2026 Spring Newsletter
From the President As winter continues in Michigan, I am impressed with the hard work and resilience that defines our industry. Cold temperatures, frozen ground, and challenging outdoor conditions don’t slow down the important work we do. Every day our members continue to protect public health, preserve our water resources, and serve communities across the state in a professional manner that illustrates the knowledge and experience we all have. Increased awareness of the the Wastewater Industry, State Regulations, and growing development in rural and lakeside communities have put Onsite Wastewater and Septic Systems in the spotlight. We continue to be committed to ensuring that the voice of MSTA is heard at legislative and regulatory meetings across the state.
Rick Throop MSTA President
Thank you to our exhibitors, speakers, and members who took the time to join us this year. A special thank you goes out to our 8 sponsors which were Imperial industries, Advanced Pump and Equipment, Ashland Pump, Armal, Century Chemical, Elgen, Engcon, and Sludgehammer Group.
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Lastly, I would like to thank the entire MSTA Board for helping out so much at our Annual Conference and with the meetings throughout the year. I hope spring finds you busy and profitable as we move into summer.
2026-2027 MSTA Education Calendar 2026 MSTA Fall Meeting Saturday, October 17 National Vacuum Equipment, Traverse City Online registration coming in late summer
2027 MSTA Annual Conference
MSTA is doing our best to provide educational training opportunities to all our members at conferences like the MSTA Annual Conference in February, as well as our Spring and Fall Meetings which take place in April and October each year. The MSTA Annual conference was well attended with 195 total attendees and 33 exhibitors.
Tuesday, February 9 – Thursday, February 11 Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, Mt. Pleasant Online registration for attendees and vendors coming early fall
2027 MSTA Spring Meeting April – Date to be announced
MSTA Spring Meeting Success pg 3
Join a MSTA Committee pg 8
Legislative Report pg 13