What's Happening?
It's time to stand up and support those who champion Rural America!
USDA Rural Development's Water and Environmental Programs (WEP) have been a steadfast ally to rural communities, aiding in essential upgrades to our water and wastewater facilities. However, current Congressional policies and funding decisions are putting these communities at risk. Budget cuts threaten to undermine USDA WEP's ability to fulfill its mission. WEP plays a crucial role in boosting economic opportunities, safeguarding public health, maintaining affordable water access, and ensuring the sustainability of rural communities.
We encourage you to sign the Rural Water Strong pledge as well as encourage your peers to do the same. After signing the pledge, you can share your story. Stand up for USDA Rural Development and show your support by creating a short video (20 seconds or less) about why Americans across the United States should support USDA Rural Development water funding and encourage them to sign the pledge. 
HRWA is excited to announce a partnership with trip management site Engine! Members can check out our co-branded landing page here for discounts on travel-related services! http://engine.com/partner/hrwa Bookings can be made for business or personal usage. Email verification will come from [email protected]. Verification may take up to 24 business hours. For any sign-up issues, please contact Madison Wachter at [email protected]. |
Upcoming Training Classes:
(may be subject to change) 
WTPO 1 Certification Exam Review Course
July 15 -17, 2025 (Tuesday - Thursday) T-Th: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm, no lunch Location: Virtual Only There is no cost to attend this class. Registration Closed
Waste Stabilization Ponds
August 7, 2025 (Thursday) 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, with lunch Location: In-Person TBA & Live-Virtual 0.9 Wastewater CEUs There is no cost to attend this class. Registration closes August 7, 2025 at 3:30 pm
Maintaining Seals
August 21, 2025 (Thursday) Time: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Location: In-Person TBA & Live-Virtual 0.4 Water CEUs and/or 0.5 Wastewater CEUs There is no cost to attend this class. Registration closes August 14, 2025 HRWA Apprenticeship Program
Applications are open for our Apprenticeship Program! Apprenticeship Cohort 5 will begin in Fall 2025! Applications for this cohort are due as soon as possible this month with selection process next month.The next opportunity will not occur for a full year. Through this program, you will receive... 2 years full-time work 4,000 hours of on-the-job training 288 hours of classroom training Successful passing of DSO-1 exam Please visit our Apprenticeship Program page above for more information and to apply online.
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Phone: (808) 315-8925
Email: [email protected] 68-1845 Waikoloa Rd. #218 - 385212 Waikoloa, HI 96738 PO Box 385212 Waikoloa, HI 96738 |
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Saturday & Sunday Closed |
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