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Water’s Worth It to New Hampshire

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Access to clean water is critical in New Hampshire and the 100 plus headcount at yesterday’s “Water’s Worth It!” Legislative Breakfast in Concord is a testament to the extensive support for this cause throughout the state.

Members of the New Hampshire Water Pollution Control Association (NHWPCA), Granite State Rural Water Association (GSRWA), New Hampshire Water Works Association (NHWWA), and New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) worked together to organize the two-hour event, beginning with congressional greetings and remarks from State Senators Denise Ricciardi and Jeanne Shaheen and Congressman Chris Pappas.

Wastewater professionals Heidi Lauricella (GSRWA), Boyd Smith (NHWWA), Fred McNeill (City of Manchester-EPD), and Rene Pelletier (NH DES) followed up with presentations on the current water challenges facing New Hampshire, such as aging infrastructure, need for more qualified professionals, climate change, and wastewater treatment facilities tasked with the cleanup of improperly disposed items. Shared also were success stories like newly available incentive programs, grants, and funding for clean water, as well as the invaluable implementation of the Clean Water Act that led to the revival of the “Mighty” Merrimack River.

Keynote speaker Scott Spradling provided his valuable media expertise, and reinforced the idea that achieving public awareness of these water issues would require everyone’s voice. His insightful presentation included strategies for successful communication and public relations in today’s ever-changing media landscape.

The takeaway from the Legislative Breakfast this year is that while there are certainly challenges and obstacles to overcome regarding access and affordability of clean water in New Hampshire, there is also a history of success in this state thanks to the tireless efforts of many dedicated individuals. Future progress will require innovation, education, and continued efforts in public awareness, especially regarding relevant legislation. Overall, there is an inspiring amount of support for the “Water’s Worth It!” movement in New Hampshire, and this event will be one of many with the goal of championing water.

In celebration of International Women’s Day the wonder women of New Hampshire’s
Water’s Worth It Legislative Breakfast gathered for a group picture.

RMI Attends 2023 No-Till & Cover Crop Conference

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With the reemergence of in-person conferences in 2023, RMI had the pleasure of attending the No-Till and Cover Crop Conference this past Thursday in Burlington, VT. Attended by farmers, students, consultants, ag businesses, and more, the conference had an impressive turnout and was diligently organized as usual by the tireless UVM Extension staff.

This year’s theme was “Digging Deeper: Optimizing No-Till, Cover Crops, and Fertility Resources,” with sessions including the application and management of manure, cover crop alternatives to winter rye, and projects underway by UVM researchers. Topics were explored thoroughly and thoughtfully and included audience Q&A. Guest speakers traveled from a variety of states including New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Vermont, each presenting unique experiences, research, and innovations from their own farms. Collectively the sessions helped paint a broad picture of successful cover cropping and no-till practices in use, along with promoting a positive outlook for the future of these practices.

In attendance on behalf of RMI were Sales Representative Daniel Riendeau, Certified Crop Advisor and Sales Representative Joanne Chickering, and Administrative Assistant Devon Pasco. Many familiar faces stopped by the RMI booth to chat; those of our community members, industry peers, and long-time customers. It is always a pleasure speaking with everyone both familiar and new at these events, and we appreciate the opportunity to connect with our community in person once again.

RMI will be tabling at the upcoming UVM Extensions Organic Dairy Conference on March 9th in Randolph Center, VT, and we encourage anyone looking for down to earth soil solutions to stop by and chat with our phenomenal team.

Biosolids Special Feature

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As committed members of the biosolids recycling community we strive to educate the public about our cause and to support similar efforts within the community.

In 2022, RMI sponsored “After the Flush,” a five-minute biosolids special feature created by the Water Environment Federation. WEF is a nonprofit technical and educational organization that has been working to solve water challenges and create a sustainable water future. They provide both water quality professionals and the general public with a variety of informative resources including projects, publications, workshops, and conferences.

“After the Flush” brings the public on the cyclical journey of biosolids, focusing on the environmental benefits of their re-use. Featuring interviews with farmers and community gardeners, as well as members of the Ocean Sewage Alliance, DC Water, and WEF, these environmental stewards advocate for the application of biosolids as a cost effective, nutrient rich fertilizer and endorse land application as a sustainable and responsible alternative to landfill disposal. The video highlights the benefits that recycling biosolids provides to communities, local economies, and the environment, including increased crop yields for farmers and gardeners and reduced carbon in the atmosphere.

As well as being shared on various online channels, the video was also featured on the award-winning public television program Viewpoint. By reaching a larger audience, and one likely to be less familiar with the subject matter, we are optimistic that this will result in increased support for the biosolids industry. Additionally, this project and others like it help connect audiences to the larger environmental picture and encourages consideration of our individual impact on a daily basis.

Throughout 2023, RMI will continue to support biosolids outreach efforts. We plan to collaborate with other members of the agricultural, environmental and water industries with the goal of working together towards a greener future.

Watch the Viewpoint special here:

https://www.viewpointproject.com/ptv-segments-biosolids/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Biosolids&utm_campaign=December%202022%20NEBRAMail

RMI is 2021 recipient of NEWEA Green Steps Award!

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RMI has over 25 years of biosolids management experience throughout the northeast and is honored to be recognized as a leader in innovation and sustainability within the wastewater industry!

When we were introduced to the Shincci dryer/dehumidification technology in 2018, we recognized the value of being able to transform wet sludge cake into a dried Class A biosolids fertilizer product in less than 4 hours processing time.  While RMI had managed dried biosolids in the past from conventional systems like paddle and drum dryers, the Shincci technology was more attractive because it operates at significantly lower temperatures, uses far less electricity, has a smaller footprint and is more cost-effective.

As a longstanding and successful land application company, RMI recognized the value of shifting into dryer technology, rather than just continuing to accept the wet cake that normally landed in our trucks.  With reduced tonnage, the WWTF has less trucking and disposal/utilization costs for biosolids management. The Pilot Trials at the WWTFs in both Hooksett, NH and Brattleboro, VT confirmed all these benefits.

We strongly believe in, and we are completely committed to
STOP HAULING WATER!

This is RMI’s Green Step forward!

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