The Virginia Section Magazine, Tap Into Virginia, is published quarterly to inform members, local and state officials, and elected representatives about water supply issues in Virginia. In addition to water-related feature articles, each issue of Tap Into Virginia includes key Section news, such as information on committee activities, special events (seminars, workshops, and conferences), scholarship announcements, member news, utility news, regulatory news, calls for papers, and updates on Section business. All publication information is managed by our Publications Committee.
Media Kit
For information on advertising in the VA AWWA Magazine please read more about the Media Kit and Advertising Rates.
Submission Guidelines
Theme
Each issue of the Tap Into Virginia has a theme and includes feature articles related to the theme. The Publications Committee selects the theme for each issue. However, other VA AWWA committees are encouraged to suggest themes and submit related articles. Magazine Theme Schedule
Content
Feature articles pertaining to the selected theme should generally be 800-3000 words in length and announcements should be less than 800 words in length. Articles and announcements should be provided in a Word format. VA AWWA members are also encouraged to submit significant news related to Section activities or water-related developments in Virginia.
Graphics
Accompanying photos, images, graphs, and sidebars are welcome. Images should be formatted as a jpg or tif file with a 300 dpi resolution. Please include captions and identify the people pictured for all images.
Deadlines
The Magazine submittal dates are as follows:
Issue
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Material Due Date
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Fall 2020
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Friday, Sept 25th
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Winter 2021
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Friday, Dec 4th
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Spring 2021
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TBD
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Summer 2021
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TBD
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Submission
Please submit material for the magazine or e-newsletter by emailing them to admin@vaawwa.org.
If you have any questions, please contact the Editor of Tap Into Virginia by e-mail:
Kevin Alvarado
Whitman, Requardt, and Associates
kalvarado@wrallp.com