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
Registration Now Open: April 14-15, 2026
Mark your calendars for Water Week 2026 and the National Water Policy Fly-in in Washington. All registrants will receive an invitation to the Fly-In Prep Webcast on April 1, 2026.
This premier event brings together water professionals, utility leaders, and advocates from across the nation for a week of impactful engagement and collaboration.
Why Attend Water Week 2026?
Water Week is your opportunity to influence national water policy, connect with key federal officials, and gain firsthand insights into the latest EPA regulatory actions and policy developments shaping the water sector. The event features:
- In-Person Meetings and Networking: Build relationships with industry peers and decision-makers.
- Capitol Hill Advocacy: Unite with colleagues to champion safe, affordable, and reliable drinking water and clean water access for all communities.
- Policy and Regulatory Updates: Learn about critical actions within the EPA’s agenda and how they impact utilities and water management nationwide.
Who Should Attend?
Water utility professionals, engineers, policy advocates, and anyone committed to advancing water infrastructure and sustainability.
Water Week 2026 Agenda
View the full schedule of events and meetings happening during Water Week 2026 below. A downloadable PDF version is also available here.
| Monday, April 13 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM | National Stormwater Policy Forum | A half-day event bringing together local leaders and stormwater professionals to hear from federal and congressional experts on key policy, funding, and legislative issues shaping stormwater management. For more info & to register visit: https://ms4nmsa.org/stormwaterday/policy-forum-2026/ |
| Tuesday, April 14 | ||
| 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Fly-In Scholars Welcome & Networking Breakfast (Invitation only) | This breakfast convenes Young Professional Scholarship recipients with WEF leadership and government affairs experts for networking, advocacy tips, and an overview of WEF priorities. |
| 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Government Affairs Community Meeting | The WEF GAC Water Week meeting provides members with timely policy updates and an opportunity to coordinate messaging and engagement during Water Week. |
| 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM | National Water Policy Fly-In Plenary | This plenary session launches the National Water Policy Fly-In with insights from water sector leaders and policymakers on current federal priorities, providing context and direction for congressional engagement. For more info visit: https://www.wef.org/waterweek |
| 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Water Week Congressional Reception | Cap off the day with the Water Week Reception to connect with friends and colleagues from around the country and across the water sector. |
| Wednesday, April 15 | ||
| 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Congressional Office & Federal Agency Meetings | Capitol Hill visits allow water system leaders to meet with their House and Senate members to advocate for key policy priorities. |
2026 One-Pager Coming Soon!
NATIONAL STORMWATER POLICY FORUM
Kick off Water Week 2026 by attending the National Stormwater Policy Forum on Monday, April 13th. Register Here
The 2026 Recommendations to Improve the Stormwater Program in the United States will be available the week before the policy forum.
see last year's RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE THE STORMWATER PROGRAM IN THE U.S.
Infrastructure Infographics
These infographics were created by WEF to communicate the value of water and the importance of investing 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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