ThirstyFest is a completely volunteer-led craft beer festival supported by the Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association Water for People (RMWEA-WFP). All net-proceeds from the event go to Water For People, a Denver-based international non-profit that envisions a world where every person has access to reliable and safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services. Water For People works with local governments to help create safe drinking water and sanitation systems and currently works in nine countries across Latin America, East Africa and Asia.
The RMWEA Communications Committee is excited to be partnering with RMSAWWA this year to present our 3rdannual Communications Seminar! Join us for a day of learning and networking at Denver Water! Light refreshments in the morning will be provided in addition to lunch. After the Seminar, join us for a Happy Hour event!
The Water for People Softball Tournament is an annual tournament put on by Rocky Mountain AWWA and WEA sections as a fundraising tournament for Water for People. more info...
The Laboratory Practices Committee is hosting another half-day PFAS seminar and luncheon! Topics will include instrumentation, PFAS trends, regulatory updates, analytical best practices, and pretreatment case studies.
After the seminar, feel free to join other members and speakers for a networking happy hour. Stay tuned for more details!
30th Annual RMWEA PWO Vail Training Seminar
September 24th, 2025
Lionshead Grand View Room in Vail, CO
Only the first 30 people to register can attend!
This event is for RMWEA members only. Not a member yet? Join today to register.
Click here to view membership options: Professional $50, Operator $40, Academic $40, Young Professional $35, Student $0.
Register by 9/22/2025.
The RMWEA Annual WEFTEC Reception returns to Chicago on Sunday, September 28, 2025. The reception is sponsored by COGENT again this year. The WEFTEC Reception is a popular event, giving the conference attendees a place to connect with colleagues from the RMWEA and to wish our four Operations Challenge Teams good luck in their competitions! This year, RMWEA will be represented by Metro Water Recovery's Elevated Ops and Double Duty, City of Westminster's Sewerside Squad and South Platte Renew's Commode Commandos. Excited to announce a new venue this year, The Berghoff Restaurant and Adams Street Brewery, An Iconic Chicago Loop Restaurant at 17 W. Adams Street in Chicago. The fun will begin at 3pm with a buffet of Hors d'oeuvres and a bar of house well drinks, beers, and sodas. For those who have attended in the past, you know this is a fun atmosphere with plenty of food and drink! more info...
Join us for the 18th annual Western Colorado Water & Wastewater Conference, hosted by RMSAWWA and RMWEA. Stay ahead of the curve in the water industry by joining us at the Grand Junction Convention Center for two days of innovation and insights. This annual event brings together water industry professionals and experts to address pressing challenges and explore the latest developments and innovations in the field.
The conference promises an exciting program with 30-40 Technical Sessions, providing attendees with valuable opportunities to earn TUs (Training Units) in a variety of subjects including water & wastewater treatment, distribution systems, management/regulatory, reuse, residuals treatment and more.Attendees can also discover the latest advances and solutions in the water and wastewater industry by exploring the Exhibit Hall.
Don’t miss the chance to have some fun while networking and building meaningful connections with industry peers at Wednesday evening’s social event. Whether you're an established professional or just starting your career in the water sector, this conference will equip you with knowledge, tools and connections to improve your job performance and advance your career.
Join us for the 2025 New Mexico PWO on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Santa Fe Community College’s Main Campus, Board Room (#223). Registration opens August 25 and closes October 13, with a $40 fee for all attendees. The day will include:
7:30 AM – Registration, coffee, and morning refreshments
8:00 AM – Seminar begins
12:15–1:15 PM – Lunch (provided)
1:15 PM – Seminar continues
4:30 PM – Seminar concludes
4:30–6:00 PM – Networking Happy Hour at Santa Fe Brewery with drinks and appetizers
The Rocky Mountain Section of the American Water Works Association and the Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association are proud to partner with the University of Denver to deliver the Rocky Mountain Advanced Leadership Academy.
This three-day program develops the advanced knowledge, tools, and skills today’s leaders need to effectively lead teams and drive impact. The curriculum blends academic research with practical application to deliver a robust experience for professionals from diverse industries. Whether you’re looking to build upon previous leadership training or deepen your expertise through a new lens, the Rocky Mountain Advanced Leadership Academy will challenge and empower you to reach new heights in your leadership journey.
Graduates of the Rocky Mountain Leadership Academy (RMLA) are strongly encouraged to attend, as the program is designed to build on concepts introduced in the introductory program. While prior RMLA participation is preferred, the program is also open to professionals who are eager to strengthen and expand their advanced leadership skills.
The training will be approved for operator credits in Colorado (2.25 TUs), Wyoming and New Mexico. Attendees of this class will receive 22.5 hours of training credits.
Come join us in Estes Park for beautiful fall weather and the Estes Park PWO Seminar on Wednesday, October 22nd.
The Estes Park PWO Seminar has been focused on providing curated and in-depth discussions of a variety of operator-centric topics. Our long-format (each presentation is 1-hour in length) allows for plenty of time for participants and presenters to become familiar and comfortable with the information being shared. We always strive to have sessions that you do not see often elsewhere! This year is no different and we have a great group of talented professionals sharing their expertise with us.
We will be exploring the following topics this year:
• An in-depth look at a side-by-side, longitudinal ammonia instrumentation trial
o Craig Hibbard & Jeff Brondum, Boxelder Sanitation District
• Strategies and tips for utilizing AI tools in a support role in your daily office tasks
o Savana Dumler, City of Berthoud
• An equipment selection role-play exercise
o Raegan Swartz & Sydney Rubin, Burns & McDonnell
• How Pretreatment and operations interact
o Rhonda Barton, City of Fort Collins
• An introduction to communications, PLCs, SCADA, logic, and networks
o Prime Controls
• How regulations are shaping operations
o Jesse Schlam, City of Fort Collins
A more detailed agenda will be updated soon.
This year, the Estes Park PWO seminar is being sponsored by RMWEA and RMWEA members can sign up for free!
If you are not yet a RMWEA member, please see the following link for membership details: https://www.rmwea.org/become_a_member.php
Also new to the Estes Park PWO seminar this year is a sponsored happy hour, so stick around and join us for a drink to unwind.
We look forward to having you join us.
Parking: At the American Legion or at Summit Church across the street. NO Parking at El Mex Kal Parking lot.
Lunch is provided and includes pulled pork hoagies, homemade potato chips and other scrumptious side dishes.
Join Colorado’s water and wastewater industry event with Exhibitor opportunities available starting at $750. Showcase your products and services to key utility professionals, enjoy conference meals, and gain prime exposure during networking breaks as an Exhibitor.
