Water Week
Each year Water Week invites water professionals from across the nation to help advance key water policy priorities such as sustained growth in federal infrastructure investment, addressing water affordability, supporting water research & development and advancing sound science-based solutions, and making our critical infrastructure more resilient.
Water Week
Water Week 2025 Will Be April 6-12, 2025
- 2025 Policy Fly-In Date: Tuesday, April 8-Wednesday, April 9
- Government Affairs Community Meeting: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 10:30-11:30 AM
- Water Week Reception: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 6:00 – 7:30 PM, DC Water Headquarters, Click here to RSVP
- WEF/NMSA Stormwater Policy Forum: April 7, 2025
- Hotel: The Policy Fly-In will take place at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf, 480 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024, (202) 484-1000.
National Water Policy Fly-In | April 8 - 9, 2025
Registration Open!
The National Water Policy Fly-In will take place April 8 - 9, 2025. On Tuesday attendees will gather to network and hear from key senior EPA and other government officials, and round out the day with friends and colleagues at the 2025 Water Week Reception. Wednesday will be reserved for attendees to meet with legislators on Capitol Hill. A joint one-pager will be available for attendees to use as a “leave behind” when attending Hill visits. You can view the 2025 one-pager below.
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The Fly-In is co-hosted by WEF, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies, the Water Research Foundation, and the WateReuse Association.
National Stormwater Policy Forum | April 7, 2025
The National Stormwater Policy Forum is an annual event co-hosted by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and the National Municipal Stormwater Alliance (NMSA). This half-day forum is part of Water Week and brings together stormwater professionals, policymakers, and other stakeholders to discuss the latest legislative and regulatory issues affecting the stormwater sector.
The forum provides a platform for participants to engage with national policymakers, learn about current policy issues, and advocate for the needs of the stormwater community. Topics typically covered include updates on stormwater design standards, climate change resilience, and emerging contaminants like PFAS.
The next forum is scheduled for April 7, 2025. It will be a hybrid event, allowing both in-person and virtual attendance.
In-person event will be held from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM at 660 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 200011.
The virtual event will be held via Zoom from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
Forum participation is free.
Register for in-person participation | Register for virtual participation
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Water Environment Federation’s Young Professional Scholarship
Young Professional Scholarships for 2025 have been awarded. Applications for the 2026 Fly-In will be up in late December/early January!
Infrastructure Infographics
These infographics were created by WEF to be used in communicating the value of water and the importance of investment in infrastructure. They can be used as handouts during discussions and shared on social media.
How to Participate in Water Week
- Contact your congressional office: Contact the offices of your members of Congress. Let them know it is Water Week and voice your support for the policy asks. Invite them to visit a water facility or project.
- Post to social media: Be active on social media. Use #WaterWeek2025 in your posts. Voice support for funding and policies outlined in the document. Tag your members of Congress. Follow and share posts from WEF on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Publish an op-ed or blog: Use the policy request document as the basis for an op-ed for the local newspaper or blog for your website. Include local examples of why water is important and why investment is needed.
- Join WEF’s Water Advocates: It is a grassroots advocacy program that makes it easy for WEF members to engage with their federal elected officials on matters of importance to the water sector. Membership is free and you will raise your profile among your water professional colleagues as a champion for our sector.
If you have any questions about Water Week, please contact Steve Dye at sdye@wef.org.
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