Category Archives: Education

Earth Day, Education

Be in awe this Earth Day …

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Clean Water Act, Earth Day, Education, Water

What Earth Day means to me.

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earthdayposterMy first memory of Earth Day is the 1990 poster for Earth Day with the quote “No Place Like Home.”

This was the first year I was able to participant in the school’s street day cleanup because I met the height and age requirement. I remember feeling so special to pick up trash on the side of the road because the person who collected the most trash received a prize.

I did not win the prize that year but from that day on, I have always participated in recycling efforts in my home and professional life. I was so happy three years ago, when I found a copy of this poster on EBay and I purchased it to hang in my kitchen, so I can remind my family and teach my future children the importance of taking care of the earth.

Kay Lackey. WasteWater Education 501(c)3 Board Member

Education

Official Name Change

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2014tshirtWe have now formally changed the name of this organization.

Please note that we may still appear as Northwest Michigan Onsite Wastewater Task Force Inc. in some web references.

In the first place an organization should never have a title that you have to pause for breath in the middle of!…

And in the second, our service area expanded beyond that region many years ago! Stay tuned to see where we’re headed next…..

And do consider supporting us via our 2014 Raffle campaign.

Education, Environmental Health, Innovation In Sanitation, Sanitation History

December 5 | This Day in Water History

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December 5 | This Day in Water History.

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1205 Van Burens ToiletDecember 5, 1782:  Martin Van Buren, 8th President of the U.S., is born. In the collective mind of “Mental Floss,” Van Buren is famous for his toilet.

Decentralized Systems, Education, Nutrient Management, Package systems, Uncategorized, Urban & Suburban

Introduction To Wastewater Microbiology

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This 2 hour online class “Introduction to WasteWater Microbiology”, has ended but contact us for future dates.

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Designed for anyone who manages wastewater systems of any size or technology requiring monitoring of biological organisms – and is not only for large municipal systems. Using stunning phase contrast electron microscope images, this is an opportunity to see & appreciate minute living organisms which form the basis of treating and recycling water. Fee is $40 with the option to purchase, at $35, a CD of slides and video resources. CD Purchase Information attached here.

Decentralized Systems, Education, Environmental Health, Innovation In Sanitation, Integrated Water Resources, Package systems, Septic System, Sustainable Water Management, Urban & Suburban, Water~Energy Nexus

Onsite Insight : U.S. Water Alliance

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Onsite Insight : U.S. Water Alliance.

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Onsite Insight

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Beach testing and e-Coli, Education, Environmental Health

Sea Grant and Lake Michigan

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Sea Grant and Lake Michigan.

Jobs for Dogs and Environmental Social Science  (13:13) — 8/12/2013
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In this episode, Chris and Doggus head to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Freshwater Sciences. Interesting things unfold outside, which call to mind unusual opportunities of employment for dogs, as well as some common sense things about feeding birds and owning dogs. Jane Harrison, an environmental social scientist working for Sea Grant, joins them for a walk and a chat about her work before Chris heads inside.

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Beach testing and e-Coli, Education, Environmental Health

Sea Grant and Lake Michigan

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Sea Grant and Lake Michigan.

Beaches, Gulls, and Bacteria  (20:14) — 7/19/2013 — [Download]

In this episode, Chris and his dog stop at Harrington Beach State Park, on the shores of Lake Michigan. Listening to the gulls at the beach and seeing the warning signs about bacteria and beach closings, Chris recalls an informative conversation he had with Dr. Sandra McLellan and a graduate student from her lab, Amber Koskey. They reveal the science and challenges behind monitoring bacteria at beaches – the process that helps determine whether beaches are safe for swimming. Their work is vital for the health and safety of everyone who enjoys swimming in Lake Michigan waters.