WEF Highlights

The Leaders Innovation Forum for Technology (LIFT) is seeking submissions for innovative technological solutions that can be applied in the water quality sector. LIFT, a Water Environment Federation (Alexandria, Va.) and Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF; Alexandria, Va.) initiative, focuses on accelerating the use of innovative practices in wastewater treatment. Through the LIFT Technology Scan […]

The Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF; Alexandria, Va.) is accepting applications for the 2014 Paul L. Busch Award and the Award for Excellence in Innovation. The deadline to submit applications and nominations for both is June 1. The Paul L. Busch Award honors research that will lead to practical solutions for water quality problems. The […]

As part of the Leaders Innovation Forum for Technology (LIFT) initiative, the Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF; Alexandria, Va.) has launched the pilot of the new Technology Scan program, which invites providers to submit innovative technology solutions that can be applied in the water-quality industry. Two of the technology areas included in the pilot program […]

Research can provide the key to finding practical solutions that respond to challenges facing the wastewater and stormwater industries, and the Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF; Alexandria, Va.) wants to fund this research. WERF is accepting preproposals for its 2013 Unsolicited Research Program on topics consistent with efforts to advance science and technology addressing water […]

NASA researches innovative technologies for long-term and commercial space flight   On Jan. 30, water industry professionals gathered to attend a Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) and Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF; Alexandria) VIP luncheon in Chicago. The luncheon, which marked both the conclusion of the eighth annual WERF Research Forum and the beginning […]

From Jan. 30-Feb. 2, Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) volunteers will gather at the Hilton Chicago for the WEF Midyear Meeting to develop programming for WEFTEC® 2013. In conjunction with the Midyear Meeting, the Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF; Alexandria, Va.) is hosting its 8th Annual WERF Research Forum, Jan. 29-30. At the Research […]