Welcome to the
National Waterways Conference
The National Waterways Conference, established in 1960, is the leading national organization to advocate for the enactment of common-sense water resource policies that maximize the economic and environmental value of our inland, coastal and Great Lakes waterways. Conference membership is comprised of the full spectrum of water resources stakeholders, including waterways shippers and carriers, industry and regional associations, port authorities, shipyards, dredging contractors, flood control associations, levee boards, engineering consultants, and state and local governments.
We are your voice in Washington
Our Mission
The mission of the National Waterways Conference is to effect common sense policies and programs, recognizing the public value of our Nation's waterway system and its contribution to public safety, a competitive economy, security, environmental quality and energy conservation.