07/30/2026
Today we celebrated National Intern Day by getting out of the treatment plant and into nature!
Interns from our collaborative Water & Wastewater Internship Program spent the day at Peace Valley Nature Center, lending a hand by removing invasive plant species while learning an important lesson: protecting our waterways takes both gray infrastructure and green infrastructure working together.
The pipes, pump stations, and treatment facilities we operate every day help protect public health and water quality, while healthy forests, wetlands, and natural landscapes filter stormwater, reduce erosion, and provide critical habitat. It all works together to keep our environment healthy.
A huge thank you to the staff at Peace Valley Nature Center for sharing their knowledge and showing us how conservation and wastewater management are connected. We hope our interns left with muddy boots, new friendships, and a greater appreciation for the vital role they can play in protecting our communities and our environment.
Happy National Intern Day to this outstanding group—we're excited to see where your future takes you!
