The Calendar section of the web site highlights events relating to biosolids and other wastewater programs. Guests are encouraged to submit notices of such events taking place in their respective state and region. For more information, please contact Sam Hadeed at shadeed@wef.org or 703-684-2418.

09/7/2008   Northwest Biosolids Management Association 2008 Annual Conference The 21st Annual Northwest Biosolids Management Association Conference - Biosolids Pride & Prejudice - will be held on September 7-9, 2008 at the Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, WA. The lodge is located in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, approximately 45 miles east of Portland, OR. The theme of the conference, Biosolids Pride and Prejudice, highlights the pride we have in the vital work we do (treating wastewater and recycling treated resources back into the water and soil) and the prejudice we sometimes face with respect to public perception. The 2008 conference is proudly presented in partnership with BioCycle.   More >>     10/1/2008   Pacific Southwest Organic Residuals Symposium The third Pacific Southwest Organic Residuals Symposium, held at U.C. Davis on October 1 - 2, 2008, will focus on net environmental benefits of various options for use of biosolids, manures, food wastes, and other organic residuals, and focus on how to coordinate activities of the multiple regulatory agencies involved with these, and look at new technologies and their financing strategies. There will be a special session on triclosan and triclocarban, coordinated by NIEHS, with the most recent peer-reviewed research on their presence in biosolids, as well as data on human exposure and health effects, followed by panel discussions with representatives from regulatory agencies, state legislative advisors, POTWs, industry, and consumer advocacy groups.  More >>     10/18/2008   WEFTEC 2008 WEFTEC08 will be held from October 18 22, 2008 at McCormick Place - Chicago, Illinois. WEFTEC is the premier water quality event that connects you to a world of knowledge, education, networking, technology, and solutions. As an attendee, you can design your own educational program, choosing from 8 facility tours, 119 technical sessions and 29 educational workshops that offer the latest information on the hottest topics in the water quality field. Take advantage of the opportunity to exchange experiences and ideas with exhibiting companies and professionals from around the world. Come discover the newest technological developments in the water and wastewater world.   More >>     01/26/2009   US Composting Council 2009 Annual Conference and Exhibition On January 26-29, 2009, the US Composting Council will host the 17th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Houston, Texas. During this time, the Westin Galleria will attract the largest group of composting and organics recycling professionals in the country to participate in a comprehensive program of workshops, training courses, educational and technical sessions, and live equipment demonstrations.   More >>     05/3/2009   WEF 2009 Residuals and Biosolids Call for Abstracts The 2009 WEF Residuals and Biosolids Specialty Conference will be held at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR from May 3-6, 2009. The conference hotel is the Doubletree Hotel at the Lloyd Center. The theme of the conference will be Sustainable Biosolids Management. The Call for Abstracts is now available. Please submit your abstract online by following the links on the Call for Abstracts page of the Conference website. The Deadline for Abstract submittal is July 28, 2008. The Water Environment Federations Residuals and Biosolids Committee in cooperation with the NW Biosolids Management Association, the Pacific NW Clean Water Association, and the Oregon Association of Clean Water Agencies is sponsoring a specialty conference on residuals and biosolids management. This conference is the 23rd annual WEF specialty conference on this subject. The conference will focus on processing and management of biosolids.   More >>