A new group of water sector professionals emerged from WEFTEC 2018 with a new credential to add to their resume and an arsenal of new leadership skills. The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) hosted a graduation ceremony for its Water Leadership Institute Class of 2018 in New Orleans. The seventh class of the annual […]
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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 […]
WEFTEC 2018 Breaks Records for New Orleans
November 22, 2018
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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) 91st annual technical exhibition and conference set a record for the most registrants in New Orleans with 20,740 registrants. WEFTEC 2018 also drew 1019 exhibitors using a net 27,856 m2 (299,850 ft2) of space. The event showcased the latest technologies and services for water environment preservation, restoration, and […]
Big Data, Affordability, Industry Innovations, and WEFTEC Explored in WEF Podcasts
October 26, 2018
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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) “Words on Water” podcast series presents insights from leaders in the water sector. Stream online podcast episodes and download audio files on iTunes and the Android Words on Water app. In recent episodes: Kevin Marsh, vice president of sales and marketing for FlowWorks (Seattle), discusses how big data […]
From the President: Activating the People–Water Nexus
October 24, 2018
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A few weeks ago, at WEFTEC® 2018 in New Orleans, I had the privilege to become the 2018–2019 president of the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.). I am deeply honored to be given the opportunity to continue in the long tradition of my predecessors to serve the members of WEF by providing you with […]
Read All About It in WEFTEC Now Online Portal
October 19, 2018
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Every year, key updates about the annual Water Environment Federation (Alexandria, Va.) technical exhibition and conference (WEFTEC) have been published in the WEFTEC Daily newspaper. At WEFTEC 2018, WEF introduced the new source for WEFTEC news: WEFTEC Now. As the new, official source for all news about the conference, WEFTEC Now features timely coverage of […]
Watch the WEFTEC 2018 Opening General Session Live Online
September 25, 2018
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If you can’t attend WEFTEC 2018, the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) is offering a sample of the conference through an online livestream. Watch the Opening General Session as it occurs, Oct. 1 at 8:30 a.m. central time. Keynote speaker Kevin Brown, author of The Hero Effect, will share ideas, strategies, and principles for […]
Managing Tensions Within the Water-Energy-Food Nexus
September 24, 2018
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WEFTEC session to showcase how challenges can drive innovation Producing both energy and food requires one critical element: water. WEFTEC 2018 will bring together water users, water providers, and water conservationists. During Session 101: Exploring the Tensions Within the Water-Energy-Food Nexus, on Oct. 1, professionals representing food, energy, and environmental groups will gather to discuss […]
November 26, 2018
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