Upcoming Events
March 10-12, 2026
Double Tree "President Abraham Lincoln Springfield"
701 E Adams St, Springfield, IL, 62701
This year’s Mini-Conference is again a 3-day event. Central States Water Environment Association’s Illinois Governmental Affairs (CSWEA-IL’s Government Affairs) put together an additional half-day of government affairs programming from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11th. We hope you will be able to join us on Tuesday night where we will meet in the Lincoln Room at the Presidential Abraham Lincoln Hotel for a “meet and greet” reception from 6 – 8 pm.
There is a fee of $70.00 if you are planning on attending Tuesday evening and the CSWEA’s program on Wednesday morning that will also include breakfast. We are offering a lunch on Wednesday between sessions. Click below for the agenda for IAWA (CSWEA's agenda will be forthcoming), registration form, and hotel link for sleeping rooms.
The cost of the Mini-Conference will be $149 again this year. Please complete and return the registration form to the IAWA office.
If you plan to stay overnight, you may make a hotel reservation by clicking the link below:
Hotel Reservations for Sleeping Rooms
Please note that the cut-off date is February 17, 2026 for hotel reservations.
IAWA Agenda | CSWEA-IL Agenda
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Double Tree "President Abraham Lincoln Springfield"
701 E Adams St, Springfield, IL, 62701
This year’s Mini-Conference is again a 3-day event. Central States Water Environment Association’s Illinois Governmental Affairs (CSWEA-IL’s Government Affairs) put together an additional half-day of government affairs programming from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11th. We hope you will be able to join us on Tuesday night where we will meet in the Lincoln Room at the Presidential Abraham Lincoln Hotel for a “meet and greet” reception from 6 – 8 pm.
There is a fee of $70.00 if you are planning on attending Tuesday evening and the CSWEA’s program on Wednesday morning that will also include breakfast. We are offering a lunch on Wednesday between sessions. Click below for the agenda for IAWA (CSWEA's agenda will be forthcoming), registration form, and hotel link for sleeping rooms.
The cost of the Mini-Conference will be $149 again this year. Please complete and return the registration form to the IAWA office.
If you plan to stay overnight, you may make a hotel reservation by clicking the link below:
Hotel Reservations for Sleeping Rooms
Please note that the cut-off date is February 17, 2026 for hotel reservations.
IAWA Agenda | CSWEA-IL Agenda
Registration FormRead More
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center
1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Registration fees:
On/Before Mach 11th: $90
After March 11th: $100
Info | Registration
A block of rooms will be held at the Holiday Inn until February 14, 2026 or until the block is full for $125.99 Standard Room Rate.
Make your reservations directly at (715) 344-0200 and press #1.
Please reference the group name WI Wastewater Operators Assn. Use group block code: BIO.
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Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center
1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Registration fees:
On/Before Mach 11th: $90
After March 11th: $100
Info | Registration
A block of rooms will be held at the Holiday Inn until February 14, 2026 or until the block is full for $125.99 Standard Room Rate.
Make your reservations directly at (715) 344-0200 and press #1.
Please reference the group name WI Wastewater Operators Assn. Use group block code: BIO.
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REGISTER TODAY!
Wednesday, March 25th
COST
$35 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$40 – Non-Members
$10 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$10 – International (Discount Code: International)
Adam Lacey will be presenting from the City of Lockport on the topic Activated Sludge 1
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Wednesday, March 25th
COST
$35 – Members (Discount Code: CSWEA)
$40 – Non-Members
$10 – Student (Discount Code: Student)
$10 – International (Discount Code: International)
Adam Lacey will be presenting from the City of Lockport on the topic Activated Sludge 1
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DELEGATES WANTED!
The Central States Water Environment Association (CSWEA) is proud to announce our support for the 2026 National Water Policy Fly-In in Washington, D.C, April 14-15, 2026. This event is the cornerstone of Water Week, and is the premier gathering of water professionals, utility leaders, and advocates engaging directly with policymakers on Capitol Hill.
Applications for Section Delegate(s) to attend the WEF Fly-In in Washington DC will be received through February 22, 2026.
Illinois Section Stipend
As part of the recently approved Illinois section budget, a $1,000 stipend was approved for an Illinois section member to attend the Fly-In and advocate for Illinois members. Click below for the link to complete the stipend application, only Illinois section members are eligible for this stipend. Applications for the Illinois Section stipend to attend the WEF Fly-In in Washington DC will be received through February 22, 2026. CSWEA IL Section: WEF National Fly-In Sponsorship Application – Fill out form
Fly-In Delegate Applications
WI: https://members.cswea.org/members/form.php?orgcode=CNTW&fid=9325983
MN: https://members.cswea.org/members/form.php?orgcode=CNTW&fid=9324761IL: https://members.cswea.org/members/form.php?orgcode=CNTW&fid=9322317
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The Central States Water Environment Association (CSWEA) is proud to announce our support for the 2026 National Water Policy Fly-In in Washington, D.C, April 14-15, 2026. This event is the cornerstone of Water Week, and is the premier gathering of water professionals, utility leaders, and advocates engaging directly with policymakers on Capitol Hill.
Applications for Section Delegate(s) to attend the WEF Fly-In in Washington DC will be received through February 22, 2026.
Illinois Section Stipend
As part of the recently approved Illinois section budget, a $1,000 stipend was approved for an Illinois section member to attend the Fly-In and advocate for Illinois members. Click below for the link to complete the stipend application, only Illinois section members are eligible for this stipend. Applications for the Illinois Section stipend to attend the WEF Fly-In in Washington DC will be received through February 22, 2026. CSWEA IL Section: WEF National Fly-In Sponsorship Application – Fill out form
Fly-In Delegate Applications
WI: https://members.cswea.org/members/form.php?orgcode=CNTW&fid=9325983
MN: https://members.cswea.org/members/form.php?orgcode=CNTW&fid=9324761
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI
Info & Agenda | Register
Hotel Bookings
Best Western | Hilton
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Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI
Info & Agenda | Register
Hotel Bookings
Best Western | Hilton
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St. Paul RiverCentre
St. Paul, MN
Exhibitors & Sponsors : Info | Registration
Hotel Reservations: St. Paul Hotel | Hampton Inn | Courtyard
For reservations at the St. Paul Hotel, click on the link above and enter the following:
- Date Range
- Drop down for Code Type – choose “Group/Code”
- Enter the group code in CODE - 4736274
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St. Paul, MN
Exhibitors & Sponsors : Info | Registration
Hotel Reservations: St. Paul Hotel | Hampton Inn | Courtyard
For reservations at the St. Paul Hotel, click on the link above and enter the following:
- Date Range
- Drop down for Code Type – choose “Group/Code”
- Enter the group code in CODE - 4736274
- SearchRead More
18th Annual Northwoods Collections Seminar
Thursday July 30th, 2026 - 7:45 AM to 3PM
1104 S. Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI
LODGING
Hotel Marshfield
2700 S Central Ave
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-2700
$103.00/night if reserved by July 9, 2026.
Room Block Name: Northwoods Collection System Seminar
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Thursday July 30th, 2026 - 7:45 AM to 3PM
1104 S. Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI
LODGING
Hotel Marshfield
2700 S Central Ave
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-2700
$103.00/night if reserved by July 9, 2026.
Room Block Name: Northwoods Collection System Seminar
Click Here to Book Online
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