The Waters Advocacy Coalition (WAC) is a multi‑industry advocacy coalition of trade associations and businesses that works to shape federal water policy and permitting rules. WAC’s mission emphasizes clear, predictable implementation of the Clean Water Act and related regulations to protect waterways while minimizing regulatory uncertainty and economic impacts for landowners, infrastructure projects and job creators.
advocates on Clean Water Act/WOTUS definitions and rulemaking, federal permitting and environmental review reform, regulatory certainty for infrastructure and development, property rights and economic impact considerations for agriculture, construction, energy and manufacturing sectors
primarily funded by dues and contributions from member trade associations and industry stakeholders (agriculture, construction, mining, manufacturing, energy and related sectors)
American Farm Bureau Federation, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Mining Association, National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, and other member trade associations; Courtney Briggs (WAC chair; AFBF Government Affairs)
coalition of trade associations and industry advocacy group (non‑profit advocacy coalition)
