NACWA has sent letters to Congressional Appropriators reiterating several important funding asks, as the March 23 deadline approaches for Congress to pass a Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 appropriations measure based on a framework prescribed by the recently passed, bipartisan budget deal. Both letters, one to the full committee and one to the subcommittees, reflect the requests that NACWA and the water sector have been advocating throughout the past year.

The Senate began formal consideration of the White House infrastructure proposal last week, with a hearing in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.

NACWA joined the Illinois Association of Wastewater Agencies (IAWA) for its Spring Mini-Conference in Springfield, IL on February 28, to provide an update on the latest developments, from the federal level, on infrastructure funding, budget development, integrated planning and affordability, and a range of other policy issues that will impact the water sector.

Two NACWA public utility members were featured on the most recent installment of EPA’s Community Service webinar series on March 1.

As the Trump Administration advances its infrastructure priorities, water issues have emerged as an important focal point among a crowded field of legislative priorities.

NACWA’s Security & Emergency Preparedness Committee will have a web meeting on Monday, March 19, 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET, featuring a presentation by Bob Winters, a Protective Security Advisor (PSA) for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).