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Water Environment Federation Selects Maile Lono-Batura As Director Of Sustainable Biosolids Programs
New Toolkit for Biosolids Communications Released
The Water Environment Federation (WEF) has selected Maile Lono-Batura as Director of Sustainable Biosolids Programs, a new position established to help WEF members and the water sector advance the beneficial use of biosolids.
Lono-Batura previously served as the Executive Director of Northwest Biosolids for the past 22 years, dedicating her career to unearthing sustainable solutions for biosolids and helping to lead the organization to leverage over $3 million in research funding.
“Biosolids are a central product of the wastewater treatment process, a vital part of resource recovery and circular economy, and beneficial for communities in many ways,” said WEF President Lynn Broaddus. “WEF is increasing our investment in biosolids programs and is thrilled to add Maile’s expertise and experience to our team.”
WEF Announces Scholarships For Water And Wastewater Operators
Funds to provide up to $5,000 for education and training
The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for water and wastewater operators pursuing education, and/or training and for individuals pursuing certification to enter the water sector.
The scholarship will reimburse expenses up to $5,000 and is available to WEF members seeking an entry level operator’s license or experienced operators seeking professional development in the following areas:
Municipal and industrial treatment
Stormwater Expanding opportunities to enter and advance in the water sector is a key part of WEF’s commitment to cultivating a sustainable operator workforce, said WEF President Lynn Broaddus. We are proud to assist water professionals seeking training and certification and look forward to seeing the impact of this new scholarship program.