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25 Feb 2010

NWC Board Supports Investment Strategy

The Board of Directors of the National Waterways Conference voted to support the draft Inland Marine Transportation System Capital Investment Strategy endorsed by the Inland Waterways Users Board at its meeting in New Orleans on December 15, 2009. The unanimous vote signals the Board’s recognition of the urgent need for adequate funding for our nation’s water resources infrastructure. Developed over the course of the past year under the auspices of the Inland Waterways Users Board, the Strategy is the culmination of a collaborative effort by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and industry representatives to develop a comprehensive funding and investment plan for construction and major rehabilitation projects along the 12,000 mile system of inland waterways.

04 Feb 2010

NWC Decries Funding Cuts in FY 2011

The National Waterways Conference decried the inadequate funding for the Army Corps of Engineers civil works program in the Administration’s budget for fiscal year 2011. The $4.9b proposal, a 10% cut compared to FY2010 funding levels, fails to recognize the Corps’ critical role as stewards of our nation’s water resources, and the vital importance of our water resources infrastructure to our economic and environmental well-being. We had hoped that last year’s budget signified the new Administration’s understanding of and commitment to the importance of our nation’s water resources to our national prosperity. Our water resources infrastructure provides life-saving flood control…

26 Aug 1999

USACE Still Needs More Money, Says NWC

To properly do its job, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers needs at least $4.7 billion, said some speakers at the National Waterways Conference Budget Summit. On the other hand, some asked, should the USACE be responsible for waterways management at all? Although the budget proposed by the Administration for the USACE in FY 00 is "close" to what's needed; there is still a shortfall of approximately $700 million, said speakers at the National Waterways Conference (NWC) Budget Summitt, held last month in Washington, D.C. Additionally, some speakers questioned the need of proposed harbor services fees; especially if they should be added to the budget proposal. And at least one speaker asked if the USACE should even be the responsible party for waterways management and maintenance.