The National Waterways Conference is the only national organization to advocate in favor of national policy and laws that recognize the vital importance of America’s water resources infrastructure to our nation’s well-being and quality of life. Established in 1960, NWC supports a sound balance between economic and human needs and environmental and ecological considerations.

The 2026 Legislative Summit, held in Washington, D.C., on April 20-22, 2026 was a very successful event filled with phenomenal speakers, insightful sessions, and valuable networking opportunities.
Latest Updates
NWC Federal Spotlight (July 10, 2023): Appropriations/ WOTUS/Annual Meeting
NWC FEDERAL SPOTLIGHT (July 10, 2023) Good evening NWC members, Congress returns this week after a two-week recess. They have a lot to finish before [...]
NWC News Alert (June 14, 2023): House introduces FY2024 energy and water bill/administration releases regulatory plan
NWC News Alert (June 14, 2023) Happy Wednesday NWC members, We have a few spots of immediate news for you today on this beautiful mid-weekday. [...]
NWC News Alert (May 30, 2023): Congress to vote on debt ceiling bill this week
NWC NEWS ALERT (MAY 30, 2023) CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS AND WHITE HOUSE COME TO AGREEMENT ON DEBT CEILING—VOTE THIS WEEK After weeks and months of will [...]
NWC Federal Spotlight (May 25, 2023): SCOTUS opinion on WOTUS and more
NWC FEDERAL SPOTLIGHT (May 25, 2023) NWC members, Please see several updates below on the latest developments in Congress and the administration. Latest bit of [...]






