Water Resources Congressional Summit & WQA Fly-In
Washington D.C. | May 18-19, 2026
Programming starts at 11:30 AM Eastern Time on the 18th. Capitol Hill meetings tend to begin around 9:00 AM and wrap up by 4:00 PM on the 19th.
Registration fee $150. Deadline is April 1st.
What to Expect:
Arrival to DC
Plan to arrive in DC in time for the start of programming on May 18th. If flying, we recommend coming into DCA which is a quick Metro or rideshare trip to the Navy Yard area.
May 18: All Activities at the Reservoir Center
Programming on Monday, May 18 starts at 11:30 AM Eastern Time and will take place at:
The Reservoir Center for Water Solutions
301 Water Street SE, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20003
The Programming will include lunch, impactful speakers, and team building in preparation for our Capitol Hill meetings. Participants will be divided into teams of 3-4 people, a team leader will be assigned, and packet information will be provided and reviewed. Be prepared to leave with your Hill Day packets.
We reserved private office spaces on the 18th for attendees’ use before programming begins. The Reservoir opens at 9:00 AM.
Special Event on May 18: Washington Nationals Baseball Game
Join us for the 6:45 PM first pitch at the Washington Nationals baseball game vs. the Mets.
The first 25 people to register for the Fly‑In will receive a complimentary ticket in our group seating area.
Details on pre-game fun and ticket distribution will be shared closer to the event.
May 19: Meetings on Capitol Hill
Plan for meetings to begin on the Hill around 9:00 AM, subject to staffer ability. The schedule for each group will vary. Our goal is to have groups wrap up their final meetings by 4:00 PM.
Departure from DC
If you’re planning to leave DC on May 19th, we recommend booking travel for after 5:00 PM.
Where to Stay:
There is no official room block for this event.
When searching for accommodation, we recommend the following:
- Book within or near the Navy Yard area for the most convenient access to the Reservoir Center.
- Book within or near the Capitol Hill neighborhood for the most convenient access to the Congressional Office Buildings.
Either choice offers great options for our two-day event, with easy access to rideshare, taxi, and Metro options for transportation. If you choose to take public transportation, the Green Line services the Navy Yard, and the Orange/Blue/Silver Lines service Capitol Hill.
If you’d like personalized recommendations or have questions about navigating D.C., we encourage you to connect with our D.C. local resource, Caroline Kenney (ckenney@wqa.org), who is available to help you.
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