Since incorporating in 1994, the Oregon Onsite Wastewater Association has focused much of its energy on an annual conference. In 2005, however, that focus expanded to support the state Department of Environmental Quality certification program. O2WA committee members developed the curriculum for associated classes presented at the conference and selected instructors from the membership.About the same time, the association launched its scholarship program, raising money through a raffle and auction at each conference. In 2009, O2WA awarded a total of $5,500 to four recipients from among 14 applicants. The amount was greater than in 2008.While most members are installers, the
