National Waterways Conference

Non-profit OrganizationsVirginia, United States2-10 Employees

The National Waterways Conference is a small nonprofit based in Arlington, Virginia, founded in 1960 to advocate for federal authorizations, funding, and sensible policies that recognize the public benefits of the nation’s water resources infrastructure. Its membership spans a wide range of stakeholders who rely on or manage waterways, including shippers and carriers, flood-control groups, levee boards, port authorities, dredging contractors, water supply districts, hydropower producers, engineering consultants, and state and local governments. By presenting the interests of these diverse users in policy discussions, the organization aims to influence lawmakers and federal agencies, earning credibility with Congress and the Administration.

The conference maintains active collaboration efforts, hosting a spring Legislative Summit and Congressional Reception in Washington and an autumn Annual Meeting at locations important to water resources, with high-ranking speakers from the Executive Branch and Members of Congress. It also operates through formal partnerships, such as the NWC-USACE Partnership Agreement that enables small-group policy discussions with members. In addition, the Waterways Alliance brings together various water resource interests for monthly Washington meetings that include guest speakers from federal agencies and congressional committees.

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