News & Press https://www.gawp.org/news/default.asp Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:55:56 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:51:00 GMT Copyright © 2026 Georgia Association of Water Professionals Join us for the Industrial, HVPS, and Municipal Facility Inspections for MS4s Workshop https://www.gawp.org/news/news.asp?id=730139 https://www.gawp.org/news/news.asp?id=730139
This training is designed to provide City and County staff, as well as other stormwater professionals, with the necessary knowledge to conduct technical inspections, distinguish between different inspection types, and understand the municipal stormwater regulatory framework, including the roles of MS4, GAEPD, MNGWPD, and U.S. EPA.

It will emphasize the duties of MS4 inspectors, focusing on inspection preparation, field considerations, documentation, and coordination crucial for effective program management. The training targets inspectors and program staff from Phase I and Phase II MS4 permittees aiming to deepen their understanding of inspection requirements and enhance program consistency and effectiveness.

Lunch will be included. 5 PDHs will be awarded for attendance. 
 
More Info.]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:51:00 GMT Registration for the Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser is open! https://www.gawp.org/news/news.asp?id=729357 https://www.gawp.org/news/news.asp?id=729357 This year's golf tournament to support the GAWP General Scholarship Fund will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the Cobblestone Golf Course in Acworth, GA. The tournament will begin at 9:30am with shotgun start.

Registration is now open for the tournament, and companies and individuals have the opportunity to sponsor the tournament as well. Contact Jim Poff (jpoff@gawp.org) for sponsorship information.

For more details and to register, visit the event page by clicking on the button below.

More Info.]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:53:00 GMT Submit a Presentation for the Fall Conference! https://www.gawp.org/news/news.asp?id=728550 https://www.gawp.org/news/news.asp?id=728550 The presentation submission portal is now open for the Fall Conference & Laboratory Symposium, which will take place on Jekyll Island on November 17 & 18.  GAWP conferences are an excellent place to share your knowledge and expertise with other water professionals, and we want to hear from you!

Submit an Abstract]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2026 16:17:00 GMT GA EPD Issues Statewide Drought Response Level 1 Declaration https://www.gawp.org/news/news.asp?id=726222 https://www.gawp.org/news/news.asp?id=726222 Statewide Drought Response Level 1 Declaration

On April 27, 2026, the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) Director declared a state-wide Drought Response Level 1 for public water systems using surface water and/or groundwater.  Under this declaration, public water systems must implement a public information campaign designed to help citizens better understand drought, its impact on water supplies, and the need for water conservation.  Outdoor water use between the hours of 4 PM and 10 A.M. is still allowable and unaffected by a Drought Response Level 1.  Please see the press release issued by EPD, as well as the information available on EPD’s Drought Management webpage, for more details.

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