the michigan water environment association (MWEA)

MWEA, established in 1925, is one of Michigan's oldest organizations. MWEA represents almost 3,000 water quality professionals statewide who are dedicated to preserving, restoring and enhancing Michigan's water resources. MWEA is a member association of the Water Environment Federation (WEF), an international organization with more than 34,000 members worldwide.  MWEA brings together a diverse group of individuals whose careers involve the water environment and who have similar objectives from a variety of backgrounds.  MWEA provides a forum for all water environment topics. Through this forum a variety of objectives, strategies, and goals have been developed that will enhance the mission of the Association, expand the services provided to members, and result in the continued growth of the Association and its members.

Mission

As a water sector leader, our mission is to:.

• Provide bold leadership
• Champion innovation
• Connect water professionals
• Leverage knowledge to support clean and safe water

Upcoming Events

⚾ MWEA Centennial Celebration Detroit Tigers Game

8/08/2025

Registration is now FULL. Please contact swicks@mi-wea.org if you would like to be put on a waitlist. 
We invite you to help us celebrate MWEA's 100th Year Anniversary with an outing to Comerica Park. This special event is an opportunity to catch up with some of your fellow peers,...

PFAS Seminar

8/21/2025

Seminar designed and hosted by the MWEA PFAS Coordination Committee. 
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large and complex class of anthropogenic compounds whose prevalence in the environment are an emerging, widespread  priority in environmental and human health. Th...