Apr 13, 2018
April 13, 2018 - On Thursday, the Senate confirmed former coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler as EPA deputy administrator. Wheeler, a long-time former Senate aide, cleared the chamber by a vote of 53-45,
Mar 23, 2018
March 23, 2018 - Earlier this week, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt stated in an interview that he plans to change how the agency considers scientific information when writing regulations in a way
Mar 23, 2018
March 23, 2018 - On Thursday, both the House and the Senate voted to fund the federal government for the next six months, Capitol Hill has one less thing to worry about this year. After easily
Mar 16, 2018
Mar. 16: On March 15th, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment held a hearing to hear testimony on the 2017 and 2018 Reports to
Mar 16, 2018
Mar. 15: On March 15, Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) who Chairs the House Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee said he did not see the need for a rider on the Waters of
Feb 16, 2018
Feb. 16, 2018 - Recently, a bipartisan group of House Members lead by Rep. Elizabeth Esty introduced the Rural Infrastructure Development and Partnerships Act (HR 4947) in the House to improve the
Jan 15, 2026
The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is proud to announce the launch of the 2026 WEF Awards and Scholarships, celebrating individuals, organizations, and projects that advance the water sector
Aug 22, 2023
The Water Environment Federation (WEF) has announced the 2023 class of WEF Fellows. Awarded each year to celebrate outstanding contributions to the global water sector by long-time WEF members, the
Jul 10, 2023
On July 10, the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Virginia) will officially release the results from its 2022 National Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Needs Assessment
May 05, 2023
On May 3, 2023, U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced the “Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act.” This bill will provide an exemption for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater
