WCMA Technology Committee: Joint Industry Meeting (Hybrid)

Thursday, March 20, 2025

9:30 AM - 2:30 PM (CDT)

Hilton Garden Inn Sun Prairie

Event Details

Join us Thursday, March 20, 2025, for the 12th annual joint meeting with Wisconsin DNR.

Our state regulators gather with members of Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association and Midwest Food Products Association to discuss environmental issues of the day.

All on-site registrants are asked to pay a $55 fee to attend, which includes a catered lunch. Registrants should arrive for check-in starting at 9:30 a.m. (CT).

Those who wish to attend virtually can register for the meeting at a reduced rate of $35. Virtual attendees will receive an individual Zoom link to join the programming beginning at 10:00 a.m. (CT).

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Agenda

March 20
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Register and Networking
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM	Welcome and Introductions Shelly Allness, Secretary’s Director – South Central, Wisconsin DNR Nick Novak, President, Midwest Food Products Association John Umhoefer, Executive Director, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association
10:10 AM - 10:20 AM	Wisconsin DNR Overview Tim Ryan, Field Operations Director, Water Quality, Wisconsin DNR
10:20 AM - 10:30 AM	Industry Overviews John Umhoefer, WCMA and Nick Novak, MWFPA
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	WQT Clearinghouse Update Matt Claucherty, Water Resources Management Specialist, Wisconsin DNR and Chris Murphy, Clearinghouse Manager, Wisconsin Water Quality Trading Clearinghouse LLC
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Focus on Spills Reporting and Prevention Laura Gerold, Wastewater Compliance Engineer, Wisconsin DNR and Taylor Fritsch, Senior Associate, Michael Best
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM	MDV Reauthorization Update; Public Hearing Matt Claucherty, Wisconsin DNR
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM	Lunch Break/Networking
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM	PFAS Regulation in Wisconsin Nate Willis, Wastewater Engineer, Wisconsin DNR and Leah Ziemba, Partner, Michael Best
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Land Management Plans and Site Approvals to Optimize Nutrient Landspreading Fred Hegeman, Statewide Residuals Coordinator, Water Quality Bureau, Wisconsin DNR and Nicholas P. Huettl, Principal Engineer, Applied Science Inc.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Additional Topic/Q&A
2:30 PM	Adjourn

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