WEF Highlights

For a new study, the Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF; Alexandria, Va.), in partnership with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, is working to identify barriers and response solutions to energy efficiency and resource recovery at water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs). Through Aug. 31, water sector professionals are invited to take the […]

The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies is considering adding “buy American” provisions for state revolving funds (SRFs) to the fiscal year 2013 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency appropriations. Because of the potential effects on state Clean Water and Drinking Water SRFs, the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.), the […]

On July 25, the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment of the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee heard testimony about the framework for integrated Clean Water Act permitting recently released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A parade of witnesses, including elected officials, as well as representatives from states, municipal agencies, […]

On June 20, the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) co-signed a letter supporting the Water for the World Act of 2012 (H.R. 3658) sponsored by U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D–Ore.). WEF Executive Director Jeff Eger and chief executive officers from more than 30 nonprofit organizations supporting clean water for underserved populations around the world […]

The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) welcomes Amanda J. Waters to the new position of government affairs counsel. In this role, Waters will monitor, analyze, and report on federal water quality legislation and regulations and their potential effect on WEF members. Waters’ responsibilities include managing grassroots member involvement, working with WEF Member Associations to […]

Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) Executive Director Jeff Eger joined leaders of other water quality associations in asking the U.S. Congress to continue supporting U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant funding to states in the 2013 fiscal year budget. Leaders from WEF, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (Washington, D.C.), Association of Clean Water […]