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District Recognized for Excellent Management
Feb 25, 2004 PR Newswire
CLEVELAND, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District received Excellence in Management Recognition from the Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies (AMSA), Washington, DC, during a ceremony at AMSA's 2004 Winter Conference. The Excellence in Management Recognition Program recognizes public wastewater utilities that have successfully implemented progressive management initiatives that address a wide range of management challenges facing the clean water community. The District was selected for this honor for its significant efforts over the past several years. These efforts include five Excellence in Management Categories on which the District chose to focus. They include Strategic Planning, Financial and Budgetary Practices, Workforce Related Initiatives, Facilities Automation Projects and Watershed Activities. The ultimate goal is to increase efficiency and improve service to its member communities. "The District truly embodies the spirit of the Excellence in Management Recognition Program. It is an honor and an inspiration to showcase the achievements of our nation's public utilities," said Ken Kirk, AMSA's Executive Director. District Board President Michael L. Nelson added, "Making significant changes in the way we operate has not been easy and has required persistence - but the benefits are undeniable. " For more information on the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District's water quality efforts, contact Communications Manager Kim Jones. The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District operates three wastewater treatment plants and related water pollution control facilities on Lake Erie, the Cuyahoga River and Rocky River. The District serves 60 suburban communities and the City of Cleveland and employs approximately 550 people. CONTACT: Kim C. Jones (216) 881-6600, ext.