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Register Now What’s Happening at WEF Shape the Future of WEF Are you passionate about shaping the future of water? The Water Environment Federation is seeking dynamic and committed professionals to join our Board of Trustees. This is your opportunity to contribute to a strategic vision that aims to enhance leadership and innovation within the sector. Apply now to bring your vision and expertise to our global community. Learn More and Apply Before June 3 Dynamics of Water Innovation New from WEF & Dr. Paul O’Callaghan, the executive producer behind Netflix’s Brave Blue World (2019) and Our Blue World (2024) documentaries, an invaluable resource for anyone driving the adoption of new technologies in the water sector. Learn More About the New Book Apply for an MS4 Award Officially titled, the National Municipal Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Awards, this program inspires municipal separate stormwater sewer programs (MS4s) to seek innovative ways to meet and exceed regulatory requirements. Created in cooperation with the U.S. EPA, these awards recognize high-performing MS4 programs. Apply for an MS4 Award Today Selected Upcoming Events WEF offers an assortment of conferences, webcasts, and other meetings and events. View the list of All Events 21 - 24 May Innovations in Treatment Technology Conference 2024 The Innovations in Treatment Technology Conference 2024 will highlight new technologies, successful innovations, and current best practices in the industry in Virginia Beach, VA, May 21-24, 2024! Learn More 18 - 21 Jun Residuals and Biosolids Conference 2024 The Residuals and Biosolids Conference 2024 will highlight new technologies, successful innovations, and current best practices in the water sector. Join us June 18-21, 2024 in Oklahoma City! Learn More 15 - 17 Jul Circular Water Economy Summit 2024 Join us July 15-17 in Dallas, Texas, to continue the transformation to the circular water economy. Attend to hear solutions to industrial water challenges, explore the opportunities for developing circular water systems, and learn to commercialize the products that result from it. Learn More Innovation and the Circular Water Economy Innovation is critical to the water sector. WEF is always looking for new approaches to help solve existing problems that affect human and environmental well-being. Watch to see some of the different ways WEF supports innovation in the field. WEF Water Stories Featured performers at the 2023 Opening General Session included Chicago’s first-ever Poet Laureate, Avery R. Young, who performed during the event. Water Sector Comms Scholars Experience WEFTEC 2023 WEF brought a group of water sector communicators to WEFTEC 2023 . Emily Garner is Public Utilities Information Specialist for the Greenville North Carolina Public Utilities Commission. Emily shares her experience at WEFTEC. WEF WATER STORIES Developing a diverse and passionate workforce that encourages more diversity in the water workforce is part of WEF’s Strategic Plan. Charlotte Water Operator, Stacia Wilkes, tells us why she chose a career in water and why more women should too! See the Latest Water Sector News Ask the Experts WEFTEC 2024: A Gateway to Innovation and Networking in the Water Sector WEFTEC 2024 is set to be a landmark event in the water sector with networking and educational opportunities at every turn. The 2024 WEFTEC Exhibition already has ... Continue Reading Stormwater & Watershed Management ‘Tis Still the Season: Recycled Christmas Trees Aid in Wetland Creation This year, New Orleans conservationists air-dropped 8,000 Christmas trees into nearby wetlands to strengthen natural stormwater protections Continue Reading Emergency Response Study: Cities Can Do More to Protect Elderly During Major Floods Comparative study of New York City and Shanghai outlines best practices for evacuating vulnerable residents ahead of extreme storms Continue Reading See all WEF News Imagine life free of water challenges. What does that look like to you? Check out WEF’s new Strategic Plan to see how we’ll get there and then share your water story. Details About the Strategic Plan EXPLORE ALL PRACTICE AREAS WEF is a source of high-quality technical resources featuring the latest research, news, and education. WEF’s members and other credible resources have created and compiled this information into the Practice Area groupings listed in the dropdown menu. Choose a Practice Area Biosolids Resource Recovery Collection Systems and Conveyance Government and Regulatory Affairs Overview Industrial Water Resources Operations Public Health Stormwater & Watershed Management Utility Management Water and Wastewater Treatment Operations From hands-on-training and leadership opportunities, such as Operations Challenge, to online training, such as the Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals series, WEF provides operators with many opportunities to advance on-the-job knowledge and develop their careers. Learn More Water & Wastewater Treatment More than 16,000 publicly owned water resource recovery facilities operate in the United States. Skilled engineers and operators work together to ensure new and updated facilities continue to protect public health and the environment. Learn More Biosolids Resource Recovery Through biosolids management, solid residue from wastewater treatment is processed to reduce or eliminate pathogens and minimize odors, forming a safe, beneficial agricultural product. Biosolids are carefully monitored and must be used in accordance with regulatory requirements. Learn More Industrial Water Resources Industries treat and reuse wastewater and process water as well as provide environmentally sustainable wastewater treatment while...