WEF Highlights

Featured Other News Mr. Trash Wheel Cleans Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and Educates Citizens The historic port city of Baltimore now has a new feature — the Inner Harbor Water Wheel, also known as Mr. Trash Wheel. Designed with the unique look of a settler’s wagon, the wheel is helping the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore make […]

Last year, the Maine Water Environment Association (Augusta), in a joint effort with the Portland (Maine) Water District and the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (Cary, N.C.), created two humorous videos depicting a wacky, mock game show called “What the Flush?!?” to call attention to what should and shouldn’t be flushed down toilets. The […]

The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) is inviting water sector leaders to attend Great Water Cities 2016: Rainfall to Results in Action. The summit will feature panel discussions by stormwater experts and will allow attendees to work in small groups to devise solutions to stormwater challenges. Register now to attend the summit that will […]

The Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF; Alexandria, Va.) is accepting applications for the 2016 Paul L. Busch Award and the Award for Excellence in Innovation. The deadline to nominate or submit applications for both is June 1. The Paul L. Busch Award honors research that will lead to practical solutions for water quality problems. The […]

U.S. President Barack Obama’s fiscal year (FY) 2017 budget request for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is designed to maintain core USGS science programs as well as to advance priorities set by the USGS Science Strategy Plans. These priorities include informing water management for the 21st century, according to a USGS news release. The FY […]

The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) is seeking nominations for the positions of WEF Vice President and WEF Board of Trustees (two positions). WEF relies on dedicated and exceptional volunteers to carry its mission to connect water professionals, enrich the expertise of water professionals, increase the awareness of the impact and value of water, […]

Robert J. Kukenberger, member since 1975, New York Water Environment Association. Raymond H. Myers, member since 1973, Pennsylvania Water Environment Association. Karl E. Schreiter Jr., member since 1974, Pennsylvania Water Environment Association. Dale Watson, member since 1974, Iowa Water Environment Association. Kenneth E. Wilson, member since 1974, Florida Water Environment Association.

Delve into underground infrastructure and experience the realm of technological applications for assessments and rehabilitation at the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) Collection Systems 2016 conference. The event will highlight innovation, technologies, and real-world examples through its exhibit hall and technical programming. It features an opening general session, workshops, technical sessions, a mobile session, […]