Association of Environmental Authorities
AEA is a trade association of publicly owned government agencies and private-sector businesses that provide or support clean water and solid waste utility service in New Jersey. The mission of AEA is to provide information, education and advocacy that help member organizations provide professional, efficient and cost-effective service to their ratepayers and to help the public understand and appreciate the work of its members.
2025 EPDA Cohort
Plans are underway for the 2025 cohort of AEA’s Environmental Professional Development Academy (EPDA). The administration track begins June 4 at the Western Monmouth UA. For more information, schedule, and more, visit our EPDA page.
Congratulations to the 2024 EPDA Cohort honored at the utility management conference awards luncheon in March.
First row (l to r): Ericka Paredes, Linden Roselle SA; Samantha Wittenberger, Mt. Laurel MUA; Tony Fisher, Mt. Holly MUA.
Second row (l to r): Joseph Grabowski, South Monmouth RSA; Michael Dickinson, Ocean County UA; Chris Kasyjanski, Western Monmouth UA; Brittnay Poplawski, Atlantic County UA; Jonny Carvajal, Rockaway Valley RSA; Jolanta Mazurkiewicz, PVSC; Gabriela Arevalo, Middlesex County UA. Third row (l to r): Matt Henry, Mt. Laurel MUA; Christopher Novellino, Ocean County UA; Timothy Cross, Ocean County UA; Craig Maybury, Mt. Holly MUA; Zachary Brandt, Ocean County UA; Ridley Joseph, Middletown Twp. SA; Yan Liu, Atlantic County UA; Daniel Desoucey, Twp. of Ocean SA; Walter Kolpaczyk, Ocean County UA; Anthony D’Andrea, Atlantic County UA; Jeff Nutt, Mt. Laurel MUA. Not pictured: Athina Gramuglia, PVSC; John Ennis, Middletown Twp. SA and Ray Simmons, Rockaway Valley RSA.
2025 Annual Meeting & Conference
Monday, November 17 & Tuesday, November 18
Caesars, Atlantic City
Mark your calendars, plans are underway for our 2025 Annual Meeting & Conference. Details are forthcoming.
For the latest, be sure to visit our Annual Meeting & Conference Page.
2025 Utility Management Conference
& Recognition Awards
March 11 & 12, 2025
Thank you to the exhibitors, presenters and those who attended this year’s conference. Click here for the conference program.
Slides and Presentations are available for viewing and download:
- AI & Water Utility Management
- Health Insurance Fund Overview: Exploring All Options
- Key Points on HR- Sharing Best Practices
- Records and Information Management
- Renewing Critical Infrastructure
AEA Check-in
AEA will hold its next member check-in meetings on Wednesday, April 23 (canceled), May 14 and May 28 at 8:30 a.m. It is a chance to hear about relevant info on the legislative, regulatory, and sector fronts. It is a chance to share and confer with other members. Anyone who is part of an AEA member organization may participate. These meetings are generally held the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month unless otherwise indicated. If you are unable to participate, feel free to forward information to a colleague. Contact Karen Burris if you need the login information.
The Value of AEA in Every Type of Membership
AEA has three classes of members: Regular or authority members, municipal members, and associate members. Any organization that does business within the publicly owned water, wastewater, solid waste and recycling agency sector has a place at the AEA table. Our unique focus is the management, administrative and policy development aspects of public utility service.
Toilets are not Trash Cans. AEA echoes the message of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies, reminding New Jersey that ALL wipes should be thrown into the trash –NEVER flushed down the toilet. This is especially important during the current pandemic. Check out our video.