NAWT- National Association of Wastewater Transporters
COWA is proud to be the California Training Affiliate Partner for NAWT. Through this relationship we regularly offer a range of national training, certification and continuing education programs. This year, COWA is collaborating with NAWT to bring two new educational programs to CA, the Waste Treatment Workshop and Vacuum Truck Operator training. COWA as a state affiliate also has a voice on the NAWT Board of Directors ensuring our state’s interest are heard.
NEHA- National Environmental Health Association
COWA supports the NEHA Credentialing program for OWTS Installers by offering preparatory education & training and proctoring their national certification exam. COWA is also pleased to be assisting NEHA in the planning and implementation of their 2012 Annual Education Conference in San Diego, CA. on June 28-30. Stay tuned to the COWA and NEHA websites to learn more on what valuable training programs COWA will help bring to this national event.
RCAC- Rural Community Assistance Corporation
COWA is excited to be partnering with RCAC to bring Decentralized Wastewater education and training to California’s rural communities. RCAC offers valuable services for small communities in their water and wastewater infrastructure planning and management process and COWA is proud to be their link to the Decentralized option. We look forward to working with RCAC to develop and deliver our new Small Community Assessment program in 2012.
CEHA- California Environmental Health Assocation
COWA is pleased we were invited to assist CEHA at their 2011 Annual Educational Symposium in Ventura CA. COWA introduced our new Principles of Plan Checking program as a pre conference training and in addition delivered a series of 1 hour onsite wastewater related educational sessions offering a Liquid Waste track for their conference. We look forward to working with CEHA on their 2012 AES in Sacramento CA in April. Keep an eye on the COWA and CEHA websites to learn what new information COWA will bring to CEHA Members.
CGA- California Groundwater Association
COWA participated as a Partner for the first time in 2010 as an Exhibitor at the CGA annual Conference in Sparks NV in November. COWA has been invited back in 2011 to the Silver Legacy Casino and will be delivering an educational session on Septic Pumps and Controls, a session that has been developed to help Pump and Well Contractors better understand the importance of dosing, pump sizing and proper sensor adjustment. COWA will again be Exhibiting to inform CGA Members about COWA’s work in ensuring groundwater recharge through proper siting, installation and management of OWTS. Visit the CGA website for more details about their November 2011 event.
Agency Partners with COWA Trainings
Butte County Public Health- Environmental Health Division
City of Malibu - Environmental Sustainability Department
Monterey County Health Department- Environmental Health Bureau
Sacramento County Environmental Management Department
Tuolumne County Community Development- Environmental Health Department
To learn more about becoming an Agency Partner with COWA trainings, please contact Kit Rosefield, at kit@septicguy.com or call him at 209-770-6760.
