Registration Information

9:00 a.m. Door Opens, Networking Registration, Exhibitor’s Table
10:00 a.m. Welcome and Kickoff
10:05 a.m. Greetings: Mark McDonough, NJ American Water
10:10 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Building and Strengthening our Water Leadership Pipeline
10:30 a.m. Plenary: Ramping up Capacity and Strengthening NJ’s Water Workforce 
11:30 a.m. Lunch and Networking
12:00 p.m. General Session
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<li>Mayor of Trenton Remarks</li>
<li>Building and Strengthening Partnerships, Remarks from The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation</li>
<li>Remarks from New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection</li>
<li>Living in a Community with a Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) System</li>
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12:50 p.m. Plenary: Accelerating Water Infrastructure Projects: Moving Money to Projects
2:15 p.m. Workshops/Breakout Sessions
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<li>Workshop 1:  Communicating Water Issues and Creating Outreach Plans</li>
<li>Workshop 2:  Engage, Target, Act: An ETA for Building Resilient Water Infrastructure</li>
<li>Workshop 3: Learning from Peers: Replacing Lead Service Lines </li>
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3:30 p.m. Conference Adjourns

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Friday, December 2, 2022
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
In Person

Tapping into the Water Assistance Program for Low Income Households
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 8, 2022
Virtual Session

Three sessions have been approved for Certification Maintenance (CM) credits from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). 
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Communicating Water Issues and Creating Outreach Plans (1.25 CM credits)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Engage, Target, Act: An ETA for Building Resilient Water Infrastructure (1.25 CM credits)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Plenary: Moving Funding to Projects (1 CM credit)</li>
</ul>

Keynote: Building and Strengthening the Water Leadership Pipeline
Across the country, utilities are confronting big challenges, from a significant number of people retiring, to a new workforce that is difficult to attract and retain. How do we build a water workforce leadership pipeline? How do we strengthen the water sector workforce and ensure a qualified, innovative, and diverse workforce? Valoria Armstrong, Chief Inclusion Officer and Vice President of External Affairs of American Water, will address these questions in her keynote. Val is a results-driven professional with broad-based experience in negotiation, conflict management, diversity management, strategic planning and partnering, training program development, and customer support. Gather inspiration and ideas for approaching the water workforce challenges.
Keynote Speaker: Valoria Armstrong, PHR, SHRM-CP
Chief Inclusion Officer and Vice President, External Affairs, American Water
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Plenary One: Ramping up Capacity and Strengthening NJ’s Water Workforce
New Jersey has over 500 municipal and private water utilities providing both drinking water and wastewater operations, maintenance, and management. These systems don’t function without the frontline people working day in and day out at our drinking water and wastewater utility. These essential services require dedicated staff and provide well-paying, career-oriented opportunities. How can we coordinate efforts to bolster education and outreach to make water a career of choice to bring more people to the pipeline? How can utilities develop internal candidates to grow in their career? Learn from leaders in the field working on solutions to these challenges.
Moderator: 
Drew Curtis, Senior Equitable Development Manager, Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC)
Presenters: 
Nicole E. Brown, Client Development Manager, Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc.; SISTEM (networks of women of color in water), Emerging Leaders Project
Matthew J. Maffei, Apprenticeship Coordinator, NJ Water Association
Stephanie Staub, Director of Infrastructure &amp; Energy Sectors Strategy &amp; Workforce Partnerships; New Jersey Community College Consortium of Workforce and Economic Development 
Brian Valentino, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Western Monmouth Utilities Authority (WMUA), Academy Director of Environmental Professional Development Academy
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Plenary 2: Accelerating Water Infrastructure Projects: Moving Money to Projects
We want to see effective and financially sustainable water infrastructure systems. For that to happen, funding is required to make appropriate capital investments and ensure proper operation and maintenance. The process of tapping into new and existing funding is challenging and waiting for approvals takes a significant amount of time. While state offices are increasing assistance, solutions to streamline the process that are worth exploring may exist. This plenary will include an overview of New Jersey Department of Protection (NJDEP) technical assistance program, an introduction to New Jersey Future’s Funding Navigator initiative, and a presentation from construction representatives about the challenges they face waiting for project approvals. In the spirit of collaboration, we’ll share resources and explore solutions together. 
Moderator: 
Tenisha Malcolm, Director of the Urban Mayors Policy Center at John S. Watson Institute for Urban Policy and Research at Kean University
Presenters: 
Patricia Ingelido, Director, Division of Water Supply &amp; Geoscience, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Diane Schrauth, Policy Director, New Jersey Future 
Dan Kennedy, Senior Director, Utility and Transportation Contractors Association (UTCA) of NJ 
David Zimmer, Executive Director, New Jersey Infrastructure Bank
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Communicating Water Issues and Creating Outreach Plans
Do you ever wonder what the best way to present ideas is to persuade an audience to move to action? Want to learn about strategies and examples of how experts communicate water issues and create outreach plans? Effective communication and storytelling regarding New Jersey’s water issues is more important than ever as we look for ways to find fair and equitable solutions to today’s challenges. This discussion will provide lessons learned and action steps to inspire people to act.
Rosana Pedra Nobre, Water Quality Manager, Hudson River Foundation and the New York-New Jersey Harbor &amp; Estuary Program (moderator)
Matt Carpenter, Co-Founder and Partner of Beard and Bowler
Jason Ellinger, Commercial Filmmaker and Storyteller, Beard and Bowler
Kim Gaddy, Environmental Justice Director, Clean Water Action, New Jersey 
Jeanne Herb, Executive Director, Environmental Analysis and Communications Group, Rutgers University
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Financing Lead Service Lines Replacement: Learning from Peers
The New Jersey statute (<a href="https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/PL21/183_.HTM">P.L. 2021, c.183</a>) enacted on July 22, 2021 requires a series of compliance deadlines for action by public water systems pursuant to the removal of all Lead Service Lines (LSLs) within 10 years. There are more than 400 water systems that must now replace their lead service lines, both utility and customer-owned. Planning, executing, and troubleshooting are all parts of project management. Some utilities have already implemented projects to advance this goal while others have yet to begin planning. The law sets forward an aggressive timeline and a funding challenge. Learn about replacement of Customer-Owned Lead Service Lines and Cost Share Policies from experts who are doing the work. The session will focus on informing utilities of various cost-sharing options by exploring replicable examples.
Richard Calbi Jr. P.E., P.P., Director, Ridgewood Water (co-moderator)
Mike Furrey, President, Agra Environmental and Laboratory Services (co-moderator)
Kareem Adeem, Director of Water and Sewer Utilities, City of Newark
Jan Chwiedosiuk, P.E., Director of Distribution, Middlesex Water Company
Kristin Epstein, Project Manager, Northeastern U.S. LCR Compliance Coordinator, CDM Smith
Amy Goldsmith, State Director, Clean Water Action
Sandra Kutzing, Vice President/ Vice President/Lead and Copper Strategy Leader, CDM Smith
Stephen D. Marks, Town Administrator, Town of Kearny
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Engage, Target, Act: An ETA for Building Resilient Water Infrastructure
In the 10 years post-Sandy, New Jersey has seen several flood events that have drastically impacted the way of life for residents throughout the state. This has led to the state’s strongest commitment to date to address the root causes and impacts of climate change. Through a collection of new policies and programs, the state is focused on building capacity at local levels to manage the transition to a resilient future. This session will highlight how New Jersey has developed a process to identify climate impacts; how municipalities can best advocate for their most vulnerable residents; how the state, municipalities, and utilities can work together to maximize federal funding support to resiliency assessments and implement projects; and why this needs to happen now.
Carly Foster, Principal Resilience Lead, Arcadis (moderator) 
Nathaly Agosto Filión, Deputy Climate Resilience Officer, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection 
Dominic DiSalvo, Director of Engineering, Bergen County Utilities Authority 
Christopher Testa, Hazard Mitigation Unit Manager, New Jersey State Police 
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Tapping into the Water Assistance Program for Low Income Households
This evening workshop is intended to reach the broader community and is connected to JWW’s affordability goals. The workshop will focus on expanding awareness on NJ’s Low Income Household Water Assistance Program for communities and residents. Join the conversation with grassroots organizations and organizations that touch more deeply with consumers. This part two of the LIHWAP webinar series is focused on getting more people aware of this program, how to navigate the application process and discuss the opportunities around more long term solutions.
Larry Levine, Director, Urban Water Infrastructure and Senior Attorney, Natural Resources Defense Council, Moderator (moderator)
Fidel Ekhelar, Director, Office of Home Energy Assistance, NJ Department of Community Affairs
Evelyn Liebman, Director of Advocacy, AARP NJ

Plenary and Workshop Descriptions

This year’s Jersey Water Works (JWW) annual conference will be held in person at The War Memorial in Trenton, New Jersey on Friday, December 2, 2022. A virtual evening session on the water assistance program for low income households will be held the following week on Thursday, December, 8, 2022 from 6:00–7:00 p.m. 

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Virtual Webinar "Tapping into the Water Assistance Program for Low Income Households"

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Lead in Drinking Water: A Permanent Solution for New Jersey

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Jersey Water Works is pleased to present the Eighth Annual Jersey Water Works Conference. 
Join to celebrate and advance the work of the JWW collaborative, network, and explore different perspectives and opportunities in the water sector. The JWW Conference is an event that will bring together state and local decision makers, practitioners, and stakeholders. Let&#8217;s ensure that New Jersey is ready to implement equitable, sustainable water solutions.
The themes of the conference are Building a Water Sector Leadership Pipeline, Moving Money to Projects, Implementation, and Community Engagement. 
Date: Friday, December 2, 2022 (in-person only)
This is a full-day in person only event including keynote, featured speakers, two plenaries, three workshops, continental breakfast, and lunch. 
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
Location: The War Memorial in Trenton, NJ
Address: 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, NJ, 08608
*This conference also includes a virtual session on December 8. Check the <a href="https://www.jerseywaterworks.org/events/annual-conference/2022/agenda/">agenda</a> for more details.
Photo credit: New Jersey Water Risk and Equity Map, Jersey Water Works, New Jersey Future, Rutgers University
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Prior to the Conference

During the Conference

Prior the the Conference

<h3><a style="color: #000080;" href="https://cms.jerseywaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/JWW-Conf-22-Sponsorship-Package-v3.pdf">Download the Sponsorship Application Packet</a></h3>
QUESTIONS: 
Contact Michele Glassburg, <a href="mailto:mglassburg@njfuture.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mglassburg@njfuture.org</a> or 609-393-0008, x107.

<h4><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://cms.jerseywaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/JWW-Conf-22-Sponsorship-Package-v3.pdf">Download the Sponsorship Application Packet</a></h4>
MAKE AN IMPACT:
This is the most popular event of the Jersey Water Works collaborative. Support a great cause and gain exposure with potential and current collaborators, partners, and clients. Sponsorship levels vary and, depending on the level, can include a virtual exhibit, Jersey Water Works website listings, linked logo on conference emails, a short video, and social media recognition.
WHO ATTENDS?
The perfect mix of the private and public sectors: mayors and CEOs, township managers and corporate program directors, COOs and public finance managers, and engineers from towns and top regional firms, along with planners, contractors, environmental service providers, and community advocates—all of whom are influencers or decision-makers for how and with whom infrastructure projects will proceed.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
This year’s conference will feature discussions on priority issues, panels on local and regional water infrastructure challenges and opportunities, and breakout sessions, allowing for more in-depth analysis and conversation. Learn more about previous conferences <a href="https://www.jerseywaterworks.org/events/annual-conference/2022/">here.</a>

Thank you to our 2022 Conference Sponsors

A Special Thanks to our Sponsors

2022 Annual Conference

Jersey Water Works

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June 11: Denver, CO: WaterNow Emerging Leader Awards Ceremony

Green Infrastructure Champions Conference – May 30

New Jersey Utilities Association’s (NJUA) 110th Annual Conference – May 28-29

June 17 Debt Isn’t A Bad Word 2nd Webinar: SFY26 IUP Deep Dive: Policy Updates, Affordability Criteria, and Debt Strategy for Local Governments

Stormwater Utility Subcommittee Meeting – Special Presentation & A Conversation about creating a Scorecard for Towns

April 15th Radio Broadcast in English and Spanish: Spring Cleaning: Lead Edition

Lead Service Line Replacement Virtual Office Hours for NJ Water Systems

City of Water Day

New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Three-Day Conference

Global Earth Day Network – Earth Action Day 2025

ANJEC: In Person Session: Fundamentals for Effective Environmental Commissions

Virtual Public Workshop: Community-Driven Input on Upcoming CSO Proposed Projects

Hackensack River Nation Summit 2025

Green Infrastructure Champion Program

2025 Utility Management Conference & Recognition Awards

Stormwater Utilities Subcommittee Meeting

2025 New Jersey Sustainability Summit

Debt Isn’t A Bad Word: Utilizing The Water Bank State Revolving Fund for Long-Term Infrastructure Investments webinar

Eighth Annual NJ Watershed Conference

Lessons Learned After Two Years of Accelerating Lead Service Line Replacement in New Jersey Communities

Hackensack River Nation Council meeting

Green Infrastructure and Combined Sewer Overflow Committees – Joint Meeting

Webinar: Imagine a Day Without the Water Workforce: Strengthening the Water Sector Pipeline through Entry-Level Opportunities

2024 Jersey Water Works Annual Conference

2024 Annual Membership Meeting

Safe Drinking Water Cybersecurity Grant Program – Informational Webinar

World Water Day 2024

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Using the Enhanced Stormwater Control Ordinance Action to Meet New DEP Requirements

Seventh Annual Watershed Conference

2023 Jersey Water Works Annual Conference

2023 NY-NJ HEP State of the Estuary Conference

2023 New Jersey League of Municipalities

How Hackensack is Working to Reduce Flooding and Combined Sewer Overflow

ANJEC 50th Annual Environmental Congress (Virtual)

ANJEC 50th Annual Environmental Congress (In-Person)

Digital Accessibility and Inclusive Communications: Guidelines for the Water Movement

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