Students from the HAZWOPER and Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor course performing a hands-on exercise.

Simulation Exercise Brings Together Asbestos and HAZWOPER Students for Real-World Training

In a unique and immersive simulation exercise led by UF TREEO instructors Cindy Mercado, CSP, and William Dempsey, CSP/CHMM, LAC. […]

A close up photo of a maintenance technician's arm holding a white hard hat.

Your Path to Success: Starting a Maintenance Technician Career in Florida

Are you someone who enjoys solving problems and working with your hands? If you find satisfaction in fixing things and […]

Introducing the TREEO Career Center: Your New Resource for Career Growth

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up in your field, the right training can open the door […]

From Training to On-Site Solutions: New Consulting Services Support Florida’s Utilities

The University of Florida’s TREEO Center is expanding its offerings to include expert-led consulting services, providing direct technical support to […]

Water treatment plant at sunset

Lasting Impact: A Journey of Growth in Water Operations

For Karen Lewis, a career in water operations was not a straight path but a rewarding journey filled with opportunity, […]

Marta Keilhauer, Phillip Hniat, Robb Wolf and Andrew Campbell standing in front of a backflow device.

Former Backflow Student Returns to Gainesville for World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships

Philip Hniat, hailing from Tasmania, Australia, attended a Backflow Tester course at the University of Florida TREEO Center back in […]

UF Rinker School Students Participate in Inaugural Asbestos Lab Experience

Undergraduate students from the University of Florida Rinker School of Construction Management recently had the opportunity to participate in UF […]

Ensuring Compliance in Florida: Asbestos Worker Training Requirements for Utilities

As a risk or safety manager at a Florida utility, understanding and complying with asbestos regulations is essential to protecting […]

Protecting Water Sources: How Regulations, Education, and Operators Safeguard Public Health

I wanted to share a fascinating and eye-opening article I recently came across, detailing pollution concerns affecting the City of […]

Bob Knight: A Legacy of Protecting Florida’s Waters

  For over 40 years, Dr. Robert L. Knight has been a tireless advocate for the protection of Florida’s iconic […]