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Don't Miss the #WEFOdorsAir Virtual Event

Register today for the Odors and Air Pollutants Virtual Event 

Conference date: April 20 - 22

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Want to Help Lead WEF?

Calling all water sector professionals! WEF's call for nominations for Vice President and non-officer Trustees on the Board of Trustees is open now. We are seeking individuals who have an interest in serving WEF at a high strategic leadership level.

Nominations close June 4, 2021.

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Workshop: Creating and Delivering Effective Technical Presentations

Looking to improve skills in preparing technical presentations and delivering them to diverse audiences? Explore the “Who”, the “Why” and the “How” of effective presentation development and delivery for water professionals. Learn best practices and common pitfalls to avoid through interactive exercises centered on real-world topics.

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Register today for the Stormwater Summit 2021 Virtual Event

Registration is now open for #WEFStormwater. Register today for a chance to virtually experience innovative topics, peer-to-peer networking opportunities, and informative sessions from forward-thinking leaders in stormwater.  

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WEF Now Accepting Applications

WEF is now accepting applications for the seventh annual National Municipal Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Awards Program. Submit your nomination today.

Nominations are due Monday, May 10, 2021.

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Register for the Biogas Cleaning and Upgrading Technologies Knowledge Forum

During this forum, industry experts will give a market outlook for renewable natural gas (RNG) and discuss commercial considerations for these projects. 

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Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals II—Solids Handling and Support Systems

We’re excited to announce that Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals II—Solids Handling and Support Systems, the highly-anticipated sequel in the Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals training series, is now available. This manual helps operators prepare for the first three levels of certification examinations.

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2021 Water Week Policy Zoom-In

Don’t miss the featured event for this year’s virtual Water Week 2021 – the Water Week Policy Zoom-In, on Tuesday, April 27, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. ET (UTC-4). Hear directly from key U.S. EPA officials and members of Congress on important regulatory and legislative water policies. This event is free.

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Water Supply & Distribution

Words on Water Podcast #180

🎧 LISTEN to Joakim Harlin and Kilian Christ talk about the work of @UN_Water, why @WEForg is an official partner, and progress toward #SDG6 in this special #podcast episode for #WorldWaterDay.

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NEW – CE Credit Archive

WEF has launched its CE Credit Archive to let you track your earned credits, access your continuing education documents anytime, and serve as an archive for state reporting.

The archive currently includes CE Credit records for WEFTECs 2016 through 2020 (WEFTEC Connect) and past WEF Education and Training events, beginning in 2018.

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Register today for the Innovations in Process Engineering 2021 Virtual Event

Registration is now open for #WEFProcessEng. Register today for a chance to virtually experience innovative topics, peer-to-peer networking opportunities, and informative sessions from forward-thinking leaders in the water sector.  

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WEF Chief Medical Officer Discusses Importance of Coronavirus Vaccine

Watch WEF Chief Medical Officer Dr. Andrew Sanderson discuss the importance and safety of the coronavirus vaccine for water sector workers and find links to the latest U.S. Centers for Disease Conrtrol and Prevention Resources.

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Odors and Air Pollutants Virtual Event 2021

  • 20 Apr

    Odors and Air Pollutants 2021: A Virtual Event Registration is Now Open!

    This conference will once again bring together environmental professionals from around the world for a showcase on odors and air pollutants management. The biennial Odor Conference is designed to educate practitioners, facility owners, operators, researchers, and public administrators about current odor issues, including regulatory requirements and methods for analyzing problems and finding solutions.

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