WEF Highlights

Educating the 2014 Water Leadership Institute on attributes of successful leaders   The next generation of water sector leaders gathered at Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) headquarters on June 17 to learn by example. Four speakers — two from the water sector and two from other sectors — educated members of WEF’s 2014 Water […]

The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) and the International Water Association (IWA; London) plan to continue working together to grow and disseminate water knowledge and to serve and advance the global water profession. WEF and IWA have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) stating that the organizations will seek opportunities for mutually beneficial joint […]

Programs provide funds to get middle and high school students interested in treating water   As professionals retire, water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs) and other water-sector organizations are looking to the future and trying to grow the number of people interested in treating wastewater. Many are starting these efforts in high school by offering scholarships […]

Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) members have contributed to a new report that was developed to increase awareness of the critical nature of water management careers. Defining Water Management, released by the Advanced Technology Environmental and Energy Center (ATEEC; Davenport, Iowa), provides a snapshot of the wide-reaching area of water technology, said Ellen Kabat […]

Jim Carroll, recognized as an authority on global trends and innovations and business transformations, will deliver the keynote speech at the WEFTEC® 2012 Opening General Session. The author, columnist, media commentator, and consultant will discuss innovation and transformation strategy. The Opening General Session, scheduled for Oct. 1, kicks off the 85th annual Water Environment Federation (WEF; […]