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New research suggests citizen science could produce up to a third of the data-tracking work necessary to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations in 2015.
The U.S. EPA is amplifying the water sector’s pleas to flush only toilet paper and dispose of all other items in garbage receptacles.
In recent days, state and federal regulatory groups have made several temporary policy changes that recognize the water sector’s critical role in protecting public health during the coronavirus pandemic.
At WEFTEC 2019, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Office of Water Dennis Lee Forsgren Jr., announced a new effort to help American utilities surmount the looming water-sector skills shortage expected in coming years.
EPA plans to release a draft of America’s Water Workforce Initiative for public comment by the end of this winter, Forsgren told the audience during Technical Session No. 200: Water Policy Update. A final plan for the program is due in spring.
As WEF's membership news source, WEF Highlights covers current Federation activities, Member Association news, and items of concern to the water quality field. WEF Highlights is your source for the most up-to-the-minute WEF news and member information.
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