Sponsors & Partners
Coordinators
Formed in 1928, the Water Environment Federation (WEF) is a not-for-profit technical and educational organization with more than 34,000 individual members and 81 affiliated Member Associations representing an additional 50,000 water quality professionals throughout the world. WEF and its member associations proudly work to achieve our mission of preserving and enhancing the global water environment.
The International Water Association (IWA) is the global network of water professionals, spanning the continuum between research and practice and covering all facets of the water cycle. There are approximately 10,000 individual and 400 corporate members operating in 130 countries, representing the leading edge in their field of specialty.
Sponsors
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has the principal responsibility within the Federal Government to provide the hydrologic information and understanding needed by others to achieve the best use and management of the Nation's water resources. To accomplish this mission, the Water Resources Division, in cooperation with State, local, and other Federal agencies, systematically collects and analyzes data to evaluate the quantity, quality, and use of the Nation's water resources and provides results of these investigations to the public. The USGS also conducts water-resources appraisals describing the occurrence, availability, and physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of surface and ground water.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency's (USEPA) mission is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment - air, water, and land - upon which life depends. For over 30 years, the USEPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people. USEPA provides leadership in the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts by working closely with other federal agencies, state and local governments, and Indian tribes to develop and enforce regulations under existing environmental laws.
PerkinElmer Analytical Sciences, a global leader in application-focused measurement and analysis solutions, has the knowledge and expertise to help you keep up with the challenges facing environmental laboratories today and into the future. New instrumentation, software enhancements and turnkey methods from the knowledge leader in environmental analysis will ensure you remain competitive in an ever-changing business climate.
ITT Corporation is a global engineering and manufacturing company with leading positions in the markets it serves, generating 2006 sales of $7.8 billion. ITT is the world's premier supplier of pumps, systems and services to move, control and treat water and other fluids. The company is a major supplier of sophisticated military defense systems, and provides advanced technical and operational services to a broad range of government agencies. ITT also produces electrical connectors, used in telecommunications, computing, aerospace and industrial applications. Further, ITT makes industrial components for a number of other markets, including transportation, construction and aerospace.
CH2M HILL is an employee-owned, global leader in full-service engineering, procurement, construction, and operations for public and private clients. With more than $5.1 billion in revenue and 24,000 employees worldwide, CH2M HILL delivers innovative, practical, sustainable solutions—helping clients develop and manage infrastructure and facilities that improve efficiency, safety, and quality of life. Recognized in 2008 as one of FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" and a "Most Admired Company," CH2M HILL leads the industry in program and construction management (Engineering News-Record, 2007).
Smithfield Foods, Inc. is a proud sponsor of World Water Monitoring Day. Smithfield Foods is an international food company with operations throughout the U.S., United Kingdom, Mexico, Europe and Asia. Smithfield offers more than 50 brands of high-quality pork, beef and turkey products, along with more than 200 gourmet food products. Smithfield is earning high marks as a leader in environmental stewardship. State and federal regulatory officials credit Smithfield’s stewardship efforts for helping to preserve and protect the natural resources in its communities. As a socially responsible company, Smithfield continues to explore innovative approaches to protecting the environment and ensuring the welfare of its animals, the safety of its employees and the wholesomeness of its products.
Partners
National/International Partners
ADECAGUA, with headquarters in Barcelona, is an association of water industry professionals whose basic objectives are: improving the transmission of technical know-how in the residual urban and industrial water processing; promoting adequate environmental management of water resources; advocating for governmental legislation to protect water quality in Spain; exchanging information and experiences between members and stakeholders; and promoting professionalism among water industry workers.
Environment Online (ENO) is a global virtual school and network for sustainable development where schools around the world study environmental themes and share the results at local level and globally on the website. This free programme for schools was launched in 2000 and has now spread to over 100 countries and is administered by the city of Joensuu, Finland. ENO works in co-operation with UNEP and the university of Joensuu, as well as many international organisations and networks.
European Water Partnership (EWP) is supporting WWMD through their voluntary program Aquawareness which is the European Water Awareness and Water Stewardship Programme that works to create awareness, support the shift of mindset and support the change of behaviour and practices about water in Europe. EWP is an action-oriented open forum for all stakeholders including governmental agencies (local, national and European), knowledge institutes, private companies, non-governmental organisations, the public and private financial sector, end-users and civil society groups to exchange views, to find solutions for the water challenges in wider Europe and to stimulate partnerships.
Girl Scouts of the USA is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls—all girls—where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. Founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, Girl Scouts' membership has grown from 18 members in Savannah, Georgia, to 3.7 million members throughout the United States, including U.S. territories, and in more than 90 countries through USA Girl Scouts Overseas.
The "Girl Scouts" name, mark and all associated trademarks and logotypes, including the "Trefoil Design," are owned by Girl Scouts of the USA. Used under authority of GSUSA.
The Global Water Network, a project of Earth Day Network, is a comprehensive resource to raise awareness about water issues and to raise funds to help build water and sanitation projects where they are needed most. From helping a rural community get its first well to providing toilets and hand-washing facilities for schools, the Global Water Network provides a way for people to make a difference. The Global Water Network is helping to spread the word about World Water Monitoring Day to its affiliates across the world.
Green Teacher is a quarterly magazine that helps youth educators enhance environmental and global education inside and outside of schools. As a partner of World Water Monitoring Day, Green Teacher is advertising the program to its readership of over 15,000 educators in the United States and Canada. Issues of Green Teacher include ideas for rethinking education in light of environmental and global challenges; practical articles and ready-to-use activities for various age levels from 6-18; and evaluations of dozens of new books, kits, games and other green resources.
H2O for Life provides funds to directly support projects in developing countries designed to make clean water available and sustainable to schools in countries which are in need of water, sanitation and hygiene education (WaSH). Through service learning projects, U.S. partner schools raise the funds necessary to complete these projects, thereby bringing clean water to sister schools in developing countries. World Water Monitoring Day will be offered to H2O for Life schools as a project in which partnering schools in the U.S. and the developing world can participate, providing an additional opportunity for informational and cultural exchange.
Horizon Technology is a leading US manufacturer of automated Sample Preparation Systems for the analysis of organic compounds in water samples. Our mission is to continually work towards assisting in the preservation, protection and improvement of our water quality. Our products help laboratories analyze water samples more quickly, and with more accurate results. As a National Partner, Horizon Technology is supporting WWMD through the promotion, communication and advocacy of their program.
The ICRI International Year of the Reef 2008 is a worldwide campaign to raise awareness about the value and importance of coral reefs and threats to their sustainability, and to motivate people to take action to protect them. All individuals, corporations, schools, governments, and organizations are welcome and actively encouraged to participate in IYOR 2008. IYOR 2008 is pleased to partner with the World Water Monitoring Day to in a joint effort to highlight the importance of water quality to marine wildlife. Thus, IYOR will encourage its partners around the globe to celebrate World Water Monitoring Day as a contribution to IYOR. For more information, contact the IYOR coordinator: info@iyor.org or visit www.iyor.org.
The International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI), a global partnership of governments and organizations dedicated to halting and reversing the degradation of coral reefs and related ecosystems worldwide, has designated 2008 as the International Year of the Reef (IYOR 2008).
Jewish National Fund is a non-profit organization founded in 1901 to serve as caretaker of the land of Israel, on behalf of its owners-Jewish people everywhere. During the first half of the 20th century, JNF set out to achieve its goal by purchasing the land that would become the State of Israel. Following the successful establishment of the state in 1948, the organization has evolved to meet Israel's most pressing needs, including the current security crisis, ongoing water shortage and other environmental challenges. Over the past century, the organization has planted over 240 million trees, built over 150 reservoirs and dams, developed over 250,000 acres of land, created more than 450 parks and educated students around the world about Israel and the environment.
LaMotte has been a committed leader in providing quality equipment and guidance for water analysis since 1919. Today LaMotte produces a broad line of portable test equipment and custom test kit services. LaMotte is a vital partner in World Water Monitoring Day, helping WEF manufacture and distribute the test kits used throughout the world each year.
NACWA represents the interests of the country's wastewater treatment agencies, true environmental practitioners that serve the majority of the sewered population in the United States, and collectively treat and reclaim more than 18 billion gallons of wastewater each day. NACWA maintains a key role in the development of environmental legislation, and works closely with federal regulatory agencies in the implementation of environmental programs.
Every issue of Plenty Magazine brings you the world in green. From the latest in clean tech, to new advances in sustainable design, to cutting edge eco fashions, Plenty will take you inside the modern green revolution. As a partner of World Water Monitoring Day, Plenty is advertising the program to its readership of over 200,000 people in the United States and Canada.
State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators (ASIWPCA) is a national, nonpartisan professional organization. ASIWPCA members are the State, Interstate and Territorial officials who are responsible for the implementation of surface water protection programs throughout the nation. In addition to serving as a liaison among these officials, ASIWPCA facilitates their communication with the Federal government and promotes public education. Long before the enactment of the Clean Water Act, State and Interstate professionals were working to protect and improve water quality. They continue to lead the way in creating and realizing a vision for clean water in America.
Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP) is an international competition for bright young scientists between the age of 15 and 20 years who have carried out a water-related project. Each year, over 30 countries join national competitions for the chance to represent their nation at the international final held during the World Water Week in Stockholm. The overall goal of the prize is to encourage young people’s continued interest in water and the environment.
United Nations GEMS/Water Programme is supporting WWMD and its activities through its youth initiative “Living on the Edge”. GEMS/Water Programme provides scientifically-sound data and information on the state and trends of global inland water quality required as a basis for the sustainable management of the world's freshwater to support global environmental assessments and decision-making processes.
World Wildlife Fund in West African Marine Ecoregion (WWF WAMER) has an office in Dakar, Senegal and supports WWMD through its environmental education program. The region includes 6 countries: Mauritania, Senegal, The Gambia, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau, and Guinea. The program wants to promote WWMD to schools, rolling it out into the region starting with Senegal.
Regional/Local Partners
- Alaska Water Wastewater Management Association (Alaska, USA)
- Appalachian Trail Conservancy (Eastern United States)
- Central States Water Environment Association (Illinois, Minnesota & Wisconsin, USA)
- Chesapeake Water Environment Association (Maryland, Virginia & D.C., USA)
- Florida Water Environment Association (Florida, USA)
- H2bid.com (Michigan, USA)
- Indiana Water Environment Association (Indiana, USA)
- IOWATER (Iowa, USA)
- Louisiana Water Environment Association (Louisiana, USA)
- Lynnhaven River NOW (Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA)
- Missouri Department of Natural Resources (Missouri, USA)
- Montana Watercourse (Montana, USA)
- Nebraska Water Environment Association (Nebraska, USA)
- North West Indiana Operator's Association (Northwest, Indiana, USA)
- Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association (Northwestern United States)
- Rocky Mountain Water Environment Association (Colorado, Wyoming & New Mexico, USA)
- Water Environment Association of South Carolina (South Carolina, USA)
- Watershed Institute, The (New Jersey, USA)