The White House released a guidebook earlier this week to help state and local government officials understand the billions of dollars that will be made available for numerous programs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the bipartisan infrastructure package that was signed into law in November 2021.

Bipartisan legislation, led by Representative Lisa McClain (MI-10-R) and Alan Lowenthal (CA-47-D), was introduced today in the U.S. House of Representative to establish standards for the flushability of disposable nonwoven products – commonly known as wet wipes.

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) provides vital water, wastewater and waste management services to more than 1.8 million people in 10 counties. To combat workforce challenges, the NTMWD partnered with Collin College to provide a pathway for students interested in working in water and wastewater operations.

NACWA has been engaged in recent weeks with other water sector organizations in advocacy around the Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements that were signed into law as part of the recent bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Ac (IIJA).

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at centralizing the federal government’s role in climate resilience planning and oversight. ​

The NACWA Board of Directors met in-person and via Zoom this week as part of NACWA’s 2022 Winter Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. ​

Nearly 200 people gathered in Scottsdale, Arizona this week for NACWA’s 2022 Winter Conference. Participants followed strict COVID-19 protocols for safety and health but still enjoyed reconnecting with one another at NACWA’s first annual conference since the start of the pandemic.

The winners of the 2022 National Environmental Achievement Awards (NEAA) were honored last night at the National Association of Clean Water Agencies’ (NACWA) Winter Conference, held at The Scottsdale Plaza Resort in Arizona.