The Water Environment Federation is a not-for-profit association that provides technical education and training for thousands of water quality professionals who clean water and return it safely to the environment. WEF members have proudly protected public health, served their local communities, and supported clean water worldwide
since 1928. 

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By Matt Ries, P.E., Managing Director of Technical and Educational Services for WEF

Once in a while I attend a conference where absolutely everything seems to click and the confluence of place, people, and ideas creates a feeling that something truly special is occurring. There’s a buzz in the air and the participants know it.

Name: Greg J. Woodward
Title: Principal
Location: Denver, CO
Years in water quality: 22
Why are you a water quality professional? This industry is one that can provide a tremendous amount of satisfaction knowing that you have provided a better environment for the communities in which you work.