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sustainability of Iowa’s water environment.
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IAWEA 2023-2024 Research Grant Program Call for Proposals
The Iowa Water Environment Association (IAWEA) research committee seeks proposals for IAWEA’s 2023 Research Grant Program. Proposers are invited to submit on topics consistent with [...]
IAWEA Voluntary Collection Systems Certification Renewal
IAWEA Voluntary Collection Systems certified operators may now renew their licenses online. Renewals are $30 before July 1, 2023 and $40 between July 1 and [...]
Southeast Iowa Water Resiliency Workshop
EPA and the City of Burlington are offering free training at the Southeast Iowa Water Resiliency Workshop. This training will be held on March 30, [...]
2023 IAWEA Iowa Only Membership
It is time to join or renew your IAWEA Iowa Only membership for 2023. You will receive our quarterly newsletter and valuable discounts to most [...]
Save the Date – Shrimp & Bingo
Shrimp & Bingo scholarship fundraiser will be held Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the Ankeny DMACC FFA Enrichment Center, 1055 SW Prairie Trail Parkway. Since [...]
WEF Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting
The WEF ESG Accelerator was created to generate an increased awareness within the water sector and provide guidance for pursuing ESG goals, reporting, and partnerships. [...]
Water and Wastewater Internship Program for High School Students
The Water in Progress internship program is intended to create a mutually beneficial learning opportunity in the environmental industry for small communities and high school [...]
Wastewater Optimization Program in Iowa
The Optimization Program helps wastewater treatment facilities optimize their treatment process for energy savings and improved nutrient reduction through partnership with a team of qualified [...]
Des Moines Area Community College Environmental Education
If you’re looking for a profession where you can protect and improve the health of every person in your community, protect and improve the environment, [...]

The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is a not-for-profit technical and educational organization of 34,000 individual members and 75 affiliated Member Associations representing water quality professionals around the world. Since 1928, WEF and its members have protected public health and the environment. As a global water sector leader, our mission is to connect water professionals; enrich the expertise of water professionals; increase the awareness of the impact and value of water; and provide a platform for water sector innovation. To learn more, visit www.wef.org.