This issue introduces the 2026 Pacific Northwest Pretreatment Workshop, shares new online training module topics (FOG Inspection 101 joined the list), and shares a summary of a recent USDA project that offered free FOG management software to 17 small, rural utilities across the country. Check it out here.

Chesapeake Bay, a vital estuary along the Mid-Atlantic coast, supports a rich ecosystem and is crucial to the local economy. As the largest estuary in the United States, it provides habitat for diverse wildlife, drives industries like fishing and tourism, and enhances the beauty of the region. However, maintaining the Bay's health amidst various environmental challenges is a continuous effort. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, which has been working to improve the health of the bay since 1998,...

Updates on the training schedule and an in-depth case study of the City of Chesapeake, Virginia's development of a successful FOG management program. Check it out here.