The NIOA Newsletter - March 2026 URGENT REMINDER!
Welcome to the 2026 Northern Indiana Operators Association! A big thank you to all members for their support over the years.
The NIOA Google Calendar has been updated – keep track of related events here!
2026 NIOA Training Schedule:
March Training, Ligonier Wastewater Treatment Date: Wednesday March 11. We will meet at the Ligonier Wastewater Plant, 305 Bridge St, Ligonier, IN 46767. Sign-in starts @ 10a, tour begins at 10:30a. Meeting and lunch begin around 11:45a. GPS will take you through the park. Enter through Bridge St., and park in the large lot outside the fence.
CEU’s are included with your membership. CEU Membership is $25/year. Non-CEU membership is still only $10/year. Non-member CEU rate is $5/CEU. The NIOA not only offers wastewater CEU’s but drinking water ones as well. At each meeting we intend to offer 2 technical CEU’s. Membership dues need to be paid before receiving any CEU's.
This is the time to renew your NIOA membership for 2026 - the registration form can be found here. If your employer needs an itemized invoice to pay for the 2026 dues, please complete the membership form and return it to John Magsam requesting an invoice Please note that Jones & Henry has a new address! You can mail your membership registration forms with payment to: The NIOA, c/o John Magsam, Jones & Henry Engineers, 1700 Magnavox Way, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Participants can earn up to 12.5 contact hours through a variety of educational sessions, including technical tracks for operators and specialized classes for utility managers, board members, and administrative personnel. In addition to the training opportunities, the event features interactive discussions, networking events, educational tours, and a chance to win exciting prizes.
2026 NIOA Training Schedule (Check Google Calendar for up-to-date information):
- Feb, 11 – Steuben Lakes RSD WWTP
- Mar. 11 – Ligonier WWTP
- Apr. 16 – Joint meeting with NWIOA, LaPorte (note different training day & Pay attention to schedule, LaPorte is on CST)
- May – No NIOA Training, participate in the IWEA Wastewater Challenge!
- Jun. 10 – St. Joe Shooting Club (Annual Clay Shoot)
- Jul. 8 – Plymouth WWTP
- Aug. – No Training, join us at the IWEA Annual Conference!
- Sep. 9 – Pottyshack Golf Outing
- Oct. 14 – Bristol WWTP
- Nov. 11 – TBD
