Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Midwest Section - Air & Waste Management Association The local resource for Environmental Professionals ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://midwestawma.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://midwestawma.org/blog/) ## Pages - [Home](https://midwestawma.org/) - The Midwest Section of Air & Waste Management Association assists in the professional development and critical environmental decision-making of its members to benefit society. Our core purpose is to improve environmental knowledge and decisions by providing a neutral forum for exchanging information. Look for updates on our Monthly Meetings page or subscribe to our emails - [Career Opportunities](https://midwestawma.org/membership/career-opportunities/) - The Midwest Section will post job openings from local companies as a free service. If you have an opening, email us at jobs@midwestawma.org. A&WMA national has job information for job seekers and employers: https://www.awma.org/careers Current Postings Meridian Analytical Labs (Wichita) Client Service Representative Meridian Analytical Labs is more than a testing laboratory. It is a company - [Past Conferences](https://midwestawma.org/conference/presentations-conference/) - Presentations given at past conferences are listed below, along with a link to view the presentations. (Presentation titles without links do not have a presentation file.) Tech 2026 33rd Annual AWMA Midwest Section Environmental Technical Conference April 22, 2026 2026 Conference Program Morning Keynote Enforcement and Compliance Update - Chris Muelberger, US EPA Region 7 - [Sponsors](https://midwestawma.org/conference/exhibitors/) - Sponsors benefits include prominent advertising at the annual Midwest A&WMA Environmental Technical Conference, exhibit space at the conference, recognition as a sponsor with logo on the A&WMA Midwest website for one year, as well as complimentary registrations for the conference. [table id=5 /] There are two options to register as a sponsor - online and - [Conference](https://midwestawma.org/conference/) - The 33rd Annual Environmental Technical Conference will be held on April 22, 2026 at the Lenexa Conference Center in Lenexa, KS. We will hear from agency personnel and hold technical presentations from environmental professionals. Call for Speakers We are seeking speakers to present on a variety of technical environmental topics at the conference. Go to - [Monthly Meetings](https://midwestawma.org/monthly-meetings/) - The Midwest Section hosts technical meetings on or around the third week of each month, from September through May. Announcements are posted on the website and emailed to A&WMA Members and subscribers to our mailing list. Registration fees may be paid by cash, check, or credit card online without a PayPal account. Stay informed as - [Call for Speakers](https://midwestawma.org/conference/call-for-speakers/) - Our 33rd Annual Technical Conference has multiple opportunities for environmental professionals to share their knowledge and experience. Our conference will be held at the Lenexa Conference Center on April 22, 2026. We are currently accepting abstracts to provide technical presentations of your experiences, successes, and lessons learned. Share your new program, technology, process, resource, or - [Board of Directors](https://midwestawma.org/about/board-of-directors/) - Officers Chair Jessica Yeager Vice Chair Jessi Schoolcraft Co-Treasurers Mitchell Krasnopoler Andrea Bryant Secretary Kristen Chrislip Past Chair Kristin Fritchman Directors Jack Cleary Brian Hanks Paul Jacobson Michael Rawitch Joseph Stolle Stephanie Taylor Upcoming Board Meetings To contact us, fill out the form on https://midwestawma.org/contact/ or email us at [logoshowcase center_mode="true" slides_column="5" autoplay="true" - [Conference Registration](https://midwestawma.org/conference/registration/) - The 33rd Annual Technical Conference will be in person at the Lenexa Conference Center on April 22, 2026. The conference includes: Enforcement and Compliance Update from EPA Region 7 Agency Updates Technical Presentation Sessions Rates for members, non-members, and government employees are listed below. 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Eligibility: Applicants must be either an A&WMA member, or the spouse, child, or - [Past Monthly Presentations](https://midwestawma.org/monthly-meetings/past-presentations/) - Presentations given at our monthly meetings are listed below, along with a link to view the presentations (if available). 2025 Monthly Meetings February 24, 2025: Effective EHS Auditing, Andrea Simmons, Trinity Consultants 2024 Monthly Meetings September 12, 2024: RCRA Regulations - Tips to Minimize Waste and Save Money, Suzanne Gabriele, Geosyntec Consultants August 27, 2024: Basics - [Contact Us](https://midwestawma.org/contact/) - Get in touch and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. We look forward to hearing from you! You can also email us at or leave a message at (913) 318-8201. - [Thank you for your payment or donation.](https://midwestawma.org/thankyou-cfm/) - The Midwest Section holds many events throughout the year. Our events are a great place to learn and network. We hold monthly technical meetings on various environmental subjects during the months of September through May. In addition to our monthly technical meetings, we hold several social and networking event throughout the year as well. Our - [Become A Member](https://midwestawma.org/membership/become-a-member/) - Join the leading international association for environmental professions that is also a strong local resource. Midwest Section A&WMA membership benefits provides: 1 Programs and activities designed and delivered by local environmental professionals for environmental professionals 2 Access to a worldwide network of more than 5,000 individuals from industry, government, and the consulting, research, academic, and - [Young Professional Workshop](https://midwestawma.org/yp-workshop/) - Introduction to the Environmental Profession Workshop Each year, the Midwest Section hosts an event to introduce the many aspects of the environmental profession to young professionals and students. This 1/2 day workshop covers introductory topics in different environmental media and ends with a professionals panel to answer questions and share career tips. Check out our - [Midwest A&WMA Events](https://midwestawma.org/mw-events/) - The Midwest Section holds many events throughout the year. Our events are a great place to learn and network. We hold monthly technical meetings on various environmental subjects during the months of September through May. In addition to our monthly technical meetings, we hold several social and networking event throughout the year as well. Our - [Chapters](https://midwestawma.org/about/chapters/) - Midwest A&WMA’s consists of the following chapters: Iowa Chapter Nebraska Chapter Mid-Missouri Chapter - [Social Events](https://midwestawma.org/social-events/) - Social events are open to members and non-members alike. These events are an opportunity to network with other professionals in the environmental field. The Midwest Section hosts a summer social event, typically on or around the first Thursday in June. Appetizers and beverages are provided by the Section. The Midwest Section co-hosts a holiday social - [Who We Are](https://midwestawma.org/about/who-we-are/) - Founded in 1907, the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization enhancing knowledge and expertise by providing a neutral forum for information exchange, professional development, networking opportunities, public education, and outreach to more than 5,000 environmental professionals in 65 countries. A&WMA promotes global environmental responsibility and increases the effectiveness of - [Thank you for registering](https://midwestawma.org/mw-events-confirm/) - The Midwest Section holds many events throughout the year. Our events are a great place to learn and network. We hold monthly technical meetings on various environmental subjects during the months of September through May. 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The Midwest Section strives - [Committees](https://midwestawma.org/membership/committees/) - Midwest A&WMA’s committees are how we achieve and execute our programs. The following are currently active committees. We are always in need of volunteers. Please consider joining a committee. We appreciate any level of volunteerism – from a few phone calls to running a whole program. If you would like to join or learn more - [2018 Photo Gallery](https://midwestawma.org/conference/2018-photo-gallery/) - [Resources](https://midwestawma.org/resources/) - External Links: Regulatory Iowa Department of Natural Resources Kansas Department of Health and Environment - Division of Environment Missouri Department of Natural Resources Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality Environmental Protection Agency - Region 7 Environmental Protection Agency Related Organizations Air & Waste Management Association Heartland Chapter - Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals™ - CHMM Missouri - [About](https://midwestawma.org/about/) - For more information see: Who we are Board of Directors Section Documents Chapters - [Section Documents](https://midwestawma.org/about/section-documents/) - Click below for a copy of the Midwest Section Bylaws. - [Students](https://midwestawma.org/membership/students/) - Benefits for High-School and College Students Networking: Members of the Midwest Section comprise a diverse cross-section of environmental professionals, including environmental consultants (property due diligence, contamination remediation, environmental expert witnesses, building design), regulators (EPA, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Kansas Department of Health and Environment), and environmental attorneys. Membership provides an opportunity to spend time - [Membership](https://midwestawma.org/membership/) - [My Bookings](https://midwestawma.org/my-bookings/) - CONTENTS - [Locations](https://midwestawma.org/locations/) - CONTENTS - [Categories](https://midwestawma.org/categories/) - CONTENTS - [Tags](https://midwestawma.org/tags/) - CONTENTS - [Midwest A&WMA Email List Sign-up](https://midwestawma.org/mc4wp-form-preview/) - [2017 Photo Gallery](https://midwestawma.org/conference/2017-photo-gallery/) - [su_custom_gallery source="media: 529,530,531,532,533,534,535,536,537,538,539,540,541,542,543,544,545,546,547,548,549,550,551,552" link="lightbox" width="120" title="never"] ## Events - [Clean Harbors Environmental Services Overview with Emphasis on Investigative Derived Waste & PFAS Waste Disposal - August 2026](https://midwestawma.org/events/clean-harbors-environmental-services-august-2026/) - Clean Harbors Environmental Services Overview with Emphasis on Investigative Derived Waste and PFAS Waste Disposal 12:00pm CT - Presentation via Zoom Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. Summary Join us for an overview of Clean Harbor's project services. This presentation will explore different strategies for waste investigation, remediation, - [Boulevard Brewery Tour + Summer Social](https://midwestawma.org/events/2026-blvd-tour/) - Join us for a private tour of Kansas City's iconic Boulevard Brewing Co! Tour duration is one hour and includes walking and climbing stairs. Tour attendees will receive two beer samples during the tour, and two additional samples (or one full pour) of their choice at the end of the tour. Non-drinkers and attendees under - [From Policy to Pavement: Operational Realities of Waste Management in a Regulated World - May 2026 Meeting](https://midwestawma.org/events/may-2026-meeting/) - From Policy to Pavement: Operational Realities of Waste Management in a Regulated World 12:00pm CT - Presentation via Zoom Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. Summary Well-intentioned waste and recycling policies often fail at the point of execution, where operational constraints collide with regulatory expectations. This presentation examines - [2026 Environmental Technical Conference - Midwest A&WMA](https://midwestawma.org/events/2026-conference/) - The A&WMA Midwest Section's 32nd Annual Technical Conference will be held at the Lenexa Conference Center on April 22, 2025. - [2026 Spring Social - Maloney's Bar & Grill](https://midwestawma.org/events/2026-spring-social/) - The A&WMA Midwest Section is hosting our Spring Social at Maloney's Bar & Grill in Downtown Overland Park! Enjoy the spring evening on the rooftop patio and catch up with your colleagues at this casual social and networking event! Attendees will enjoy appetizers and beverages provided by the A&WMA. Please register as early as possible - [Gimme Shelter! Stormwater Permit Benchmark vs. No Exposure - March 2026 Meeting](https://midwestawma.org/events/mar-2026-meeting/) - Gimme Shelter! Stormwater Permit Benchmark vs. No Exposure 12:00pm CT - Presentation via Zoom Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. Summary For sites with stormwater-only NPDES permits (general or site-specific) and benchmarks, “No Exposure” certifications or special conditions may provide relief from costly sampling and corrective actions. - [What’s Going on with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)? - Feb 2026 Meeting](https://midwestawma.org/events/feb-2026-meeting/) - What’s Going on with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)? 11:30am CT - Presentation via Zoom Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. Summary Extended Producer Responsibility, EPR, is an emerging state-based regime that aims to shift responsibility for packaging from municipalities (ultimate waste disposal functions) to manufacturers and producers. - [The Accidental PCB Expert: Monday Mayhem or Calm Cleanup - Jan 2026 Meeting](https://midwestawma.org/events/jan-26/) - The Accidental PCB Expert: Monday Mayhem or Calm Cleanup 12:00 pm CT - Presentation via Zoom Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. Summary PCBs have a way of showing up when schedules are tight and budgets are fixed. This session translates EPA’s TSCA regulations into a field playbook any site assessment or remediation - [2025 Holiday Social - AWMA & AHMP](https://midwestawma.org/events/2025-holiday-social/) - Celebrate the season and with the A&WMA Midwest Section and the Heartland Chapter of the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP) at our annual holiday social! Join us for food, beverages, and socializing on Thursday December 4, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Spencer Fane's Overland Park office, located at 6201 College Blvd, - [2025 Fall Social - Barleys Midland](https://midwestawma.org/events/2025fallsocial/) - The A&WMA Midwest Section is hosting our Fall Social at Barley's Kitchen + Tap in Shawnee! Enjoy the October evening and catch up with your colleagues at this casual social and networking event! Attendees will enjoy appetizers and beverages provided by the A&WMA. Please register as early as possible so that we can ensure that - [Kansas City Recycling Facility Tour](https://midwestawma.org/events/mrftour25/) - Program details What happens to your recyclables once they go in the bin? Join us for a tour of WM's Materials Recovery Facility, located in Kansas City, Kansas to find out. The facility is one of two MRFs in the Kansas City region that processes mixed recycling waste from residential and commercial sources. We - [August 2025 Meeting - 200 Days of Trump II](https://midwestawma.org/events/aug25-meeting/) - Program details 12:00 pm CT - Presentation via Zoom Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. Air & Waste - 200 days into the Trump Administration The Trump Administration hit the ground running with a number of plans, initiatives and major policy announcements. While there is significant focus - [2025 Summer Social - Chicken N Pickle OP](https://midwestawma.org/events/2025-summer-social/) - The A&WMA Midwest Section is hosting our annual summer social at Chicken-N-Pickle in Overland Park! Enjoy the early summer evening and challenge your fellow environmental professionals to some friendly competition at this fun social and networking event! Attendees will enjoy appetizers, beverages, bocce ball, and other outdoor games! Please register as early as possible so - [2025 Scholarship Application Due](https://midwestawma.org/events/2025-scholarship-application-due/) - We are now accepting applications for our 2025 Scholarship! Applications are due on May 27, 2025. Please visit the Scholarships page to find the application. - [2025 Environmental Technical Conference - Midwest A&WMA](https://midwestawma.org/events/2025-conference/) - The A&WMA Midwest Section's 32nd Annual Technical Conference will be held at the Lenexa Conference Center on April 22, 2025. - [February 2025 Monthly Meeting - Effective EHS Auditing](https://midwestawma.org/events/february-2025/) - Program details 12:00 pm CT - Presentation via Zoom Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. Effective EHS Auditing “Effective EHS Auditing” starts with WHY an audit is being conducted. With this intent in mind, a proper audit scope can be created and associated planning can be initiated. Effective - [2024 Holiday Social - AWMA & AHMP](https://midwestawma.org/events/2024-holiday/) - Celebrate the season and with the A&WMA Midwest Section and the Heartland AHMP at our annual holiday social! - [2024 Fall Social](https://midwestawma.org/events/2024-fall-social/) - Celebrate cooler weather with us Thursday, October 24 at Coach's Bar & Grill! - [September 2024 Monthly Meeting - RCRA Regulations – Tips to Minimize Waste and Save Money](https://midwestawma.org/events/september-2024-monthly-meeting/) - Program details 12:00 pm CT - Presentation via Zoom Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. RCRA Regulations – Tips to Minimize Waste and Save Money: Suzanne Gabriele, Geosyntec Consultants In this webinar, Suzanne will review a few of the RCRA regulations that she sees many generators struggle with. - [August 2024 Monthly Meeting - Basics of Carbon Sequestration](https://midwestawma.org/events/august-2024-monthly-meeting/) - Program details 11:30 am - Presentation via Zoom Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. Basics of Carbon Sequestration - Carrie Ridley, SCS Engineers In this virtual presentation, we will explore the basics of carbon sequestration, a process that involves capturing and storing carbon dioxide to mitigate its impact - [Environmental Compliance Navigator 2024](https://midwestawma.org/events/env_navigator_2024/) - Note this conference is not endorsed by A&WMA. Join fellow environmental compliance managers to re-think compliance strategies, stay current on emerging requirements, and exchange ideas with colleagues from across the U.S. This conference is produced by Aarcher Institute, a national environmental compliance training organization. For more information and to register go to https://environmentalnavigator.com/. - [2024 Summer Social](https://midwestawma.org/events/2024-summer-social/) - The A&WMA Midwest Section is hosting our annual summer social at Craft Putt! Attendees will enjoy appetizers, beverages, and a round of indoor mini golf! Challenge your fellow environmental professionals to some friendly competition at this fun social and networking event! The event is free for members and non-members, but please pre-register so that we - [2024 Environmental Technical Conference - Midwest A&WMA](https://midwestawma.org/events/2024_awma_tech_conf/) - A&WMA Midwest 's 31th Annual Technical Environmental Conference, May 7, 2024 Environmental professionals can interact with regulatory agency staff and participate in educational tracks. Held at the Lenexa Conference Center - [April 2024 Monthly Meeting - Considerations for Disposal of PFAS-Impacted Material](https://midwestawma.org/events/april-2024/) - A&WMA is pleased to present this month's meeting in partnership with the Missouri Waste Control Coalition! When registering, please select the organization with which you are most affiliated. Program details 11:00 am - Presentation via Zoom Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. Considerations for Disposal of PFAS-Impacted - [January 2024 Monthly Meeting - EPA's National Enforcement & Compliance Initiatives](https://midwestawma.org/events/jan-24/) - Program details 12:00 pm - Presentation via Zoom Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. EPA's National Enforcement & Compliance Initiatives - David Cozad David Cozad will discuss the six priority areas selected by US EPA as National Enforcement & Compliance Initiatives (NECIs) for Fiscal Years 2024-2027. Each of - [2024 Scholarship Application Due](https://midwestawma.org/events/2024-scholarship-application-due/) - We are now accepting applications for our 2024 Scholarship! Applications are due on January 31, 2024. Please visit the Scholarships page to find the application. - [Holiday Social with AWMA & AHMP](https://midwestawma.org/events/2023-holiday/) - Celebrate the season and with the A&WMA Midwest Section and the Heartland Chapter of the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP) at our annual holiday social. Join us for food, beverages, and socializing on Wednesday December 6, 2023, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Spencer Fane's Overland Park office, located at 6201 College Blvd, - [October 2023 Monthly Meeting - URBAVORE Farm Tour and Compost Activity](https://midwestawma.org/events/oct-2023-urbavore/) - Program details URBAVORE Urban Farm Tour and Compost Activity: *NOTE: This event has been rescheduled to Monday, 11/6, at 4 PM due to the weather conditions. URBAVORE Urban Farm is the largest, longest standing urban farm in Kansas City. The farm produces vegetables, fruits, pastured eggs & pork using regenerative farming practices that go - [A&WMA ONLINE: Sept 2023 Monthly Meeting - Bridging the Gap: "The Treasure of Our Trees"](https://midwestawma.org/events/sep2023_btg/) - Program details Trees deliver higher air quality in our region—but so much more than that! How can a tree rooted on a street corner pay for itself many times over? Can a tree really make you heal faster after surgery? Improve your mental health? Help to solve climate change? Join Kristin Riott, executive director of - [2023 Summer Social](https://midwestawma.org/events/2023-summer-social/) - The A&WMA Midwest Section is hosting our annual summer social at Maloney's Sports Bar & Grill in downtown Overland Park. Weather permitting, the event will take place on the rooftop patio. Reconnect with familiar colleagues and meet some new ones at this fun social and networking event! The event is free for members and non-members, - [IDNR Public Meeting - Proposal to Rescind IAC 567 Chapter 14](https://midwestawma.org/events/idnr-iac567-14/) - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on a proposal to rescind Iowa Administrative Code 567 Chapter 14, Environmental Covenants. While the environmental covenant program itself has many benefits to landowners and the public at large, these rules are not necessary to implement the Uniform Environmental Covenants Act in Iowa Code - [2023 Environmental Technical Conference - Midwest A&WMA](https://midwestawma.org/events/2023_conference/) - A&WMA Midwest 's 30th Annual Technical Environmental Conference, May 2, 2023 Environmental professionals can interact with regulatory agency staff and participate in educational tracks. Held at the Lenexa Conference Center - [March 2023 Monthly Meeting - Sustainability Tour and Happy Hour at Boulevard Brewing](https://midwestawma.org/events/march_2023_blvd/) - Program details Sustainability at Boulevard Brewing: Enjoy a private guided walking tour of the Boulevard Brewing facility, with a focus on sustainability efforts. Private tours boast: a spot for you on the roster, just over an hour of walking, viewing & learning with two tour guides. Guests will receive two beer samples during the - [Ripple Glass Tour - Joint meeting with AHMP Heartland Chapter](https://midwestawma.org/events/ripple-glass/) - Midwest A&WMA will be joining the AHMP Heartland Chapter for a FREE in-person event at Ripple Glass: Ripple Glass 1642 Crystal Ave Kansas City, MO 64126 - [2021 Holiday Event](https://midwestawma.org/events/2021-holiday-event/) - In lieu of a holiday event, let's give back! Join Midwest AWMA & Heartland AHMP for a virtual Smile Farm Tour In lieu of a holiday social event this year, Midwest A&WMA and the Heartland AHMP are taking the opportunity to learn and give back! Join us for a virtual tour of Animal Assisted Happiness, - [A&WMA ONLINE: January 2023 Monthly Meeting - Animal Waste to Bio-CNG](https://midwestawma.org/events/january-2023-monthly-meeting/) - Program details 11:00am - Presentation via Zoom Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. Animal Waste to Bio-CNG - Daniel Wiens SCS Engineers has recently been tasked with designing anaerobic digestion lagoons for a large swine producer. By rerouting waste streams our client is able to capture biogas from - [Holiday Social with AWMA & AHMP](https://midwestawma.org/events/2022_holiday_social/) - The Midwest Section of A&WMA and the Heartland Chapter of the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP) co-host this annual holiday social. Join us on December 14, 2022, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Spencer Fane, 1000 Walnut St, Ste. 1400, Kansas City, MO for food, beverages, and socializing! Parking is available on street - [2023 Scholarship Application Due](https://midwestawma.org/events/2023-scholarship/) - We are now accepting applications for our 2023 Scholarship! Applications are due on January 31, 2023. Please visit the Scholarships page to find the application. - [RESCHEDULED - November 12 Joint Event with AHMP Heartland Chapter - Parkville Nature Sanctuary](https://midwestawma.org/events/november-2022-ahmp-parkville/) - Event details Join Heartland AHMP and Midwest A&WMA for a joint event on November 12, rescheduled due to rain from November 5. The Heartland Chapter is implementing its annual community service project to promote environmental awareness or benefit a local environmental cause. The 2022 event is a morning of volunteerism at the Parkville Nature Sanctuary. - [Introduction to the Environmental Profession Workshop - October 19, 2022](https://midwestawma.org/events/ypworkshop2022/) - Exploring the Environmental Profession October 19, 2022 - Virtual via Zoom Webinar Sessions will be recorded and available to registrants for viewing for one month after the live session. Join the Midwest Section of the Air and Waste Management Association for our 6th annual Young Professionals workshop! On October 19, we have invited practicing environmental - [2022 Fall Happy Hour](https://midwestawma.org/events/2022-fall-happy-hour/) - The A&WMA Midwest Section is hosting a fall happy hour for the entire section after our Annual Young Professionals Workshop. We will be at Brewbakers in Lenexa. Reconnect with familiar colleagues and meet some new ones at fun social and networking event! The event is free to attend for members and non-members, however we ask - [October 2022 Monthly Meeting - Sustainability at Johnson County Community College](https://midwestawma.org/events/10-2022-monthly-jccc/) - Program details Sustainability at JCCC: The tour will provide an overview of how sustainability is being implemented at JCCC, including using campus as a living laboratory, incorporating sustainability education across the entirety of the curriculum, guiding students to make all careers more sustainable, and the imperative to focus on sustainability as a mindset beyond - [2022 Summer Social](https://midwestawma.org/events/2022summersocial/) - The A&WMA Midwest Section is hosting our annual summer social. This year's social will be at Maloney's Sports Bar in Overland Park. Weather permitting, the event will take place on the rooftop patio. Reconnect with familiar colleagues and meet some new ones at fun social and networking event! The event is free to attend for - [2022 Environmental Technical Conference - Midwest A&WMA](https://midwestawma.org/events/2022_conference/) - A&WMA Midwest 's 29th Annual Technical Environmental Conference, May 3-4, 2022 Environmental professionals can interact with regulatory agency staff and participate in educational tracks. Held at the Lenexa Conference Center - [A&WMA ONLINE: April 2022 Monthly Meeting - Colloidal Carbon for in-situ Remediation of PFAS](https://midwestawma.org/events/awma-april2022meeting-regenesispfas/) - Program details 11:00am - Presentation via Zoom Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. Regenesis: Colloidal Carbon for in-situ Remediation of PFAS Dr. Kristen Thoreson, Carlos Ortiz, and Ryan Moore of Regenesis will present a review of multiple case studies for in-situ remediation of PFAS using colloidal activated carbon. - [A&WMA ONLINE: March 2022 Monthly Meeting - EPA Region 7 Update](https://midwestawma.org/events/epa_r7_update/) - Program details 11:00am - Presentation via Zoom Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. EPA Region 7 update: Dana Skelly, Director of the Air and Radiation Division & Jim Callier, Pollution Prevention and Sustainable Materials Management. Dana will provide an update on current air quality hot topics including Regional - [A&WMA ONLINE: February 2022 Monthly Meeting - The Long and Winding Road(Map) to PFAS Regulation](https://midwestawma.org/events/feb22_pfas/) - Program details 11:00am - Presentation via Zoom Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. The Long and Winding Road(Map) to PFAS Regulation Last October EPA unveiled its ambitious 3-year PFAS Strategic Roadmap. Using authority under Clean Water Act, RCRA, TSCA, CERCLA and the Safe Drinking Water Act, EPA intends - [A&WMA ONLINE: January 2022 Monthly Meeting - Managing Waste Acceptance Risks Associated with PFAS Contaminated Wastes](https://midwestawma.org/events/awma-online-january-2022-monthly-meeting/) - Program details 11:00am - Presentation via Zoom Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. Managing Waste Acceptance Risks Associated with PFAS Contaminated Wastes Waste Management has developed a risk management program that addresses emerging and existing waste streams that exhibit some of the more challenging landfill risks such as - [2022 Scholarship Application Due](https://midwestawma.org/events/2022-scholarship-application-due/) - We are now accepting applications for our 2022 Scholarship! Applications are due on January 16, 2022. Please visit the Scholarships page to find the application. - [Introduction to the Environmental Profession Workshop - Nov 3 & 10, 2021](https://midwestawma.org/events/introduction-to-the-environmental-profession-workshop-2021/) - Exploring Sectors in the Environmental Profession Nov 3 & 10, 2021 - Virtual via Zoom Webinar Sessions will be recorded and available to registrants for viewing for one month after the live session. Join the Midwest Section of the Air and Waste Management Association for our 5th annual Young Professionals workshop! On November 3, we - [Agency Panels - Directors, Air & Waste Roundtables](https://midwestawma.org/events/agency-panels-directors-air-waste-roundtables/) - Program details 11:30am - 4:45pm - Presentation via Zoom. Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. Join us for these interactive panel sessions with Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and EPA Region 7. Attendees can submit questions ahead of time, or ask questions at the event. A&WMA Members are $20, - [Discounted A&WMA Membership for New Members](https://midwestawma.org/events/membership-signup/) - You can sign up for a discounted membership until December 31. You must be a new member or a past member whose membership has expired for more than one year. Download an application and mail it to: Then select the type of membership below. - [A&WMA ONLINE: August 2021 Monthly Meeting - Site Closure Tools in 2021](https://midwestawma.org/events/awma-online-august-2021-monthly-meeting/) - Program details 11:00am - Presentation via Zoom Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. Site Closure Tools in 2021 Contaminant assessment and remediation project work has matured at Sites across the country. Many Sites are now beyond the initial stages of Site characterization and risk assessment and are moving - [19th Annual AHMP Heartland Chapter Golf Tournament](https://midwestawma.org/events/19th-annual-ahmp-heartland-chapter-golf-tournament/) - 2021 AHMP Annual Golf Tournament Please consider supporting our partner organization, AHMP. Proceeds Benefit the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP) Heartland Chapter Scholarship Fund For more information and to register: http://heartlandchmm.org/2020-annual-golf-tournament/ - [Virtual Summer Social: Game Night](https://midwestawma.org/events/virtual-summer-social-game-night/) - The Midwest A&WMA invites you join us for a Virtual Summer Social and Game Night! Join other environmental professionals for this fun social and networking event! We will play a mix of Jackbox or Pictionary-style drawing games. No gaming computers or extra software required. Login information will be sent 1 day ahead of the event. - [A&WMA ONLINE: May 2021 Monthly Meeting - Recreational Cannabis: An Emerging Industry with Complex Environmental Challenges](https://midwestawma.org/events/awma-online-may-2021-monthly-meeting-recreational-cannabis-an-emerging-industry-with-complex-environmental-challenges/) - Program details 11:00am - Presentation via Zoom Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. Recreational Cannabis: An Emerging Industry with Complex Environmental Challenges Cannabis and hemp production is spreading rapidly throughout the country and vertically integrated companies are emerging with broad cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution networks. The industry is - [A&WMA ONLINE: April 2021 Monthly Meeting - Blue River Biosolids Improvement Project](https://midwestawma.org/events/awma-online-april-2021-monthly-meeting-blue-river-biosolids/) - Program details 10:00am - Presentation via Zoom Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. Blue River Biosolids Improvements Project This presentation will review the City of Kansas City, MO Blue River Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Improvements Project. This project kicked off in January 2021 and is a Design-Build project - [2021 EPA Region 7 Update](https://midwestawma.org/events/2021-epa-region-7-update/) - EPA Region 7 Update - [A&WMA ONLINE: February 2021 Monthly Meeting - Ace Your 2021 Environmental Inspections](https://midwestawma.org/events/awma-online-february-2021-enviro-inspections/) - Program details 12:00pm - Presentation via Zoom Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. Ace Your 2021 Environmental Inspections: During the pandemic, there has been a shift in how agencies are completing inspections. Whether your next inspection is virtual, socially distanced, or a combination of both, Abby will share - [Heartland AHMP & Midwest AWMA 2021 Valentine's Day Happy Hour](https://midwestawma.org/events/2021-awma-ahmp-trivia/) - The Heartland AHMP and A&WMA Midwest Section invite you to join us for a Virtual Valentine's Day Trivia Happy Hour! Join other environmental professionals for this fun social and networking event - feel free to bring a beverage to enjoy during the online event. We will have a fun game with a mix of environmental - [A&WMA ONLINE: January 2021 Monthly Meeting - Reevaluating OSHA Chemical Process Safety Management Compliance Following the Wynnewood Decision](https://midwestawma.org/events/jan2020_reeval-osha/) - Program details 12:00 pm - Presentation via Zoom Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. Reevaluating OSHA Chemical Process Safety Management Compliance Following the Wynnewood Decision Compliance with OSHA’s chemical Process Safety Management (PSM) standard may have just gotten harder to satisfy. This is because recently a federal court - [2021 Scholarship Application Due](https://midwestawma.org/events/2021-scholarship-application-due/) - We are now accepting applications for our 2021 Scholarship! Applications are due on December 15th. Please visit the Scholarships page to find the application. - [A&WMA ONLINE: November 2020 Monthly Meeting - COVID-19 in Wastewater Testing](https://midwestawma.org/events/awma-online-november-2020-monthly-meeting-covid-19-in-wastewater-testing/) - Program details 10:30 am - Presentation via Zoom Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. COVID-19 in Wastewater Testing: The presentation covers many of the basics including….. COVID-19 vs SARS-COV2 Comparison of Testing Technologies Deployed The Wastewater As An Indicator Hypothesis The Importance of Data in Winning vs The - [Board Meeting December 2020](https://midwestawma.org/events/board-meeting-december-2020/) - During the Midwest Section Board meetings, the board discusses and plans upcoming events. Board meetings are open to the environmental professional community as an observer. Join us to see what we are about and to consider joining the board. For details on the meeting contact Stephanie Taylor. - [Midwest A&WMA October 2020 Networking Event](https://midwestawma.org/events/midwest-awma-october-2020-networking-event/) - The A&WMA Midwest Section invites you to join us for a Virtual Networking Event! Join other environmental professionals for this fun social and networking event - feel free to bring a beverage to enjoy during the Zoom Call. You don't need to be an A&WMA member to attend. Login information will be sent 1 day - [Board Meeting November 2020](https://midwestawma.org/events/board-meeting-november-2020/) - During the Midwest Section Board meetings, the board discusses and plans upcoming events. Board meetings are open to the environmental professional community as an observer. Join us to see what we are about and to consider joining the board. For details on the meeting contact Stephanie Taylor. - [A&WMA ONLINE: October 2020 Monthly Meeting - Using Networks of Local Air Sensors with Air Quality Models](https://midwestawma.org/events/awma-online-october-2020-monthly-meeting-shair/) - Program details 10:30 am - Presentation via Zoom Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. Using Networks of Local Air Sensors with Air Quality Models: A wide range of air quality sensor technologies have become available over the past 5-10 years, enabling a revolutionary shift in air pollution monitoring - [Introduction to the Environmental Profession Workshop - Day 1](https://midwestawma.org/events/introduction-to-the-environmental-profession-workshop/) - Exploring the Environmental Profession Join the Midwest Section of the Air and Waste Management Association for our fourth annual Young Professionals workshop - via webinar for 2020! In our first session on October 6, experts in the environmental field will present an introductory course on working in the air, water, remediation, and solid waste professions. - [Introduction to the Environmental Profession Workshop - Day 2](https://midwestawma.org/events/introduction-to-the-environmental-profession-workshop-day-2/) - Exploring the Environmental Profession Join the Midwest Section of the Air and Waste Management Association for our fourth annual Young Professionals workshop - via webinar for 2020! In our first session on October 6, experts in the environmental field will present an introductory course on working in the air, water, remediation, and solid waste professions. - [Board Meeting October 2020](https://midwestawma.org/events/board-meeting-october-2020/) - During the Midwest Section Board meetings, the board discusses and plans upcoming events. Board meetings are open to the environmental professional community as an observer. Join us to see what we are about and to consider joining the board. For details on the meeting contact Stephanie Taylor. - [2020 Virtual Conference: Waste Roundtable](https://midwestawma.org/events/2020-virtual-conference-waste-roundtable/) - Program details Our fourth webinar of the 2020 Virtual Conference will be a Waste Roudtable with updates from EPA, KDHE, MDNR, IDNR, and NDEE. 10:30 am - Presentations via Webinar Speakers include: Mindy Bowman, Solid Waste Section Chief, Bureau of Waste Management, KDHE Chris Nagel, Director, Solid Waste Management Program, MDNR John Jurgensmeyer, Director, Environmental - [2020 Virtual Conference: Directors Forum Part 2 - KDHE, MDNR, & NDEE](https://midwestawma.org/events/2020-virtual-conference-directors-forum-part-2-kdhe-mdnr/) - Program details Our second webinar of the 2020 Virtual Conference will include updates from Directors at KDHE, MDNR, & NDEE. 10:00 am - Presentations via Webinar Speakers include: Julie Coleman, Director, Bureau of Waste Management, KDHE Katie Jo Wheeler, Deputy Department Director, MDNR Jim Macy, Director, NDEE Login information will be sent to participants 1 - [2020 Virtual Conference: Directors Forum Part 1 - EPA & IDNR](https://midwestawma.org/events/2020-virtual-conference-directors-forum-part-1-epa-idnr-ndee/) - Program details Our first webinar of the 2020 Virtual Conference will include updates from Directors at EPA & IDNR. 10:00 am - Presentations via Webinar Speakers include: Jim Gulliford, Regional Administrator, EPA Region 7 Ed Tormey, Administrator, Environmental Services Division, IDNR Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. 2020 - [Board Meeting September 2020](https://midwestawma.org/events/board-meeting-august-2020/) - During the Midwest Section Board meetings, the board discusses and plans upcoming events. Board meetings are open to the environmental professional community as an observer. Join us to see what we are about and to consider joining the board. For details on the meeting contact Stephanie Taylor. - [Midwest A&WMA August 2020 Networking Event](https://midwestawma.org/events/midwest-awma-august-2020-networking-event/) - The A&WMA Midwest Section invites you to join us for a Virtual Networking Event! Join other environmental professionals for this fun social and networking event - feel free to bring a beverage to enjoy during the Zoom Call. You don't need to be an A&WMA member to attend. Login information will be sent 1 day - [2020 Virtual Conference: Air Roundtable](https://midwestawma.org/events/2020-virtual-conference-air-roundtable/) - Program details Our third webinar of the 2020 Virtual Conference will be an Air Roudtable with updates from EPA, KDHE, MDNR, IDNR, and NDEE. 10:30 am - Presentations via Webinar Speakers include: Catharine Fitzsimmons, Chief, Air Quality Bureau, IDNR Rick Brunetti, Director, Bureau of Air, KDHE Kevin Stoner, Administrator, Air Quality Division, NDEE Darcy Bybee, - [A&WMA ONLINE: July 2020 Monthly Meeting - Sandboxing Nature](https://midwestawma.org/events/awma-online-july-2020-monthly-meeting-sandboxing-nature/) - Program details 10:30 am - Presentation via WebEx Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. Sandboxing Nature: Around the world, a flexible and fast testing ground for innovations, called a “regulatory sandbox,” is opening the door to speedier adoption of new technology in areas of regulation and economic activity. - [Board Meeting July 2020](https://midwestawma.org/events/board-meeting-july-2020/) - During the Midwest Section Board meetings, the board discusses and plans upcoming events. Board meetings are open to the environmental professional community as an observer. Join us to see what we are about and to consider joining the board. For details on the meeting contact Stephanie Taylor. - [Board Meeting June 2020](https://midwestawma.org/events/board-meeting-june-2020/) - During the Midwest Section Board meetings, the board discusses and plans upcoming events. Board meetings are open to the environmental professional community as an observer. Join us to see what we are about and to consider joining the board. For details on the meeting contact Stephanie Taylor. - [A&WMA ONLINE: June 2020 Monthly Meeting - EH&S Compliance During COVID-19](https://midwestawma.org/events/online-june-2020-monthly-meeting-ehs-compliance-during-covid-19/) - Program details 10:30 am - Presentation via WebEx Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. Environmental, Health, and Safety Compliance During COVID-19: David Peal (Ramboll) and Paul Jacobson (Spencer Fane) will discuss environmental, health, and safety compliance verification during COVID-19, including innovative technologies that assist in auditing, use of - [POSTPONED Midwest A&WMA 2020 Summer Social](https://midwestawma.org/events/midwest-awma-2020-summer-social/) - POSTPONED: Check back. We'll reschedule if the coronavirus situation improves. If not, maybe next year. - [ONLINE: May 2020 Monthly Meeting - Air Quality in the KC Region](https://midwestawma.org/events/may-2020-monthly-meeting-ozone-season/) - Program details 10:00 am - Presentation via WebEx Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. Air Quality in the Kansas City Region: The presentation will highlight past and present air quality issues in the region, recent regulatory issues, ongoing monitoring efforts and strategies in the Clean Air Action Plan. - [Board Meeting May 2020](https://midwestawma.org/events/board-meeting-may-2020/) - During the Midwest Section Board meetings, the board discusses and plans upcoming events. Board meetings are open to the environmental professional community as an observer. Join us to see what we are about and to consider joining the board. For details on the meeting contact Stephanie Taylor. - [ONLINE: April 2020 Monthly Meeting - The Kansas River: Protect, Advocate, & Discover](https://midwestawma.org/events/online-april-2020-monthly-meeting-the-kansas-river-protect-advocate-discover/) - Program details 10:30 am - Presentation via WebEx Login information will be sent to participants 1 day prior to the event. The Kansas River - Protect, Advocate, & Discover: The Kansas River is the longest prairie-based river in the world. The river drains 61,000 square miles including the upper half of Kansas, central Nebraska and - [KU 70th Annual Environmental Engineering Conference - NOW ONLINE](https://midwestawma.org/events/ku70th-env-eng-conf/) - DUE TO COVID-19 THIS YEAR'S CONFERENCE MOVES ONLINE. The Midwest Section encourages you to participate in the 70th Annual KU Environmental Engineering Conference. Join colleagues and a host of industry experts for an action-packed day exploring the latest developments and hottest topics in the environmental field. Who should attend? Municipal and utility engineers - [CANCELED: April 2020 Monthly Meeting - The Kansas River: Protect, Advocate, & Discover](https://midwestawma.org/events/april-2020-monthly-meeting-friends-of-the-kaw/) - Program details THIS HAS BEEN CANCELED. 7:30 am - Registration/Breakfast 8:00 am - Presentation The Kansas River - Protect, Advocate, & Discover: The Kansas River is the longest prairie-based river in the world. The river drains 61,000 square miles including the upper half of Kansas, central Nebraska and eastern Colorado. Friends of the Kaw is - [March 2020 Monthly Meeting - Nuclear Plant Decommissioning](https://midwestawma.org/events/march-2020-monthly-meeting-nuclear-plant-decommissioning/) - Program details 7:30 am - Registration/Breakfast 8:00 am - Presentation Nuclear Plant Decommissioning: The Humboldt Bay Decommissioning & Demolition Project was for the dismantlement, remediation, and restoration of a small nuclear reactor (63 MW) in northern California. The project’s remote location, inclement weather, and proximity to Humboldt Bay posed significant challenges and risks in executing - [Board Meeting April 2020](https://midwestawma.org/events/board-meeting-april-2020/) - During the Midwest Section Board meetings, the board discusses and plans upcoming events. Board meetings are open to the environmental professional community as an observer. Join us to see what we are about and to consider joining the board. For details on the meeting contact Stephanie Taylor. - [Webinar: More LDAR Pitfalls - Keeping the Program Afloat](https://midwestawma.org/events/webinar-more-ldar-pitfalls-keeping-the-program-afloat/) - A&WMA Midwest Section will be hosting this A&WMA national webinar. By attending this, you don’t need to pay the $169 member or $229 nonmember price. Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) has more opportunities for non-compliance than any other environmental program. Join us in this follow-up to the first LDAR Pitfall webinar the Association presented in - [February 2020 Monthly Meeting - Sustainability at Evergy](https://midwestawma.org/events/february-2020-monthly-meeting-sustainability-at-evergy/) - Program details 7:30 am - Registration/Breakfast 8:00 am - Presentation Sustainability at Evergy: Sustainability, specifically how it breaks down into the three pillars of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues, is critical to a business in today’s market. Employees, Customers, Shareholders, and our Communities are more informed and more interested in engaging with companies that - [Board Meeting March 2020](https://midwestawma.org/events/board-meeting-march-2020/) - During the Midwest Section Board meetings, the board discusses and plans upcoming events. Board meetings are open to the environmental professional community as an observer. Join us to see what we are about and to consider joining the board. For details on the meeting contact Stephanie Taylor. - [2020 EPA Region 7 Update](https://midwestawma.org/events/2020-epa-region-7-update/) - EPA Region 7 Update - [Board Meeting February 2020](https://midwestawma.org/events/board-meeting-february-2020/) - During the Midwest Section Board meetings, the board discusses and plans upcoming events. Board meetings are open to the environmental professional community as an observer. Join us to see what we are about and to consider joining the board. For details on the meeting contact Stephanie Taylor. - [Board Meeting January 2020](https://midwestawma.org/events/board-meeting-january-2020/) - During the Midwest Section Board meetings, the board discusses and plans upcoming events. Board meetings are open to the environmental professional community as an observer. Join us to see what we are about and to consider joining the board. For details on the meeting contact Stephanie Taylor. - [Board Meeting December 2019](https://midwestawma.org/events/board-meeting-december-2019/) - During the Midwest Section Board meetings, the board discusses and plans upcoming events. Board meetings are open to the environmental professional community as an observer. Join us to see what we are about and to consider joining the board. For details on the meeting contact Stephanie Taylor. - [EPA Region 7 Update](https://midwestawma.org/events/epa_r7update_2019/) - EPA Region 7 Update - [Webinar: Navigating the Changing Landscape of the Federal Coal Combustion Residuals Rule - Part 2](https://midwestawma.org/events/webinar-navigating-the-changing-landscape-of-the-federal-coal-combustion-residuals-rule-part-2/) - A&WMA Midwest Section will be hosting this A&WMA national webinar series. By attending this, you don’t need to pay the $300 member or $420 nonmember price. Part 1: The Federal Coal Combustion Residuals Rule: Implementing Groundwater Monitoring/Corrective Action Requirements Wednesday, November 6, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm CT The requirements of the Federal Coal Combustion Residuals - [Webinar: On the Ground - Implementing EPA's New Clean Air Act Policies Under NSR and Title V - Part 2](https://midwestawma.org/events/webinar-on-the-ground-implementing-epas-new-clean-air-act-policies-under-nsr-and-title-v-part-2/) - A&WMA Midwest Section will be hosting this A&WMA national webinar series. By attending this, you don’t need to pay the $300 member or $420 nonmember price. Part 1: ​Applying EPA’s New Interpretation of Stationary Source, Determining Title V Applicability in Reclassified Serious Ozone Non-Attainment Areas, and Unwinding the “Once-In-Always-In” Policy Tuesday, November 5, 12:00 pm - - [Webinar: How to Avoid LDAR Compliance Pitfalls](https://midwestawma.org/events/webinar-how-to-avoid-ldar-compliance-pitfalls/) - A&WMA Midwest Section will be hosting this A&WMA national webinar. By attending this, you don’t need to pay the $99 member or $149 nonmember price. Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) has more opportunities for non-compliance than any other environmental area. This webinar will offer attendees the opportunity to learn about the most common and unusual - [December 2019 Monthly Meeting - Environmental Sustainability of Kansas City Southern](https://midwestawma.org/events/december-2019-monthly-meeting-environmental-sustainability-of-kcs/) - Program details Environmental Sustainability of Kansas City Southern: Reducing our carbon footprint is not a buzz phrase at Kansas City Southern. It is our commitment that we will be responsible stewards of our environment by demonstrating resource efficiency and conservation of natural resources. Our focus is to reduce the amount of diesel gallons and - [November 2019 Monthly Meeting - Drones: When, Where, and How to Use Them for Environmental Problem Solving!](https://midwestawma.org/events/november-2019-monthly-meeting-drones-when-where-and-how-to-use-them-for-environmental-problem-solving/) - Program details Drones: When, Where, and How to Use Them for Environmental Problem Solving!: For this talk, Mike Rawitch will be discussing considerations for utilizing drones in environmental problem solving. Specifically, the program will provide information on the regulations surrounding drones, industry trends, considerations for drone usage, basic drone science, and a brief flight - [Webinar: PFAS - Measuring Emissions, Atmospheric Monitoring, Deposition Modeling, Control Techniques, & Managing Impacts](https://midwestawma.org/events/webinar-pfas-measuring-emissions-atmospheric-monitoring-deposition-modeling-control-techniques-managing-impacts/) - A&WMA Midwest Section will be hosting this A&WMA national webinar. By attending this, you don’t need to pay the $169 member or $229 nonmember price. With the discovery of Poly- and Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS) in the environment, and impacts on adjacent drinking water sources in several areas of the United States, more attention - [Webinar: On the Ground - Implementing EPA's New Clean Air Act Policies Under NSR and Title V - Part 1](https://midwestawma.org/events/webinar-on-the-ground-implementing-epas-new-clean-air-act-policies-under-nsr-and-title-v-part-1/) - A&WMA Midwest Section will be hosting this A&WMA national webinar series. By attending this, you don’t need to pay the $300 member or $420 nonmember price. Part 1: ​Applying EPA’s New Interpretation of Stationary Source, Determining Title V Applicability in Reclassified Serious Ozone Non-Attainment Areas, and Unwinding the “Once-In-Always-In” Policy Tuesday, November 5, 12:00 pm - - [Webinar: Navigating the Changing Landscape of the Federal Coal Combustion Residuals Rule - Part 1](https://midwestawma.org/events/webinar-navigating-ccr-rule-part-1/) - A&WMA Midwest Section will be hosting this A&WMA national webinar series. By attending this, you don’t need to pay the $300 member or $420 nonmember price. Part 1: The Federal Coal Combustion Residuals Rule: Implementing Groundwater Monitoring/Corrective Action Requirements Wednesday, November 6, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm CT The requirements of the Federal Coal Combustion Residuals - [7th Annual Holiday Social with AWMA, CHMM & KCMBA](https://midwestawma.org/events/7th-annual-holiday-social-with-awma-chmm-kcmba/) - The Midwest Section of AWMA, the Heartland Chapter of the Certified Hazardous Material Managers (CHMM) and the Kansas City Missouri Bar Association (KCMBA) Environment and Energy Committee co-host this annual holiday social. Join us on December 5, 2019 from 5:30-7:30pm at Spencer Fane, 1000 Walnut St, Ste. 1400, Kansas City, MO for food, beverages and - [Heartland CHMM: November 2019 Chapter Meeting](https://midwestawma.org/events/heartland-chmm-november-2019-chapter-meeting/) - CHMM's last meeting of the year will be held at the Mid America Regional Council (MARC). Erin Lynch with MARC will speak to us about the Greater Kansas City Local Emergency Planning Committee. https://www.marc.org/Emergency-Services-9-1-1/LEPC/General-Information/About-LEPC Thursday, November 14 11:30 am - 1:00 pm MARC Board Room 600 Broadway, Suite 200, KCMO 64105 Go to CHMM's events - [Blue River Watershed Association: 2019 Water Ball](https://midwestawma.org/events/blue-river-watershed-association-2019-water-ball/) - We can’t throw a party without you all! You are invited to the Water Ball 2019. It is November 1st at the amazing Uptown Theater! It’s a fundraiser to support the Blue River Watershed Association's mission to protect watersheds through environmental education, community outreach, partnerships, and collaboration. Please find the invitation below. There will - [October 2019 Monthly Meeting - Regulatory Compliance and Your Insurance Policy](https://midwestawma.org/events/october-2019-monthly-meeting-environmental-isurance-standards/) - Program details Regulatory Compliance and Your Insurance Policy: David McMillan, Underwriting Manager of Axon Underwriting will be discussing environmental regulatory compliance, pollution insurance dynamics, and consumer purchasing as they relate to litigation. David will also discuss industry compliance trends and emergency incidents, as well as, emerging litigation trends and the insurability of these exposures. - [Board Meeting November 2019](https://midwestawma.org/events/board-meeting-november-2019/) - During the Midwest Section Board meetings, the board discusses and plans upcoming events. Board meetings are open to the environmental professional community as an observer. Join us to see what we are about and to consider joining the board. For details on the meeting contact Stephanie Taylor. - [Introduction to the Environmental Profession Workshop](https://midwestawma.org/events/2019-intro-enviro-workshop/) - Exploring the Environmental Profession Join the Midwest Section of the Air and Waste Management Association for our third annual Young Environmental Professionals workshop. This year we have invited environmental professionals to present insights into working within various sectors, including the manufacturing, consulting, non-profit and public agency sectors. They will share the technical and personal sides - [2019 Environmental Technical Conference - Midwest A&WMA](https://midwestawma.org/events/2019conference/) - A&WMA Midwest 's 27th Annual Technical Environmental Conference, September 30 & October 1, 2019. Environmental professionals can interact with regulatory agency staff and participate in educational tracks. Held at the Overland Park Convention Center - [Webinar: Driving Compliance and Increasing Productivity with Environmental Data Systems](https://midwestawma.org/events/webinar-driving-compliance-and-increasing-productivity-with-environmental-data-systems/) - A&WMA Midwest Section will be hosting this A&WMA national webinar. By attending this, you don’t need to pay the $169 member or $229 nonmember price. As our organizations collect and manage ever greater amounts of data, we need effective ways to store and use those data. “Let’s build a database for that” has become - [Board Meeting October 2019](https://midwestawma.org/events/board-meeting-october-2019/) - During the Midwest Section Board meetings, the board discusses and plans upcoming events. Board meetings are open to the environmental professional community as an observer. Join us to see what we are about and to consider joining the board. For details on the meeting contact Stephanie Taylor. - [Board Meeting September 2019](https://midwestawma.org/events/board-meeting-september-2019-16/) - During the Midwest Section Board meetings, the board discusses and plans upcoming events. Board meetings are open to the environmental professional community as an observer. Join us to see what we are about and to consider joining the board. For details on the meeting contact Stephanie Taylor. - [Webinar: Living with PFAS – Managing the Investigation, Waste, and Remediation Challenges](https://midwestawma.org/events/pfas-webinar/) - A&WMA Midwest Section will be hosting this A&WMA national webinar. By attending this, you don’t need to pay the $99 member or $149 nonmember price. This webinar will provide an overview of the most pressing risk, remediation, and waste management issues associated with PFAS (perfluorinated alkyl substances). There are thousands of individual PFAS chemicals, although - [Board Meeting August 2019](https://midwestawma.org/events/board-meeting-august-2019/) - During the Midwest Section Board meetings, the board discusses and plans upcoming events. Board meetings are open to the environmental professional community as an observer. Join us to see what we are about and to consider joining the board. For details on the meeting contact Stephanie Taylor. - [Midwest A&WMA September Monthly Meeting - Environmental Protection Network](https://midwestawma.org/events/september-epn/) - Program details Mark Hague will discuss the work of the Environmental Protection Network (EPN). The Environmental Protection Network was launched in January 2017 to harness the expertise of former EPA career staff and confirmation-level appointees from multiple administrations to provide an informed and rigorous defense against efforts to undermine the - [Board Meeting June 2019](https://midwestawma.org/events/board-meeting-june-2019-12/) - During the Midwest Section Board meetings, the board discusses and plans upcoming events. Board meetings are open to the environmental professional community as an observer. Join us to see what we are about and to consider joining the board. For details on the meeting contact Stephanie Taylor. - [Midwest A&WMA May Monthly Meeting - Johnson County Sustainability and LEED Gold tour](https://midwestawma.org/events/joco_sustainability/) - NOTE THE DIFFERENT LOCATION - Room 1070 at Johnson County Department of Health and Environment Program details Brian will give a brief history of Johnson County’s sustainability program, share what guides its work, detail recent successes and what future efforts will entail. A short tour of the LEED Gold certified Sunset office building will follow - [Board Meeting May 2019](https://midwestawma.org/events/board-meeting-may-2019/) - During the Midwest Section Board meetings, the board discusses and plans upcoming events. Board meetings are open to the environmental professional community as an observer. Join us to see what we are about and to consider joining the board. For details on the meeting contact Stephanie Taylor. - [Missouri Waste Control Coalition: Integrated DNAPL Site Strategies Training Program](https://midwestawma.org/events/mowaste_itrc_dnapl/) - The Missouri Waste Control Coalition is pleased to bring ITRC’s DNAPL Team to Kansas City’s Kauffman Conference Center in Kansas City, MO for this half-day seminar. This program is presented by nationally recognized state and industry leaders in project management, remediation, geology, and hydrogeology. - [Board Meeting April 2019](https://midwestawma.org/events/board-meeting-april-2019/) - During the Midwest Section Board meetings, the board discusses and plans upcoming events. Board meetings are open to the environmental professional community as an observer. Join us to see what we are about and to consider joining the board. For details on the meeting contact Stephanie Taylor. - [Heartland CHMM March 2019 General Meeting: Tour of the City of Kansas City Emergency Operations Center (EOC)](https://midwestawma.org/events/heartland-chmm-march-2019-general-meeting-tour-of-the-city-of-kansas-city-emergency-operations-center-eoc/) - March General Meeting – Tour of the City of Kansas City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Thursday March 28, 2019 11:30 to 1PM 635 Woodland, Suite 2107 Kansas City, Missouri 64106 When the going gets tough…….the tough activate their Emergency Operations Center (EOC). An EOC is a place where senior government officials collocate with response partners to - [April Monthly Meeting - Establishment of the Chariton Hills Bat Conservation Bank in Northeast Missouri](https://midwestawma.org/events/april_bat_mitigation/) - Directions Program details The Indiana bat and northern long-eared bat are two federally protected bat species that occupy forest habitat across much of the Midwest and eastern United States. Development projects in forested areas often have unavoidable impacts on these species, but until recently, there has not been a straightforward form of mitigation. Conservation banks, - [FROM THE GROUND UP: Making Soil Work for You](https://midwestawma.org/events/soil_ku_2019/) - watershed - [February 2019 Monthly Meeting - EHS / Safety](https://midwestawma.org/events/feb-2019-monthly-ehs/) - EHS - [KU 69th Annual Environmental Engineering Conference](https://midwestawma.org/events/ku-env-eng-conf2019/) - The Midwest Section encourages you to attend the 69th Annual KU Environmental Engineering Conference. Affordably Improving Sustainability and System Performance The 69th Annual KU Environmental Engineering Conference is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at the Kansas Memorial Union. The conference theme is “Affordably Improving Sustainability and System Performance.” Plenary session presentations - [Midwest A&WMA Summer Social](https://midwestawma.org/events/midwest-awma-summer-social-2/) - The A&WMA Midwest Section hosts our annual summer social. Join other environmental professionals for this fun social and networking event. You don't need to be an A&WMA member to attend. The Midwest Section provides appetizers and beverages. - [Midwest Environmental Compliance Conference (MECC)](https://midwestawma.org/events/mecc2019/) - The Midwest Environmental Compliance Conference (MECC) takes a regional approach to includes environmental compliance, permitting, enforcement, and other critical environmental issues that impact Midwest facilities and institutions. MECC will be better than ever in 2019. Midwest A&WMA will be developing two technical sessions. For more information and to register, go to: http://mecconference.com/ - [A&WMA Dec. 2018 Monthly Meeting - Multiple Benefit Watershed Management in the Blue River (at KU Edwards)](https://midwestawma.org/events/dec-2018-blueriver/) - watershed - [6th Annual Holiday Social with AWMA, CHMM & KCMBA](https://midwestawma.org/events/2018holidaysocial/) - The Midwest Section of AWMA, the Heartland Chapter of the Certified Hazardous Material Managers (CHMM) and the Kansas City Missouri Bar Association (KCMBA) Environment and Energy Committee co-host this annual holiday social. Join us on December 6, 2018 from 5:30-7:30pm at KCMBA, 2300 Main St #100, Kansas City, MO for food, beverages and socializing! - [Heartland CHMM November 2018 General Meeting: Adventures in Solid Waste](https://midwestawma.org/events/heartland-chmm-november-2018-general-meeting-adventures-in-solid-waste/) - Heartland CHMM November General Meeting, Thursday November 15th, 11:30 to 1PM, Burg & Barrel, 7042 W 76th St, Overland Park, KS 66204 Cost $21 for members/$26 for non-members Craig Wood with the Johnson County Environmental Department will give a presentation entitled: “Adventures in Solid Waste: Special Waste Mishaps and General Landfill Operations” RSVP to Anne Melia by Thursday - [November 2018 Monthly Meeting - Soil and Human Impacts](https://midwestawma.org/events/nov2018_soil_human/) - basic soil processes, how humans are impacting these processes, and possible solutions for remediating soil degradation - [Clear as Mud: EPA’s “Transparency” Rule may have clouded consequences (October 2018 Monthly Meeting)](https://midwestawma.org/events/oct2018-monthly-epa-transparancy/) - Program Details Dave Erickson, of Shook, Hardy & Bacon, will present and answer questions about EPA's "Transparency" Rule. In an effort to boost transparency, the Environmental Protection Agency plans to place restrictions on the research it will consider in developing regulations. The new rule will exclude scientific studies that are not publicly available in a - [Introduction to the Environmental Profession Workshop](https://midwestawma.org/events/intro-environmental/) - Exploring the Environmental Profession Join the Midwest Section of the Air and Waste Management Association for our second annual Young Environmental Professionals workshop. In this workshop, experts in the environmental field will present an introductory course on working in the air, water, remediation and solid waste professions. New in 2018, we will also host a - [Missouri Waste Control Coalition -- Light Non-Aqueous Phase Liquids (LNAPL) Update: an ITRC Training Seminar](https://midwestawma.org/events/mowaste_lnapl/) - The Missouri Waste Control Coalition is proud to bring the LNAPL Update Team of ITRC to St. Louis, MO for this one-day seminar. This program is presented by nationally recognized state and industry leaders in project management, remediation, geology, and hydrogeology. Since 2007, ITRC has been a national leader in producing technical and regulatory guidance - [Networking Event at Granfalloon](https://midwestawma.org/events/workshop_networking_event/) - Networking Event for KC Professionals at Granfalloon Join the Midwest Section of the Air and Waste Management Association to network with the attendees of our second annual Young Environmental Professionals workshop! The Midwest AWMA will sponsor beverages and appetizers so we can meet these young professionals. Network to find a future employee, mentee, or board - [CHMM September General Meeting - Tour of Kansas City, Missouri Regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility](https://midwestawma.org/events/chmm-september-general-meeting-tour-of-kansas-city-missouri-regional-household-hazardous-waste-facility/) - Heartland CHMM - September General Meeting: Tour of Kansas City, Missouri Regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility Friday September 7, 2018 3 PM For more details and to RSVP, visit http://heartlandchmm.org/upcoming-events/ Most homes have chemical containing products that are used for cleaning or maintenance, such as drain cleaners, lawn chemicals, paints, or lubricants. Disposal of these - [Mid-America LEPC – US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Standards (CFATS) Regional Workshop](https://midwestawma.org/events/marc-lepc-aug2018/) - What is the Mid-America LEPC/DHS CFATS Regional Workshop? The Mid-America LEPC – US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Standards (CFATS) Regional Workshop is an opportunity to enhance public-private partnership in the chemical security sector in the Kansas City region. A way to encourage partnerships between industry and the LEPC to strengthen preparedness - [September 2018 Monthly Meeting - High Resolution Site Characterization Tools (HRSC) Real Time Mapping](https://midwestawma.org/events/september2018-hrsc/) - Program details Daniel Pipp will present on high resolution site characterization tools (HRSC) for mapping VOC and SVOC contaminant plumes and determining migration pathways in real time. Daniel A. Pipp, Chemist, Direct Image Specialist, Geoprobe Systems, Salina KS Daniel Pipp is a Chemist and Direct Image Specialist for Geoprobe Systems who joined the Direct Image - [Board Meeting June 2018](https://midwestawma.org/events/board_meeting_2018-06/) - During the Midwest Section Board meetings, the board discusses and plans upcoming events. Board meetings are open to the environmental professional community as an observer. Join us to see what we are about and to consider joining the board. For details on the meeting contact Kelli Calhoun - [Midwest A&WMA May Meeting - Business Recycling & Waste Reduction](https://midwestawma.org/events/may2018_recycling/) - Bridging The Gap Business Recycling Program Over 90% of waste generated in Kansas City is recyclable, and yet our recycling rate is only 34%. Bridging The Gap (BTG) has been working to change those numbers by helping businesses in the metro look at their waste differently and explore opportunities for waste diversion and recycling. Cassandra Ford will - [Environmental Technical Conference - Midwest Section Air & Waste Management Association](https://midwestawma.org/events/26thannualconference/) - A&WMA Midwest 's 26th Annual Technical Environmental Conference, February 26 & 27, 2018. Environmental professionals can interact with regulatory agency staff and participate in educational tracks. Held at the Overland Park Convention Center - [KU 68th Annual Environmental Engineering Conference](https://midwestawma.org/events/ku-env-eng-conf2018/) - The Midwest Section encourages you to attend the 68th Annual KU Environmental Engineering Conference. Join colleagues and a host of industry experts for an action-packed day exploring the latest developments and hottest topics in the environmental field. Who should attend? Municipal and utility engineers Consulting engineers Public works directors Plant superintendents and operators - [Midwest A&WMA Summer Social](https://midwestawma.org/events/midwest-awma-summer-social/) - The A&WMA Midwest Section hosts our annual summer social. Join other environmental professionals for this fun social and networking event. You don't need to be an A&WMA member to attend. The Midwest Section provides appetizers and beverages. - [Midwest A&WMA April Monthly Meeting - Subsurface (Vapor) Intrusion & Superfund's National Priorities List (NPL)](https://midwestawma.org/events/april2018monthly/) - Program details Ryan Pulkrabek will present on the growing concern and emphasis on vapor intrusion by highlighting EPA’s proposal to list a contaminated site to the Superfund’s National Priorities List based solely on subsurface intrusion into occupied structures following EPA’s recent rule establishing subsurface intrusion as a new component of the Hazard Ranking - [Midwest A&WMA Feb Monthly Meeting - Intro to Water Quality](https://midwestawma.org/events/2018feb-water-quality/) - Program details Water is one of the most important substances on earth. The US EPA and state environmental agencies enacted the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations to reduce pollution to the waters of our country to make them fishable and swimmable again. We will review these - [Heartland CHMM March 2018 General Meeting: Pace Analytical Lab Tour and QC](https://midwestawma.org/events/chmm201803/) - Anna Custer and Ben Dines will conduct tours of the lab, and then during lunch we will have a presentation regarding lab quality control (QC) that is geared to young environmental professionals. Location: Pace Analytical, 9608 Loiret Boulevard, Lenexa, KS 66219 $16 for Members/$21 for Non-Members For more information and to register, go to: http://heartlandchmm.org/upcoming-events/ - [Jan Monthly Meeting - Wetland, Archeological, and Habitat Considerations for Permitting and Mitigation + WOTUS Update](https://midwestawma.org/events/monthlyjan2018/) - Directions Program details Evaluation of wetlands, streams, archeology, and habitat is a necessary component of many permitting processes and requires a multidisciplinary scientific approach, utilizing skill sets from geology to ecology to community outreach. This presentation will cover wetland delineation methods in commonly encountered Midwest settings such as row-cropped land, different ways to approach jurisdictional - [What is behind the NOT in NIMBY? And what can we do about it?](https://midwestawma.org/events/what-is-behind-the-not-in-nimby-and-what-can-we-do-about-it/) - Program details You are trying to do the right thing for the environment. The facts back you up! People should be supportive of your efforts, but they say “NO – NOT IN MY BACKYARD.” We’ve done some research with psychologists and there is something more behind the NOT in NIMBY. We will share the underlying - [5th Annual Holiday Social](https://midwestawma.org/events/5th-annual-holiday-social/) - The Midwest Section co-hosts a holiday special with the local chapter of the Certified Hazardous Material Managers (CHMM) and the Kansas City Missouri Bar Association (KCMBA) Environment and Energy Committee. This event is held in early December at the KCMBA office. Use these directions. ## Locations - [Barley's Kitchen + Tap (Midland)](https://midwestawma.org/locations/barleys-kitchen-tap-midland/) - [WM Recycling Facility](https://midwestawma.org/locations/wm-recycling-facility/) - [Chicken N Pickle - Overland Park](https://midwestawma.org/locations/chicken-n-pickle-overland-park/) - [Coach's Bar & Grill - College Blvd](https://midwestawma.org/locations/coachs-bar-grill-college-blvd/) - [Hilton Garden Inn Nashville](https://midwestawma.org/locations/hilton-garden-inn-nashville/) - [Craft Putt](https://midwestawma.org/locations/craft-putt/) - [Spencer Fane - Overland Park](https://midwestawma.org/locations/spencer-fane-overland-park/) - [Spencer Fane - Downtown](https://midwestawma.org/locations/spencer-fane/) - [URBAVORE Urban Farm](https://midwestawma.org/locations/urbavore-urban-farm/) - [Maloney's Sports Bar & Grill](https://midwestawma.org/locations/maloneys-sports-bar-grill/) - [Boulevard Brewery](https://midwestawma.org/locations/boulevard-brewery/) - [Ripple Glass](https://midwestawma.org/locations/ripple-glass/) - [Parkville Nature Sanctuary](https://midwestawma.org/locations/parkville-nature-sanctuary/) - Meet in the sanctuary parking lot, located just east of the Platte County Health Department office and just north of the Park University soccer fields. - [RC 175 (Park at Regnier Center) - JCCC](https://midwestawma.org/locations/regnier-center-jccc/) - Please enter on the east side of campus using the light at the Quivira Road entrance. As you turn into campus, veer to the right and follow signs to the Regnier Center which is straight ahead and to your left. Reserved parking is available in the lower Regnier Center garage. Please enter garage through the - [Paradise Pointe Golf Club](https://midwestawma.org/locations/paradise-pointe-golf-club/) - [Brewbakers Bar & Grill](https://midwestawma.org/locations/brewbakers-bar-grill/) - [MARC Board Room](https://midwestawma.org/locations/marc-board-room/) - [Uptown Theater](https://midwestawma.org/locations/uptown-theater/) - [Ramboll](https://midwestawma.org/locations/ramboll/) - [Harcros Chemicals Inc.](https://midwestawma.org/locations/harcros-chemicals-inc/) - [SCS Engineers](https://midwestawma.org/locations/scs-engineers/) - [KU - Edwards Campus - BEST Bldg., Room TBD](https://midwestawma.org/locations/ku-edwards-campus-best-bldg-room-tbd/) - University of Kansas - Edwards Campus - BEST Building, Room TBD - Midwest Section A&WMA monthly meeting http://edwardscampus.ku.edu/campus-map/ - [KU - Edwards Campus - BEST Bldg., Room 330](https://midwestawma.org/locations/ku-edwards-campus-best-bldg-room-330/) - University of Kansas - Edwards Campus - BEST Building, Room 330 - Midwest Section A&WMA monthly meeting http://edwardscampus.ku.edu/campus-map/ - [Kiewit](https://midwestawma.org/locations/kiewit/) - [Hyatt Place Lenexa Conference Center](https://midwestawma.org/locations/lenexa-conference-center/) - [Johnson County Department of Health and Environment](https://midwestawma.org/locations/johnson-county-department-of-health-and-environment/) - [University of Kansas Memorial Union](https://midwestawma.org/locations/university-of-kansas-memorial-union-2/) - [Kansas City Convention Center](https://midwestawma.org/locations/kansas-city-convention-center/) - [EPA Region 7](https://midwestawma.org/locations/epa-region-7/) - [The Engineers Club of St. Louis](https://midwestawma.org/locations/the-engineers-club-of-st-louis/) - [Granfalloon](https://midwestawma.org/locations/granfalloon/) - [TBD](https://midwestawma.org/locations/tbd/) - [Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Conference Center](https://midwestawma.org/locations/ewing-marion-kauffman-foundation-conference-center/) - [Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association](https://midwestawma.org/locations/kansas-city-metropolitan-bar-association/) - Use these directions. - [University of Kansas Memorial Union](https://midwestawma.org/locations/university-of-kansas-memorial-union/) - [The Well Bar, Grill & Rooftop](https://midwestawma.org/locations/the-well-bar-grill-rooftop/) - [Matt Ross Community Center](https://midwestawma.org/locations/matt-ross-community-center/) - [Overland Park Convention Center](https://midwestawma.org/locations/overland-park-convention-center/) ## Events Tags - [Conference](https://midwestawma.org/events/tags/conference/) - [Environmental](https://midwestawma.org/events/tags/environmental/) - [golf](https://midwestawma.org/events/tags/golf/) - [urban farm](https://midwestawma.org/events/tags/urban-farm/) ## Event Categories - [Monthly Meetings](https://midwestawma.org/events/categories/monthly-meetings/) - [Conference](https://midwestawma.org/events/categories/conference/) - [Social Events](https://midwestawma.org/events/categories/social-events/) - [External](https://midwestawma.org/events/categories/external/) - [New Membership](https://midwestawma.org/events/categories/new-membership/) - [Board Meetings](https://midwestawma.org/events/categories/board_meetings/) - [Workshop](https://midwestawma.org/events/categories/workshop/) - [Webinar](https://midwestawma.org/events/categories/webinar/) - [Scholarship](https://midwestawma.org/events/categories/scholarship/)