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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.

Latest Updates

NWC NEWS ALERT (FEB. 23, 2026): WRDA 2026 Hearings Set the Stage for Administration 27-point Reform Agenda This Week

NWC NEWS ALERT (FEB. 23, 2026) WRDA 2026 Hearings Set the Stage for Administration 30-point Reform Agenda This Week Congress will hold two major hearings [...]

NWC NEWS ALERT (Jan 6, 2026)

Potential House Action on FY2026 Energy and Water Development bill this week January 6, 2026 Congress returned to Washington for the second half of [...]

Our Core Issues

Person kneeling in a bed of water around plants, holding an ecosystem restoration tool.

ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION

A dam in a body of water aiding in flood control.

FLOOD CONTROL

A hydropowered infrastructure with water flowing forth.

HYDROPOWER

A cargo ship lined up against a port on a waterway.

NAVIGATION

View from a sailboat of a body of water and another boat.

RECREATION

Water infrastructure aiding water supply.

WATER SUPPLY

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