Archive | March, 2019

March 2019 Digest

March 31, 2019

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Featured Other News Get Ready for WEF SmartBrief In late April, you will begin receiving WEF SmartBrief. This daily e-newsletter is designed especially for water sector professionals. It’s a quick, two-minute read that will help keep you up-to-date with the latest news and trends, including features and news items from WEF Highlights. As we upgrade […]

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WEF Supports Brave Blue World Documentary

March 30, 2019

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Brave Blue World Logo 1

The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) is a supporting partner for the documentary, Brave Blue World. The film will showcase how innovation and technology can solve water challenges and advance resource recovery. Filming took place at WEFTEC 2018 in New Orleans and WEF President Tom Kunetz was interviewed for the documentary. WEF intends to […]

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Meet WEF’s Newest Life Members

March 29, 2019

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  Kenneth P. Brannan, member since 1983, Water Environment Association of South Carolina. Stephen Dowhan, member since 1975, New Jersey Water Environment Association. Holly Elmendorf, member since 1976, Georgia Association of Water Professionals.

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WEF Advances Green Infrastructure Through Stormwater Currency

March 28, 2019

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Stormwater Currency Featured

The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) Stormwater Institute joins other stormwater experts in implementing Stormwater Currency, a program that advances green infrastructure through market-based incentives. Municipalities need a sustainable source of funding to implement individual projects or comprehensive programs to successfully manage stormwater challenges. Stormwater Currency supports the development of sustainable funding programs that […]

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Apprentices Are Expected To Fill One-in-Fifty Jobs on UK’s Largest-Ever Water Project

March 28, 2019

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Tideway Featured

Tideway, an independent water company in London, launched a first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program to clean the River Thames and address a pending worker shortage in one fell swoop. “London relies on a 150-year-old sewer system built for a population less than half its current size,” said Hannah Shroot, media relations lead for Tideway. The company is […]

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Ancient Engineering Lays Groundwork for Major Canal System in Arizona

March 27, 2019

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The ruins of the Ancient Hohokam irrigation system can be found at the Park of the Canals in Mesa, Ariz. Photo courtesy of George Noel.

The Hohokam Native American society flourished for almost 1500 years in what is today central Arizona. Part of that long, rich history can be attributed to a breakthrough water technology: canals. Beginning around 300 C.E., the Hohokam people settled the arid desert environment of the Gila and Salt River Valley, an area that encompasses present-day […]

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Attend the Inaugural Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Symposium

March 26, 2019

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Stormwater-Green Infrastructure Symposium Featured

Join leaders in stormwater and green infrastructure management at the inaugural Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Symposium. The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) hosts this event to bring thought-leaders together, sharing information and deepening their technical knowledge in the field. The symposium offers an opening general session, 15 interactive sessions, 3 workshops, and other networking […]

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WEF’s New Online Course Teaches Leadership Skills

March 25, 2019

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Water Leadership Institute Featured

Water sector professionals looking to develop leadership skills have a new opportunity. The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) Integrated Leadership Webcast Series provides these individuals a chance to learn on their own time. The new online course provides access to a series of recorded webcasts used by WEF’s Water Leadership Institute. Participants also can […]

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