December 2017 Digest

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Christen Wood Pens New WEF Fight Song

As the operators, engineers, and scientists on the front-lines of the fight for clean water, Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) members know that inspiration can strike at any moment. For Christen Wood, the winner of WEF’s Sound Off for Clean Water Song Contest, it struck while she was putting away dishes.

Texas Teams Earn First in 30th Operations Challenge

WEF introduces the top teams in every category

Members of the 44 Operations Challenge teams competing at WEFTEC 2017 entered McCormick Place in Chicago with their sights set on winning. In addition to overall Division 1 or Division 2 awards, teams vied for top spots in the competition’s five events: Process Control, Laboratory, Safety, Godwin Maintenance, and Collection Systems.

See a listing of all the winners and highlights from the competition in a photo gallery.

#WEFTECat90 Campaign Displays WEF’s Rich History

Beginning in July, the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) reflected on the rich history of the organization and WEFTEC, its main event, with the #WEFTECat90 social media campaign.

Staff dug deep into WEF’s archives, sifting through photographs, books, newsletters, and other artifacts that help tell the story of WEF and WEFTEC.

From the President: WEF Fights for Science and Research

The collective success of the water sector would be impossible without science and research – the foundation of every drop of clean and reliable water that we provide. That is why the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) boasts a proud legacy of supporting science and research.

Community Service Project Creates a Water Legacy

To create a vibrant and enduring example of a water legacy, more than 220 volunteers joined forces for the 10th annual Water Environment Federation (Alexandria, Va.) Community Service Project on Sept. 30.

This year’s effort, Manierre’s Sustainable Stormwater Project, took place at Chicago’s Manierre Elementary School.

Cultivating the Next Generation of Water Stewards at the Water Palooza

Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) Student and Young Professionals Committee volunteers dedicated time to help educate students about water during the 5th-annual Water Palooza on Sept. 29.

During the event, held as part of the WEF Community Service Project, students at Manierre Elementary School (Chicago) participated in a series of hands-on and demonstrative water-themed activities.

WEF and BlueTech Commit To Collaborate for Innovation

Develop Leadership Skills at the Utility Management Conference

Water Infrastructure Priorities Presented to Congress

Prepare To Attend WEF’s 2018 Conferences

Meet WEF’s Newest Life Members

WEF Joins in Writing Congress To Oppose Tax Bill Provision

Words on Water Podcasts Explore Water Sector Topics

WEF Urges U.S. Congress To Support Water Programs with Funding

Participate in 2018 WEF International Pavilion Shows

Let’s Talk Toilets: Communicating with a Bill Stuffer

Contribute Disinfection Information through Online Survey