Professional Associations

http://www.wef.org/about/

Water Environment Federation (WEF) a non profit technical and educational organization was formed in 1928. WEF is involved in all areas of water quality in our world.  They are well organized and commited to staying in tune with todays top engeneering, scientifical, and technical practices to ensure quality practices for the sustainability of our water.  WEF publishes more than 190 technical publications along with some peer revied pieces that report on evolving technical topics.

http://www.enviro-engrs.org/

Environmental and Engeneering Geophysical Society (EEGS)  The Organization helps in assesing the possible problems that may accur down the line.  Many years earlier the organization was called upon only when the problems were at critical staus.   The subsurface site characterization of the geology, geological structure, groundwater, contamination, and human artifacts beneath the Earth's surface, based on the lateral and vertical mapping of physical property variations that are remotely sensed using non-invasive technologies.

informational Interview

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I want to know how the person got started in the field. What is most rewarding from the field.  Is the person happy and how long she/he has been working with the company.  What is the starting salary, bonuses, raises, vacation time?
What kind of skills are needed, or education.  What are the daily tasks, what are the toughest problems one may experience on the job.  I would want to know how strong is the field in this tough economy (job security)?   I would want to know how much the job requires from me after working hours (how much work does one take home), how flexible it is with vacation, sick days when my child is sick.  Does the company hire within and are there people I can speak with that have progressed to higher positions.  I would want the person to give me feedback on my skills and where else they may be applied within the company or other related fields.