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 Hot-Off-The-Presses: Senate releases draft WRDA 2022 bill (April 29, 2022)
NWC Hot-Off-The-Presses News April 29, 2022 Senate releases draft text for WRDA 2022—EPW action next week Good morning NWC members, We’ve been hearing about it [...]
NWC Hot-Off-The-Presses (April 28, 2022): Section 7001 process opens tomorrow
NWC Hot-Off-The Presses (April 28, 2022) USACE OPENS SECTION 7001 PROPOSAL PROCESS TOMORROW NWC members, A little birdie told me that the Section 7001 “Proposals [...]
NWC Federal Spotlight (April 22, 2022): Legislative Summit Starts on Monday!
NWC Federal Spotlight (April 22, 2022) Happy Post-National Chocolate Covered Cashew Day NWC Members! It is hard to believe that NWC’s Legislative Summit starts this [...]
NWC Federal Spotlight (March 30, 2022 Edition) FY2023 President’s Budget and more
NWC News Alert (March 30, 2022 edition) Good afternoon NWC members, It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, although it’s been a bit chilly in [...]






