ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The first-ever analysis of needs of the U.S. stormwater sector shows an estimated $7.5 billion annual funding gap and revealed top priorities and challenges across the country.

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 6, 2019 – The Water Environment Federation (WEF), a founding member of the Stockholm Water Prize, congratulates the 2019 laureate, Dr. Jackie King

ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 9, 2019 – The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is now accepting applications for the National Municipal Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Awards Program. Phase I and Phase II municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) permit holders are invited to submit applications by May 10, 2019.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Utility of the Future Today recognition program returns for a fourth year to honor water resource recovery facilities for community engagement, watershed stewardship, and recovery of resources such as water, energy, and nutrients. The deadline to apply for recognition this year is May 31.

Washington, D.C. – The nation’s leading water and public works organizations – representing the full spectrum of water issues, research fields, and utilities from every part of the country – are gathering in the nation’s capital during Water Week 2019 (March 31-April 6) to urge Congress and the Trump Administration to increase investment in water infrastructure, research, and reuse.

ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 22, 2019 – The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is celebrating World Water Day 2019 with the release of its first-ever children’s storybook, Why Water’s Worth It. This highly-anticipated book came from the positive response to the video PSA that was released as part of the WATER’S WORTH IT® campaign relaunch last October.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Intelligent Water Systems Challenge is back for a second year to encourage participants to use innovation and data to help solve some of the most difficult issues facing water and wastewater utilities.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Charlotte (N.C.) Water Director Angela Lee will speak during a Feb. 7 hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Water Environment Federation is a supporting partner for a new documentary film titled Brave Blue World, which will be released in fall 2019 and showcase how innovation and technology can solve water challenges and advance resource recovery around the planet.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Water Environment Federation and 90 other organizations have sent a letter to Congress urging the funding of water infrastructure.