Water Resources Congressional Summit
World Water Day | Washington D.C. | March 22 & 23, 2023
On World Water Day, WQA & the National Ground Water Association (NGWA) joined forces for the Water Resources Congressional Summit. Attendees heard from a variety of policymakers including USDA, USGS, the US Conference of Mayors, and the National Council of State Legislators (NCSL).
A record-breaking 38 WQA members conducted 59 small-group Congressional Office meetings – 10 of them with a member of Congress – advocating for the drinking water treatment industry, educating lawmakers about the importance of water quality, and garnering support for the Healthy H2O Act.
Congressional Awards
WQA presented its Drinking Water Leadership awards to U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (WI) and U.S. Rep. David Rouzer (NC), honored for their work to improve access to safer, healthier drinking water across the country. Read the full press release here.
Congressman Rouzer joined WQA & NGWA at the Water Resources Congressional Summit.
