Agenda and Information

13th Annual Legislative Information Session 

Hosted By: Maine Water Utilities Association (MWUA) & Maine Water Environment Association (MEWEA) 

Event Date & Time:  Wednesday, February 16, 2022, from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM. Due to the ongoing pandemic, this year's meeting will be held remotely. Login information will be sent to registrants closer to the day of. Register Here: Legislative Breakfast          

Co-Moderators: Roger Crouse, MWUA Chair of the Legislative & Regulatory Affairs Committee, Kennebec Water District - Tim Wade, MEWEA First Vice President, Greater Augusta Utility District                      

Speakers: Brian Kavanah, Director, Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water Quality - Amy Lachance, Maine Drinking Water Program Director - Mike Abbott, Associate Director, Maine CDC Division of Environmental & Community Health  - Zach Henderson, Stormwater Practice Lead at Woodard & Curran

Topic: Celebrating 50 Years of Successfully Improving Public Health and the Environment – Committed to Never Stopping

Draft Event Agenda:

7:30 – 7:35 AM: Welcome & Remote Meeting Instructions (Moderators)

7:35 – 7:40 AM: Zach Henderson (Brief Intro/Opening)

7:40 – 7:55 AM: Mike Abbott (Keynote)            

7:55 – 8:05 AM:  Brian Kavanah (Clean Water Challenges)

8:05 – 8:15 AM: Amy Lachance (Drinking Water Challenges)

8:15 – 8:20 AM: Zach Henderson (Concluding Thoughts)

8:20 – 8:25 AM: Questions (Moderators)

8:25 – 8:30 AM: Closing Remarks (Moderators)