Federal decisions shape how America’s water resources infrastructure is planned, funded, built, operated, maintained, and modernized. NWC membership gives your organization a voice in those decisions and a place in the conversations shaping the future of the nation’s water resources system.

NWC brings together organizations from across the country and connects them with Congress, the administration, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other federal agencies with water resources responsibilities.

Our members gain timely policy information, opportunities to engage directly with federal decision-makers, and relationships with peers who understand the challenges and opportunities facing water resources infrastructure.

Why Join NWC?

A Stronger Voice in Federal Policy

NWC advocates for sound federal policies, strategic investment, effective coordination, and practical solutions for America’s water resources infrastructure.

Members help shape NWC’s policy priorities and bring their experience directly into discussions involving legislation, appropriations, agency policies, regulations, and federal programs. When members share common ground, NWC provides a strong collective voice before Congress, the administration, USACE, and other federal agencies.

Direct Access and Meaningful Dialogue

NWC creates opportunities for members to engage with congressional leaders and staff, administration officials, USACE leadership, and representatives from other federal agencies.

These are more than traditional networking opportunities. They allow members and federal decision-makers to exchange information, discuss emerging issues, understand practical challenges, and begin conversations before policies and decisions are final.

Timely Policy Information

Federal water resources policy can be complicated and fast-moving. NWC helps members understand what is happening, why it matters, and how it may affect their organizations, projects, infrastructure, and communities.

Members receive policy updates, legislative and regulatory analysis, federal agency briefings, educational programs, and opportunities to participate in discussions on major water resources issues.

Connections Across the Water Resources Community

NWC brings together organizations working across navigation, flood risk management, water supply, hydropower, ecosystem restoration, recreation, community resilience, and related federal programs.

Members learn from peers across sectors and regions, hear perspectives they may not otherwise encounter, and develop relationships that can lead to greater understanding, collaboration, and stronger advocacy.

A Forum for Different Perspectives

NWC members do not agree on every issue, nor are they expected to.

NWC provides a trusted forum for discussing differing priorities, understanding how federal decisions affect other parts of the water resources system, and identifying areas where members can work together. When consensus is possible, NWC helps turn that common ground into meaningful federal advocacy.

Who Belongs to NWC?

NWC membership includes public entities, associations, and private-sector organizations that plan, sponsor, manage, operate, build, use, or support America’s water resources infrastructure.

Our members include state, Tribal, regional, and local governments; ports; flood control, levee, drainage, and water supply districts; other special districts and nonfederal project sponsors; water resources, regional, and industry associations; hydropower producers; infrastructure owners and operators; and the engineering, construction, dredging, environmental, legal, financial, technology, and consulting firms that help plan, deliver, maintain, and improve water resources infrastructure.

NWC also welcomes businesses and organizations whose operations, communities, or customers depend upon reliable and well-managed water resources systems.

Opportunities to Participate

Members may engage in NWC’s work through:

• Federal policy and advocacy discussions
• Government Affairs Committee meetings
• Briefings with congressional and federal agency leaders
• Educational webinars and policy programs
• The NWC Annual Meeting and Legislative Summit
• Coalition letters, comments, and other advocacy initiatives
• Leadership and committee service
• Connections with peers across the national water resources community

Participation can be tailored to your organization’s interests, priorities, and level of involvement.

Join NWC

A strong water resources future requires informed policy, sustained investment, meaningful partnerships, and the involvement of organizations that understand how federal decisions work in practice.

Join NWC and help shape the national conversation