Program slated to grant certifications in 2017 DC Water (Washington, D.C.) and the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) on Feb. 8 announced they will create a National Green Infrastructure Certification Program (NGICP) to certify individuals who install, inspect, and maintain green infrastructure systems. “WEF and DC Water are providing the leadership for the […]
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WEFTEC 2015 Volunteers Install Green Infrastructure in Chicago
January 29, 2016
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On Sept. 26, the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) Students and Young Professionals committee (SYPC) hosted the eighth annual WEFTEC service project. Approximately 114 WEFTEC volunteers and 20 community volunteers helped construct a rain garden and outdoor classroom at the Pershing Magnet School (Chicago) for the project. Volunteers helped modify 264 m2 (2845 ft2) […]
GIWiz, U.S. EPA Tool, Promotes Green Infrastructure
December 16, 2015
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The Green Infrastructure Wizard (GIWiz) helps public officials and communities clean waterways by providing access to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) green infrastructure resources. EPA’s Web portal provides information about the basics of green infrastructure, options for financing green infrastructure, and examples of how communities are using green infrastructure to revitalize neighborhoods and enhance land […]
Announcing the Winners of WEF’s First Annual MS4 Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Awards
December 12, 2015
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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) announced the first winners of a new national municipal stormwater and green infrastructure awards program. Developed through a cooperative agreement between WEF and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the program recognizes high-performing regulated Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s). “Housed within the new WEF Stormwater Institute, the awards […]
Mission Complete: DC Water’s First Tunnel Boring Machine Finishes 7.2-km Tunnel
September 15, 2015
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Lady Bird, DC Water’s (Washington, D.C.) tunnel boring machine (TBM), has completed a 7.2-km (4.5-mi) tunnel that will be used to help improve water quality in the Anacostia River. In July, Lady Bird completed the dig, and its cutterhead — the elaborate steel face of the machine with built-in cutting and slicing tools — was […]
WEF Launches MS4 Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Awards Program
September 10, 2015
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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) launched a new national municipal stormwater and green infrastructure awards program. Developed through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the program’s objective is to recognize high-performing, regulated, municipal separate-storm-sewer systems (MS4s) and inspire them to exceed requirements by them using innovative and cost-effective approaches. […]
Great Water Cities Panelist Felicia Marcus Shares California’s Perspective on the Future of Water Management
August 31, 2015
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Felicia Marcus, chair of the California Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) State Water Resources Control Board, joins a panel for the WEFTEC® 2015 session, “The Impact of Leadership: Culture, Communication, and Community in Great Water Cities.” On Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to noon, attendees can hear Marcus and other water leaders share lessons learned in […]
2015 Stormwater Congress Opens for Registration
June 16, 2015
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Registration and housing now is open for the 2015 Stormwater Congress. The conference is cohosted with WEFTEC® 2015, the Water Environment Federation’s (WEF’s; Alexandria, Va.) 88th annual technical exhibition and conference. Both events will be held Sept. 26–30 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Stormwater Congress registration gives attendees access to all that WEFTEC has to […]
March 1, 2016
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