Heritage Months

National Apprenticeship Week: Celebrating Shantelle, PO, and Theron, PO

May 1, 2026 No Comments

For National Apprenticeship Week, we have the privilege of spotlighting Shantelle Clarke, PO, and Theron Perry, PO. Apprenticeships are a key component of workforce development and professional growth, particularly as the water and wastewater industry faces increasing challenges. Water Professionals International (WPI) continues to address knowledge gaps not only through recruitment strategies, but also by

The Women in Water Award: Discover how Margaret Doss and Alison McGee, PO Lead as Inspirations

March 24, 2026 No Comments

Together, Margaret and Alison represent the heart of what the Women in Water award honors: women who lift others as they rise, and who leave the profession stronger than they found it. Often, we refer to water and wastewater operators as the unsung heroes of their communities. Operators perform a vital job that is felt

Celebrating Black History Month

February 6, 2026 No Comments

The first of February marks the beginning of Black History Month in the United States; a month dedicated to celebrating and uplifting the voices of the Black community and shedding light on Black Americans’ innovation and resilience. WPI is proud to recognize Black excellence in the water and wastewater field. Our industry would not be

Commemorating Resilience and Stewardship: Indigenous Peoples’ Day

October 13, 2025 No Comments

At WPI, you may often hear the phrase, “water is life.” This sentiment deeply shapes our mission and our determination to create accessible paths to safe drinking water. This belief stems from a shared global purpose and reflects the invaluable contributions and ideas of Indigenous communities, who have long served as stewards of the land

Celebrating Pride Month: The Intersections Between Queerness and Environmental Justice

June 30, 2025 No Comments

Tonight, the sun sets in June and rises at the dawn of July. However, before we bid farewell to a productive and exciting month, WPI would like to take a moment to celebrate and pay tribute to the LGBTQ+ community. Our industry is vibrant and diverse, and we take pride in the queer leaders who

Honoring Juneteenth: A Legacy of Liberation, Resilience, and Progress

June 19, 2025 No Comments

On June 19, 1865—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued—Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, to deliver the news that the more than 250,000 Black people still enslaved in the state were now free. This day, which came to be known as Juneteenth, marks a pivotal moment in U.S. history and

Celebrating Women’s History Month: The Wyoming PO Pioneers

March 27, 2025 No Comments

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we are honored to have previously featured two leaders in the industry, Margaret Doss, PO, and Haley Vanness, ICE-CCP. For our final feature, WPI is thrilled to spotlight not just one, but four trailblazers from Wyoming. These four women have been instrumental in bringing the Professional Operator

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Spotlight on Haley Vanness, ICE-CCP

March 21, 2025 No Comments

As we dive deeper into Women’s History Month, we want to take care to highlight the many sectors of the water and wastewater industry. On International Women’s Day, we had the privilege of spotlighting Margaret Doss, PO. Today, we explore a different side of this industry. Haley Vanness, CMP, ICE-CCP, is WPI’s Director of Credentialing