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Submit Innovative Technology Solutions Through LIFT

December 30, 2013

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As part of the Leaders Innovation Forum for Technology (LIFT) initiative, the Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF; Alexandria, Va.) has launched the pilot of the new Technology Scan program, which invites providers to submit innovative technology solutions that can be applied in the water-quality industry. Two of the technology areas included in the pilot program […]

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From the President: Reflecting Back, Looking Forward

September 24, 2013

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Cordell Samuels, 2012–2013 WEF President

I am proud to have served the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) as president this year. As my term comes to a close, I am struck by how fortunate I have been — both in my chance to be involved with WEF — especially recently, as many exciting things have been happening at the […]

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Rethinking Water Infrastructure

May 31, 2013

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Kalanithy Vairavamoorthy is dean of the Patel College of Global Sustainability at the University of South Florida (Tampa). Photo courtesy of Eric Vance ©U.S. EPA.

Lecture educates about using innovative ideas and holistic plans for flexible water management   On May 14, Kalanithy Vairavamoorthy presented a lecture about the need to revolutionize water infrastructure. Vairavamoorthy, dean of the Patel College of Global Sustainability at the University of South Florida (Tampa), spoke at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) headquarters building […]

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U.S. EPA Introduces Blueprint for Promoting Water Industry Innovations

May 16, 2013

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From left, Nancy Stoner, assistant administrator of the Office of Water in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Jeff Eger , Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) executive director attended a Water Innovation tour at the University of South Florida (Tampa). Stoner unveiled EPA’s new Blueprint for Integrating Technology Innovation during the tour.

On March 27, Nancy Stoner, assistant administrator of the Office of Water in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), unveiled the Blueprint for Integrating Technology Innovation during a Water Innovation Tour at the University of South Florida (Tampa). Jeffery Lape, EPA Office of Science and Technology deputy director; Jeff Eger, Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, […]

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WERF and WEF Working To Increase Use of Innovative Solutions in Water Sector

October 15, 2012

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The Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF; Alexandria, Va.) is looking for ways to accelerate use of innovations in water treatment and water reclamation facilities while reducing risk and conserving resources. To accomplish this, WERF partnered with the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria) to implement the Leaders Innovation Forum for Technology (LIFT) initiative, according to a […]

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