John “Jack” Lagrosa stands among those who have made the New Jersey Water Environment Association (NJWEA) what it is today. The longtime leader and tireless champion for the association has worked to promote the roles of younger members. As a measure of thanks for his efforts, the organization’s Young Professionals Committee awarded him their Young […]
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WEF Joins in Asking Congress To Support the 2018 Farm Bill
November 26, 2017
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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) joined more than 20 organizations in co-signing consensus recommendations for the 2018 Farm Bill. The document, released on Sept. 27, calls on the U.S. Congress to increase funding in the bill and to strengthen conservation efforts to ensure farmer, ranchers, and foresters can effectively access those programs. The […]
Getting a Large, Early View of WEFCOM Posts
November 25, 2017
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WEFCOM serves as a virtual workspace for Water Environment Federation (Alexandria, Va.) members to network and collaborate online. Those using the online community can work in full-screen mode and preview discussion posts. Open the “view” menu in the discussion content editor to select either of these options. Users can exit the full-screen mode by opening […]
WEF Announces Winners of 2017 StormTV Competition
November 24, 2017
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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) has announced the winners of its sixth annual stormwater video competition, the StormTV Project. The video contest recognizes innovative stormwater practices, programs, products, and public outreach. The 2017 StormTV Project received 40 submissions. A panel of 25 judges – primarily members of the WEF Stormwater Committee – scored […]
WEF Announces Winners of Stormwater Snapshots Photo Contest
November 23, 2017
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Stay tuned for next contest which begins in December During September and October, Water Environment & Technology (WE&T) magazine readers were asked to show innovative ways they manage, educate about, or deal with damage caused by stormwater. Water sector professionals were invited to enter the Stormwater Snapshots photo contest. The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, […]
Meet WEF’s Newest Life Members
November 22, 2017
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Terry L. Brown, member since 1981, New York Water Environment Association. Mary E. Buzby, member since 1982, New Jersey Water Environment Association. Richard W. Eason, member since 1976, Water Environment Association of Texas.
Found in Philadelphia: 200-Year-Old Wooden Water Mains
November 22, 2017
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In a city as old as Philadelphia, construction crews are bound to occasionally stumble on something of historical interest when they begin digging. Such was the case in early May when workers replacing a water line along the 900 block of Spruce Street encountered what appeared to be buried tree trunks. An alert passerby realized […]
Idaho Wastewater Operator Doubles as Celebrity Lookalike
November 16, 2017
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When Ed Sheeran burst onto the music scene several years ago, William “Rusty” Goss took little notice of the popular English singer–songwriter and guitarist. Although familiar with some of Sheeran’s songs, the industrial wastewater operator living in Idaho knew little about the musician, including his appearance. That soon changed, as friends and even strangers began […]
November 29, 2017
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