Featured ItemsLondon Strives To Make Olympics Sustainable Through Water Reuse SystemThe 2012 Olympic Games begin officially with the Opening Ceremony on July 27. But while all the eyes will be on the sporting events, a nonpotable reuse system will be an unsung hero of this year’s games. Fishing Out PhosphorusFloating treatment wetlands turn phosphorus into harvestable fishResearchers at Floating Island International (FII) in Shepherd, Mont., an agricultural region, are fishing nonpoint source nutrients out of 2.6-ha (6.5-ac) Fish Fry Lake. Bruce Kania, FII project development director, uses rod and reel to maintain floating treatment wetlands (FTWs) in the lake. Fishing is all part of the job; experienced anglers can catch one fish every 2 minutes at Fish Fry, he said. Opening General Session Sets the Stage With Innovation and Transformation Keynote AddressJim Carroll, recognized as an authority on global trends and innovations and business transformations, will deliver the keynote speech at the WEFTEC® 2012 Opening General Session. The author, columnist, media commentator, and consultant will discuss innovation and transformation strategy. ‘Bogging in the Big Easy’ — Help Plant a New Orleans Wetland During WEFTECOnce again, the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) Students and Young Professionals Committee (SYPC) urges WEFTEC® 2012 attendees to get outside and make a difference during the conference. When registering, those planning to attend the WEF annual technical exhibition and conference can choose to participate in the annual WEFTEC Service Project. Last Chance To Enter the Operator Ingenuity ContestWEFTEC wants to showcase the imaginative, inventive, and effective solutions you’ve found to overcome pesky problems with nothing more than the materials at hand and a hearty dose of ingenuity. You only have until July 13 to submit your entries. Water Professionals Help Devise Wastewater Operator Apprenticeship Program FrameworkWater professionals (including operators, engineers, and academics) convened June 2–3 at a Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) workshop in St. Louis to take action on one of the major outcomes from the Operator Certification and Training Summit held last summer. WEF Leaders Speak at NBP EMS Certification CelebrationsIn May, Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) leaders attended events honoring two utilities’ National Biosolids Partnership (NBP; Alexandria) environmental management system (EMS) certifications. Water Leadership Institute Participants Learn Communication Styles and TechniquesFirst impressions form within the first 30 seconds of meeting someone. Signals like the firmness of a handshake and degree of eye contact convey personality styles to the perceptive observer. Learning how to effectively communicate with others is an important professional skill that can be enhanced by a basic understanding of personality styles, said Linda Kelly, Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) senior director of development.
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Other NewsNew York State Student Wins National SJWP Prize for Fracking Research Register For WEFTEC and Take Advantage of Online Resources WEF Staffer and Member Participate in Ecosystem Service Challenges Discussion WEF Releases Solids Process Design and Management Manual WEF Publications Seek Reviewers Meet WEF’s Newest Life Members Attend the Stormwater Symposium WE&T Releases 2013 Editorial Calendar Growing Blue Website Offers Various Interactive Educational Online Tools |
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