOR THE STORM WATER QUALITY BMPs WORKSHOPS

HWEA is sharing Mālama Sessions which will be a series of virtual talk-stories with leaders in our profession. Our guest speakers will share their manaʻo (ideas), offering glimpses into regulatory history and values that mold our Hawaiʻi wastewater community.

Join us for the continued building of understanding “Mālama Ethic”, developed by the late Senator Kenneth F. Brown, with our second engaging conversation, Mai Ka Pō Mai. (Returning to pō), featuring guest Brad Kaʻalelo Wong, Office of Hawaiian Affairs Papahānaumokuākea Program Specialist.

October 14, 2021 at 11 am

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asce-hwea-october-2021-joint-virtual-presentation-tickets-173136143867

Mai Ka Pō Mai is a culmination of over 10 years of discussions to provide a Native Hawaiian perspective into Papahānaumokuākea management.  Papahānaumokuākea is significant because it demonstrates that:

1. Providing Native Hawaiian voices equal footing with federal and state entities in a complex management structure can lead to the successful stewardship of our most precious natural and cultural resources; and,
2. Traditional indigenous management is a best management practice that can be replicated elsewhere in Hawaiʻi and throughout the globe.

For more information visit: https://www.oha.org/maikapomai

We encourage participants to get engaged in asking questions about the extraordinary history and culture that shaped Hawaiʻi’s environment.  We ask in return that you will carry these manaʻo to guide our decision making and the next generation of leaders.  We hope to see you on the virtual Mālama Session.

January 18, 2022, 11am-1pm Hawaii Standard Time

Free for all ACECH and HWEA members (but registration is required)

Audience: Engineers of all levels

Please join us for a discussion about harnessing energy from wastewater!

Register by January 16, 2022 at this link
(A viewing link will be sent to all registrants on January 17, 2022)

Panelists:

• Wes Yokoyama, City and County of Honolulu, Department of Environmental Services
• Sarah Deslauriers, Carollo Engineers, Inc.
• Adam Ross, Brown and Caldwell
• Matt Noesen, Jacobs
• Moderator: Cari Ishida, Carollo Engineers, Inc.

See details here https://hwea.org/index.php/hweamedia/news-announcements-hwea/438-2022-hwea-scholarship-program

For details go to http://pacificwaterconference.com/