Welcome to the Student Chapter of the NYWEA. The New York Water Environment Association, Inc. (NYWEA) was founded in 1929, by professionals in the field of water quality as a non-profit, educational organization. Association members helped lead the way toward existing state and national clean water programs. The NYWEA, a Member Association of the Water Environment Federation (WEF), has seven local chapters which meet regularly, elect chapter officers and conduct technical as well as social programs. The NYWEA currently has 11 student chapters including Poly Student Chapter. Student Chapters allow for students interested in Water Management to meet and discuss topics of common interest with other students and professionals in the field. Membership in the Association also provides insight into career opportunities. Members include civil, design and environmental engineers; biologists, chemists, local and state government officials, treatment plant managers and operators, laboratory technicians, students, professors, lawyers, environmental scientists, equipment manufacturers and distributors.