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NWC News Alert (July 1, 2026): House T&I WRDA 2026 Markup Delayed Amid Broader Floor Standoff<\/a><\/div>
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NWC News Alert (June 26, 2026): House T&I Committee Releases WRDA 2026 Draft<\/a><\/div>
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NWC News Alert (June 23, 2026): Navigating a Crowded Congressional Calendar<\/a><\/div>
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NWC News Alert (May 15, 2026): FY2027 appropriations moving, latest on WRDA, and more<\/a><\/div>
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NWC News Alert (April 30, 2026)<\/a><\/div>
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NWC News Alert (April 16, 2026): NWC Legislative Summit, House FY2027 budget hearing, and more<\/a><\/div>
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NWC News Alert (April 7, 2026): USACE releases FY2026 work plan<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Support policies recognizing the value of America\u2019s water resources and learn more!<\/span><\/em><\/p><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Shaping the Future of America’s Water Resources Infrastructure<\/h2>\n

The National Waterways Conference brings together the organizations that plan, sponsor, manage, operate, build, use, and support the nation’s water resources infrastructure.<\/p>\n

We connect the water resources community with Congress, the administration, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other federal agencies to advance sound policy, strategic investment, and practical solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Explore NWC’s Advocacy<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Building Bridges. Building Connections.<\/h2>\n

Join water resources leaders from across the country in the Quad Cities, August 25-27, for policy discussions, regional perspectives, project tours, and candid conversations about the decisions shaping America’s water resources future.<\/p>\n

The NWC Annual Meeting brings together public agencies, nonfederal project sponsors, federal leaders, regional organizations, businesses, and water resources professionals from across sectors and mission areas.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Bringing the Water Resources Community Together<\/h2>\n

America\u2019s water resources infrastructure serves many distinct but connected purposes, including navigation, flood risk management, water supply, hydropower, ecosystem restoration, recreation, community resilience, and emergency response.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

NWC brings together different sectors, regions, responsibilities, and perspectives to improve understanding, create dialogue, and strengthen the water resources community\u2019s voice in federal decision-making.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What NWC Does<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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NWC\u00a0represents\u00a0member priorities before Congress, the administration, USACE, and other federal agencies, working to advance practical federal policies and sustained investment in water resources infrastructure.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Connect<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

NWC creates opportunities for members and federal decision-makers to build relationships, exchange information, understand differing priorities, and begin important conversations before decisions are final.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Inform<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

NWC helps members understand legislation, federal funding, agency actions, regulations, and emerging policy issues that affect their organizations, infrastructure, and communities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why America\u2019s Water Resources Infrastructure Matters<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Water resources infrastructure protects people and property, supports communities and industries, moves goods, provides water and energy, restores ecosystems, creates recreational opportunities, and strengthens the nation\u2019s economy and security.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Explore the systems, purposes, and federal policies that shape America\u2019s water resources future.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Be Part of the National Conversation<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

NWC brings together organizations from across the water resources community to build relationships, share\u00a0expertise, and help shape federal decisions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Recent Event Recap<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
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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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Latest Updates<\/h2><\/span>
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