Join us in congratulating 2024 U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize Winner, Justin Bernstein of Connecticut, sponsored by the New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA)! His project, "Genetic Engineering of Cryobacterium to Increase Silica Content and Enhance the Glacial Albedo of Black Arctic Oceans," was innovative and impressive. We hope you continue your passion for #water to can't wait to see what you do next! #waterresearch #waterfuture #STEM
Water Environment Federation
Environmental Services
Alexandria, VA 47,342 followers
The water quality people
About us
Formed in 1928, the Water Environment Federation® (WEF®) and its global network of Member Associations help provide water quality professionals with the latest in water quality education, training, and business opportunities. WEF's diverse membership includes scientists, engineers, regulators, academics, plant managers and operators, and other professionals working in the United States and around the world. As a membership organization, WEF uses the collective knowledge of its membership to further a shared goal of improving water quality. Together, WEF and its members: research and publish the latest information on wastewater treatment and water quality protection; provide technical expertise and training on issues including wastewater collection, treatment, reuse, and operations; residuals and utility management; sustainability; and emerging water quality issues such as microconstituents; sponsor conferences and other special events; and review, testify, and comment on environmental regulations and legislation. For more details on WEF’s published magazines, journals, books, study guides and other technical materials, please visit www.e-wef.org/
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- Environmental Services
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- 51-200 employees
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- Alexandria, VA
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- 1928
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- Education and Training, Magazine, Journal, and Book Publishing, Public Outreach, and Policy and Regulations
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We're excited to announce that applications are now open for the first-ever WEFTEC Black in Water Scholarship! The #scholarship will help black #watersector professionals attend WEFTEC and the Black in Water Summit this October in New Orleans. If you're eligible, submit an application for consideration by August 2 at 11:59PM ET: https://ow.ly/xHkE50Sy4cF #WEFTEC24 #waterprofessionals #community
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We're thrilled to announce that Elizabeth (Liz) Fazio Hale from Gulf Coast Authority will be the closing keynote speaker next week at WEF's Circular Water Economy Summit! During her time at GCA, Liz and her team have tackled strategic planning, implementation, and major master planning for #infrastructure while continuing to treat approximately 50 MGD of #wastewater for primarily industrial users at facilities across Texas. As a member of the legislature from 2001-2015, Liz was instrumental in prioritizing the enactment of several financial, legal, environmental, #conservation, and special district policy measures. There's still time to join us in Dallas! Read more about the speakers and register today: https://ow.ly/m7SR50SzLBK #CWESummit #circularwatereconomy #conference
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ICYMI: Last month, 47 students from 39 states and Puerto Rico gathered at the Colorado School of Mines for the 27th U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize Competition! Congratulations again to all the state winners and national winner, Justin Bernstein of Connecticut. Learn more about the competition: https://ow.ly/eKK950Sz6MQ #STEM #watercommunity #waterresearch
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Small steps lead to big changes. We’re working to drive #sustainability at our events by promoting environmental stewardship and social responsibility! Join us—sign the #WEFTEC24 Sustainability Pledge to help us move towards a healthier planet: https://ow.ly/rh9750Sy0Zr
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Half of the world’s mangrove ecosystems — a natural defense against coastal #flooding — are in danger of collapsing in the coming decades, reports a first-of-its-kind global assessment from the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Read more about this landmark study in WEF's Stormwater Report. ⬇️
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Automation has become an integral component of #water treatment, with new technologies and applications being developed that increase efficiency and reliability. ✅ Listen to the latest Words on Water #podcast with Daniel Capano, Construction Manager at Gannett Fleming, to learn more: https://ow.ly/toQc50SwUOR ✅ Download Standards for Automation of Water Resource Facilities, WEF 21-24 today: https://ow.ly/ALbB50SwUOP #artificialintelligence #ai #technology
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There's still time to register for the second WEF Circular Water Economy Summit! Explore the full educational program and register today. ⬇️
WEF - Circular Water Economy Summit 2024
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Celebrate the #summer with up to 50% off on WEF Publications! For a limited time, use code: SUMMER to save 30% on WEF Standards, technical #publications, and training manuals in our online store—WEF Members save more with their member discount, for a total of 50% off! Shop now through August 31: https://lnkd.in/eA8xkpR6
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The U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize provides an extraordinary opportunity for connection, growth, and education, while helping attract and develop a future #waterworkforce! We were impressed with all the students' passion to solve #waterissues and are thrilled to announce the 2024 U.S. SJWP Runners Up: - Krishnam Goel, sponsored by the Water Environment Association of Utah, for his project, "Redefining the Paradigm of Toxic Algal Blooms under Nutrient-Limited Conditions: A Breakthrough in Cyanobacterial Genomics." - Aditya Kothari and Remington Yang, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA), for their project, "Use of Non-Thermal Plasma Coupled with Granular Activated Carbon for the Degradation of Short-Chain PFAS." Congratulations to everyone! You can watch the full awards ceremony here: https://ow.ly/4R4X50StVih #STEM #PFAS #water #research #waterfuture #community
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