National Water Policy Fly-In: Prep and Federal Update Webcast
MARCH 28, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:30PM | VIRTUAL
New this year, our Fly-In Prep Webcast will include updates from US EPA leadership on key federal activities and is included in Fly-In registration.
This webcast will help participants prepare for Water Week 2024 events and includes: Regulatory update from Dr. Andrew Sawyers, EPA Office of Wastewater Management;
Regulatory update from Ms. Deborah Nagle, EPA Office of Science and Technology; An overview of the Fly-In and our requests to Congress; Instructions on setting up and having successful congressional meetings; and Tips on social media and other ways to carry our message to a broader audience.
A recording has been sent to all Fly-In registrants. If you would like help accessing the webcast recording contact webcasts@wef.org.
WEF/NMSA Stormwater Policy Forum
APRIL 8, 2024 | 12:00 – 5:00PM | WASHINGTON, DC & VIRTUAL
The National Stormwater Policy Forum will open with a keynote speaker to provide remarks on critical national policy matters that affect stormwater management. Panels of speakers from Capitol Hill as well as federal agencies will share insights on priority legislative and regulatory actions impacting the stormwater sector. The Forum will also include an interactive “hot topics” panel discussion that provides a platform for thought leaders in the stormwater sector to present cutting-edge information related to the most dynamic and pressing issues of the day, including flood resilience planning, emerging contaminants, and federal funding for stormwater from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Finally, attendees will learn about legislative priorities to share with Congressional members and staff during the Water Week Fly-in activities.
LEARN MORESolar Eclipse Watch Party and Community Cleanup
APRIL 8, 2024 | 2:30 – 5:30PM | WASHINGTON, DC
As our community of water professionals gathers in the nation’s capital for Water Week 2024, we invite you to join us together at the Reservoir Center to witness the partial solar eclipse in Washington, DC and give back to the community by performing a trash pickup in the neighborhood. We will recoup the calories we burn off from the trash pickup, by capping off our event with an ice cream social.
LEARN MORENational Water Policy Fly-In
APRIL 9, 2024 | 9:00AM – 5:00PM | WASHINGTON, DC
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), the Water Environment Federation (WEF), the Water Research Foundation (WRF), and the WateReuse Association are proud to present the cornerstone event during Water Week – the National Water Policy Fly-In.
LEARN MOREOnsite Water Reuse Summit: Integration of Science, Policy, and Operation
APRIL 10-11, 2024 | 8:45AM – 4:00PM | WASHINGTON, DC
Join us for the Onsite Water Reuse Summit in Washington D.C. on April 10th and 11th, in person only. Attendees will learn about exciting new research, ways to finance onsite systems, and lessons from treatment operators. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage with state regulators and representatives from building code organizations. The summit will conclude with keynote presentations from Dr. Peter Fiske, Dr. Newsha Ajami, and Dr. David Sedlak visioning for our water future.
LEARN MOREWEFMAX
APRIL 10-12, 2024 | 2:00 – 12:00PM | ALEXANDRIA, VA
WEFMAX stands for WEF Member Association (MA) Exchange. These regional meetings offer a forum for members to network and share successes and lessons learned to strengthen MAs and WEF.
LEARN MOREAlexRenew Tunnel Completion Open House
APRIL 13, 2024 | 10 AM – 4 PM | ALEXANDRIA, VA
The subterranean star of the RiverRenew program has completed her two-mile-long journey to protect Alexandria’s waterways.
Join AlexRenew for a celebratory open house on April 13 to meet the team and get a once-in-a-lifetime photo op with Hazel the TBM. The event is open to all ages and is pet-friendly.
America’s Water Affordability Imperative Congressional Briefing
APRIL 10, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | SENATE VISITOR CENTER ROOM 215, WASHINGTON, DC
Join the Water Agency Leaders Alliance (WALA), the US Water Alliance, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), Water Environment Federation (WEF), American Water Works Association (AWWA), and the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC), in conjunction with the Congressional Black Caucus, for a timely forum on the local and national consequences of unaffordable water systems and to explore ways policymakers can ensure no American is unable to afford life’s most essential resource. Opening remarks by Senator Alex Padilla and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester.
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