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 (May 23, 2022): WRDA 2022, Congressional hearings, upcoming NWC events and more
NWC Federal Spotlight (May 23, 2022) Good morning NWC members, We have lots of news for you so hold onto your hats! One of the [...]
NWC News Alert (May 18, 2022): House T&I to mark up WRDA 2022/Sections of Interest
NWC News Alert (May 18, 2022) HOUSE T&I TO MARKUP WRDA 2022 TODAY—RELEVANT SECTIONS OF INTEREST ARE BELOW The U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and [...]
NWC News Alert (May 17, 2022): WRDA text released in House/Markup tomorrow
NWC News Alert (May 17, 2022) HOUSE UNVEILS DRAFT TEXT FOR WRDA 2022—T&I TO MARK UP TOMORROW The U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure [...]
NWC Update WRDA 2022/2022 Legislative Summit (May 4, 2022)
NWC Update WRDA 2022/2022 Legislative Summit (May 4, 2022) Good afternoon NWC members, It is a busy week in our Nation’s capital. Congress is back [...]






