The Water Environment Federation (Alexandria, Va.) announced the winners of its fourth annual stormwater video competition. The 2015 StormTV Project received almost 150 submissions, including more international submissions than any year prior. More than 35 expert judges reviewed the submissions and selected winners based on message communication and quality as well as content matter and […]
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The Next Big Thing in Recycling?
August 26, 2015
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![The Next Big Thing in Recycling? Rich Earth Institute tests human urine as a fertilizer for plants such as hay and lettuce at a farm near Brattleboro, Vermont. Photo courtesy of Marcin Szczepanski, senior multimedia producer at the University of Michigan, College of Engineering.](https://news.wef.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Peecycling-Rich-Earth-Institute-3-75x75.jpg)
University of Michigan sponsors its first urine drive On any given day, it’s not uncommon to find students at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) out on campus raising awareness for one good cause or another. Until recently, however, their efforts almost never involved porta-potties. That changed on April 1 when researchers from the […]
Step Out of the Conference Room To Participate in Unique WEFTEC® 2015 Events
July 29, 2015
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![Step Out of the Conference Room To Participate in Unique WEFTEC<sup>®</sup> 2015 Events Water For People-Ride with a Purpose 2](https://news.wef.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Water-For-People-Ride-with-a-Purpose-2-75x75.jpg)
Opportunities to learn abound at WEFTEC® 2015. But even veteran attendees may not know all of the exciting, unique opportunities available during the annual event. WEFTEC 2015 goes beyond workshops, technical sessions, facility tours, and the exhibition. Attendees also can build gardens as part of the 8th annual community service project, attend or participate in an […]
WEF Files Comments on U.S. EPA’s Proposed Methods Update
July 3, 2015
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On May 20, the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) filed comments on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Methods Update proposed rule. WEF’s comments centered on specific methods and provided specific recommendations to EPA’s proposals. In addition, WEF comments requested that EPA clarify a number of items where requirements seemed redundant or did not […]
Bio-Bus Hits the Streets of England
April 2, 2015
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![Bio-Bus Hits the Streets of England The annual waste from five people produces enough biomethane to fill the fuel tank of the 40-passenger Bio-Bus once, enough for a 300 km journey. The bus now travels a route that carries an average of 46,500 passengers every week. Photo courtesy of Wessex Water, Julian James Photography.](https://news.wef.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Bio-Bus-3-75x75.jpg)
The green movement is gaining momentum in the United Kingdom (U.K.). On Nov. 20, the Bio-Bus, which runs on biomethane gas, picked up its first passengers. The 40-seat bus can travel as much as 300 km (186 mi) on a tank of gas and emits 20% to 30% less carbon dioxide than a standard diesel […]
WEFTEC® 2014 Service Project Volunteers Fix Flooding Problem in New Orleans Park
November 25, 2014
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![WEFTEC<sup>®</sup> 2014 Service Project Volunteers Fix Flooding Problem in New Orleans Park WEFTEC 2014 Service Project 10](https://news.wef.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/WEFTEC-2014-Service-Project-10-75x75.jpg)
On Sept. 27, volunteers from across the country congregated in New Orleans to participate in the 7th annual Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) Community Service Project, “Recharge, Restore, Revitalize Hollygrove: Conrad Park Green Infrastructure Enhancements.” As WEFTEC® 2014 was just beginning, 110 volunteers spent their Saturday constructing a rain garden and bioswales at Conrad […]
ISO Releases Water Footprint Standard
September 19, 2014
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The International Organization of Standards (ISO; Geneva) published ISO 14046, Environmental Management — Water footprint — Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines, a standard for measuring a water footprint. ISO 14046 will enable a variety of organizations — from industry to government to nongovernmental organizations — to measure their potential environmental affect from water use and pollution […]
Rubber Ducks Convey Stormwater Pollution Message in Maine
April 23, 2014
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![Rubber Ducks Convey Stormwater Pollution Message in Maine The Think Blue Maine campaign works to educate about stormwater pollution. In 2011, the group debuted a video using devil ducks to illustrate how lawn-care products can runoff private property into waterways. Photo courtesy of Think Blue Maine.](https://news.wef.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Maine-Stormwater-Devil-Ducks-75x75.jpg)
Think Blue Maine collaboration works to reduce runoff pollution Rubber ducks aren’t just for bath time anymore. A yellow rubber duck and red devil duck take center stage for stormwater educational messaging distributed throughout Maine. A total of 30 nonprofits, state agencies, and municipalities have joined together through the Think Blue Maine campaign to […]
August 27, 2015
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