This webcast is being postponed due to illness. The new webcast date will be announced shortly.
This webcast will focus on a 2025 wrap-up on federal budget. There will also be a 2026 forecast based on the current government landscape and regulatory issues. This webcast will also be used to promote the upcoming full GAC webcasts in the new year and the National Water Policy Fly-In.
What You’ll Learn:
- Legislative Highlights & Forecast: Review 2025 legislative activity and WEF’s 2026 priorities, including PFAS CERCLA liability exemption for passive receivers (WRRFs), FY26 infrastructure funding, the WIPPES Act, and educating Congress on the importance of biosolids. Learn how WEF members can engage through Water Advocates and the Fly-In.
- Regulatory Highlights & Forecast: Explore major regulatory developments from 2025 and expectations for 2026, covering biosolids, PFAS, the definition of Waters of the United States, effluent limitation guidelines, and the impacts of funding constraints on regulatory activities.
- Strategic Connections: Understand how legislative and regulatory activity ties to WEF’s strategic plan.
- Engagement Opportunities: Discover how to get involved with the Government Affairs Community, including focus groups, virtual and in-person meetings, and ways to share your expertise and voice.
- Ongoing Updates: Learn how to continue receiving timely policy updates and what WEF needs from its members to drive impact.
Featured Speakers:
- Steve Dye, Senior Director of Government Affairs, WEF
- Ashley Voskuhl, Senior Manager of Regulator Affairs, WEF
- Emily Prescott, City Administrator, City of Saco, ME (moderator)
