NEIWPCC and Maine’s Joint Environmental Training Coordinating Committee (JETCC) are now inviting abstracts for the North Country Convention, to be held April 2-3, 2025, in Presque Isle, Maine. The two-day educational event and trade show is designed for wastewater and drinking water operators in northern Maine.

Abstract submissions are due on November 15. Submissions are invited from water and wastewater utility operators and managers, vendors, state, federal, tribal, and municipal government staff, and academia. Suggested submission topics for presentations include treatment process operations and maintenance; laboratory, collection and distribution systems; biosolids management; emerging issues; technology and automation; and management. Presentations should be planned for either 45 or 90 minutes.

The convention is open to all registrants, with registration opening in early 2025. Details about the convention and abstract submission can be found on the event webpage. The event is coordinated by NEIWPCC-JETCC in collaboration with the Maine Water Utilities Association and the Maine Water Environment Association.