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Study: Citizen Science Critical to Sustainable Development

September 1, 2020

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Researchers considered the indicators associated with each SDG and the potential of past and present citizen science projects to help measure those indicators. According to the study, citizen science could produce up to a third of the data-tracking work necessary to achieve all 17 SDGs. Image courtesy of John Isaac/United Nations

A study led by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA; Laxenburg, Austria) has found that citizen science could produce up to a third of the data-tracking work necessary to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations in 2015. “Citizen science has the potential to contribute to all 17 […]

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Register for the First-Ever Remote Operations Challenge Competition

August 6, 2020

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Coinciding with WEFTEC Connect, Operations Challenge 2020 will take on a remote format. Teams of two will compete in abridged versions of the Process Control, Laboratory, and Collections Systems events beginning Monday, Oct. 5. Image courtesy of Kieffer Photography

Operations Challenge – the high-energy, teams-based skills competition that each year draws the global wastewater operations community’s best talent to the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Virginia) Technical Exhibition & Conference (WEFTEC) – will take on a new form for 2020 to coincide with the digital WEFTEC Connect format. Coinciding with WEFTEC Connect, Operations Challenge […]

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Register Now for Water Week 2020 and the National Water Policy Fly-In

February 21, 2020

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Attend the National Water Policy Fly-In, April 27-28, in Washington, D.C.  Image courtesy of skeeze/Pixabay

Water Week, this year scheduled for April 26-May 2, unites water professionals from across the country to advocate as one voice for the sector. As a critical national water policy event, Water Week is an opportunity to advance policy priorities for clean water and drinking water, and to celebrate the role utilities play in ensuring […]

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You Choose the Cover of November WE&T

September 25, 2016

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Nominate Your Choice for WEF Leadership

March 26, 2016

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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) is seeking nominations for the positions of WEF Vice President and WEF Board of Trustees (two positions). WEF relies on dedicated and exceptional volunteers to carry its mission to connect water professionals, enrich the expertise of water professionals, increase the awareness of the impact and value of water, […]

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WEF Joins Others in Pushing Water Infrastructure Funding in Omnibus Bill

December 21, 2015

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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) has joined other organizations in sending a letter on Nov. 10, to the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate requesting funding for water infrastructure in the final fiscal year (FY) 2016 Omnibus bill. President Barack Obama and Congress struck a deal to increase the federal debt ceiling […]

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Tell Us Your Pick for the Cover of WE&T

September 17, 2015

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The November 2015 cover of Water Environment & Technology is in your hands. Pick your favorite design and submit your vote at bit.ly/WET-November by Oct. 10.    

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Prepare To Participate in the 2015 National Water Policy Forum and Fly-In

February 25, 2015

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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) invites members to attend the National Water Policy Forum & Fly-In, April 13–15, as part of Water Week 2015, April 12–18. The Forum will inform local, state, and national leaders on the water sector value for environmental protection, economic development, and job creation. Participants will have an opportunity […]

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