Global Water Stewardship (GWS) was established in 2013 by the Central States Water Environment Association (CSWEA), a member association of the Water Environment Federation (WEF). Our founders saw a pressing need to address global sanitation issues and decided it was time to use their industry expertise to make a difference. The organization steadily grew utilizing the tremendous talent of CSWEA and WEF water treatment professionals, as well as passionate students and working professionals, from various backgrounds, dedicated to making a positive impact.
In 2017, GWS became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, still working to improve health and quality of life for those lacking sufficient resources and experience in proper sanitation methods. A centralized sanitation system enhances a community's prosperity and dramatically reduces mortality and poverty. Addressing sanitation is so important that it remains our number one priority today. Explore who we are and what we do by using the buttons below:
General & Committee Meetings
General meetings are held via conference call on the first Friday of every month at 12 pm CST. Chairs and committee members discuss updates and tasks, but any interested members are welcome to listen in. Committee meetings are similarly held once per month. Email us for call-in information and to get involved!
CSWEA Annual Meeting
Every year, GWS attends this spring conference to update, educate and inspire attendees. Meet our fantastic people here and be sure to look for our yearly fall updates in the CSWEA magazine.
Costa Rica Trips
GWS travels to Costa Rica biannually. These trips are vital to turning our planned sanitation improvements into reality, as well as to strengthen and maintain relationships with local people, municipalities and key decision-makers. Email us to find out more.
