Archive | November, 2015

WEF Announces 2015-2016 Board of Trustees

November 16, 2015

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2015-2016 WEF Board of Trustees Featured

The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) welcomed the 2015–2016 Board of Trustees at WEFTEC® 2015. During a ceremony on Sept. 29, the WEF gavel of leadership was passed from WEF outgoing President Ed McCormick of Ed McCormick Consulting LLC (Oakland, Calif.) to WEF incoming President Paul Bowen, director of sustainable operations for the Coca-Cola […]

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WEF Webcasts Become Member-Only Benefit

November 14, 2015

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WEF Webcasts Logo Featured

Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) webcasts have become a new benefit for members. WEF members will continue to receive unlimited access to WEF webcasts available online as a part of their membership package. Non-members will be able to view select webcasts for a $40 fee per viewing. Make sure you are a WEF member […]

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Water Environment Federation Releases Future of Stormwater Report

November 13, 2015

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Rainfall to Results The Future of Stormwater Cover

The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) released a new comprehensive report that details the challenges, opportunities, and pathways to improving U.S. stormwater systems. At WEFTEC® 2015, the release of Rainfall to Results: The Future of Stormwater  coincided with the official launch of the WEF Stormwater Institute, a new center of excellence and innovation to […]

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Not Your Usual Scenic Attraction

November 13, 2015

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Visitors toured the Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility on a bus as part of Doors Open Milwaukee. The annual event has experienced double-digit growth since its inaugural year in 2011. Photo courtesy of Veolia.

Historic WRRF draws thousands of visitors during Doors Open Milwaukee event   Of the 150 attractions, such as free tours of historic churches and museums, offered during the annual Doors Open Milwaukee, the Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility (Milwaukee) is one of the most popular. The 1.1 million-m3/d (300-mgd) facility, which is run jointly by […]

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