Water Week 2014 Brings Clean Water Advocacy, Education, and Innovation to Capitol Hill
Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) March 13, 2014 -- A broad array of water sector groups from across the country will join forces this spring in Washington, D.C. for the inaugural Water Week 2014. Scheduled for April 7-11, 2014, the event provides an opportunity for sector professionals to advocate for clean water issues, showcase innovative approaches to sustainable water management, and educate national leadership about the importance of clean water to public health, the environment, and a strong economy.
Organized by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), the Water Environment Federation (WEF), and the Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF), with support from national, state, and regional water organizations, the event will bring hundreds of water and wastewater professionals to the nation’s capital to discuss key legislative, regulatory, and legal water developments with members of Congress and federal regulators; showcase innovations and new technologies; and celebrate the progress of water professionals in addressing our nation’s water challenges.
“This historic first-of-its-kind gathering of water professionals in the District will demonstrate to policymakers the great value the water sector brings to environmental protection, economic development, and job creation,” said NACWA Executive Director, Ken Kirk. “NACWA is looking forward to Water Week and successful dialogues, briefings, and other planned events advancing clean water priorities across the country.”
“With so many challenges facing our country’s leadership, it’s important that water isn’t lost in the fray of top national priorities,” said WEF Executive Director Eileen O’Neill. “It is our hope that this event will celebrate innovation in water, spark dialogue between the water sector and key decision-makers on all levels, and foster a collaborative approach to achieving a shared vision of a water-focused future.”
“As the nation’s leading independent scientific research organization dedicated to wastewater and stormwater issues, we believe that it is critical that members of Congress have access to the best, objective scientific information available to inform their decisions,” further emphasized Glenn Reinhardt, WERF Executive Director.
The anchor event of Water Week 2014 is NACWA, WEF, and WERF’s jointly hosted National Water Policy Forum & Fly-In, April 7-9, 2014. The two and a half day agenda features Congressional speakers, policy briefings, visits to Capitol Hill, and roundtable dialogues with key policymakers. The event will culminate with a Water Infrastructure & Innovation Expo on Capitol Hill, showcasing clean water innovations and technologies from utilities around the country.
Below is a list of events that the public and media are encouraged to attend. Other portions of Water Week and the National Water Policy Forum & Fly-In will also be open to the public and press as agendas are finalized. For more information on Water Week and individual events, visit http://www.WaterWeek.us.
Monday, April 7
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
U.S. Water Alliance Water Prize Ceremony & Reception
Tuesday, April 8
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Water Week 2014 Congressional Briefing: Utilities of the Future . . . Engaging Communities, Embracing New Challenges & Ensuring Economic Prosperity
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Water Week 2014 Congressional Reception
Wednesday, April 9
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
WEF with NACWA & WERF Water Infrastructure & Innovation Expo
Water Week Media Contacts
- National Association of Clean Water Agencies: Claire Moser, 202-533-1801, cmoser(at)nacwa(dot)org
- Water Environment Research Foundation: Carrie W. Capuco, 571-384-2097, ccapuco(at)werf(dot)org
- Water Environment Federation: Lori Harrison, 703-216-8565, lharrison(at)wef(dot)org
The Water Environment Research Foundation, a nonprofit organization formed in 1989, is America's leading independent scientific research organization dedicated to wastewater and stormwater issues.
Carrie Capuco, Water Environment Research Foundation, http://www.werf.org, +1 (571) 384-2097, [email protected]
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