With each passing day, the inability of our nation's aging infrastructure to meet the needs of our growing population further threaten our economy and environmental quality of life. America's water resources system is critical to the nation's well-being. Ports and waterways transport domestic and international cargo. Flood control projects protect lives and prevent property damage. Hydroelectric plants provide a renewable source of power. Coastal nourishment projects help to save lives and reduce property damages while providing critical public recreation as well as environmental habitat. In addition, projects for water supply, habitat protection, irrigation, and water-based recreation also provide significant benefits.well as environmental habitat. In addition, projects for water supply, habitat protection, irrigation, and water-based recreation also provide significant benefits.

The Water Resources Coalition works to ensure that a comprehensive, national water resources policy is developed, implemented and funded to provide a sustainable, productive economy; a healthy aquatic ecology; and public health and safety.

Membership is open to organizations representing state and local government, engineering and construction, ports, waterways, transportation services and conservation organizations that have an interest in a comprehensive national water resources policy.

Coalition Goals & Objectives

• Promote sound water resources policy founded on appropriate Federal, state and local government roles
• Partner with and support the Federal water agencies and their programs
• Promote increased investment in water resources infrastructure
• Be an industry resource for Federal decision making
• Be a resource to congressional staff
• Be a resource to coalition members, industry, and conservation interests.

Activities

• Continuously inform and educate coalition members on legislative and agency activities.
• Develop policy positions on legislative and agency proposals.
• Build working relationships with policy makers and budgeters.
• Build, maintain and expand a powerful network of water resources interests.
• Develop and pursue a vigorous communications strategy.

Governance

• Co-Chairs — American Society of Civil Engineers and Associated General Contractors of America.
• Steering Committee — comprised of organizations reflecting the make up the membership.