This presentation will cover EBMUD’s water conservation division’s transformation from a “widget” based conservation program to “informational services”. We will discuss how we are using technology to help our customers manage their water consumption through customized water use reports such as water budgets and comparative analysis combined with the long-term goal of AMI (hourly meter readings) water meters and the benefits these new water meters provide for example, leak detection, high-bill, and high-usage notifications. We will also cover the changing skill sets required to perform this new work.  Instructors: Alice Towey, Manager of Water Conservation, EBMUD & Charles Bohlig, Supervisor of Water Conservation, EBMUD  The webinar is hosted by: BAYWORK

WaterFront is the automatic aggregation and analysis of all of the SLO WRRF’s operational data. It increases operator confidence in the decision making process, expedites onboarding and strengthens the WRRF’s ability to consistently produce high quality effluent. The concept of plant health, an Operator initiative, was developed in the early stages of this project by the Operations team. PowerFront is largely the same, but with powerful visualizations displayed in open source software that provide real time monitoring of a utility’s power consumption. Instructors: Patrick McGrath, Grade V WWTP Operator, San Luis Obispo Water Resource Recovery Facility; Ryan Shepherd, President of Databrook Recommended Audience: Ops/management/data scientists/business analysts/laboratory The webinar is hosted by: BAYWORK

Topics include:  ● Computer Based Testing Overview  ● Taking the Exam  ● Examination Process  ● Getting Results  ● Scheduling the Exam  ● Costs  ● Test Day Check-in  ● FAQ’s  Instructor: Sue Murphy, Water Quality Specialist, Solano Irrigation District  The webinar is hosted by: BAYWORK

Rita Mae Brown said, “If it weren’t for the last minute, nothing would get done.” Most of us have experienced procrastination at some point in our careers or personal lives. Did you know procrastination chronically affects 15%–25% of adults. Join us as we discuss some of the opportunities and challenges with procrastinating behaviors. We will discover why we procrastinate and strategies to help get the work done. This session is for all audiences.  Instructor: Karoline Terrazas, Organizational Performance Manager, Union Sanitary District  The webinar is hosted by: BAYWORK

In order to meet our need for more skilled maintenance & operations workers, the water sector needs to offer more structured and intentional on-the-job training. Apprenticeship and internship can not only help meet our need for new workers, but address our diversity challenges as well. Join this conversation among former apprentices and apprentice program coordinators.  Panelists:  ● Jonathan Burgess, Utility Maintenance Manager, Valley Water  ● Robert Scott, Technical Training Program Administrator, Valley Water  ● Scott Goodell, Manager, IEWorks  Moderator: Michael Kushner, Manager, BAYWORK  The webinar is hosted by: BAYWORK

This workshop will outline the research and process BAYWORK underwent to produce the white paper on the Digital Worker: Using Digital Tools to Deliver Water Services. This workshop will give the audience samples of challenges and lessons learned in nine categories and will be a chance to discuss these challenges and lessons learned, as well as next steps and how we can continue to collaborate on these critical areas.  Instructor: Catherine Curtis, BAYWORK Board Member, Workforce Reliability, CBTS Task Force Lead, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Wastewater Enterprise  The webinar is hosted by: BAYWORK