Archive | September, 2019

Water Environment Federation Confers 2019 WEF Awards to Outstanding Water Professionals and Organizations

September 25, 2019

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The Water Environment Federation (WEF) proudly announces the 2019 WEF Awards recipients for individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the sustainability of water resources and made a profound impact on the future of the water profession. “The Water Environment Federation is extremely proud to honor the incredible contributions of these individuals and […]

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WEF and AWWA Launch Redesigned Work for Water Website

September 18, 2019

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The new Work for Water website, developed by the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) and the American Water Works Association (AWWA; Denver, Colo.), offers newcomers to the water industry an array of resources to help streamline the job search process. Click here to visit the site.

To streamline the job-seeking process for newcomers and help spread the word about the benefits of water careers, the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) and American Water Works Association (AWWA; Denver, Colo.) partnered to redevelop and relaunch the Work for Water website earlier this summer. The website features an intuitive map that offers state-specific […]

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Water Environment Federation Honors the Public Education Work of Water Professionals, Organizations

September 11, 2019

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The Water Environment Federation (WEF) proudly announces the 2019 WEF Awards recipients for education. The WEF Education Awards recognize WEF members for significant accomplishments in promoting awareness and understanding of water environment issues through the development and execution of academic research, curricula and public education programs. “The Water Environment Federation is extremely proud to honor […]

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Meet WEF’s Newest Life Members

September 5, 2019

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Becky Barker, member since 1981, Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment Association. Gary Cosby, member since 1976, Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment Association. Allen Cox, member since 1984, Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment Association. Dennis M. Geran, member since 1977, New England Water Environment Association. James Hailey, member since 1981, Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment Association. William Hansard, member since 1984, Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment […]

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Maryland Apprenticeship Programs Help Double Number of Job Applicants

September 3, 2019

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Kevin McClanathan (left), chief operator at a water resource recovery facility managed by Washington County Department of Water Quality (DWQ; Williamsport, Md.), stands beside participants in DWQ's Wastewater Apprenticeship Program. Photo courtesy of Katie Yoder/DWQ

With nine water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs), eight drinking water treatment facilities, 45 pumping stations, and miles of pipelines to operate and maintain, the Washington County Department of Water Quality (DWQ; Williamsport, Md.) sometimes struggles to find qualified candidates for its many technical jobs.   Since the launch of a new wastewater operator apprenticeship program last […]

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