February 2026 - MiEHDWIS Updates
MiEHDWIS Monthly Progress Update
Date: February 2026
“In February there is everything to hope for and nothing to regret.”
— Patience Strong
"Without Valentine’s Day, February would be well, January." — Jim Gaffigan
"Late February, and the air's so balmy snowdrops and crocuses might be fooled into early blooming. Then, the inevitable blizzard will come, blighting our harbingers of spring, and the numbed yards will go back undercover." — Gail Mazur
📅Release 20 - Timeline & Key Features
Here’s a brief update on the release schedule and what to expect:
UPDATED Release date: April 2nd, 2026 (NEW DATE!)
Release 20 will contain the first wave of Filter First materials. In addition to Filter First, this release will also include many ADA compliance updates, and several bug fixes.
To follow each sprint's progress, please check the Sprint timelines.
Join us on Mar 27, 2026 for the Release 20 demo!
Configuration and Integration Wins
In addition to the work for R20, the configuration team has been busy. This list shows some completed wins:
Updated Guidance for CWS Monitoring Schedule Workflow on the Active Step.
Consumer Confidence Report has updated language highlighting the changes in the Lead Action Level.
Swimming Pool Rejection Letter template updated with new variables for Billable customer
CWS Construction Permit Changes:
Updated language in the dynamic form for new Main Facility Basis of Design.
Updated language in the dynamic form for Watermain - Basis of Design
New File Type for “Permit/Standard Specifications Review Checklist”
Update To Temporary Campground Application form regarding Township and required Haulers information.
SSP Updates:
Dynamic form updated for Bacti making analyst fields editable and updating language
New Facility ID updates from DIST to DS001
Is there a configuration change you would like to happen? Submit a Request a Change ticket. The process is simple. Once you submit a change request, it is reviewed to see if this is something that is a quick review and change or if it’s something that needs to be approved on a larger scale. You will meet with the configuration team, to help come up with a solution.
Updated Knowledge Base Articles:
Knowledge Base Articles creation is currently on hold, with priority going to all Release 20 materials. Please be on the lookout in the March Update for new and updated KBAS.
You can access all Knowledge Base articles at Confluence
External User Confluence
Are external users asking questions you can't answer?
Curious about what external users learn about a process?
Visit the External User Confluence page. It offers help articles and videos for MiEHDWIS external users. The site updates regularly with new KBAs, instructional videos, and revised materials.
Upcoming Meetings & Trainings
Here’s a list of important meetings and training sessions to keep on your radar:
Demo Days: MiEHDWIS from the external user Perspective
Date & Time: Monday Mar 23, 2026 at 2pm.
Location/Platform: Teams https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/29620205131028?p=YC9ozpy9HNm9aVoaX8
Details: How often do you stop and think about what the external user sees? Do you wonder what their user experience is like? This session will highlight the differences between the external user experiences based on program area and role and will highlight some of the common points of confusion for external users.
CWS External User Open Office
Date & Time: Wednesday Mar 25, 2026 11am to 12pm.
Location/Platform: Teams
Details: This session is for Community Water Supply operators and staff to ask questions about MiEHDWIS. Please encourage your supplies to sign up! MiEHDWIS CWS External User Open Office Hours - Registration
Release 20 Demo
Date & Time: Friday Mar 27, 2026at 10am.
Location/Platform: Teams
Details: Come see what is new with Release 20! This session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend.
MiEHDWIS Bi-Weekly Open Office Hours
Date & Time: Every other Friday (as needed), 10–10:30 a.m.
Location/Platform: Teams
Details: Open office opportunity for staff to discuss MiEHDWIS and ask questions with the project team. This is an informal session with no planned agenda. Occasionally, this meeting will be used to demonstrate new release features. Attendance is strongly encouraged!
Have a question? Add it to the Open Office Whiteboard so we can address it first on Fridays.
🎬 Missing the MiEHDWIS Refreshers?
We are working on a different training plan this year! According to the survey, people like and valued the additional MiEHDWIS training. However, we are looking at different time and length options for training. So be on the lookout!
To watch last years recorded trainings.
👉 Watch Here!
🚀 Help your team stay sharp: Please share these videos with your newest office hires.
Current and Upcoming UAT Sprint Cycles
Sprints are two-week development and testing cycles.
Here’s an update on our sprint cycles:
Current Sprint 144:
Build Start Date: Feb 18, 2026
Build End Date: Mar 3, 2026
Testing Start Date: Mar 5, 2026
Testing End Date Testing: Mar 17, 2026
Key Focus Areas:
Bug fixes
Filter First (Schools and Child Cares)
WIIN Grant Invitation Status added to Entity Overview and Entity Details
Comment Fields added to Fixtures for internal and external users
New roles created for viewing/editing Lead Detected Actions in config
“Not Detected” displays in Sampling Activity Results column when Detected field is No
Upcoming Sprint 145:
Build Start Date: Mar 4, 2026
Build End Date: Mar 17, 2026
Testing Start Date: Mar 19, 2026
Testing End Date Testing: Mar 31, 2026
Key Focus Areas:
Bug Fixes
Updates to Foxit and PDF Review
Add Lead Detected Actions tab for internal users, and Customer Portal
Edit ability added to Child Care Inside School Building entity field
SCC Dynamic Forms show “Not Set” where a field has no value selected
Upcoming Sprint 146:
Build Start Date: Mar 18, 2026
Build End Date: Mar 31, 2026
Testing Start Date: Apr 2, 2026
Testing End Date Testing: Apr 14, 2026
Key Focus Areas:
Bug Fixes
Copy Planned Detected Actions to Completed Actions on Resampling Activities
Make Entity ID a hyperlink on Related School/Child Care Card
New field on Advanced Entity Search of “Has Licensee”
Copy Fixture IDs to Resampling Activity Dynamic Forms
Create New Activity workflow function for Resampling Activities
🚨 Calling All MiEHDWIS Champions! 🚨
Is there a conference coming up where MiEHDWIS should be in the spotlight?
Do you wish MiEHDWIS training could be offered, but you’re not ready to lead it yourself?
Would a MiEHDWIS presentation make a difference at an upcoming event, but you’re unsure who to ask?
Are you fielding questions you can’t answer—would a MiEHDWIS info table help?
Don’t let the opportunity pass by!
Submit a Training Materials Request today.
Select Other as your request type.
In the Description box, tell us about the conference and what you’d like (training, presentation, Q&A table, etc.).
Once you submit your request:
Our team will review it, check trainer availability, and get back to you with next steps.
Let’s make sure MiEHDWIS is front and center at every important event—your request makes it happen!
Important Reminders
What is the process for requesting new training materials?: If you notice that training material is missing, a KBA needs to be updated, or you would like to request a team or small group training session, please feel free to submit a “Request Training Materials” ticket with the Internal Help Desk.
Please let us know a description of what is needed, and someone will reach out to you shortly after you’ve submitted your ticket.Who are the SMEs? - This KBA is a refresher list of who is currently an SME (Subject Matter Expert).
Questions & Feedback
If you have any questions or suggestions for the next newsletter, please contact Mary Nuznov, nuznovm@michigan.gov through email or Teams chat.
Thank you so much for your continued support and contributions to the development of MiEHDWIS. The DASU team is dedicated to openness and transparency as we work together to make MiEHDWIS even better. We look forward to the exciting developments ahead.