World Water Monitoring Day is an international outreach program that builds public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world. Held annually between September 18 and October 18, the program engages communities in monitoring the condition of local rivers, streams, estuaries and other water bodies. Since its inception in 2002, more than 80,000 people have participated in 50 countries. A Note About the Monitoring Period We've had several questions about when monitoring for World Water Monitoring Day™ can occur. Please check out the answer to this and other frequently asked questions here. Remember, the date isn't nearly as important as your participation! DVDs Now Available! With the assistance of sponsor CH2M HILL, WEF/IWA are pleased to announce the availability of a new World Water Monitoring Day™ DVD, which contains a brief public service announcement, a four-minute promotional piece and a ten-minute instructional video covering WWMD's four water quality tests. To request a copy of the DVD, please contact wwmd@wef.org. WEF and IWA Kick-off World Water Monitoring Day 2007 Virginia Congressman Jim Moran and U.S. EPA’s Assistant Administrator for the Office of Water, Benjamin H. Grumbles joined the Water Environment Federation (WEF), the International Water Association (IWA) and over 200 participants on September 18th to kick-off activities for World Water Monitoring Day 2007. Read more...