Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at MWEA

MWEA values all of its members and seeks to promote an association where everyone can belong. If you would like to know more or aid these efforts, please get in touch with the DE&I Committee Chair to find out meeting times. We'd love to have you join us! 

Current committee chair contact information can be found at the Committee Chair webpage. 

Water Environment Federation (WEF) Resources

DE&I Definitions

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not mutually exclusive and the success of one is dependent on the other two. Therefore, these three are intentionally connected. We believe that starting with shared and clear definitions for these topics will enable us to better understand each other and make progress toward our goals.

Read WEF's Policy On Diversity, Equity And Inclusion

Diversity
Diversity encompasses the varying experiences, strengths, skills, perspectives, personal characteristics, cultures, and backgrounds represented by and within the WEF community.

Equity
A commitment to equity means an environment where everyone has the opportunity and access to realize their full potential, and no-one is disadvantaged because of their group identity or other socially determined circumstance.

Inclusion
The act of inclusion embraces and celebrates the perspectives, voices, values, and needs of each individual to generate a culture where all feel heard, respected, valued, and included in the broader WEF purpose.

Shareable PDF of DEI Fundamentals

Lifelong Learning Resources

These resources are provided as a jumping off point for your own self-edification. They are not endorsed by MWEA nor is MWEA responsible for any content posted.