Introduction

The National Stormwater Policy Forum, a half-day event co-led by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and the National Municipal Stormwater Alliance (NMSA), will take place on Monday, April 13, 2026, during Water Week. Co-hosted by the National League of Cities (NLC) and the National Association of Counties (NACO), the event provides an opportunity for members of WEF, NACO, NMSA, NLC, as well as others who are interested, to learn about current policy issues driving the stormwater sector today.

Who should attend? The National Stormwater Policy Forum is geared toward municipal stormwater program managers, local elected officials, stormwater-oriented private consultants, academia, and technology manufacturers.

Forum Overview

The National Stormwater Policy Forum will open with a keynote speaker to provide remarks on critical national policy matters that affect stormwater management. Panels of speakers from Capitol Hill as well as federal agencies will share insights on priority legislative and regulatory actions impacting the stormwater sector.

The Forum will also include an interactive “hot topics” panel discussion that provides a platform for thought leaders in the stormwater sector to present cutting-edge information related to the most dynamic and pressing issues of the day. In addition, attendees will learn about legislative priorities to share with Congressional members and staff during the Water Week Fly-in activities.

Forum participants interested in making visits to Capitol Hill to advocate for stormwater will be well prepared on the national stormwater issues of the day to be active change agents for our sector!

If you plan to set up meetings with your Members of Congress, please contact their offices at least 3 weeks prior to the event to schedule meetings on April 14th or 15th. If you need further guidance on setting up Hill meetings, please contact the individual listed below who works for your affiliated association.

A social event is planned to be held immediately after the event.

The 2026 National Stormwater Policy Forum will be a hybrid event with limited in-person attendance available. The event will take place at the co-located offices of NLC and NACo, located just blocks from Capitol Hill. Attendees can participate in the event virtually or in-person. The event is free to attend for either attendance option.

Questions about the forum should be directed to: