Protecting the Upper WI River Basin ~ Part 1
September 24, 2026 ~ WRWA Technology Center, 351 Water Way, Plover, WI
(6 Municipal Waterworks or 6 Wastewater Credits)
No Fee

The room will open at 7:30 am with the class starting promptly at 8:00 am.

8:00 – 8:30 ~ How do we as water & wastewater professionals create a better way to protect all our water; River Alliance Basin work. Bill Davis – River Alliance of Wisconsin

8:30 – 9:30 ~ TMDL for the Upper WI River. Why is it what it is and how does this factor into your wastewater discharge permit. Scott Provost – Wisconsin DNR & Chris Murphy Manager – WI Nutrient Loss Reduction Clearinghouse

9:30 – 11:00 ~ Panel Discussion on Adaptive Management and how larger water & wastewater facilities are working with small utilities and stakeholders in other water sheds in Wisconsin to reduce phosphorus and TSS.  Mike Gilbertson, Watershed Programs Coordinator – Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District & Erin Houghton, Watershed Programs Manager – NEW Water

11:00 – 12:00 ~ Lunch provided

12:00 – 1:00 ~ Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company 101 the history of the WVIC, how we operate our reservoirs and the Wisconsin River system, and land management, environmental requirements including providing said operators with flow and temperature data within the river for their permit needs.  Scott Blado & Peter Hansen, P.E. Executive Officer, Operations and Dam Safety – Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company

1:00 – 2:00 ~ WRWA Energy Assessments for Water & Wastewater Utilities ~ Understanding electric bills & rate structures, case studies of energy assessments, identifying efficiency opportunities, and discussing funding options.  Matt Rettler – WRWA Energy Efficiency Technician

2:00 – 3:00 ~ Panel discussion on emerging concerns in our water basin and local actions. PFAS in Stella and other Marathon County issues.  Mark D. Pauli, P.G., Drinking Water and Groundwater Supervisor- WI DNR & Kirstie Heidenreich County Conservationist – Marathon County

2:30 – 3:00 ~ How do we create a better way to protect all our water; River Alliance Basin work.  Bill Davis – River Alliance of Wisconsin

Pre-Registration is required for this class

Click below for a printable class agenda:

Protecting the Upper WI River Basin Part 1 (9-24-2026) Plover