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Water Associations

Joining a professional association is a great way to build your resume. You will also make connections with others in your field and gain more knowledge about topic areas that interest you. This page lists a few prominent associations related to water.

American Institute of Hydrology
"Founded in 1981 to promote hydrology as a science and a profession and to help protect public interest and the profession from non-professional practices."
American Water Resources Association
"A non-profit professional association dedicated to the advancement of men and women in water resources management, research, and education."
American Water Works Association
A "scientific and educational association dedicated to managing and treating water."
Association of State Drinking Water Administrators
"The professional Association serving state drinking water programs."
International Water Management Institute
"A non-profit, scientific research organization focusing on the sustainable use of water and land resources in developing countries."
National Ground Water Association
An association "composed of U.S. and international groundwater professionals — contractors, scientists and engineers, equipment manufacturers, and suppliers."
North American Lake Management Society
"The purpose of the Society is to forge partnerships among citizens, scientists, and professionals to foster the management and protection of lakes and reservoirs for today and tomorrow."
US Water Alliance
This organization is "working today to explore the complex issue of water sustainability and plan for the future by improving public awareness that advances holistic, watershed-based approaches to water quality and quantity challenges."
Water Environment Federation
"A not-for-profit technical and educational organization of 36,000 individual members and 75 affiliated Member Associations representing water quality professionals around the world."

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