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New NGICP owner plans next phase of growth

3/4/2021

The Water Environment Federation recently transferred ownership of its National Green Infrastructure Certification Program to EnviroCert International, an established training and certification organization that has issued over 40,000 credentials to environmental professionals in more than 40 countries. "WEF conducted a rigorous search to identify a partner best-suited to help NGICP reach more would-be green infrastructure professionals and become a better resource for the future of the stormwater management sector," said Adriana Caldarelli, director of the WEF Stormwater Institute.

WEF celebrates 10th anniversary of Stormwater Report

1/27/2021

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Stormwater Report, the Water Environment Federation has overhauled the site. The new Stormwater Report offers a smoother user experience as well as additional opportunities for participation from readers, many of whom are stormwater experts themselves. As always, readers can expect at least one new article on the site each week, as well as a monthly email digest of Stormwater Report delivered to their inboxes.

WEF's WLI builds better stormwater professionals

12/2/2020

The Water Leadership Institute program developed by the Water Environment Federation is an intensive, 7-month training seminar, aiming to teach management skills to the water workforce and help lay the groundwork for strong professional networks. The curriculum incorporates lessons about both managing personnel and addressing broader water-sector challenges.

WEF recognizes ingenuity in operations and design

10/20/2020

Effectively tackling emerging threats to public health and the environment requires water professionals to be agile; adaptable; and able to develop, implement, and operate new innovations that advance the way the sector approaches its work. In August, the Water Environment Federation announced the winners of its 2020 WEF Awards for Operational and Design Excellence.

Meet WEF's newest life members

8/14/2020

The Water Environment Federation recognizes 16 new life members, including Edward Clerico of the New Jersey Water Environment Association and Libby Ford of the New York Water Environment Association.

New WEF handbook covers peracetic acid disinfection

8/5/2020

Utilities have recognized the value of peracetic acid as a wastewater and stormwater disinfectant for years, but limited education and design guidance have impeded its implementation. Aiming to bridge the PAA knowledge gap, Peracetic Acid Disinfection: Implementation Considerations for Water Resource Recovery Facilities, a special publication from the Water Environment Federation, is now available for pre-order.

US Stockholm Junior Water Prize winner focuses on oil spills, penguins

7/21/2020

Innovative devices to help clean up oil spills won Washington state high school student Zoe Gotthold the 2020 US Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition, the Water Environment Federation announced in late June. Her project now advances to the international competition in August, where she will represent the US against 28 other countries.

WEF leaders pay forward lessons learned in podcast series

6/26/2020

On June 1, the Water Environment Federation published the first episode of Take It From The Top, a new series from the Words on Water podcast that features perspectives from past and present WEF leaders. Take It From The Top provides listeners the opportunity to benefit directly from the experiences of accomplished professionals at the forefront of the water sector.

WEF names Dr. Andrew Sanderson as chief medical officer

6/25/2020

To ensure protection of the health and safety of wastewater workers during the coronavirus pandemic and into the future, Andrew Sanderson, MD, MPH, of Howard University has been named Chief Medical Officer for the Water Environment Federation.

As Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Sanderson will guide and assist WEF in providing reliable medical information to wastewater utility managers and workers, as well as conduct research and serve as a spokesperson on medical issues for the sector. He will be supported by a graduate student from Howard University.

WEF experts weigh in on EPA industrial stormwater permit

6/19/2020

In June, experts from the Water Environment Federation answered the Environmental Protection Agency's call for water-sector feedback about proposed changes to the 2020 Multi-Sector General Permit. "WEF's comments and recommendations, prepared by a team of subject matter experts and stormwater practitioners, will help shape a clear, robust, and actionable update to EPA's Multi-Sector General Permit for industrial stormwater discharges if implemented," says WEF's Claudio Ternieden.