I have chocolate in my blood. It’s not from eating a lot of chocolate (which I do), but because I grew up in “Chocolatetown, U.S.A.,” also known as Hershey, Pa. My family house was a stone’s throw from The Hershey Co., the largest chocolate factory in the world. My grandparents worked in the chocolate factory. […]
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WEF Introduces 2018–2019 Board of Trustees
November 23, 2018
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During a ceremony at WEFTEC 2018, the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) “gavel of leadership” passed to President Tom Kunetz, assistant director of monitoring and research for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. Kunetz will help WEF meet its strategic plan and critical objectives to connect water professionals, enrich the expertise of […]
Accepting Nominations for 2018 WEF Awards
March 23, 2018
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Submit nominations for the 2018 Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) awards. The annual program recognizes individuals and organizations that contribute to the sustainability of water resources and make a profound impact on the future through education and involvement with water professionals. WEF award recipients are nominated by their peers within the categories of individual […]
Niles, WEF Mascot, Becomes a National Phenomenon
July 31, 2017
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Anyone attending a Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) event may have seen a tall, green mascot of the reptilian persuasion walking around. That’s Niles the Crocodile, the WEF mascot. Crowds flock to Niles to snag photos and the occasional hug or high-five. An interview with Niles WEF Highlights editor, Jennifer Fulcher, hosted an exclusive […]
From the President: Resolving To Help WEF Grow
February 18, 2016
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It’s hard to believe we’ve turned the page on 2015 and are well into 2016. As some of our New Year’s resolutions start to ramp up, others already have gone by the wayside. With the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) midway between last WEFTEC and this year’s coming event, leaders are working to prioritize […]
New WEF Member Benefit: Buy the Print Book, Get the E-Book
November 19, 2015
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When Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) members purchase a print book among select WEF published books, they now can receive the e-book version free. To receive the e-book, select the “Members Only” package when purchasing. Members can browse WEF’s selection of e-books online. The 2015 publications included in this benefit are Advances in Water […]
WEF Publishes Guide to Essential Skills for Graduate Students and Young Professionals
September 28, 2015
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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) recognizes that the water profession is entering a new era with new challenges. In response, WEF has published The Effective Water Professional, a textbook for the next generation of graduate students and young water professionals. While technical skills are vital to career success, addressing the new era’s challenges […]
From the President: Driving Innovation to Water Resource Recovery
October 15, 2014
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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) recently convened its 87th annual technical exhibition and conference, WEFTEC® 2014, in New Orleans. During this annual water quality event, WEF did what we do best – drive innovation, connect water professionals, and leverage water knowledge – for water professionals from more than 100 countries around the globe. […]
February 15, 2019
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