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Water Workforce Case Studies—Making Water a Career of Choice

Across the nation, organizations are implementing innovative programs to attract and retain individuals into a rewarding career in water. See two excellent Case Studies describing work led by the Grand Rapids Community College and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) to address this major challenge facing the water sector.

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    Explore the Searchable Clearinghouse of Wastewater Technology (SCOWT). Access research, reports, and resources on innovative technologies.

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    Learn about water infrastructure effectiveness. Find guides, webcasts, and resources for planning and decision-making on a path to more effective water infrastructure.

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  • Effective Water Utility Management Practices

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    Learn effective utility management practices for large, medium, small, and rural systems. Find the primer for water and wastewater utilities and tools for moving toward system effectiveness and operational reliability.

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    Learn about watershed protection efforts in the Tijuana River Watershed.

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