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You are receiving this email because you either attending a previous NAWMA meeting and you signed up at SmallWaterSupply.org.

Newsletter #9 for June 2013

Important Reminder: Principles of Utility Management Certificate Testing is Online

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In order to receive the Principles of Utility Management certificate, you must complete all three training modules (including testing) by either attending the in-person meetings or watching the online recordings.

Module #1
Click here to take the pre-test.
Click here to watch the training.
Click here to take the post-test.

Module #2
Click here to take the pre-test.
Click here to watch the training.
Click here to take the post-test.

Note: The training session takes a minute to download and open. Be sure to Click on the security warning bar and the Download File command if they appear. Also when you get into the session you have to click on the Play icon at the bottom of the window.

Registration Open for July 24 NAWMA Meetings

TUG Brochure.pdf

Ten locations will again host tribal utility managers for NAWMA meetings on July 24. Registration is now open for all locations. This event will include the 3rd TUG training module. The next NAWMA meetings will be held October 24.

▪ Northern Arizona - Flagstaff, AZ
▪ Southern Arizona - Scottsdale, AZ
▪ Northern California - TBD
▪ Central California - Fresno, CA
▪ Southern California - Valley Center CA
▪ Montana - Havre, MT
▪ Nevada - Reno, NV | Flyer
▪ New Mexico - Casa Blanca, NM | Flyer
▪ Oklahoma - Norman, OK | Flyer
▪ North Dakota & South Dakota - Rapid City, SD | Flyer

Click here to view flyers for each event and to register.

More Events for Tribal Water Systems

ITEC Annual Conference

July 23 | Catoosa, OK
Hosted by Inter-Tribal Environmental Council
ITEC has provided this opportunity for Tribal representatives and other environmental professionals to obtain a first hand view of various products and training materials that are necessary to enhance environmental programs. Topics from the draft agenda include one water session as well as sessions on environmental issues, green initiatives and technologies, climate change, environmental outreach, and emergency response. There is NO registration fee to attend the ITEC Conference for tribes, government entities and non-profit organizations.

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Search for Events

To find an event or training opportunity in your area, you can search SmallWaterSupply.org's event calendar. Search by Category = Tribal to find events open to tribal operators only. Need help? Start by watching our video on how to search the database.

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News Bytes for Tribes

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that President Barack Obama recently signed a new Executive Order that will establish the first ever White House Council on Native American Affairs. Learn more.

The biweekly SmallWaterSupply.org newsletter offers helpful resources, videos, events, and news information relevant to small system operators and utility managers. Click here to sign up.

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Visit our blog archive for additional articles.

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