2026 NIWR Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
The NIWR In-Person Annual Meeting will be held February 23–25, 2026. Members will meet to hear NIIWR updates, coordinate national initiatives, and engage with federal partners. Institutes will have time to schedule legislative visits on Wednesday, February 25.
For NIWR members, see the 2026 Annual Meeting Portal.
For more than 60 years, the Water Resources Research Act (WRRA) has supported locally driven, nationally significant research to address the most pressing water challenges facing our states and territories. From safeguarding drinking water supplies and reducing nutrient pollution to addressing emerging contaminants and the growing water demands of advanced manufacturing, data centers, and artificial intelligence infrastructure, the need for sound water science has never been greater. Reauthorization of the WRRA program ensures that every state has the capacity to respond to its unique water challenges while contributing to a stronger, more resilient national water future. We are deeply inspired by Congressman Wittman’s keynote speech at the NIWR annual conference on February 23, 2026, as a legislative leader and a fellow scientist. We are grateful to his leadership in advancing this bipartisan legislation and for recognizing the critical role of university-based water research in protecting our communities, economies, and future generations nationwide.
