Archive | April, 2013

April 2013 at a Glance

April 30, 2013

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Featured Other News Water-Recycling Technology in Space Evolves NASA researches innovative technologies for long-term and commercial space flight On Jan. 30, water industry professionals gathered to attend a Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) and Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF; Alexandria) VIP luncheon in Chicago. The luncheon, which marked both the conclusion of the eighth […]

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Meet WEF’s Newest Life Members

April 30, 2013

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Frank Castaldi, member since Jan. 1, 1977, Water Environment Association of Texas. Edward A. Clark, member since Jan. 1, 1969, Georgia Association of Water Professionals. Donald R. Felke, member since Jan. 1, 1973, Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association. Peggy Glass, member since Jan. 1, 1971, Water Environment  Association of Texas. Carl R. Hennagir, member since […]

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Announcing the 2012 World Water Monitoring Challenge Water Champions

April 29, 2013

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Students take World Water Monitoring Challenge kits out to test their waterways in China. World Water Monitoring Challenge (WWMC) photo.

On World Water Day, March 22, the Water Environment Federation (Alexandria, Va.) and International Water Association (London) announced the winners of the fourth annual World Water Monitoring Challenge™ (WWMC) Water Champion Awards. World Water Day also marked the beginning of the 2013 monitoring year, which ends Dec. 31. The award program, which began in 2009, […]

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WEF Provides Support for U.S. EPA Enforcement Initiatives

April 26, 2013

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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) provided comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) after the WEF Government Affairs Regulatory Subcommittee reviewed EPA’s national enforcement initiatives for fiscal years 2014 to 2016. WEF supports the agency’s six initiatives, especially the first, which addresses municipal wet weather water-pollution sources. In the comments, WEF applauds […]

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Citizens Worldwide Take the World Water Monitoring Challenge

April 25, 2013

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Children test local waterways in Austria with the World Water Monitoring Challenge (WWMC) test kits. WWMC photo.

World Water Monitoring Challenge™ (WWMC) continues to receive strong support worldwide. Last year, 254,459 visits were made to monitor local streams, rivers, lakes, and other waterways, according to the WWMC Year in Review released by the Water Environment Federation (Alexandria, Va.) and International Water Association (London). Data from both individuals and groups were reported from […]

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WEF Joins Discussion of Municipal Wastewater and Stormwater Financial Capabilities

April 24, 2013

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On March 25, the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) staff and Linda Blankenship, chair of the WEF Government Affairs Committee’s Regulatory Subcommittee, met with staff from other organizations to discuss current understandings of key issues related to municipal affordability of wastewater and stormwater requirements. The discussion took place between WEF and representatives of the […]

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WEF Issues National WATER’S WORTH IT® Month Call to Action

April 23, 2013

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A billboard shows New Orlean's commitment to WATER'S WORTH IT month in October. WEF photo/Jennifer Fulcher.

In celebration of World Water Day 2013 on March 22, the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) issued a national call to action, asking communities across the United States to make WATER’S WORTH IT® Month proclamations. This new effort builds on the success of the larger WATER’S WORTH IT campaign and provides a unique way […]

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Florida City Uses WATER’S WORTH IT® To Emphasize Importance of Water

April 23, 2013

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A child attending Stuart, Florida's Saturday in the Park Water Fest in April wears a WATER'S WORTH IT shirt. Photo courtesy of Christine Miranda, Florida Water Environment Association.

The City of Stuart, Fla., is on a mission to emphasize the importance of water to its residents. And when the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) launched its WATER’S WORTH IT® messaging campaign on March 22, 2012, the city recognized it as “a perfect fit,” said David Peters, assistant public works director. “We were […]

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