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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 (Nov. 17, 2025)

EPA AND ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS RELEASE PRE-PUBLICATION VERSION OF UPDATED DEFINITION OF WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2025 On November 17, [...]

NWC News Alert (October 1, 2025)

A special thanks to Valley Water for their generous support of this Federal Spotlight. Your commitment helps drive our mission forward. LATEST ON FEDERAL [...]

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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