What's New at YOWA for Fall 2011?

• The YOWA web site has been experiencing problems. Please bear with us and watch for a new web site soon.

• The next Northeast Onsite Wastewater Short Course is coming!!! Watch for more info from YOWA on the 4th Northeast Onsite Short Course to be held in conjunction with the NOWRA Annual Conference scheduled for April 2-5, 2012 in Providence, Rhode Island at the Biltmore Hotel. Conference information is available on the NOWRA web site.

• Homeowner's Folder and Onsite Systems Guide is now available from NOWRA. Customizable for your company/business. Order information available on NOWRA's Homeowner Folder web page.

• Its time to renew your YOWA membership for 2012. Download the Renewal Membership Application now and send it in to our office.

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Welcome to YOWA

YOWA is the recently formed Yankee Onsite Wastewater Association (YOWA) -- the evolving professional leadership for the onsite industry in New England. It is the organization that will represent industry interests as the official northeast affiliate of the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA).  NOWRA is the largest national organization representing all sectors of the onsite/decentralized wastewater industry (i.e., pumpers, contractors, installers, regulators, designers, engineers, manufacturers, and educators). Information on “Why You Should Join YOWA” as well as a membership application is available on this website. We hope you will join the over 4,000 members of NOWRA and its state affiliates.

Why Join YOWA & NOWRA?

Being a member of an organization representing the collective professional interests of practitioners within the onsite industry is an investment in your future. As you are aware, there are significant legislative, policy and technical changes occurring within all of our New England states. Decisions made on these topics affect not only the environment but the economic interests and the future of our industry. We believe that by working together, with a strong and united voice, we can truly make a difference in the development of future programs, events, and legislation affecting the onsite industry. Our message to prospective members is that... we plan to work to protect the environment and enhance your professional and economic interests.

YOWA is a New England based organization. YOWA’s mission is to support and grow the onsite wastewater industry in New England through:

• Continuing education seminars and training for our members.
• Co-sponsoring the “New England Short Course”, a three day exhibition and educational conference typically held every 3 years which last occurred in March 2008 in Mystic Connecticut. This conference is a great place to network with professionals in the industry from New England and across the country and to see the cutting edge technologies and equipment that are entering the market place.
• Offering a forum for all professionals in the industry to join together to discuss and work on those issues that will contribute to success of the industry.
• The growth of the onsite industry will require that all industry sectors work together – and YOWA needs the practitioners in the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont to be a part of this important organization. By joining, you will become a member of the only regional and national organizations that represents all of the professional sectors of the onsite/decentralized wastewater industry. We look forward to having you become a part of YOWA!