Throughout the water sector, water professionals are mulling over the same questions-- how do we attract new talent and diversify our teams? How will we replenish our ranks after the retirement boom hits? As you’re reading this, someone is probably pondering these very questions and others. But what if the answer to those questions, or the inspiration for the next big idea was in a 280-character message splayed across your screen?

Our sector is facing enormous challenges, including aging infrastructure, population growth, pollution problems, affordability, and climate change impacts.

Until about four months ago, when it rained, I didn’t think of it being much more than nature’s way of watering lawns, crops, and outdoor weddings.

The Collection Systems Conference highlights challenges and innovative solutions and technologies that utilities across the nation are utilizing to proactively maintain and improve the efficiency of their collection system infrastructure.

It was recently reported that the president and congressional leaders reached agreement to pursue a $2 trillion infrastructure package. It is time to raise our voices to ensure that the water sector receives a significant and appropriate portion of those funds.

The May issue of “Water Environment & Technology” magazine is mailing soon with a new design. The magazine’s editors and designers are excited for you to see it. But before it arrives in your mailbox, we want to share some of the details as well as what we hope these changes and additions will provide to you.

WEF 2018-19 President Tom Kunetz blogs about the importance of investing in research

Jessica Rozek, WEF’s operations program manager, blogs about biking to recognize operators on World Water Day.

WEF's Director of Creative Projects Lori Harrison and Art Director Jon Harrison blog about the release of WEF’s first-ever children’s storybook, Why Water’s Worth It.

Michael D. DeVuono and Leigh Padgitt, co-chairs of the WEF Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Symposium, blog about this exciting inaugural event.