In November, University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) Civil Engineering Professor Karl Linden received the annual Clarke Prize for Excellence in Water Research from the National Water Research Institute (NWRI; Fountain Valley, California). Nomination documents describe Linden as the world’s most published researcher in the fields of UV Light-Emitting Diode (LED) systems as well as […]
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2020 WEF Awards Recognize Excellence in Education, Communications
September 22, 2020
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Whether persuading community members to conserve water, working in a laboratory to study the latest threats to water quality, or preparing the next generation of water professionals, education is at the heart of the water treatment sector. Each year, one category of the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Virginia) Awards recognizes individuals and organizations driving […]
Meet WEF’s Newest Life Members
August 13, 2020
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Edward Clerico, member since 1985, New Jersey Water Environment Association. Photo courtesy of Clerico. Libby Ford, member since 1975, New York Water Environment Association. Photo courtesy of Ford. Thomas Hall, member since 1977, California Water Environment Association. Photo courtesy of Hall. Stephen M. Jenkins, member since 1984, Water Environment Association of Texas. Photo courtesy of […]
Meet WEF’s Newest Life Members
July 8, 2020
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Chibby Alloway, member since 1979, California Water Environment Association. Photo courtesy of Alloway. Patricia M. Cleveland, member since 1984, Water Environment Association of Texas. Photo courtesy of Cleveland. Kevin J. Deeny, member since 1985, Pennsylvania Water Environment Association. Photo courtesy of Deeny. Thomas Holstrom, member since 1977, Water Environment Association of Utah. Photo courtesy of […]
Applications Open for Fifth-Annual Utility of the Future Today Recognition Program
June 3, 2020
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The application period is now open for the Utility of the Future Today recognition program, which seeks to honor water resource recovery facilities for community engagement, watershed stewardship, and recovery of resources such as water, energy, and nutrients. Apply for recognition by 5 p.m. (EDT), July 17, 2020. The Utility of the Future concept is […]
U.S. EPA Honors Two New England WEA Members
May 28, 2020
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Region 1 of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which serves six northeastern states and ten tribal nations, recently recognized two wastewater professionals for excellence in their respective fields. Wayne Graham of the Vermont Rural Water Association received the 2019 Regional Wastewater Trainer of the Year Excellence Award, and Paul Desrosiers, a Providence, Rhode Island-based […]
Groundwater Expert John Cherry Earns 2020 Stockholm Water Prize
May 21, 2020
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The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) has awarded Dr. John Cherry, a Canadian groundwater expert credited with creating the field of contaminant hydrogeology, the 2020 Stockholm Water Prize. Dr. John Cherry of Canada was recently announced as the winner of the 2020 Stockholm Water Prize, considered the global water sector’s most prestigious annual commendation recognizing […]
Nominations Open for 2020 Volunteer Service Recognition Program
April 24, 2020
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Volunteers are invaluable to nonprofit success. During National Volunteer Week, ensure the star of your group gets the recognition they deserve. For the fourth consecutive year, the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Virginia) will recognize exceptional members who volunteer their time and energy to enhance WEF programs and initiatives. WEF is now accepting nominations for […]
January 22, 2021
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