Dear Wastewater Professionals,

One of the most rewarding aspects of WPWPCA is our ability to support and invest in the   future of our industry. A key way we do this is through our Scholarship Program, which provides financial assistance to students and operators pursuing careers in water and wastewater management.I’m pleased to announce that the 2025 WPWPCA Academic and Operator Scholarship applications are now available on our website! The deadline for submission is April 15,   2025, at 3:00 PM—so if you or someone you know could benefit, now is the time to apply!The Academic Scholarship is available to WPWPCA members and their immediate family members (spouse or child) who are pursuing higher education. Recipients are selected   based on academic achievement, extracurricular and community involvement, an essay response, and WPWPCA member engagement. The Association may award up to three $3,000 Academic Scholarships this year!The Operator Scholarship is designed to support WPWPCA members who are current wastewater operators or seeking to enter the profession. It helps cover the costs   associated with obtaining a PA Operator’s License or Certification. The Association will award up to $2,500 in Operator Scholarships to help further careers in this critical field.These scholarships are more than just financial assistance—they are an investment in the professionals who will sustain and advance our industry for years to come. I strongly encourage all eligible members to apply and take advantage of this opportunity.If you're looking for a way to support our Scholarship Program while having some fun, then our upcoming Sporting Clays Shoot is the perfect opportunity! Proceeds from this   exciting event will go directly toward funding our scholarships, ensuring we can continue to invest in the future of our industry. Whether you're a seasoned shooter or a first-timer, this event is a great way to connect with fellow members and contribute to a great cause. The Sporting Clays Shoot will take place on April 25th at Hunting Hills Shooting Preserve. Refer to our website to register today!If you have any questions about the scholarship program, please reach out to Dennis Duryea, Scholarship Committee Chair, at dduryea@kvwpca.org or Lori Rodkey, Co-Chair, at lorir@utmapa.org.I look forward to celebrating this year’s recipients and seeing the next generation of water   and wastewater professionals grow! As a final reminder, I hope to see you at our first event of the year, the 2025 WesTec Conference on Friday April 4th!!

Warm Regards,

Robert Herring, PE, PMP
2024-2025 President, Western Pennsylvania Water Pollution Control Association
Executive Director, The Washington-East Washington Joint Authority

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