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 News Alert (March 31, 2026): Budget Week Ahead, NWC Member Calls & Updates
NWC NEWS ALERT (March 31 2026) Budget Week Ahead, NWC Member Calls & Updates A quick heads up as we start the week. Congress is [...]
NWC Federal Spotlight (March 16, 2026)
NWC FEDERAL SPOTLIGHT March 16, 2026 Hello NWC Members, March marks the start of a busy stretch for federal policymaking. Congress is turning its [...]
NWC NEWS ALERT (MARCH. 4, 2026) ASACW Issues Series of Memoranda Providing Direction on “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” Initiative
Last week, NWC reported on the Administration’s “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” (BINP) initiative, which is intended to refocus the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE/Corps) [...]
NWC News Alert (Feb. 24, 2026): ASACW Launches “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” Initiative
ASACW Launches “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” Initiative Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle on Feb. 23 announced a 27-point reform [...]










