WEFTEC 2024
WEFTEC 2024 was more than just a conference. Attendees connected in person with the full water community and worked toward life free of water challenges.
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2025 WEF Fellows Program – Nominate Today!
Do you know someone who’s made an immense difference in the world of water? Would you like to be recognized for your accomplishments in the water community? Nominations are open for the WEF Fellows program!
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WEF Stays Focused on Our Mission
Our mission and values remain steady, even in periods of transition. Hear from our President and Executive Director.
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Apply Now for the 2025 Water Leadership Institute
The Water Leadership Institute program develops and connects emerging leaders in the water sector through education, training, and networking opportunities.
Applications are due by 11:59pm Pacific Time on January 16th!
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Aging infrastructure, strict requirements, and continued economic pressures have put unprecedented stress on local governments and agencies that provide essential water services. Elected officials are being called upon to make tough choices that will impact water quality and the viability of our communities for generations to come.
The Water Advocates Program helps you to reach out to and connect with elected officials on important water quality issues.
Selected Upcoming Events
WEF offers an assortment of conferences, webcasts, and other meetings and events. View the list of All Events
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11 - 14 Feb
WEF/AWWA Utility Management 2025
Get prepared for the WEF/AWWA Utility Management Conference 2025 in Dallas, Texas, to join water and wastewater managers and professionals at one of the leading, most informative, and most prestigious management conferences in the water sector.
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16 - 19 Mar
40th Annual WateReuse Symposium
Do not miss the 40th Annual WateReuse Symposium, March 16-19, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. The Annual Symposium presents what’s new and what’s next in water reuse policy, operations, technology and public perception.
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06 - 09 May
Residuals & Biosolids and Innovations in Treatment Technology 2025
Hear from professionals as they highlight new technologies, successful innovations, and current best practices. Get a real-world look at projects implemented, and participate in an interactive experience with equipment, technology, and service vendors that continue to improve efforts in providing high-quality infrastructure throughout the country.
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WEF WATER STORIES
One of WEF's strategic goals is to attract and develop a diverse and passionate water workforce. This year at WEFTEC, Affinity Groups met that brought together people who share a common identity and provide a safe space to discuss issues facing the groups.
WEF WATER STORIES
WEF has many programs to support students and young professionals in the water sector. Mackenzie Rickard is an InFLOW and 2024 WEF Communications Scholar; watch this video to learn more about her journey.
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2024 in Review: This Year’s Top Five Stormwater Report Stories
With 2025 just around the corner, take a fresh look at Stormwater Report’s five most popular articles from this year
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Help WEF Assess State of U.S. Stormwater Sector by Jan. 31
2024 U.S. MS4 Needs Assessment Survey seeks responses from regulated MS4 communities of all sizes
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Exploring Why Hurricanes (Sometimes) Intensify So Quickly
New measurements underscore how sea spray can transform ordinary storms into severe hurricanes
Continue ReadingImagine 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.
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