Sludge Watch ==> Ontaro -Building Trust Between Sludge-Making Cities and Sludged Communities.....

[Maureen Reilly]

One Day Sludge Seminar
When: December 12, 2007

Where: Lamplighter Inn London Ontario

Cost: $85 including lunch

Register by calling:

On December 12, 2007, the Biosolids Utilization Committee (BUC) and the 
Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO) will hold their annual 
seminar on "Building Trust and Partnership between Biosolids Generators and 
Receiving Communities."  This follows on the heels of two previously 
successful seminars held in Kingston and Guelph.

Experienced professionals will cover topics such as, updates on new 
regulations, biosolids video presentations, comparison of international land 
use regulations, farm and municipal case studies, public relations 
perspectives, and an overview of current research on biosolids nutrient 
benefits and quality issues.

There will be a facilitated panel discussion and an opportunity to network 
with colleagues in our industry.  The organizing committee encourages 
participation from all government, industry and private sector stakeholders 
to attend this interesting seminar where many important biosolids management 
topics will be covered.

For more, http://www.weao.org/events/pdf/Current/WEAO-BUC_Seminar.pdf

Web: www.weao.org

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Lamplighter Inn & Convention Centre 591 Wellington Road S., London, Ontario, 
N6C 4R3

Tel: 519/681-7151 Please call Hotel directly to reserve a room. From the 
north:Take Highway 4 (Richmond Street) to York Street. Turn left on York 
Street to Wellington Road. Turn right on Wellington Road. We are 1 block 
past the fifth stoplight on the right (west) side of Wellington Road. From 
the east: Coming from the Toronto Area, take Highway 401 to Exit 186B. From 
the west: Coming from the Windsor Area, take Highway 401 to Exit 186. Follow 
Wellington Road North. We are 7 stop lights on the left (west) side of 
Wellington Street.


On-line Registration at www.weao.orgor send Registration by fax to WEAO 
office P.O. Box 176, Milton, ON, L9T 4N9 Tel: (416) 410-6933 x1; Fax: (416) 
410-1626 julie.vincent at weao.org

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Registration Cost includes meals: $85.00, plus GST GST Registration # : 
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Program 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration and Networking 8:30 a.m. – 
8:50 a.m.

Welcoming Delegates and Introduction of Biosolids Utilization Committee 
(BUC) – Our Membership, Mandates and Accomplishments - Peter Meerveld, 
OMAFRA; BUC Co-Chair

8:50 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO) – 
Our Membership, Mission and Accomplishments – Peter Takaoka, WEAO 
President

9:10 am. – 9:25 a.m. Update on Regulatory Framework for Non-Agricultural 
Source Materials – Eileen Smith, MOE: BUC Co-Chair

9:25 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Introduction to WEAO Video on Biosolids Generation, 
Treatment and Recycling - Michael Payne, WEAO Residuals & Biosolids 
Committee

9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Biosolids Recycling in Ontario and a Comparison of 
International Land Use – Mel Webber, Webber Environmental & Michael Payne, 
OMAFRA

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Networking Break

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Biosolids Use in a Cropping Program – A Farm 
Case Study – Larry Schill, Farmer

11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Questions and Answers for Morning Sessions – 
Bryan Boyle, OMAFRA - Facilitator
12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch and Networking Break

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Biosolids Recycling – Issues, Audiences and 
Approaches Involved in Promoting a Contentious Practice – Bruce Malloch, 
AVANT Strategic Communications

2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Successful Biosolids Recycling – A Municipal Case 
Study – John Thompson, Region of Durham 3:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. Networking 
Break 3:20 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. Panel Presentation – Overview of Past and 
Current Research on Biosolids Nutrient Benefits and Quality Issues - Bev 
Hale, University of Guelph and Edward Topp, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

4:20 p.m. – 4:35 p.m. Open Discussion / Feed Back from Audiences – Bryan 
Boyle, OMAFRA - Facilitator