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.

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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 
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