40th Annual Spring Biosolids Symposium
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Why Should You Attend?
The Symposium provides information on current issues related to biosolids and septage management, enabling municipal officials, plant operators, contractors, and consultants to respond proactively to new challenges. The Symposium has a tradition of providing a forum for discussion and information exchange by assembling speakers who are recognized experts in their respective fields.
Registration Rates
BEFORE/ON March 14th: $80
AFTER March 14th: $100
Cancellations/Refunds
Contact Courtney Harris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 414-908-4950 ext. 125, no later than March 14th, 2023. No refunds will be given after this date.
Location/Lodging
Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center
1001 Amber Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 344-0200
A block of rooms will be held at the Holiday Inn until February 21, 2023 or until the block is full for $119.99 Standard Room Rate. Make your reservations directly at (715) 344-0200 and press #3 or through the online portal by CLICKING HERE. Please reference the group name WI Wastewater Operators Assn. Use group block code: WAT.
Continuing Education Hours
Continuing Education Hours will be awarded upon completion of in-person attendance.
6.0 Hours for Wastewater*
3.5 Hours for General Septage*
3.0 Septage Compliance Hours*
6.0 PDHs
*WDNR reviewing CEHs. Determination by WDNR may change hours awarded.
For more information, contact:
Dave Diehl at (414) 455-1607
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Glenn Tranowski at (608) 251-4843
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For questions regarding registration, contact Courtney at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via phone (414) 908-4950 ext. 125.
Registration BEFORE/ON March 14th: $80 | Registration AFTER March 14th: $100
Online registration is now closed. Onsite registration will be available!
Schedule:
Start Time |
Presentation |
Speaker |
8:00 AM |
Opening Remarks |
Dave Diehl, Black & Veatch |
8:05 AM |
Navigating the Class A Biosolids Regulatory Process |
Fred Hegeman, WDNR |
8:30 AM |
Sludge Management Plans |
Fred Hegeman and Stephen Warrner, WDNR |
8:55 AM |
Planning & Operation of a Class A Biosolids Program – Three Case Studies |
Greg Gunderson, MSA |
9:20 AM |
Beneficial Use of Biosolids for Land Application |
Mike Mielke, Synagro |
9:45 AM |
Midwest Biosolids Association Intro |
Pat Wescott, NEW Water |
10:00 AM |
Break |
|
10:15 AM |
Septage Receiving Facilities at WWTFs – Haulers Perspectives |
Alan Kaddatz, Pat’s Services, Inc |
10:40 AM |
High Strength Waste and Septage Receiving Facilities at WWTFs – Case Studies |
Glenn Tranowski, Strand Associates, Inc |
11:05 AM |
Facility Planning for Septage Receiving Facilities |
Emma Lorenzen, WDNR |
11:30 AM |
Financing for Septage Receiving Facilities |
Lisa Bushby, WDNR |
12:00 PM |
Lunch |
|
1:00 PM |
NRCS Web Soil Survey Overview |
Michael England, USDA |
1:20 PM |
Soil Testing 101 |
Jaime Patton, UW-Madison |
1:40 PM |
Nitrogen Mineralization Rate Study Development |
Tracy Benzel, Benzel Soil Services, LLC |
2:00 PM |
Break |
|
2:20 PM |
Large Septage Storage Facilities |
Fred Hegeman and Stephen Warrner, WDNR |
2:50 PM |
Climate Smart Agricultural Practices in Wisconsin |
Will Fulwider, Dane and Dodge County UW Extension |
3:15 PM | Septage Vehicle Inspection Report | Rachel Angel and Stephen Warrner, WDNR |
3:30 PM | Closing Remarks and Adjourn | Lyle Lutz |