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Formed
in 1960, Alaska Water Wastewater Management Association
(AWWMA)
is the Alaska Section of American
Water Works Association, and is a Member Association
of Water
Environment Federation.
AWWMA
operates
in cooperation with Federal & State Regulatory
Agencies, Local Governments, and other
Associations or Organizations. AWWMA sponsors
an annual conference,
in addition to regional (Northern,
South Central and South East) conferences, schools,
discussions, and instructions in subjects related
to water treatment, distribution, and water pollution
control. AWWMA
is a non-profit organization,
and operates in accordance with sound business principles,
for the benefit
of
and in order to attain the following objectives:
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The
advancement of fundamental knowledge of the water environment,
its basic qualities and physical laws governing its interaction
with other aspects of the environment and with the aesthetic,
economic, and biological needs of Alaska's citizens
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The
advancement of practical knowledge in the design, construction,
operation, maintenance and management of water utilities,
water supply systems, and water quality control systems
and associated facilities, with an emphasis on cold regions
applications.
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The
advancement of fundamental and practical
knowledge concerning the production and distribution
of safe
and adequate water supplies and the
attainment of acceptable water quality through wastewater
collection, treatment,
reclamation and reuse.
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The
increase of knowledge and understanding of Alaska's
water environment and of the nature and function
of the earth's natural waterways, surface, subsurface
and atmosphere, and encouragement and promotion of
action necessary to preserve and enhance them.
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The
promotion of good public relations and encouragement
of sound legislation and policy relating to the
water environment.
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The
strengthening and building of alliances with
organizations incorporating members of all professions,
dedicated to the preservation and enhancement
of water quality and water resources.
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The
improvement of the professional status of personnel
engaged in all aspects of protecting and improving
Alaska's water environment. The stimulation
of public awareness of the relationship of
water resources to the general public welfare,
and the need for preservation and reuse of
water resources.
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The
development, implementation
and maintenance of quality
control/quality assurance
programs necessary for representative
sample collection and analyses.
Constitution
and Bylaws
Strategic
Plan
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