Media Resources

Providing media professionals with the latest information about WEF activities, announcements, events, and public outreach initiatives

Media Contact

Heidi Bragg
Senior Director, Public Outreach and Communications
703-684-2465 - direct
hbragg@wef.org
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WEF's Communications Department does not accept or redistribute press releases. Please submit to WEF editors at news@wef.org.
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Reprint permission requests should be sent to
permissions@wef.org.
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For non-media inquiries, consult the Customer Service page.

 

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Press Badge Policy

Complimentary press registration for WEF events is reserved for credentialed media representatives only.
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Proof of media credentials is required. Examples include a business card (with editor, journalist, publisher, or another media-related title), a copy of press credentials, or a published bylined article. Marketing, sales, and any other non-media professionals are not eligible.
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Eligibile events and approvals of complimentary press registration are at the sole discretion of the Water Environment Federation.

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Camera Policy

Photographing, videotaping, filming, or live-streaming the events of any WEF workshop, technical session, event, or in the exhibit halls is strictly prohibited. Any participant violating this policy will be required to relinquish the film or digital media and will be immediately removed from the conference. Media may contact WEF communications staff for authorization at WEF event.
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There is a separate policy and authorization form for WEFTEC, WEF's annual technical exhibition and conference.

See WEFTEC Camera Policy

Press Releases

Awards
Wef Announces National Ms4 Award Recipients

Six organizations have been selected to receive the Water Environment Federation's (WEF) 2024 National MS4 Awards. These awards recognize Municipal Separate Storm ...

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Water & Wastewater Treatment
Over 21,000 Gather at WEFTEC 2024 to Shape the Future of Water Quality and Technology

The Water Environment Federation’s (WEF’s) WEFTEC 2024 was a resounding success, bringing together a record-breaking community of water professionals, thought ...

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Climate Change
WEF Represents Water Sector at White House Roundtable on Water Security and Climate Resilience

WEF Executive Director Ralph Exton had the unique opportunity to highlight the federation's commitment to building a more sustainable and resilient water future.

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Selected Upcoming Events

WEF offers an assortment of conferences, webcasts, and other meetings and events. View the list of All Events

  • 11 - 14 Feb

    WEF/AWWA Utility Management 2025

    Get prepared for the WEF/AWWA Utility Management Conference 2025 in Dallas, Texas, to join water and wastewater managers and professionals at one of the leading, most informative, and most prestigious management conferences in the water sector.

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  • 06 - 09 May

    Residuals & Biosolids and Innovations in Treatment Technology 2025

    Hear from professionals as they highlight new technologies, successful innovations, and current best practices. Get a real-world look at projects implemented, and participate in an interactive experience with equipment, technology, and service vendors that continue to improve efforts in providing high-quality infrastructure throughout the country.

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