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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.

The 2025 Legislative Summit, held in Washington, DC on March 10-12, 2025 was a very successful event filled with phenomenal speakers, insightful sessions, and valuable networking opportunities.
Latest Updates
NWC News Alert (May 30, 2023): Congress to vote on debt ceiling bill this week
NWC NEWS ALERT (MAY 30, 2023) CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS AND WHITE HOUSE COME TO AGREEMENT ON DEBT CEILING—VOTE THIS WEEK After weeks and months of will [...]
NWC Federal Spotlight (May 25, 2023): SCOTUS opinion on WOTUS and more
NWC FEDERAL SPOTLIGHT (May 25, 2023) NWC members, Please see several updates below on the latest developments in Congress and the administration. Latest bit of [...]
NWC Federal Spotlight (April 25, 2023): House to vote on debt ceiling/NWC member questions/more
NWC Federal Spotlight (April 25, 2023) NWC members and friends, First, a warm welcome to our newest member, Zone 7 Water Agency! Read more about [...]
NWC News Alert (April 19, 2023): WOTUS/House Debt Ceiling Bill
April 19, 2023 NWC News Alert NWC members, Please see several updates below on the latest developments in efforts to overturn the new “Waters of [...]