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NEWEA Merger Closes Distance Between Practitioners and Innovators

February 13, 2020

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At the New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) Annual Conference and Exhibition in January, the organization formally announced a merger with the North East Water Innovation Network (NEWIN). The partnership will accelerate the development and implementation of new technologies by breaking down barriers between water and wastewater treatment practitioners and the businesses that support them. Image courtesy of NEWEA

For years, the New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) and the North East Water Innovation Network (NEWIN) have served two critical segments of the northeastern U.S. water sector. NEWEA, a Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) Member Association, supports practitioners on the frontlines of water and wastewater treatment while technology accelerator NEWIN provides resources for […]

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Students, Young Professionals Make a Difference in Costa Rica

January 27, 2020

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Megan Livak, Students and Young Professionals Manager for the Water Environment Federation, made two trips to Costa Rica last year with international development group Global Water Stewardship. The group’s goal is to help enhance water security and create stronger working relationships between U.S. and Costa Rican water professionals. Read on as Livak discusses her travels […]

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Meet the Clean Water Professionals of Kentucky & Tennessee

November 13, 2019

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In October, the Water Environment Association of Kentucky & Tennessee became the Clean Water Professionals of Kentucky & Tennessee. The move underscores how the terminology the water sector uses influences public perception, affecting recruitment rates, customer approval, legislative priorities, and more. Photo courtesy of Clean Water Professionals of Kentucky & Tennessee.

Water Environment Association of Kentucky & Tennessee changes its name, encourages others to do the same Words are powerful. When the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) promoted a subtle shift in terminology from wastewater treatment plant to water resource recovery facility in 2013, for example, the organization formally recognized a long-underway change in focus […]

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In Memoriam: Robert Jack Freeman Jr. Champion of Water for Small Communities

March 20, 2019

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Robert (Bob) Jack Freeman Jr., member of the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) and the Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) since 2006, died January 21 at the age of 71. Freeman, a registered professional engineer and certified wastewater treatment operator, earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in environmental engineering from Mississippi […]

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Georgia Association of Water Professionals Dubs Long-Time Members Gurus

February 27, 2019

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The Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) is brimming with members who have a wealth of knowledge about water. Once these individuals have been members of GAWP for 25 years, they automatically become members of a select committee and earn a new title: guru. The GAWP Guru committee has nearly 600 members. While only 15 […]

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WEF Volunteers Invited to 2019 WEFMAX Meetings

February 23, 2019

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The topics of membership, engagement, and workforce development will take center stage at the 2019 Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) Member Association Exchange (WEFMAX) meetings. WEF volunteers are invited to attend these meetings to engage in open discussions, share thoughts and ideas, ask questions, and provide solutions. WEF leaders and staff will attend each […]

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WEF Marketplace Is Open for Business

January 22, 2019

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Following the successful relaunch of the WATER’S WORTH IT® campaign in October 2018, the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) has launched a new online marketplace very similar to merchandizeliquidators.com for the sole purpose of campaign-branded merchandise. The WEF Marketplace offers a one-stop shop for WEF merchandise and products. Announced in December, it was designed to […]

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Students Enter State-Level of the U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize

January 20, 2019

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As science fairs across the country begin, high-school students are submitting research for state-level consideration in the 2019 U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP) competition. Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) Member Associations will look through eligible submissions and select state-level winners who will earn the opportunity to compete at the national-level competition in June. […]

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