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National Water Supply Alliance

A unified voice for water supply across the nation

A national organization formed to advance the interests of water supply providers before the United States Congress and federal agencies whose actions impact water supply storage and projects.

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Vision

Policy aligned with regional rights

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ water supply policy that aligns with regional, state, and local rights and needs.

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Mission

Three lines of effort

  1. I

    Advocate for sound U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ water supply policy.

  2. II

    Advise and inform federal, regional, state, and local policy makers.

  3. III

    Provide a forum and resources to support Members and stakeholders.

Strategic direction

Building influence in federal water policy

NWSA adopted its first Strategic Plan in October 2021. Over the past 2.5 years, the organization has executed key elements of the original plan. As a result, NWSA’s visibility and influence in policy making has grown considerably. In May 2024, NWSA leadership updated the Strategic Plan to continue strengthening advocacy for water supply and to improve on the organization’s service to its Members.

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News

What’s happening

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Board of Directors and Officers for 2026

At the NWSA Annual Meeting in Irvine, CA, in September 2025, NWSA held elections for the Board of Directors. Subsequent to the elections, the Board confirmed leadership for the year ahead.

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Shape the future of federal water supply

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