WEF Highlights

U.S. EPA desktop application calculates site-specific runoff   An online stormwater calculator offers another tool to help protect waterways from runoff. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its National Stormwater Calculator to help property owners, developers, landscapers, and urban planners make informed land-use decisions to help prevent stormwater runoff, according to an EPA news […]

Urban waters can provide public spaces for recreation, spur development of local businesses, and create new jobs. So, through its Urban Waters program, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been working to improve public access to and the quality of urban waters. As part of the program, EPA has released a series of video […]

Need to reduce loadings of nitrogen and phosphorus in waterways? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a tool to help. The Nitrogen and Phosphorus Pollution Data Access Tool (NPDAT) was created to help states and other stakeholders develop source reduction strategies and numeric criteria for nitrogen and phosphorus, according to EPA’s NPDAT website. The […]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched the SepticSmart program to encourage homeowners to maintain their septic systems and prevent repairs and pollution that could harm waterways and public health, according to an EPA news release. The national public education effort promotes septic system care and maintenance, educates about proper use and maintenance requirements, and […]

The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) presents the Stormwater Report now with an updated look on the new website stormwater.wef.org. The January edition of the report marked the launch of the site, which is dedicated to stormwater news. The site highlights advanced practices, cutting-edge research, policy updates, and current events pertaining to stormwater. Find […]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a new website and mobile app called How’s My Waterway. The resource describes whether local waterways have been checked for pollution, what was found, and what is being done. The information can be accessed through smartphones, tablets, and computers, according to an EPA news release. Individuals can […]

The website, Growing Blue, offers water-focused data through various online interactive tools. It was created to show how water is essential to economic and social growth and to healthy ecosystems. One resource on the website is the Growing Blue™ Tool, which presents information on water availability and use around the world in an interactive map. […]

Many organizations contribute funds to improve water access, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). To optimize the donation process, the Foundation Center (New York) launched a custom Web portal to provide information and resources on who is funding what project and where, according to a Foundation Center news release. The website, www.washfunders.org, was created so the “community […]