PEOPLE/AWARDS

Dr. Abderrahman Zehraoui was hired as executive director of the Niagara Falls (New York) Water Board.

Andrea Cole was hired as general manager of Dominion Water & Sanitation District, which incorporates a focus on stormwater for Douglas County (Colorado).

Freese and Nichols announced the election of new principals across the firm’s Texas offices:

• Jim Keith, manager in the stormwater engineering group in Dallas

• Krista Bethune Melnar, stormwater practice leader and group manager of the stormwater engineering group in Austin

• Cory Stull, manager in the stormwater engineering group in Houston

The American Planning Association-Federal Planning Division presented U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, a Merit Award in the Environmental Planning category for its Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. The plan was recognized for improving the management, function and quality of stormwater runoff.

Tony Rojas retired after 20 years as executive director of the Macon (Georgia) Water Authority. 

CALENDAR

Aug. 29-Sept. 1

American Public Works Association Public Works Expo (PWX), America’s Center, St. Louis. Visit apwa.net.

Sept. 13-15

StormCon Milwaukee and WaterPro Conference, Wisconsin Center, Milwaukee (parallel events being held on same days and location). Visit stormcon.com or waterproconference.org.

Oct. 6-8

Southeast Stormwater Association Regional Stormwater Conference, Hilton Head Marriott Resort and Spa, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Visit seswa.org.

Oct. 6-9

American Society of Civil Engineers 2021 Convention, Hilton Chicago Hotel, Chicago. Visit asce.org.

Oct. 12-14

American Public Works Association Public Works Expo (PWX) Plus, held virtually for those unable to attend in person the PWX event on Aug. 29-Sept. 1. Visit apwa.net.

Nov. 8-11

American Water Resources Association Annual Conference, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Kissimmee, Florida. Visit awra.org.

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