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Join us for an interactive, field-based training designed for health agents, regulators, and onsite wastewater professionals looking to strengthen their understanding of soil evaluation. This workshop will take place entirely outdoors*, where participants will work directly with multiple soil test pits under the guidance of experienced instructors and NRCS soil scientists. Why Attend? Attendees will […]

Join us for an in-depth field workshop focused on soils, wastewater regulations, and jurisdictional impacts in the Lewis Creek watershed in Starksboro, VT on September 4th. This hands-on workshop brings together local experts and practitioners to explore how soil characteristics and regulatory frameworks intersect to affect wastewater planning and land development in sensitive environmental areas. 

Can you introduce yourself?  Jared Willey, Co-owner of Advanced Onsite Services, Inc., Vermont’s largest I/A service provider.  Can you provide some background of your experience in the onsite wastewater field? I began my career in wastewater treatment at age 19.  Fresh out of college with an associates degree in Ecology and Environmental Technology (Paul Smith’s

As a new regular segment of YOWA’s newsletter, we will be interviewing local Health Directors to inform our readers about health departments throughout our region, the challenges they encounter, advice for our profession, and how YOWA helps them do their job. The Fall 2024 column features an interview with Rae Dick, Health Director for the

Can you introduce yourself?Hi, my name is Rebekah Novak, I live in Colrain, MA with my husband.  We live a quiet lifestyle in the woods and love sharing hobbies like hunting, fishing, hiking, gardening and home projects. We enjoy supporting local businesses, and farms for obtaining local, healthy food. I find joy in being creative

Can you introduce yourself?Rob Sarmanian, President of Oakson, Inc. Can you provide some background of your experience in the onsite wastewater field?Started with Oakson in 2008 for the design and installation of Perc-Rite® Drip Dispersal Systems.  Worked with engineers on developing site plans.  Helped contractors onsite with installations.  Assisted health officials in plan review and

As a new regular segment of YOWA’s newsletter, we will be interviewing local Health Directors to inform our readers about health departments throughout our region, the challenges they encounter, advice for our profession, and how YOWA helps them do their job. The Spring 2024 column features an interview with Rike Sterrett, Director of Public Health

MassDEP is hiring an Environmental Analyst III for the Wastewater Program. This position will assist with IA technology evaluation and Watershed Permit reviews. https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=22000EJF