2025 MWOA 48th Annual Conference
Minnesota’s Premier Wastewater Conference
Network with industry professionals, explore vendor exhibits and learn at the 48th annual Minnesota Wastewater Operators Association Conference. Participants will earn 16 WW Hours (or 6 Type 4 and 10 Wastewater Hours).
Coming soon.
Education Sessions
- Biosolids
- Collection Systems
- Wastewater Treatment
- Collections Exam Prep (additional $30 fee)
SA-SB Refresher
SC-SD Refresher
- Wastewater Exam Prep (additional $30 fee)
A-B Refresher
C-D Refresher
Wastewater exams offered Friday. Must be preregistered with MPCA.
Networking Events
Pokegama Golf Course
3910 Golf Course Rd
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Cost: $60 per person, including 1/2 cart and lunch.
Registration at 10am, shotgun start at 11am.
A shuttle from Timberlake to the golf course will be available at 9:30, 10:00 and 10:30.
Questions? Contact Blake Kolquist at bkolquist@gpmco.com.
Grand Rapids Gun Club
723 Peterson Rd
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Cost: $10 per person
Start time: 4pm
Please bring your shotgun and 2-3 boxes of shells.
If you are golfing prior to shooting, please make arrangements for transportation to the shooting range and note that a no alcohol policy is in effect.
Questions? Contact Erick Fronden at efronden@duluthmn.gov.
Tioga Recreation Area
23946 Tioga Beach Rd
Cohasset, MN 55721
Cost: Free
Start time: 1pm
Meet at the Tioga Recreation Area trailhead. Location, trail maps and conditions can be viewed at https://tiogarecreation.com/trails/.
In the event of rain, the ride will be cancelled.
Questions? Contact Todd Carlson at toddalan13@gmail.com or 218-591-2343.
Social Activities
- Meet & Greet
- Lunches
- Banquet
- Brunch
July 23-25, 2025
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Accommodations
Call for pricing information.
Timberlake Lodge Hotel
144 SE 7th St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-326-2600
IM Hotel by Timberlake
1702 South Pokegama Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-327-1108
AmericInn of Grand Rapids
1812 South Pokegama Ave
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-326-8999
Full Registration
MWOA members and nonmembers are welcome to register. Registration includes access to education sessions, activities and meals. Earn 16 WW hours (or 6 Type 4 and 10 Wastewater Hours).
MWOA Members: $395
Nonmembers: $415
Students & Retired MWOA Members: $285
1-Day Registration (includes lunch) Wed or Thurs: $215
Vendor Registration
The Vendor Exhibit will be held on July 23rd, from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. The exhibit fee entitles your organization to be listed as a co-sponsor at the Meet & Greet and in the Wastewatcher. Two non-transferrable luncheon tickets are included with each exhibit space.
Vendor Advance Registration: $325 Vendor Registration At the Door: $425 if space is available