"Driving the Long Game While Staying Ahead of the Hazards"
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
at Forsgate Country Club
Sign up NOW - Sponsorships Available!
The day starts with an intensive morning technical seminar, followed by the option to play golf after lunch. NEW this year! We’re also offering the option for golf lessons in the afternoon, for those who want to learn or brush up on techniques.
This year’s theme is “Driving the Long Game While Staying Ahead of the Hazards.” Sessions are focused on long-term challenges facing water professionals and how to be prepared for what’s ahead.
MORNING SEMINAR AGENDA
8:00 am - Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:15 am - Session 1: NJDEP Regulatory Updates
9:15 am - Session 2: What's Next After PFAS? Addressing Aging Infrastructure Needs
- The Capital Planning Cliff: Risk-Based Planning Beyond PFAS and Lead Compliance - Alberto Quiroz, Veolia
- Balancing Emerging Needs While Building for Immediate Needs - Earl Schneider, Mott MacDonald; and Rich Calbi, Ridgewood Water
10:30 am - Session 3: Safety and Contract Procurement
- Critical Safety in Design and Onsite - Craig Murray, CHA Consulting; and Scott Wachinski, Michael F. Ronca and Sons
- Using BIM to Expedite Procurement - Kurt van Heiningen, CDM Smith; and Thomas Hercel, J. Fletcher Creamer and Son, Inc.
- Roundtable/Panel Discussion
12:00 pm - Lunch and Awards
1:00 pm - Hit the Links! Option to play in our 18-hole scramble golf tournament - or - NEW this year, take a golf lesson (see below for details)
Add a golf lesson on to your Seminar-only registration; or just sign up for the golf lesson -- but. . .
You MUST sign up for golf lessons by September 15.
Sign up for a Golf Lesson by Sept 15!
Not a golfer? Not confident on the course? At this year's Fall Meeting, you can now opt to take a 1-hour golf lesson after the morning seminar and lunch!
AWWA NJ's G.L.O.W.W. (Women in Water) subcommittee has teamed up with the Conference Committee to offer this special opportunity.
Space may be limited to 32 people for lessons. Depending on the number of people, lessons may be scheduled in two separate time slots.
Sponsorship is Open!
AWWA NJ's Sponsorship program is now open for enrollment! There are many opportunities for recognition and visibility, and several levels of sponsorship include registrations for the Fall and/or Annual (Spring) Conference.