2023 Pacific Water Conference
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The 2023 Pacific Water Conference from February 7-9, 2023 will be the tenth annual joint conference between the AWWA Hawaii Section and the Hawaii Water Environment Association (HWEA). The conference will be held in-person at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, however, depending on the COVID-19 emergency rules, the decision to migrate to a virtual platform is still possible. Please be on the lookout for more updates on this webpage. Please contact pacificwatercon@gmail.com should you have any questions.
Carly Kaneko | Troy Ching
2023 Pacific Water Conference Co-Chairs
Registration is now live!
The 2023 rates can be found here: http://pacificwaterconference.com/registration-info/
Registration Deadline is 01/20/2023.
Technical Program
An Inspector’s Journey, Michael Miyahira (Session 43 on February 8, 2023)
In this video, we will be enjoying a scenic journey of the Safe Drinking Water Branch’s Michael Miyahira, P.E. (Engineering Section Supervisor) through his inspecting adventures. Here, he shares his experiences in providing surveys for various remote locations in storytelling format; a challenge for any hiking buff to identify locations presented, and an opportunity to learn about a fulfilling career in this field illustrated by a seasoned expert. The Safe Drinking Water Branch is tasked with providing oversight for regulated water systems in Hawaii. For those that have an interest in this much-needed and important environmental role, we invite you, “come, we go!” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwOQwwr-bHM §
General Membership Meeting
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Exhibitor Registration is now open!
Early registration November 25
Contributions ~ Become A Sponsor
We are looking for sponsors for this year’s Pacific Water Conference. For information regarding contribution package levels and ala carte options, see the contributions flyer. If interested in making a donation, please fill out the form and contact Jay Stone at pwchidonations@gmail.com by December 16, 2023.
Golf Tournament
The Pacific Water Golf Tournament will be held on February 10, 2023 at the Hawaii Prince Golf Course. Registration is deadline is December 23, 2022. Please fill out the flyer and contact Darnelle at dkc@akinaka.com with any questions.
Golf tournament information here: http://pacificwaterconference.com/golf-tournament/
Student Poster Contest
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Photo Contest
We are excited to announce two new photo contest categories this year!
Categories are:
1. Treatment – All forms of water undergo treatment. Drinking, waste, and storm water all have implementations to treat the water before consumption or discharge into the environment. Photos for this theme will showcase the facilities and structures designed to treat the various forms of water in our lives.
2. People of the Industry – Every person in every aspect of our water community is responsible for providing clean water to ourselves and to our environment. The many people that make up our industry are as diverse as they are skilled. Photos of these hardworking individuals will be spotlighted in this theme.
Qualified photo entries will be displayed along with the photo descriptions provided on the entry form by the photographer. The description should provide the photographer’s perspective on how the photo represents the theme of the category. All entries must be received by Logan at lhicks@gotoetc.com and Micah at mtang@inclusionhawaii.com NO LATER THAN 11:59 pm (HST) Friday, January 31, 2023.
2022 PWC Photo Contest Winners
Theme 1: Life Waters
Winner: Courage, Strength, Determination, Timothy Lum Yee
Theme 2: Water Abounds
1st Place Winner: Sunset on the Walls, Joe Kwan
2nd Place and People’s Choice Winner: Calm Before the Storm, Susan Mukai
3rd Place Winner: Brackish Pond at Halape, Michelle Sorensen
Community Service Event
Loko Pā‘aiau Fishpond
WHAT: Please join the stewards of Loko I‘a Pā‘aiau for a special mālama ‘āina day and help us restore this native Hawaiian National Historic Landmark in the ‘Ewa Moku!
WHEN: Saturday, February 11th, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
WHERE: Loko Pā‘aiau Fishpond, 122-184 McGrew Loop, Aiea, HI 96701
Access via McGrew Point Military Housing. Parking available near the fishpond entrance gate.
RSVP: Email Kristi-Ann Lee (klee@pareninc.com) by Friday, December 30, 2022 to RSVP. Please include your shirt size, cell phone number and if you have any dietary restrictions.
For more information on Loko I‘a Pā‘aiau, please check out their website: https://paaiau.org/
This event will be limited to the first 30 people that RSVP. Lunch and a shirt will be provided. More information regarding what to bring and liability/waiver forms will be provided once you RSVP.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Aloha Water Industry Professionals,
It is that time of year again, and we are sending out the Call for Abstracts for the 2023 Pacific Water Conference which will be held in-person (pending COVID-19 emergency rules) on February 7-9, 2023.
If you would like the opportunity to present at the 2023 PWC, please fill out and submit the attached form to pwc.technical@gmail.com.
Once we have received and reviewed your abstract, you will be notified whether or not your presentation will be featured at the 2023 PWC.
Here are some important dates and notes:
October 7, 2022 – Abstracts Due —> Deadline extended to October 21, 2022
November 28, 2022 – Presenters will be notified if they have been selected or declined
January 16, 2023 – Presentations due
February 7-9, 2023 – Pacific Water Conference
We look forward to receiving your abstract! Please email your abstract and/or questions to the PWC Technical Program Chairs at pwc.technical@gmail.com.
DISCLAIMER: The conference will be held in-person. However, depending on the COVID-19 pandemic, the decision to migrate to a virtual platform is still possible. Please be on the lookout for more updates: www.pacificwaterconference.com.
Thank you,
Susan Mukai, Lee Schultz, Daniel Koge, and Nicole Nakaoka
2023 Pacific Water Conference Technical Committee Co-Chairs
(click on flyer for PDF)
Updated: 02/07/2023_JS