Jul 20, 2018
On July 16, the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 3906, the Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Act of 2017, a bill introduced by Rep. Denny Heck (R-WA), by voice vote. This is legislative
May 25, 2018
May 25, 2018 - On May 22nd and 23rd, EPA held a National Leadership Summit, which included representatives from over 40 states, tribes, and territories; 20 Federal agencies; Congressional staff;
May 04, 2018
May 4, 2018 - The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is now coordinating a network of 18 water technology clusters, a program that was developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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
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
