NACWA is excited to announce the recent hires of two new additions to our federal advocacy team. Tony Frye and Danielle Cloutier will focus on advancing NACWA’s federal legislative advocacy and engaging with our members on top priorities. Both come to NACWA with significant experience in clean water issues.

Even before President Biden’s signature was dry on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law two weeks ago, EPA began looking toward implementation of new, historic funding levels, which includes a total of $55 billion toward the water sector (see here for a breakdown of those funds). ​

Congress returned to Washington this week on the heels of their Thanksgiving state and district work periods with a plate full of major issues up for consideration – several with deadlines before the year’s end.