WEF Highlights

The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies is considering adding “buy American” provisions for state revolving funds (SRFs) to the fiscal year 2013 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency appropriations. Because of the potential effects on state Clean Water and Drinking Water SRFs, the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.), the […]

As I write this, the days are ticking down to WEFTEC® 2012 in New Orleans, where my time as Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) president ends. It has been an incredible journey. While nothing prepares you for the vast amount of travel and interaction with global water-sector leaders and partners, the experience has been […]

On July 25, the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment of the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee heard testimony about the framework for integrated Clean Water Act permitting recently released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A parade of witnesses, including elected officials, as well as representatives from states, municipal agencies, […]

Raleigh, N.C., utility tests biofuel crops and plans to process fuel this winter   Most wastewater treatment plants do not support acres of sunflowers, rapeseed, or sorghum. However, a grant-funded pilot program at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant (Raleigh, N.C.) could interest some treatment plant managers in growing biofuel crops and defraying costs.  In […]

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson will be the keynote speaker for Featured Session No. 1, “Rethinking Water Services: Navigating Our Water’s Future,” at WEFTEC 2012 in New Orleans.Jackson will provide a special keynote address, “40 Years of Clean Water and Innovation for Tomorrow,” that will set the stage for a panel discussion with […]

On June 20, the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) co-signed a letter supporting the Water for the World Act of 2012 (H.R. 3658) sponsored by U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D–Ore.). WEF Executive Director Jeff Eger and chief executive officers from more than 30 nonprofit organizations supporting clean water for underserved populations around the world […]

“Fat-Free Sewers: Prevent Fats, Oils, and Greases from Damaging Your Home and the Environment,” the best-selling WEF bill stuffer, is now available in a condensed single-panel ministuffer format perfect for smaller, lighter mailings or giveaways. It features a QR code directing readers to more information on water quality protection.