Time Travel: The Plumber Who Saved Washington
Wander back in time to the year 1865 and discover how one plumber changed the course of a city. Alexander R. Shepherd, who began his professional career as a plumber, became head of the D.C. Board of Public Works, and later, was elected governor of the District of Columbia. Now known as the “Father of Modern Washington,” he revitalized the city’s post-Civil War water and sewer infrastructure. www.mswmag.com/featured
Getting Schooled:Water Program Creates Fresh Talent
How do you attract youth to the water and wastewater industries? According to Steve Christianson, founder of The Water School in O’Neals, Calif., the answer lies in paving a career path for high school graduates. Find out how his exciting new program builds curriculum, provides a path to certification and trains future water industry employees. It’s got municipalities talking. www.mswmag.com/featured
Decentralizing: Alaska Issues Water/Sewer Challenge
When it comes to challenging environments, Alaska has the lower 48 trumped, especially when you’re talking about delivering water and sewage disposal services. Find out how the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation hopes to improve the health of its rural residents via the new Alaska Water and Sewer Challenge. www.mswmag.com/featured