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NACWA's National Environmental Achievement Awards Program annually recognizes individuals and member agencies that have made outstanding contributions to environmental protection and wastewater management.
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2024 Honorees
E-Media
Inland Empire Utilities Agency, CA
Be Sewer Smart
Johnson County Wastewater, KS
#ForTheW
Louisville & Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District, KY
Louisville MSD clAIRity Program
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, OH
NEORSD’s Podcast, “Clean Water Works”
Educational Program
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission, OR
City of Springfield, OR
City of Eugene, OR
Clean Water University Program
City of Tacoma, Environmental Services, WA
If It Hits the Ground, It Hits the Sound
Houston Public Works, TX
Give Water a Break Campaign
Metro Water Recovery, CO
Virtual Classroom Experience
Narragansett Bay Commission, RI
NBC Watershed Explorers Summer Camp
NEW Water, WI
Planning for the Future in Northeast Wisconsin
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission, NJ
Pollution Prevention Coloring Book and Animated Video
Western Monmouth Utilities Authority, NJ
Environmental S.T.E.M. Careers Merit Badge Summer Camp
Video
Arlington County, VA
Re-Gen Education and Outreach Video
Great Lakes Water Authority, MI
One Water News Drops
Hampton Roads Sanitation District, VA
National Infrastructure Week: James River Treatment Plant SWIFT Improvements
Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District, WI
Flushables Video Campaign
2023 Honorees
E-Media
Metro Water Recovery, CO
How We Transform Wastewater
Prince William County Service Authority, VA
H2GoKids
Educational Program
KC Water, MO
Water Education Program
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, MO
MSD Project Clear Creates Warning to Fear the FOG “Official U.S. Trailer”
NEW Water, WI
The "Unflushables:" Something Had to Give!
WSSC Water, MD
Introduction to Wastewater Treatment Virtual Unit
Video
Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority, IA
Des Moines WRA Facility Tour Video Series
Eastern Municipal Water District, CA
Patrick the Poo Video
Great Lakes Water Authority, MI
Where Does the Water Go? How Water Flows Through GLWA's Regional Collection System
Hampton Roads Sanitation District, VA
Providence Road Offline Storage Facility & Woodstock Park Improvements Video
Louisville & Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District, KY
MSD Cornerstone Course and Video
Narragansett Bay Commission, RI
NBC Water Works Video
2022 Honorees
E-Media
City of Richmond DPU, VA
RVAH2O’s Floodwall Twitter Thread and Online Outreach
Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District, WI
Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District PFAS Initiative
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission, OR
Community Partnership for Clean Water Video and Digital Campaign
Toho Water Authority, FL
Toho Water Holiday Pipemares
Educational Program
Alexandria Renew, VA
AlexRenew’s Children’s Educational Program – Cloe the Tunnel Boring Machine and Friends
Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District, KY
Louisville MSD’s Bowl Patrol Educates the Community on “What Not to Flush”
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, WI
One Water, Our Water
Video
City of Springfield, OR
Capacity, Management, Operations, and Maintenance Program Video
Great Lakes Water Authority, MI
Think & Act Regionally: Collaboration is Key to the Success of GLWA’s Regional Collection System
LOTT Clean Water Alliance, WA
Video Series: LOTT and the Budd Inlet Treatment Plant
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, IL
“Where Does IT Go?” Animation
2021 Honorees
E-MediaCity of Garland, TX Garland Water Utilities Story Map
Lynchburg Water Resources, VA
Water Wonders
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, WI
Water Drop Alert™
South Platte Renew, CO
SPR Education and Outreach Program
Educational Program
Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority, SC
Trick or Treatment: A Guided Tour of BJWSA’s Water Reclamation Facilities
East Bay Municipal Utility District, CA
EBMUD Virtual Tour Program
Printed Materials
City and County of Honolulu, HI
Anatomy of Wastewater (Children’s Book)
Video
Great Lakes Water Authority, MI
Flushables: Educating and Influencing Public’s Behavior
NEW Water, WI
“Thank You, Farmers!” Video
2020 Honorees
Educational Program
Alexandria Renew, VA
One Water Alexandria: A Partnership to Help Alexandrians Know Their H2O
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, CA
Pipe Protectors
City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities, VA
RVAH2O's Rain Barrel Painting Program
DC Water, DC
Cool Arts & Cleaner Rivers
East Bay Municipal Utility District, CA
Wastewater Plant Tour Program
Great Lakes Water Authority, MI
One Water Regional Public Education Campaign
Hampton Roads Sanitation District, VA
Education and Outreach Program Lesson Plan Updates
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, CA
The Clearwater Project
Printed Publication
City of Garland, TX
Industrial Pretreatment Quarterly Newsletter & Training
Video
KC Water, MO
Imagine a Day Without Water (video link)
Knoxville Utilities Board, TN
Water Quality Video
2019 Honorees
Educational Program
The Journey of Stormwater: KC to the Sea
Creating a Learning Destination Out of a Pump Station
Media
@neorsd "Let's Ask" Interview Series
Environmental Education Partnership
Printed Publication
Watershed to Bay
Video
"The F.O.G. Zone": PSA on Fats, Oils, & Grease
DigIndy Virtual Reality Video
Fertilizer Usage PSA
R2E2: A New Era in Resource Recovery
2018 Honorees
Educational Program
City of Los Angeles - LA Sanitation, CA
One Water LA
Aurora Water, CO
Forests to Faucets: Aurora's Water Resources
Narragansett Bay Commission, RI
Mr. Can vs The Grease Beasts
Spartanburg Water, SC
Public Information and Education
Alexandria Renew Enterprises, VA
Creating a Water Discovery and Education Destination at AlexRenew
Printed Publication
Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department, AZ
A Living River Project
Upper Trinity Regional Water District, TX
Denton County Greenbelt Plan
Video
Louisville & Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District, KY
Louisville Community Conversation Video
KC Water, MO
Don't Flush the Wipes: A Horror Story (Movie Trailer)
NEW Water, WI
Water Knows No Boundaries
2017 Honorees
E-media
Citizens Energy Group, IN
Keeping Things Clear Campaign
Alexandria Renew Enterprises, VA
Driving Community Engagement with Content
City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities, VA
RVAH2O 2016 Storm Drain Art Contest
Educational Program
City of Los Angeles - LA Sanitation, CA
Guide to Green Chemistry and Educational Webinar Series
Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, FL
Brown is the New Green - Leaf the Plastic Behind!
Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, NM
Conservation Education Program
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer Dist., OH
Pitch Those Pills
Renewable Water Resources, SC
The ReWa Clean Water Challenge
Hampton Roads Sanitation District, VA
Living the Legacy
NEW Water, WI
STEM Superheroes Camp
Video
Capital Region Water, PA
Make it Happen, Harrisburg: City Beautiful H2O Video
2016 Honorees
E-Media
DC Water, DC Building Public Support for Rate Increases Through TwitterEducational Program
Hampton Roads Sanitation District, VAH2w0w: Wonders of Water, Virginia STEAM Academy Program
King County Department of Natural Resources, WA
Don't Drip and Drive
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer Dist., OH
2015 Open House
Pierce County Surface Water Management, WA
Don't Drip and Drive
San Antonio Water System, TX
San Antonio Water System High School Education Impact Program
Video
Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, NM"Elephant" Anti-FOG Campaign
2015 Honorees
Video
City of Meridian, ID"It Starts at Home" - Meridian's Public Outreach Campaign
E-Media
DC Water, DCDC Water's Lady Bird as e-Ambassador
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, OH
Social Media
Educational Program
City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation, CALos Angeles Environmental Learning Center at Hyperion
City of Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne City Utilities Rain Garden Program
Capital Region Water, PA
Raindrop to River Conservation Carnival
NEW Water, WI
World Water Day Educational Program
2014 Honorees
Video
Central Davis Sewer District, UTPublic Education Videos - Carbon Cycle for Elementary School Children and Nitrogen Cycle for Operators
Printed Publication
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, OHClean Water Works: A Technical Magazine of the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
Educational Program
Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility, AKProtecting Public Health & Environment
City of Boise, ID
Boise WaterShed Environmental Education Center
City of Springfield, MO
Private Sewer Repair Pilot Program
Renewable Water Resources, SC
Be Freshwater Friendly
Upper Trinity Regional Water District, TX
Watershed Protection Educational Program
2013 Honorees
Video
Beaufort Jasper Water & Sewer Authority, SCWater/Wastewater Treatment Educational Videos
E-Media
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, MOStormwater Best Management Practices Toolbox
Narragansett Bay Commission, RI
Snapshot of the Bay
2012 Honorees
Video
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, CO50th Anniversary/NTP Groundbreaking DVD
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, MD
Feasty Boys Promoting "Can It, Cool It and Throw It Away"
Oak Lodge Sanitary District, OR
Video: Protecting our Community's Watersheds and Streams
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, WI
Reducing the Risk of Basement Backups
Educational Program
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission, NJPVSC Wildlife Habitat Education Program
Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati, OH
Lick Run Public Information & Education Project
Narragansett Bay Commission, RI
2010 World Toilet Day Exhibit
Western Virginia Water Authority, VA
Partnership to Educate the Public about Improper Disposal and Abuse of Prescription Drugs
2011 Honorees
Video
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services, MNVideo: Protecting Water Resources for the Region
Narragansett Bay Commission, RI
Environmentalism at Work: The Narragansett Bay Commission
Educational Program
Sanitation District No. 1, KYNKU College Course: Protecting Water Resources
City of Independence - Water Pollution Control Department, MO
Independence EcoFest "It's All About Water"
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, OH
Pick Up Poop! (P.U.P.)
ALCOSAN, PA
2010 ALCOSAN Open House
Alexandria Sanitation Authority, VA
Visitors Center & Mobile Learning Displays
LOTT Clean Water Alliance, WA
Water Education and Technology (WET) Center
2010 Honorees
Video
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities, NCClean Water for a Healthy Community Video
Oak Lodge Sanitary District, OR
Re-Investing for Healthy Rivers Video
Trinity River Authority of Texas, TX
North Texas Grease Abatement Council
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, WI
Greenseams Video
Printed Publication
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, CAWrongville/Rightville
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, CO
45-Year History Book and Exhibit
Educational Program
Mobile Area Water & Sewer System, AL"It's Easy to Be Ungreasy" Grease Recycling Educational Program
Little Rock Wastewater, AR
Stay Connected
E-Media
City of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works - Bureau of Sanitation, CALos Angeles Team Effort E-Media Program
2009 Honorees
Education Program
Alexandria Sanitation Authority, VAWestern Virginia Water Authority, VA
Chesterfield County Utilities Department, VA
Arlington County Department of Environmental Services, VA
Hampton Roads Sanitation District, VA
Henrico County Public Utilities, VA
D.C. Water and Sewer Authority, DC
Virginia Biosolids Council
Printed Publication
Narraganset Bay Commission, RINarragansett Bay Commission: Combined Sewer Overflow Project
King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks, Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
Ratepayer Report Newsletter
2008 Honorees
Printed Publication
City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities, CAThe Seriousness of Salt
Educational Program
City of Little Rock Wastewater Utility, ARCan the Grease
Sacramento Regional Sanitation District, CA
Commercial Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Education Program
City of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation, CA
Biosolids (Bio-Slurry) Injection- T.I.R.E.
County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County / City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation/Orange County Sanitation Districts, CA
No Drugs Down the Drain
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, IL
Mission is Possible: Educating People to Promote Beneficial Use of Biosolids
E-Media
LOTT Alliance, WARedevelopment of www.lottonline.org Website
Western Virginia Water Authority, VA
More You Know, the Better the Flow
2007 Honorees
Video
The City of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works, CAEffective 21st Century Learning: Sewer Science Resource Video Program
City of Raleigh Public Utiltities, NC
Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour
Water Environment Services, OR
The Grass is Greener
Printed Publication
Water Environment Services, ORStreamlines Newsletter
Educational Programming
Sacramento Regional County Sewer District, CASRCSD Mercury Reduction Public Education Program
Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant, CO
World Monitoring Day and Water EXPO
Clark County Water Reclamation District, NV
Pain in the Drain Educational Program
Narragansett Bay Commission, RI
Woon Watershed Explorers Program
City of Dallas, Dallas Water Utilities, TX
Grease Abatement Program
2006 Honorees
Video
City of Oxnard, Calif.Follow That Flush 2
Narragansett Bay Commission, RI
The Biggest Project You’ll Never See—Narragansett Bay Commission CSO Project
Printed Publication
Hampton Roads Sanitation District, VAThe Seasons of Hampton Roads, Commemorating 65 Years of Environmental Protection
Educational Programming
Metro Water Services, TNToxic Dude Campaign
East Bay Municipal Utility District, CA
Pollution Prevention Partnership to Protect San Francisco Bay
Western Carolina Regional Sewer Authority, SC
The Freshwater Freddie Ultimate Water Guide for Kids
E-Media
City of Oxnard, CAWastewater Division Website
2005 Honorees
Video
Oakland County Drain Commissioners, Mich.H2Oakland
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners (PVSC), N.J.
Eye on the Passaic River
Educational Programming
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, Calif.Residential Chloride Source Reduction Project
Sanitation District No. 1 of Northern Kentucky, Ky.
Journey of a Drop of Water: Outdoor Environmental Education Program
Narragansett Bay Commission (NBC), R.I.
Dental Amalgam Environmental Best Management Practices
E-Media
City of Tacoma, Wash.EnviroKids Website: Kid Tested, Mother (Earth) Approved
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners, N.J.
Messy Marvin Game Pak CD-ROM
2004 Honorees
Video
City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation, Calif.“Where Does It Go?”
Printed Publication
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Mass.The State of Boston Harbor Report
Butler County Department of Environmental Services (BCDES), Ohio
Upper Mill Creek Informational Brochure & CD
Educational Program
Sanitation District No. 1, Ky.Environmental Unit Guide: Fourth Grade Water Quality Curriculum
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners, N.J.
Pollution Prevention Education Outreach Program/Messy Marvin
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities, N.C.
Blue Planet Water Environmental Center
E-media
King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks, Wash.Brightwater Project Website - http://www.dnr.metrokc.gov/wtd/brightwater
2003 Honorees
Video
City and County of Honolulu, Department of Environmental Services, HawaiiFats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Control
Pima County Wastewater Management Department, Ariz.
S.O.S. - Save Our Sewers Grease Campaign
Printed Publication
City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Sanitation, Calif.Help the Grease Avenger – Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) Program
King County Wastewater Treatment Division, Wash.
Summary of Draft Environmental Impact Study (EIS) for Brightwater Treatment System
Educational Program
Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD), Va.Ocean Lakes Environmental Education Campaign
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, Colo.
Wastewater Worker Recognition Week
East Bay Municipal Utility District, Calif.
Recycled Water Training and Education Program
E-Media
City of Tacoma Environmental Services, Wash.Wastewater Web Site - www.cityoftacoma.org
Narragansett Bay Commission, R.I.
The LAV - www.narrabay.com
2002 Honorees
Video
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, Milwaukee, Wis.MMSD Rainwater Reduction Education Video
King County Department of Natural Resources, Wastewater Treatment Division, Seattle, Wash.
Stewards of the Water Video
The City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Sanitation, Wastewater Engineering Service Division, Los Angeles, Calif.
A New Direction Video
Educational Program
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, Martinez, Calif.; South Bayside System Authority, Redwood City, Calif.; City of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, Calf.Sewer Science Wastewater Laboratory
Hampton Roads Sanitation District, Virginia Beach, Va.
Pump It, Don’t Dump It - Boater Education Program
Louisville & Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District, Louisville, Ky.
After We Flush - Program for 5th Graders
E-Media
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Boston, Mass.www.mwra.com
Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant, Littleton, Colo.
www.ci.englewood.co.us/wwtp
2001 Honorees
Video
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, OHUncovering Cleveland’s Sewer System
Water Environment Services of Clackamas County, OR
Good Neighbors – The New Face of Wastewater Treatment
Little Blue Valley Sewer District, MO
The Path of Least Resistance
Printed Publication
Hampton Roads Sanitation District, VA60th Anniversary Commemorative Calendar Educational Program
City of Tacoma, WA
EnvironChallenger
Hampton Roads Sanitation District, VA
Celebrate Farming Day
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, CA
Our Water, Our World Pesticide Reduction Program
2000 Honorees
Video
Philadelphia Water Department, PAStormy Weather
Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District, WI
Reclaiming Water for Our Environment
Printed Publication
New York City Department of Environmental Protection, NY"Down the Drain? Think Again!" - Snack Food Clip Giveaway with Pollution Prevention Message
Educational Program
Clark County Sanitation District, NVDesert Breeze Water Resource Center - Public Outreach
1999 Honorees
Video
Broward County - Office of Environmental Services, FL"Water So Plentiful, Water So Precious"
Printed Publication
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, CAControl It! Less-Toxic Methods to Control and Prevent Pests
Educational Program
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners, NJPassaic River/Newark Bay Restoration Program: Shoreline Cleanup Element
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, OH
Clark Elementary School Corporate Partnership and Related Outreach Activities
1998 Honorees
Video
Narragansett Bay Commission, RIBeyond the Pipes - Documentary
Program
Little Rock Wastewater Utility/Water Environment Federation, ARWEF Exhibit at 1997 National Boy Scout Jamboree
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, CA
Central San Sewer Aqua Student Education Program
Publication
Western Lake Superior Sanitary District, MNBlueprint for Mercury Elimination
1997 Honorees
Video
City of Portland, Bureau of Environmental Service, ORClean Rivers: Why Should I Care?
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, CO
MetroMoeba: The Video
Program
City and County of San Francisco, CASan Francisco Water Pollution Prevention Program
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services, MN
1995-1996 Comprehensive Public Education Program
Publication
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, OHCelebrating Cleveland's Bicentennial — A Gift of Clean Water
The City of San Diego Metropolitan Wastewater Department, CA
Ocean Monitoring & Protection
1996 Honorees
Video
City of Portland Environmental Services, WAWe Care Where It Goes
Program
Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District, WIWild & Wet: Our Endangered Waters Ecomasters: Clean Bay
Publication
City of Albuquerque Public Works Department, NMJewelry Manufacturing Industry Code of Practice
City of Corpus Christi, TX
Our Environment - Our Challenge
1995 Honorees
Video
Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority, TXGalvelston Bay & GCA
Program
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, MASchool Education Program
Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District, WI
Comprehensive Education Program
Publication
City of Atlanta, Bureau of Pollution Control, GAClean Creek Environmental Facilities
Allegheny County Sanitation Authority, PA
Where Does It Go?
1994 Honorees
Video
El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board, TXFred Hervey Water Reclamation Plant
Program
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, COPublic Information and Education Program
Publication
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, WIHistory of Water Pollution Abatement Program
1993 Honorees
Video
County Sanitation Districts of Orange County, CAPlanning with Vision
Program
City of Little Rock Wastewater Utility, ARCaptain Sewer Water Conservation Education Program
Publication
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, OH20th Anniversary Poster & Booklet
1992 Honorees
Video
City of Portland, ORClean River Confluence - Superdude - EcoQuest
Program
The Metropolitan District (Hartford County), CTConnecticut River Clean-up Program
Publication
Hampton Roads Sanitation District, VA50th Anniversary Booklet
1991 Honoree
Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewerage District, KYMSD Environmental Science Program
1990 Honoree
Unified Sewerage Agency of Washington County, ORTualation River Rangers, 4th Grade Education Program
NEAA Member Agency Awards
Public Information & Education Award
2024 Honorees
E-Media
Inland Empire Utilities Agency, CA
Be Sewer Smart
Johnson County Wastewater, KS
#ForTheW
Louisville & Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District, KY
Louisville MSD clAIRity Program
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, OH
NEORSD’s Podcast, “Clean Water Works”
Educational Program
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission, OR
City of Springfield, OR
City of Eugene, OR
Clean Water University Program
City of Tacoma, Environmental Services, WA
If It Hits the Ground, It Hits the Sound
Houston Public Works, TX
Give Water a Break Campaign
Metro Water Recovery, CO
Virtual Classroom Experience
Narragansett Bay Commission, RI
NBC Watershed Explorers Summer Camp
NEW Water, WI
Planning for the Future in Northeast Wisconsin
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission, NJ
Pollution Prevention Coloring Book and Animated Video
Western Monmouth Utilities Authority, NJ
Environmental S.T.E.M. Careers Merit Badge Summer Camp
Video
Arlington County, VA
Re-Gen Education and Outreach Video
Great Lakes Water Authority, MI
One Water News Drops
Hampton Roads Sanitation District, VA
National Infrastructure Week: James River Treatment Plant SWIFT Improvements
Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District, WI
Flushables Video Campaign
2023 Honorees
E-Media
Metro Water Recovery, CO
How We Transform Wastewater
Prince William County Service Authority, VA
H2GoKids
Educational Program
KC Water, MO
Water Education Program
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, MO
MSD Project Clear Creates Warning to Fear the FOG “Official U.S. Trailer”
NEW Water, WI
The "Unflushables:" Something Had to Give!
WSSC Water, MD
Introduction to Wastewater Treatment Virtual Unit
Video
Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority, IA
Des Moines WRA Facility Tour Video Series
Eastern Municipal Water District, CA
Patrick the Poo Video
Great Lakes Water Authority, MI
Where Does the Water Go? How Water Flows Through GLWA's Regional Collection System
Hampton Roads Sanitation District, VA
Providence Road Offline Storage Facility & Woodstock Park Improvements Video
Louisville & Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District, KY
MSD Cornerstone Course and Video
Narragansett Bay Commission, RI
NBC Water Works Video
2022 Honorees
E-Media
City of Richmond DPU, VA
RVAH2O’s Floodwall Twitter Thread and Online Outreach
Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District, WI
Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District PFAS Initiative
Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission, OR
Community Partnership for Clean Water Video and Digital Campaign
Toho Water Authority, FL
Toho Water Holiday Pipemares
Educational Program
Alexandria Renew, VA
AlexRenew’s Children’s Educational Program – Cloe the Tunnel Boring Machine and Friends
Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District, KY
Louisville MSD’s Bowl Patrol Educates the Community on “What Not to Flush”
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, WI
One Water, Our Water
Video
City of Springfield, OR
Capacity, Management, Operations, and Maintenance Program Video
Great Lakes Water Authority, MI
Think & Act Regionally: Collaboration is Key to the Success of GLWA’s Regional Collection System
LOTT Clean Water Alliance, WA
Video Series: LOTT and the Budd Inlet Treatment Plant
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, IL
“Where Does IT Go?” Animation
2021 Honorees
E-MediaCity of Garland, TX Garland Water Utilities Story Map
Lynchburg Water Resources, VA
Water Wonders
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, WI
Water Drop Alert™
South Platte Renew, CO
SPR Education and Outreach Program
Educational Program
Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority, SC
Trick or Treatment: A Guided Tour of BJWSA’s Water Reclamation Facilities
East Bay Municipal Utility District, CA
EBMUD Virtual Tour Program
Printed Materials
City and County of Honolulu, HI
Anatomy of Wastewater (Children’s Book)
Video
Great Lakes Water Authority, MI
Flushables: Educating and Influencing Public’s Behavior
NEW Water, WI
“Thank You, Farmers!” Video
2020 Honorees
Educational Program
Alexandria Renew, VA
One Water Alexandria: A Partnership to Help Alexandrians Know Their H2O
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, CA
Pipe Protectors
City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities, VA
RVAH2O's Rain Barrel Painting Program
DC Water, DC
Cool Arts & Cleaner Rivers
East Bay Municipal Utility District, CA
Wastewater Plant Tour Program
Great Lakes Water Authority, MI
One Water Regional Public Education Campaign
Hampton Roads Sanitation District, VA
Education and Outreach Program Lesson Plan Updates
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, CA
The Clearwater Project
Printed Publication
City of Garland, TX
Industrial Pretreatment Quarterly Newsletter & Training
Video
KC Water, MO
Imagine a Day Without Water (video link)
Knoxville Utilities Board, TN
Water Quality Video
2019 Honorees
Educational Program
The Journey of Stormwater: KC to the Sea
Creating a Learning Destination Out of a Pump Station
Media
@neorsd "Let's Ask" Interview Series
Environmental Education Partnership
Printed Publication
Watershed to Bay
Video
"The F.O.G. Zone": PSA on Fats, Oils, & Grease
DigIndy Virtual Reality Video
Fertilizer Usage PSA
R2E2: A New Era in Resource Recovery
2018 Honorees
Educational Program
City of Los Angeles - LA Sanitation, CA
One Water LA
Aurora Water, CO
Forests to Faucets: Aurora's Water Resources
Narragansett Bay Commission, RI
Mr. Can vs The Grease Beasts
Spartanburg Water, SC
Public Information and Education
Alexandria Renew Enterprises, VA
Creating a Water Discovery and Education Destination at AlexRenew
Printed Publication
Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department, AZ
A Living River Project
Upper Trinity Regional Water District, TX
Denton County Greenbelt Plan
Video
Louisville & Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District, KY
Louisville Community Conversation Video
KC Water, MO
Don't Flush the Wipes: A Horror Story (Movie Trailer)
NEW Water, WI
Water Knows No Boundaries
2017 Honorees
E-media
Citizens Energy Group, IN
Keeping Things Clear Campaign
Alexandria Renew Enterprises, VA
Driving Community Engagement with Content
City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities, VA
RVAH2O 2016 Storm Drain Art Contest
Educational Program
City of Los Angeles - LA Sanitation, CA
Guide to Green Chemistry and Educational Webinar Series
Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, FL
Brown is the New Green - Leaf the Plastic Behind!
Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, NM
Conservation Education Program
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer Dist., OH
Pitch Those Pills
Renewable Water Resources, SC
The ReWa Clean Water Challenge
Hampton Roads Sanitation District, VA
Living the Legacy
NEW Water, WI
STEM Superheroes Camp
Video
Capital Region Water, PA
Make it Happen, Harrisburg: City Beautiful H2O Video
2016 Honorees
E-Media
DC Water, DC Building Public Support for Rate Increases Through TwitterEducational Program
Hampton Roads Sanitation District, VAH2w0w: Wonders of Water, Virginia STEAM Academy Program
King County Department of Natural Resources, WA
Don't Drip and Drive
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer Dist., OH
2015 Open House
Pierce County Surface Water Management, WA
Don't Drip and Drive
San Antonio Water System, TX
San Antonio Water System High School Education Impact Program
Video
Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, NM"Elephant" Anti-FOG Campaign
2015 Honorees
Video
City of Meridian, ID"It Starts at Home" - Meridian's Public Outreach Campaign
E-Media
DC Water, DCDC Water's Lady Bird as e-Ambassador
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, OH
Social Media
Educational Program
City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation, CALos Angeles Environmental Learning Center at Hyperion
City of Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne City Utilities Rain Garden Program
Capital Region Water, PA
Raindrop to River Conservation Carnival
NEW Water, WI
World Water Day Educational Program
2014 Honorees
Video
Central Davis Sewer District, UTPublic Education Videos - Carbon Cycle for Elementary School Children and Nitrogen Cycle for Operators
Printed Publication
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, OHClean Water Works: A Technical Magazine of the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
Educational Program
Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility, AKProtecting Public Health & Environment
City of Boise, ID
Boise WaterShed Environmental Education Center
City of Springfield, MO
Private Sewer Repair Pilot Program
Renewable Water Resources, SC
Be Freshwater Friendly
Upper Trinity Regional Water District, TX
Watershed Protection Educational Program
2013 Honorees
Video
Beaufort Jasper Water & Sewer Authority, SCWater/Wastewater Treatment Educational Videos
E-Media
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, MOStormwater Best Management Practices Toolbox
Narragansett Bay Commission, RI
Snapshot of the Bay
2012 Honorees
Video
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, CO50th Anniversary/NTP Groundbreaking DVD
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, MD
Feasty Boys Promoting "Can It, Cool It and Throw It Away"
Oak Lodge Sanitary District, OR
Video: Protecting our Community's Watersheds and Streams
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, WI
Reducing the Risk of Basement Backups
Educational Program
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission, NJPVSC Wildlife Habitat Education Program
Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati, OH
Lick Run Public Information & Education Project
Narragansett Bay Commission, RI
2010 World Toilet Day Exhibit
Western Virginia Water Authority, VA
Partnership to Educate the Public about Improper Disposal and Abuse of Prescription Drugs
2011 Honorees
Video
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services, MNVideo: Protecting Water Resources for the Region
Narragansett Bay Commission, RI
Environmentalism at Work: The Narragansett Bay Commission
Educational Program
Sanitation District No. 1, KYNKU College Course: Protecting Water Resources
City of Independence - Water Pollution Control Department, MO
Independence EcoFest "It's All About Water"
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, OH
Pick Up Poop! (P.U.P.)
ALCOSAN, PA
2010 ALCOSAN Open House
Alexandria Sanitation Authority, VA
Visitors Center & Mobile Learning Displays
LOTT Clean Water Alliance, WA
Water Education and Technology (WET) Center
2010 Honorees
Video
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities, NCClean Water for a Healthy Community Video
Oak Lodge Sanitary District, OR
Re-Investing for Healthy Rivers Video
Trinity River Authority of Texas, TX
North Texas Grease Abatement Council
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, WI
Greenseams Video
Printed Publication
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, CAWrongville/Rightville
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, CO
45-Year History Book and Exhibit
Educational Program
Mobile Area Water & Sewer System, AL"It's Easy to Be Ungreasy" Grease Recycling Educational Program
Little Rock Wastewater, AR
Stay Connected
E-Media
City of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works - Bureau of Sanitation, CALos Angeles Team Effort E-Media Program
2009 Honorees
Education Program
Alexandria Sanitation Authority, VAWestern Virginia Water Authority, VA
Chesterfield County Utilities Department, VA
Arlington County Department of Environmental Services, VA
Hampton Roads Sanitation District, VA
Henrico County Public Utilities, VA
D.C. Water and Sewer Authority, DC
Virginia Biosolids Council
Printed Publication
Narraganset Bay Commission, RINarragansett Bay Commission: Combined Sewer Overflow Project
King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks, Wastewater Treatment Division, WA
Ratepayer Report Newsletter
2008 Honorees
Printed Publication
City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities, CAThe Seriousness of Salt
Educational Program
City of Little Rock Wastewater Utility, ARCan the Grease
Sacramento Regional Sanitation District, CA
Commercial Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Education Program
City of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation, CA
Biosolids (Bio-Slurry) Injection- T.I.R.E.
County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County / City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation/Orange County Sanitation Districts, CA
No Drugs Down the Drain
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, IL
Mission is Possible: Educating People to Promote Beneficial Use of Biosolids
E-Media
LOTT Alliance, WARedevelopment of www.lottonline.org Website
Western Virginia Water Authority, VA
More You Know, the Better the Flow
2007 Honorees
Video
The City of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works, CAEffective 21st Century Learning: Sewer Science Resource Video Program
City of Raleigh Public Utiltities, NC
Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour
Water Environment Services, OR
The Grass is Greener
Printed Publication
Water Environment Services, ORStreamlines Newsletter
Educational Programming
Sacramento Regional County Sewer District, CASRCSD Mercury Reduction Public Education Program
Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant, CO
World Monitoring Day and Water EXPO
Clark County Water Reclamation District, NV
Pain in the Drain Educational Program
Narragansett Bay Commission, RI
Woon Watershed Explorers Program
City of Dallas, Dallas Water Utilities, TX
Grease Abatement Program
2006 Honorees
Video
City of Oxnard, Calif.Follow That Flush 2
Narragansett Bay Commission, RI
The Biggest Project You’ll Never See—Narragansett Bay Commission CSO Project
Printed Publication
Hampton Roads Sanitation District, VAThe Seasons of Hampton Roads, Commemorating 65 Years of Environmental Protection
Educational Programming
Metro Water Services, TNToxic Dude Campaign
East Bay Municipal Utility District, CA
Pollution Prevention Partnership to Protect San Francisco Bay
Western Carolina Regional Sewer Authority, SC
The Freshwater Freddie Ultimate Water Guide for Kids
E-Media
City of Oxnard, CAWastewater Division Website
2005 Honorees
Video
Oakland County Drain Commissioners, Mich.H2Oakland
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners (PVSC), N.J.
Eye on the Passaic River
Educational Programming
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, Calif.Residential Chloride Source Reduction Project
Sanitation District No. 1 of Northern Kentucky, Ky.
Journey of a Drop of Water: Outdoor Environmental Education Program
Narragansett Bay Commission (NBC), R.I.
Dental Amalgam Environmental Best Management Practices
E-Media
City of Tacoma, Wash.EnviroKids Website: Kid Tested, Mother (Earth) Approved
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners, N.J.
Messy Marvin Game Pak CD-ROM
2004 Honorees
Video
City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation, Calif.“Where Does It Go?”
Printed Publication
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Mass.The State of Boston Harbor Report
Butler County Department of Environmental Services (BCDES), Ohio
Upper Mill Creek Informational Brochure & CD
Educational Program
Sanitation District No. 1, Ky.Environmental Unit Guide: Fourth Grade Water Quality Curriculum
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners, N.J.
Pollution Prevention Education Outreach Program/Messy Marvin
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities, N.C.
Blue Planet Water Environmental Center
E-media
King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks, Wash.Brightwater Project Website - http://www.dnr.metrokc.gov/wtd/brightwater
2003 Honorees
Video
City and County of Honolulu, Department of Environmental Services, HawaiiFats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Control
Pima County Wastewater Management Department, Ariz.
S.O.S. - Save Our Sewers Grease Campaign
Printed Publication
City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Sanitation, Calif.Help the Grease Avenger – Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) Program
King County Wastewater Treatment Division, Wash.
Summary of Draft Environmental Impact Study (EIS) for Brightwater Treatment System
Educational Program
Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD), Va.Ocean Lakes Environmental Education Campaign
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, Colo.
Wastewater Worker Recognition Week
East Bay Municipal Utility District, Calif.
Recycled Water Training and Education Program
E-Media
City of Tacoma Environmental Services, Wash.Wastewater Web Site - www.cityoftacoma.org
Narragansett Bay Commission, R.I.
The LAV - www.narrabay.com
2002 Honorees
Video
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, Milwaukee, Wis.MMSD Rainwater Reduction Education Video
King County Department of Natural Resources, Wastewater Treatment Division, Seattle, Wash.
Stewards of the Water Video
The City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Sanitation, Wastewater Engineering Service Division, Los Angeles, Calif.
A New Direction Video
Educational Program
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, Martinez, Calif.; South Bayside System Authority, Redwood City, Calif.; City of Palo Alto, Palo Alto, Calf.Sewer Science Wastewater Laboratory
Hampton Roads Sanitation District, Virginia Beach, Va.
Pump It, Don’t Dump It - Boater Education Program
Louisville & Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District, Louisville, Ky.
After We Flush - Program for 5th Graders
E-Media
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Boston, Mass.www.mwra.com
Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant, Littleton, Colo.
www.ci.englewood.co.us/wwtp
2001 Honorees
Video
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, OHUncovering Cleveland’s Sewer System
Water Environment Services of Clackamas County, OR
Good Neighbors – The New Face of Wastewater Treatment
Little Blue Valley Sewer District, MO
The Path of Least Resistance
Printed Publication
Hampton Roads Sanitation District, VA60th Anniversary Commemorative Calendar Educational Program
City of Tacoma, WA
EnvironChallenger
Hampton Roads Sanitation District, VA
Celebrate Farming Day
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, CA
Our Water, Our World Pesticide Reduction Program
2000 Honorees
Video
Philadelphia Water Department, PAStormy Weather
Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District, WI
Reclaiming Water for Our Environment
Printed Publication
New York City Department of Environmental Protection, NY"Down the Drain? Think Again!" - Snack Food Clip Giveaway with Pollution Prevention Message
Educational Program
Clark County Sanitation District, NVDesert Breeze Water Resource Center - Public Outreach
1999 Honorees
Video
Broward County - Office of Environmental Services, FL"Water So Plentiful, Water So Precious"
Printed Publication
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, CAControl It! Less-Toxic Methods to Control and Prevent Pests
Educational Program
Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners, NJPassaic River/Newark Bay Restoration Program: Shoreline Cleanup Element
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, OH
Clark Elementary School Corporate Partnership and Related Outreach Activities
1998 Honorees
Video
Narragansett Bay Commission, RIBeyond the Pipes - Documentary
Program
Little Rock Wastewater Utility/Water Environment Federation, ARWEF Exhibit at 1997 National Boy Scout Jamboree
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, CA
Central San Sewer Aqua Student Education Program
Publication
Western Lake Superior Sanitary District, MNBlueprint for Mercury Elimination
1997 Honorees
Video
City of Portland, Bureau of Environmental Service, ORClean Rivers: Why Should I Care?
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, CO
MetroMoeba: The Video
Program
City and County of San Francisco, CASan Francisco Water Pollution Prevention Program
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services, MN
1995-1996 Comprehensive Public Education Program
Publication
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, OHCelebrating Cleveland's Bicentennial — A Gift of Clean Water
The City of San Diego Metropolitan Wastewater Department, CA
Ocean Monitoring & Protection
1996 Honorees
Video
City of Portland Environmental Services, WAWe Care Where It Goes
Program
Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District, WIWild & Wet: Our Endangered Waters Ecomasters: Clean Bay
Publication
City of Albuquerque Public Works Department, NMJewelry Manufacturing Industry Code of Practice
City of Corpus Christi, TX
Our Environment - Our Challenge
1995 Honorees
Video
Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority, TXGalvelston Bay & GCA
Program
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, MASchool Education Program
Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District, WI
Comprehensive Education Program
Publication
City of Atlanta, Bureau of Pollution Control, GAClean Creek Environmental Facilities
Allegheny County Sanitation Authority, PA
Where Does It Go?
1994 Honorees
Video
El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board, TXFred Hervey Water Reclamation Plant
Program
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, COPublic Information and Education Program
Publication
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, WIHistory of Water Pollution Abatement Program
1993 Honorees
Video
County Sanitation Districts of Orange County, CAPlanning with Vision
Program
City of Little Rock Wastewater Utility, ARCaptain Sewer Water Conservation Education Program
Publication
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, OH20th Anniversary Poster & Booklet
1992 Honorees
Video
City of Portland, ORClean River Confluence - Superdude - EcoQuest
Program
The Metropolitan District (Hartford County), CTConnecticut River Clean-up Program
Publication
Hampton Roads Sanitation District, VA50th Anniversary Booklet
1991 Honoree
Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewerage District, KYMSD Environmental Science Program
1990 Honoree
Unified Sewerage Agency of Washington County, ORTualation River Rangers, 4th Grade Education Program