Government and Regulatory Affairs
WEF advocacy activities aim to educate WEF members and the water sector on public policy issues related to water quality and water resources, and equip them to play a greater role in water policy discussions.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS NEWS
The latest government affairs and legislative/regulatory articles, videos, and other content from throughout the organization and across the water sector.
WEF Response to U.S. EPA MCL Regulation
On April 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) released the final rule for a Safe Drinking Water Act Maximum Contaminant Limit (MCL) regulation ...
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Funding, Source Control Lead Stormwater Sector’s 2024 Legislative Priorities
National Stormwater Policy Forum to cover pressing policy issues shaping stormwater-sector landscape
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Newly Launched NOAA Website Centralizes Water Data
U.S. National Weather Service announces all-in-one portal for hydrological forecasting and analysis
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Apply for Stormwater Center of Excellence Designation by March 18
Universities, think tanks, nonprofits eligible for USD $3 million in federal funding
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Save Big on WEF Publications Through 12/23
Save up to 30% on print and digital WEF publications through the end of the year!
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Experience the Inspiration of WEFTEC 2023 Again
Revisit the highlights of WEFTEC 2023 Opening General Session. This year's session, held in the vibrant city of Chicago, was a groundbreaking event, blending ...
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WEF engages in appropriate and nimble advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues to improve the scientific and technical foundation for water quality laws and regulations, support the need for continued progress in controlling pollution, protect public health and the health of aquatic ecosystems, and promote sustainable management of water resources.
WEF works closely with its membership to educate Congress on clean water issues impacting their districts and states and disseminates information on Congressional activities to WEF members via meetings, webcasts, and emails. WEF also collaborates with other organizations to provide support or comment on pending legislation affecting the clean water community.
Water Advocates
Let’s speak with a loud, united voice for water. The Water Advocates Program helps you to reach out to and connect with elected officials on important water quality issues.
Position Statements
WEF has developed a series of clean water position statements to guide the critical work WEF provides in clean water policy.
Canadian Water and Wastewater Association
CWWA is a nationally registered not-for-profit corporation representing the common interests of Canada’s public sector municipal water and wastewater services and their private sector partners that support them.
Value of Water
As a critical part of our mission, WEF works to elevate clean water, the water profession, clean water services, and the infrastructure that supports it as essential to protecting public health, the environment, and quality of life.
WEF Government Affairs Community
The members of the WEF Government Affairs Community and its Focus Groups help to position WEF as a recognized expert voice on all water as well as provide input on environment-related policies through actions including engagement with government officials and written comments and testimony on regulatory and legislative matters.
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Water Week 2024 | April 7-13
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WEF is a source of high-quality technical resources featuring the latest research, news, and education. WEF's members and other credible resources have created and compiled this information into the Practice Area groupings listed in the dropdown menu.
