Clean Water Professionals of Louisiana

CLEAN WATER
PROFESSIONALS OF LOUISIANA

Who We Are

We aim to educate and serve

The Clean Water Professionals of Louisiana (CWPLa), formerly known as the Louisiana Water Environment Association, is a non-profit organization that represents everyone working toward cleaner water throughout the state of Louisiana. CWPLa is a Member Association of the Water Environment Federation (WEF) a global non-profit organization of over 30,000 members who keep the world’s water clean in various capacities. The members of CWPLa include water and wastewater engineers, planners, professional water and wastewater operators, chemists, microbiologists, ecologists, regulators, public health officials, scientists and researchers, communicators and educators. CWPLa aims to educate and serve everyone around the state working to keep our waters clean.

Our Communities

We are working hard to serve our members

The Clean Water Professionals of Louisiana is here to serve and elevate our members throughout the state of Louisiana. Through regulatory review and representation, networking opportunities, collaboration, newsletters, trainings and educational sessions, CWPLa is here to ensure our members that you are not alone in solving your water challenges. We serve to connect you with the water related resources and experts you need to serve your communities.

Upcoming Events

Join us for one of our upcoming CWPLA events in your area

Lunch and Learn

Virtual Meeting

11-12-2026 12:00 pm -1:00 pm

Commissioning Horror Stories: Tales from the Trenches

Join Carol Martinson, P.E., Process Engineer at Providence Engineering & Environmental, for a Lunch & Learn that dives into one of the most suspenseful stages of any project: commissioning.

From water and wastewater facilities to environmental remediation projects, commissioning is the moment when every design decision, construction detail, and schedule adjustment comes together... or comes back to haunt you. Carol will share real-world "horror stories" from the field, highlighting lessons learned, unexpected challenges, and project pitfalls that can turn startup day into a thriller.

Come enjoy lunch, hear some entertaining tales from the trenches, and pick up practical insights that may save you from learning these lessons the hard way.

⚠️ No actual monsters expected... but a few scary commissioning stories are guaranteed.

Date: November 12, 2026, 12:00-1:00 Central
Location: Virtual!

We need you

Join Us By Becoming A Member

Join CWPLa to get access to the tools and resources to solve your challenges and advance your career.

Get discounts on certain CWPLa and WEF events. Receive our newsletter to keep up to date on whats going on in the water industry in Louisiana. As a WEF MA, your membership also gets you access to the WEF Learning Center, Access water and a host of other online materials and resources.

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