Year In revIew 2012achieving objectives

water environment federation

Our Vision

WEF – essential to water professionals around the world

Our Mission To provide bold leadership, champion innovation, connect water professionals, and leverage knowledge to support clean and safe water worldwide.

Critical Objectives ■■ Drive Innovation in the Water Sector

■■ Enrich the Expertise of Global Water Professionals

■■ Increase Awareness of the Value of Water

Guiding Principles■■ Leadership – inspire and champion

responsible water policies and principles

■■ Stewardship – serve the public and the environment through promotion of clean and safe water worldwide

■■ Collaboration – work across the water sector to achieve results

■■ Integrity – uphold the highest standards of ethics and excellence

■■ Passion – pursue our mission with unwavering commitment to clean and safe water for all

Founded in 1928, the Water Environment Federation (WEF) is a not-for-profit technical and educational

organization of 36,000 individual members and 75 affiliated Member Associations (MAs) representing

water quality professionals around the world. WEF members, MAs, and staff proudly work to achieve

our mission to provide bold leadership, champion innovation, connect water professionals, and leverage

knowledge to support clean and safe water worldwide. To learn more, visit www.wef.org.

the water quality people

waTer envIronmenT FederaTIon

dear friends and colleagues:

Alabama’s Water Environment Association

Alaska Water Wastewater Management Association

Arizona Water Association

Arkansas Water Environment Association

Atlantic Canada Water Works Association

British Columbia Water & Waste Association

California Water Environment Association

Central States Water Environment Association

Chesapeake Water Environment Association

Federal Water Quality Association

Florida Water Environment Association

Georgia Association of Water Professionals

Hawaii Water Environment Association

Illinois Association of Water Pollution Control Operators

Illinois Water Environment Association

Indiana Water Environment Association

Iowa Water Pollution Control Association

Kansas Water Environment Association

Kentucky Water & Wastewater Operators' Association

Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment Association

Louisiana Water Environment Association

Maritime Provinces Water and Wastewater Association

Michigan Water Environment Association

Mississippi Water Environment Association

Missouri Water Environment Association

Montana Water Environment Association

Nebraska Water Environment Association

Nevada Water Environment Association

New England Water Environment Association

New Jersey Water Environment Association

New York Water Environment Association

North Carolina Water Environment Association

North Dakota Water Environment Association

Ohio Water Environment Association

Oklahoma Water Environment Association

Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association

Pennsylvania Water Environment Association

Puerto Rico Water and Environment Association

RÉSEAU environnement (Quebec)

Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association

South Dakota Water Environment Association

Texas Water Utilities Association

Virginia Water Environment Association

Water Environment Association of Ontario

Water Environment Association of South Carolina

Water Environment Association of Texas

Water Environment Association of Utah

West Virginia Water Environment Association

Western Canada Water Environment Association

Wisconsin Wastewater Operators' Association

As we wrapped up 2012 at the Water Environment Federation (WEF), I was proud to look back at all we’ve accomplished to promote clean and safe water worldwide. Inside this Year in Review, you’ll see many examples of programs, products, and services that support critical objectives and help water professionals to be successful. WEF is indeed driving innova-tion, enriching the expertise of water professionals, and building awareness of water’s value through a strategic direction that inspires professionals and the public to think of water as a renewable and invaluable resource.

Great strides were made with the help of our very talented Board, professionally diverse mem-bership, dedicated Member Associations, and first-rate staff. Valued partnerships such as our important relationship with the Water Environment Research Foundation also contributed to this year’s achievements. I am especially proud of the technical assistance WEF members and staff provided during the Hurricane Sandy crisis, support which is still continuing.

Thanks to everyone’s energy and passion, we are well on the way to realizing WEF’s vision of becoming the essential resource for water professionals everywhere. I’m incred-ibly fortunate to be part of this effort and look forward to another amazing year at WEF.

Jeff Eger | WEF Executive Director

WEF Member Associations

| 1

Energy Initiative Yields RoadmapWEF worked with water sector leaders to develop an Energy Roadmap to assist water and wastewater utilities of all sizes to move toward sustainable energy management. With wastewater treatment as an opportunity to capture energy, including electricity and gas, the goal of becoming energy-neutral or even energy-positive is achievable, and several water resource recovery facili-ties worldwide now produce more electricity than they consume. The Roadmap is an accessible, straightforward tool that supports innovative, sustainable energy management to help continue the momentum within the sector. Following release of the Roadmap, recommendations to further integrate energy resource recovery at wastewater treatment facilities were developed at an Energy-Water Nexus Work-shop hosted by WEF, the Alliance to Save Energy, and Danfoss North America and attended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Energy, Department of Agriculture, and the Bureau of Reclamation.

From energy-positive

water reclamation to green

infrastructure, WEF promoted

innovative thinking in water

management and advocacy.

drIvIng InnovaTIon In waTer

In following its new strategic direction WEF made dynamic gains toward achieving objectives that are

essential to successful careers in water quality. Driving innovation, enriching expertise, and increasing

awareness each play a role in expanding the knowledge base, skills, and ability of today’s water quality

professional, and WEF was leading every step of the way.

2 |

Water Quality Trading

A workshop cohosted by WEF, the World Resources Institute, and EPA shared recent develop-ments in the water quality trading sector and highlighted pressing issues and emerging topics. More than 800 people attended this web-based workshop, which provided insights on the need for trading from the publicly owned treatment works viewpoint, thermal trading frameworks, point– nonpoint trading, and a variety of high-priority technical aspects of water quality trad-ing such as local water quality issues and baseline development. More information available at www.wef.org/waterqualitytrading.

Green Infrastructure – Leadership and CollaborationA report released by WEF, American Rivers, the American Society of Landscape Architects, and ECONorthwest stated that com-munities looking for the most cost-effective options for manag-ing polluted runoff and protecting clean water should choose green infrastructure (GI) solutions. “Banking on Green: How Green Infrastructure Saves Municipalities and Provides Economic Benefits Community-wide” describes how GI practices can offer more cost-effective solutions compared to traditional infrastruc-ture approaches. WEF helped plan a White House Conference at which Execu-tive Director Jeff Eger was moderator for a “Municipal Stormwater Infrastructure: Going from Grey to Green” discussion panel. Participants agreed that wider implementation of green infrastructure, more data collection and technical resources, and greater information dissemi-nation are needed. WEF and EPA cohosted two meetings to inform policy-makers on the cost-effectiveness and performance of green infrastructure practices and low-impact development (LID) projects compared with traditional stormwater management approaches. In both meetings, leaders in the stormwater industry presented information illustrating the technical and economic advantages of GI/LID over conventional manners of managing urban stormwater runoff. Attendees included policy-makers from the Office of Management and Budget and the Council on Environmental Quality as well as in the EPA Office of Policy, all of whom will be involved with the EPA National Stormwater Rulemaking. A Manual of Practice (MOP) titled Design of Urban Runoff Controls, which was co-authored by WEF and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), was released in May 2012. The new MOP provides a window on progressive programs in the stormwater management field, which reflects where much of the country will be headed in the future based upon regulatory and sector trends.

Cutting-Edge ResearchWater Environment Research (WER) maintained its focus on the cutting-edge of research with papers such as “Energy Return on Investment for Algal Biofuel

Production Coupled With Wastewater Treatment.” The article was one of selected WER articles available free to the public on a monthly basis through an open-access program. WEF collaborated with the Water Envi-ronment Research Foundation (WERF) to launch the Leaders Innovation Forum for Technology (LIFT) program. Designed to help move innova-tion into practice, this group of utility research and develop-ment (R&D) leaders is prioritizing technolo-gies for collaborative evaluation and testing, working on removing policy barriers for new technologies, and providing outreach and a forum for the utility R&D community.

Promoting Dialogue To Encourage Innovation

Lisa P. Jackson, administrator of EPA, delivered the keynote address at a special session facilitated by Jeff Eger of WEF that also included

George Hawkins (DC Water); Jeff Sterba (American Water Works Company Inc.); Gretchen McClain (Xylem Inc.); and Kala Vairavamoorthy (University of South Florida’s Patel School of Global Sustain-ability). These water leaders discussed “Rethinking Water Services: Navigating Our Water’s Future,” an exploration of a new vision for water and smarter ways to manage water while meeting current and future challenges.

| 3

Biosolids LeadershipTen organizations received special Bronze-Level Recognition from the National Biosolids Partnership (NBP) for their commitment to good practice and plans for third-party verification of their biosolids management programs. The Bronze-Level Recognition is part of NBP’s new streamlined recognition program, which includes progressively more rigorous standards for Silver- and Gold-Level recognitions and is culminated by Platinum-Level Certification, which 34 organizations have achieved to date.

No-Charge WebcastsMade possible through generous sponsor support, WEF began offering its webcasts free of charge to help train WEF members and others in the field. Forty-two webcasts featured top water quality experts, detailed case studies, and opportunity to interact with leaders in the field; they covered topics including biosolids and biofuels, collections systems, operators training, design fundamentals, membranes, energy recovery/renewal, thermal hydrolysis, low-impact design project competitions to encourage progressive stormwater design, marketing, social media, and more.

Award-Winner WE&TWEF’s flagship publication, Water Environment & Technology (WE&T), received three prestigious awards in 2012. WE&T’s May 2011 issue was named one of the best single issues of the year by Trade Association Business Publications International. The maga-zine also received an Azbee Bronze Award for Technical Article – Revenue under $2 million from the American Society of Business Publication Editors, and was a winner of the 2012 Magnum Opus Silver Award for Best Engineering/Construction Publication in the 2012 Print Industry Publication category.

enriching global water expertise

WEF incorporated the highest

standards of excellence

throughout its world-class

training and educational

programs for water quality

professionals.

4 |

Water Today’s Water ExpoFebruary 7 – 9, 2012Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India

WETEX Dubai March 13 – 15, 2012Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE

IE Expo (IFAT China +EPTEE +CWS )March 7 – 9, 2012Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, China

IFAT ENTSORGA GermanyMay 7 – 11, 2012Messe Munich, Munich, Germany

Singapore International Water WeekJuly 1 – 5, 2012Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore

ANEAS Mexico October 16 – 19, 2012Congress Center of Querétaro City, Querétaro City, Mexico

Stormwater Education and Information ExchangeMore than 400 stormwater professionals from around the country attended Storm-water Symposium 2012, WEF’s inaugural conference in this rapidly growing program area. The symposium covered stormwater-related topics ranging from research and practice to legal and policy-based considerations. Innovative ideas and proj-ects included the use of urban forestry to address stormwater management needs, online tools to assess cost-effective green infrastructure practices, and new policy approaches to address stormwater chal-lenges. EPA’s Acting Assistant Adminis-trator for Water Nancy Stoner was the opening session speaker and reflected

on stormwater’s growing impact on water quality and job opportunities. Building on the strong momentum created in 2012, WEFTEC 2013 will feature the WEF Stormwater Congress, a conference within a conference for stormwater; see www.weftec.org/stormwater.

National Operator Apprenticeship Standards New national guidelines for wastewater systems operator apprenticeship programs, a joint effort between the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and WEF, were adopted by DOL in November. The National Guidelines for Wastewater Systems Operator Appren-ticeship Standards define minimum educa-tional and on-the-job learning requirements for operators, establishing a clear point of entry into the profession. The Guidelines are expected to lead to more consistency in training and certification and an elevated operator profile.

2012 Specialty Conferences

The Utility Management Conference™ 2012Managing in the New NormalJanuary 30 – February 2, 2012Hyatt Regency Miami, Miami, Fla.

Residuals and Biosolids 2012:Advancing Residuals Management: Technologies and ApplicationsMarch 25 – 28, 2012Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, N.C.

Collection Systems 2012Show Me the Green – Confluence of Planning, Implementation, and RegulationsJune 3 – 6, 2012St. Louis Convention Center, St. Louis, Mo.

Odors and Air Pollutants 2012April 15 – 18, 2012Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville, Ky.

Stormwater Symposium 2012July 18 – 20, 2012Sheraton Baltimore City Center, Baltimore, Md.

Water Leadership InstituteWEF’s Water Leadership Institute, designed to encourage innovation, entrepreneurship, and pro-fessional commitment from future water quality leaders, graduated its inaugural class in 2012.

WEF International Pavilions 2012

Standard MethodsA joint publication of WEF, the American Public Health Association, and the American Water Works Association (AWWA), Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater™, was revised, expanded, and published in its 22nd Edition. The highly respected publication, which reflects the latest developments in water analysis, is an essential resource for water professionals worldwide.

| 5

Water Infrastructure Financing

Congressional TestimonyWEF Executive Director Jeff Eger joined with other industry leaders to urge members of the U.S. House of Representatives to pass new legislation that would fund water infrastructure needs. His testimony, presented to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommit-tee on Water Resources and Environment on Feb. 8, highlighted the value of water, the financial challenges facing water facilities around the country, and the importance of providing support for these essential services, including continued support for State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs and consideration of innovative new mechanisms such as the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Authority (WIFIA).

New LegislationWEF and AWWA voiced support for draft legislation to create the WIFIA, a funding mechanism modeled after the highly successful Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. WIFIA would assist local governments with water infrastructure needs and leverage available federal dollars through low-interest funding that complements the already established State Revolving Clean Water and Drinking Water funds, long a mainstay of state infrastructure funding.

Water Matters Fly-InWater Infrastructure Financing was also the focus of the 2012 WEF/AWWA Water Matters Fly-In. Water leaders from both groups attended more than 400 meetings with legislators and staff on Capitol Hill to show support for WIFIA.

increasing awareness

Many of WEF’s most

successful initiatives would

not be possible without

the energy and passion of

its partners, including its

MAs and other like-minded

organizations.

6 |

The Water for Jobs: Water Puts America to Work campaign is a partnership of the nation’s leading water sector associations, organizations, and companies as well as more than 30 WEF MAs representing more than 30,000 members. The campaign is not advocating for any one solution or legislative proposal; rather, it is an aggressive advocacy effort to inform elected officials and the general public that investment in water and wastewater leverages enormous benefits for national and local economies. The core message is Water Puts America to Work: Investment in Water Infrastructure Creates Jobs, Drives Innovation, and Safeguards Public Health. In addition to traditional media, the campaign successfully harnessed the power of social media and for example generated more than 179,000 potential Twitter impressions dur-ing the three presidential debates. As a result of this campaign and letters sent by WEF and several MAs, the 2012 Republican and Democratic National Platforms included water infrastructure investment language and refer-enced the positive impact on job creation, economic growth, and health. In November, WEF was also part of a coalition urging Congress to resolve their differences in addressing the “fiscal cliff” so that the nation’s water programs and resulting economic benefits are not compromised.

See www.WaterForJobs.org for more details.

CWA 40th AnniversaryWEF, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), and the Association of Clean Water Administrators along with local utility leaders from Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia and others in the clean water community celebrated 40 years of accomplishments under the Clean Water Act (CWA) at the National Press Club in D.C. on Oct. 15. All participants agreed that the CWA has led to vastly improved water quality plus improved community and economic vitality in the United States, and they called for a new vision to ensure further water quality progress.

Integrated PlanningRepresentatives from states, municipal agencies, and WEF were among the wit-nesses at a U.S. House of Representatives July 25 hearing about the EPA’s framework for integrated CWA permitting. Witnesses before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee on Water Resources and the Environment including Alan Vicory, vice chairman of WEF’s Government Affairs Committee, praised the new framework but expressed concern about how it will be implemented. On behalf of WEF, Vicory pledged WEF’s continued participation in outreach and efforts to assist communities and states with implementa-tion. WEF also hosted a free webcast with EPA immediately after the release of the final integrated planning framework in June. The purpose of the webcast was to provide members with an overview of the framework and provide guidance to communities inter-ested in submitting an integrated plan.

World Water Monitoring Challenge™In February, WEF and the International Water Association (IWA) relaunched the popular public education and outreach program World Water Monitoring Day under a new name — World Water Monitoring Chal-lenge (WWMC). The new moniker better reflects the ongoing efforts of WWMC participants, which often extend beyond a single day in the year. A new website, www.MonitorWater.org, accompanied the launch. WEF and IWA celebrated the pro-gram’s third annual Water Champion Award winners in March and also rallied citizens worldwide on Sept. 18 in observance of the official World Water Monitoring Day. A total of 254,459 visits were made by people worldwide to engage in hands-on water quality testing of their local streams, rivers, lakes, and other waterbodies as part of the 2012 WWMC.

Test. Share

. Pro

tect

.

| 7

Stockholm Junior Water Prize Kunal Sangani of Fayetteville, N.Y., was named the U.S. winner of the 2012 Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP), the most prestigious international competition for water-related research. His project, “Model-ing and Environmental Analysis of Hydraulic Fracturing in Upstate New York,” was top among 49 state SJWP winners at the national competi-tion in Boston, which was hosted by the New England Water Environ-ment Association and for which Sangani was sponsored by the New York Water Environment Association.

Online CommunitiesSocial MediaWhether it’s sharing resources and infor-mation or providing news and opportuni-ties, more water quality professionals are joining conversations through WEF’s ever-expanding social media networks. From Facebook, where the WEF and WEFTEC pages have experienced 126% and 45% growth in viewership, respectively, over the past year to Twitter, where the follower audience grew 41% over 2012, online participation is up. LinkedIn and YouTube communities took off in 2012, with with more than 10,000 members in the WEF LinkedIn discussion group, and a steadily growing viewership for YouTube. Engage-ment included everything from sharing, commenting on, and retweeting the latest thoughts from world water leaders to watching the popular “Will It Flush” video shared by the City of Spokane Department of Wastewater Management.

Responding to member feedback, in May 2012 WEF launched WEFCOM, a platform to give members the chance to network and share resources online. WEFCOM is an online community where WEF members can create a profile and add contacts, share and browse resources, discuss water sector topics, and blog about their experiences. Since the launch, members and staff have made nearly 5,000 contributions to wefcom.wef.org, where there are more than 34,000 contacts of value to water quality professionals.

oUrreSPeCT

oUreFForT

oUrFUTUre

oUrHeaLTH

oUrLoYaLTY

WATER'S WORTH ITWEF launched an exciting new WATER’S WORTH IT® campaign and website to build public awareness about the importance and value of water and raise the profile of water professionals working year-round to protect it. Throughout 2012, WEF encouraged the water sector, including MAs, corporate leaders, and others to join in the campaign and leverage the message using a variety of new tools and resources. Fact sheets, brochures, buttons, stickers, T-shirts, and even a 30-second public service announcement shown in cities nationwide including Times Square in New York City and at multiple race car events such as the Indianapolis 500, are available to help spread the word at www.WatersWorthIt.org.

8 |

More than 17,000 water professionals and 980 exhibiting companies gathered in New Orleans, Lousiana from September 29 – October 3 for WEFTEC 2012, the Water Environ-ment Federation’s 85th Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference, the world’s largest annual water event. Attendees from more than 70 countries took advantage of opportuni-ties afforded by WEF’s largest program, including 24 workshops, 122 technical sessions, 18 featured sessions, four mobile sessions, five exhibitor showcases, more than 1000 presenta-tions and posters, and seven facility tours representing the best in water education, science, technology, and training. WEFTEC featured its largest exhibit floor ever, with more than 296,000 net square feet of technical exhibits on a trade show floor encompassing more than 800,000 gross square feet at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center. WEFTEC showcases the world’s leading experts in the field, and its reputation for high-quality presentations is unparalleled. WEF ensures high quality through a rigorous selection process, training for speakers and moderators, plus involvement by the moderators. WEF and Program Committee volunteers select only top-tier presentations, and their continued work with speakers results in well-coordinated sessions and meaningful discussions that get to the heart of issues vital to attendees.

U.S. EPA Administrator on the Exhibit FloorEPA Administrator Lisa Jackson opened the Innovation Pavilion on the Exhibit Floor at WEFTEC® 2012 in New Orleans, La., and was the keynote speaker for a special

session on innovation incentives and barriers with technology company CEOs moderated by WEF Executive Direc-tor Jeff Eger. This high-level discussion was followed by in-depth meetings with equipment manufacturers and EPA senior staff. These deliberations set the stage for additional cooperation to facilitate innova-tion among WEF, EPA, and other partners during 2013.

weFTeCThe WaTer QualiTy evenT

| 9

New Innovation ShowcaseWEFTEC featured new programming that brought together inventors with investors and utilities to promote new technologies and approaches. Special sessions focused on com-mercializing campus technologies, understanding venture capital and strategic partners, and bringing the right talent to the sector. The Innovation Pavilion, a new center of cre-ative thinking at WEFTEC, included a theater where water professionals learned the latest perspectives from a host of companies and investors. The pavilion also featured innova-tive products and project presentations by finalists and winners of the WEF Innovative Technology award, the Imagine H2O Water Innovation Prize, and the 2012 BlueTech Forum Showcase. WEF partners with BlueTech and Imagine H2O to cultivate entrepreneurship and innovation in the water sector.

Stormwater PavilionWEF also introduced a Stormwater Pavilion during WEFTEC 2012, the first topic-specific exhibit pavilion in WEFTEC’s history. Exhibitors within the pavilion focused on products and services ranging from stormwater system analysis and design to wet weather and rainwater harvesting.

Expanded Programming with Partners and ExhibitorsWEF was very pleased to expand the program with the help of many partners. These groups worked with WEF to include perspectives and speakers that gave insights for attendees on critical topics such as stormwater, developing regulations and guidance, innovations in job awareness, security and resiliency, decentralized systems, energy management, research and development, automation control systems, and other critical issues in the field. These partners included:

WEF also worked with exhibitors to feature many of their top technical experts in several new formats. The Exhibitors Showcase included five sessions with podium presentations on impor-tant topics including energy, stormwater, nutrients, biosolids, and collection systems. WEF also expanded Mobile Session topics to include trenchless technology, laboratory field testing, and thickening/dewatering. These Mobile Sessions were education-based and focused, and visited multiple exhibitors to see a variety of equipment and learn from the leading technical experts. The popular Public Officials Fundamentals Mobile Session again provided the opportunity for public officials to see equipment and hear basic information to help them understand the industry and issues their utilities are addressing.

Export Initiative Launched by Top Commerce Official The Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, Francisco J. Sanchéz of the U.S. Department of Commerce, launched the U.S. Environmental Technolo-gies Export Initiative, which is expected to help make U.S. environmental technical expertise and technology more available worldwide.

Opening General SessionThe theme of the Opening General Session tied into WEF’s strategic direction as Jim Carroll, one of the world’s leading international futurists, delivered a

thought-provoking keynote address on innovation and provided some tools and tips for how to achieve a higher level of success through significant, transformative change.

Universities of Colorado–Boulder and South Florida Win Design CompetitionThe University of Colorado–Boulder team placed first in the Wastewater Division of WEF’s Student Design Competition® for its project “Broadmoor Park Properties Waste-water Treatment Plant Upgrade.” The Univer-sity of South Florida team won first place in the Environmental Division for “Ragan Park.”

Utility Leaders Morning

In another WEFTEC first, the Utility Lead-ers Morning hosted by WEF and NACWA included a Hot Topics breakfast and the popular Utility Executives Forum. At the Forum, utility executives discussed manage-ment and leadership issues with a focus on transformational change for water utilities.

WATER’S WORTH IT MonthMayor Mitch Landrieu and the City Council proclaimed October as WATER’S WORTH IT Month in the City of New Orleans, just one of a series of related events and activi-ties taking place at WEFTEC 2012.

■■ U.S. Environmental Protection Agency■■ U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs■■ National Onsite Wastewater

Recycling Association■■ International Erosion Control Association

■■ American Society of Mechanical Engineers■■ The International Society

of Automation■■ Association of Environmental

Engineering and Science Professors

10 |

Terminal Velocity Wins Operations Challenge AgainOperations Challenge, a highly competitive showcase for the outstanding skills needed to make water clean and safe, celebrated its 25th anniversary and a third-time Division 1 win by Virginia Water Environment Associa-tion’s Terminal Velocity, representing the cit-ies of Franklin and Virginia Beach, Va. Water Environment Association of South Carolina’s ReWa Blackwater Bruisers from Renewable Water Resources of Greenville, S.C., placed first in Division 2.

Division 1 | First Place

Terminal Velocity, Virginia Water Environment

Association, Cities of Franklin and

Virginia Beach, Va.

Division 1 | Second Place

Liquid Force, Water Environment Association

of South Carolina, Mount Pleasant

Waterworks, Mount Pleasant, S.C.

Division 1 | Third Place

TRA CReWSers, Water Environment

Association of Texas, Trinity River Authority,

Dallas, Texas

Division 2 | First PlaceReWa Blackwater Bruisers, Water Environment Association of South Carolina, Renewable Water Resources, Greenville, S.C.

Division 2 | Second Place

OCWA Jets, Water Environment Association

of Ontario, Ontario Clean Water Agency,

Toronto, Ontario

Division 2 | Third Place

Aqua Techs, Water Environment Association

of Texas, Dallas, Texas

WEFTEC Service ProjectOne hundred enthusiastic volunteers put their passion for water to work and planted a wetland at New Orleans’ City Park during “Bogging in the Big Easy,” the fifth annual WEFTEC Service Project organized by WEF’s Students and Young Professionals Committee. The wetland is designed to remove silt and pollutants from rainfall runoff before it reaches surface waters and will provide a wildlife habitat and recreational area for park visitors.

Volunteer RecognitionSome of WEF’s most dedicated volunteers, the outgoing committee chairs who complete their terms of service this year, were honored at WEFTEC 2012. Their leadership and commitment on behalf of clean water is greatly appreciated by WEF members and staff.

Committee Chair Term of Service

Audit Chris Browning 2009–2012

Awards Ralph (Rusty) Schroedel 2009–2012

Collection Systems Rob Villee 2010–2012

Government Affairs Robert Matthews 2008–2012

Groundwater Ronald Horres 2009–2012

Industrial Wastewater Joseph Cleary 2009–2012

Literature Review Tim Ellis 2009–2012

Manufacturers & Representatives Diane Meyer 2009–2012

Nominating Jeanette Brown 2011–2012

Professional Development William Edgar 2009–2012

Program George Martin 2009–2012

Public Communications & Outreach Bjorn von Euler 2008–2012

Safety, Security & Occupational Health Tim Page-Bottorff 2009–2012

WEFTEC Advisory Chris Browning 2009–2012

Committee Leadership Council Barton Jones 2009–2012

| 11

Now in its second year, the WEF Fellow Recognition Program identifies individuals with outstanding accomplishments who have made an impact in their field of expertise. John BennettTrinity River Authority, Roanoke, Texas

Jeanette BrownManhattan College – Environmental Engineering, Darien, Conn.

Howard CarterCity of Saco – Maine, Saco, Maine

Glen DaiggerCH2M Hill, Parker, Colo.

Thomas DingemanCity of Greeley/Water Sewer – Colorado, Greeley, Colo.

David DzombakCarnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Andrew FaireyCharleston Water System, Charleston, S.C.

Libby FordNixon Peabody LLP, Rochester, N.Y.

David JenkinsUniversity of California – Berkeley, Berkeley, Calif.

Barton JonesStrand Associates, Inc., Madison, Wis.

John KoonJohn H. Koon & Associates, Inc., Atlanta, Ga.

Perry McCartyStanford University, Stanford, Calif.

Ron MoellerKennedy Jenks Consultants, Chehalis, Wash.

Sudhir MurthyDC Water, Washington, D.C.

Ron NeufeldUniversity of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Denny ParkerBrown & Caldwell, Walnut Creek, Calif.

Lutgarde RaskinUniversity of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Robert ReimersTulane University, New Orleans, La.

Ronald SchuylerTetra Tech, Inc., Denver, Colo.

Michael StenstromUniversity of California – Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif.

Rao SurampalliU.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Kansas City, Kan.

George TchobanoglousUniversity of California – Davis, Davis, Calif.

Jay WitherspoonCH2M Hill, Seattle, Wash.

2012 WEF FElloWs

WEF Board oF TrusTEEs

2011–2012

2012–2013

Back row from left: George Martin, Greenwood, S.C.; John Hart, Saco, Maine; Charles Bott, Hampton Roads, Va.; Fran Burlingham, Walnut Creek, Calif.; Garry Macdonald, Auckland, New Zealand; Kartik Chandran, New York, N.Y.; Scott Trotter, St. Charles, Ill.; Karen Pallansch, Alexandria, Va.; Ralph Exton, Trevose, Pa.; Scott Cummings, Auburn, Ala.

Front row from left: Executive Director Jeff Eger, Alexandria, Va.; Vice President Ed McCormick, Oakland, Calif.; Past President Matt Bond, Kansas City, Mo.; President Cordell Samuels, Pickering, Ontario, Canada; President-Elect Sandra Ralston, Charleston, S.C.; Treasurer Rick Warner, Reno, Nev.

Back row from left: Rick Warner, Reno, Nev.; Fran Burlingham, Walnut Creek, Calif.; Charles Bott, Hampton Roads, Va.; John Hart, Saco, Maine; Scott Trotter, St. Charles, Ill.; Kartik Chandran, New York, N.Y.; Garry Macdonald, Auckland, New Zealand; Scott Cummings, Auburn, Ala.; Terry Krause, Chicago, Ill.; Karen Pallansch, Alexandria, Va.; Paul Bowen, Atlanta, Ga.; Paul Schuler, Portland, Ore.

Front row from left: Executive Director Jeff Eger, Alexandria, Va.; Vice President Sandra Ralston, Charleston, S.C.; Past President Jeanette Brown, Stamford, Conn.; President Matt Bond, Kansas City, Mo.; President-Elect Cordell Samuels, Pickering, Ontario, Canada; Treasurer Chris Browning, Canton, Ga.

12 |

Operation and Design Excellence

Awards

Collection Systems Award

John Larson

Industrial Water Quality Achievement Award

Rahr Malting Co., Shakopee, Minn.

Innovative Technology Award

Sewer Line Rapid Assessment Tool (SL-RAT), InfoSense, Inc.

Bio-Domes, Wastewater Compliance Systems, Inc.

Model 4100 Liquid Vacuum Doser, JCS Industries, Inc.

Morgan Operational Solutions Award

Robert James Baur

Water Quality Improvement Award

Malibu Legacy Park Project

WEF Safety Award

Metropolitan Council Environmental Services – East Business Unit

2012 WEF Citation of Excellence in Advertising

Best Overall Ad

Carollo Engineers Agency: Chemistry

Amiad Filtration Systems

Best Presentation of Information

Olin Chlor Alkali Products

N-Tron Corporation

Best Design

MWH Global Agency: Watermark Advertising

Henry Pratt Company

Best Ad Campaign

Smith & Loveless

2012 WEF ExcEllEncE AWArdsThe Water Environment Federation recognizes excellence and achievement in the water environment profession annually for the following categories: Individual Service and Contribution, Education, Organization and Association Recognition, Operational and Design Excellence, and Published Papers.

Individual Service and Contribution Awards

Emerson Distinguished Service Award

Albert (Al) B. Pincince

Engelbrecht International Achievement Award

Brian Evans

Industrial Water Quality Lifetime Achievement Award

Joseph G. Cleary

Outstanding Young Water Environment Professional Award

Amanda Poole

Ralph Fuhrman Medal for Outstanding Water Quality Academic-Practice Collaboration

Sudhir Murthy Walter Bailey John Novak Perry Schafer

Public Officials Award

James A. Hanlon Roy Rogers

Honorary Membership

James H. Clark, P.E.

Education Awards

WEF Canham Graduate Studies

Scholarship

Matthew Seib, Marquette University

Fair Distinguished Engineering

Educator Medal

Prof. Perry L. McCarty, Stanford University

Schlenz Public Education

Award

Dr. Samuel Lee Hancock

Public Education Award Three Categories

Individual Category Andrew Sullivan

Member Association Category

Indiana Water Environment Association

Other Category Western Lake Superior Regional Stormwater

Protection Team

Organization and Association Recognition

Outstanding Member Association Award

Georgia Association of Water Professionals

Member Association Safety Award

California Water Environment Association

Published Papers

Gascoigne Wastewater Treatment Plant Operational

Improvement Medal

Justin deMello

McKee Groundwater Protection, Restoration, or

Sustainable Use Award

Zhao Xuan (shown), Wu Linlin, Zhang Meng

Rudolfs Industrial Waste Management Medal

Kar Munirathinam

Rangesh Srinivasan

Jeff J. Tudini

Tom A. Sandy Tim D. Harrison

| 13

601 Wythe Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314-1994 USA www.WEF.org

Printed on Chorus Art paper by Burgo (FSC-COC Certified), which is acid-free and elemental chlorine-free. This stock is 50% recycled, including 25% post-consumer waste.