Co-work @Reservoir: Government Affairs and Communications
2025-10-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-12 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-07 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-28 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Reservoir Center, 301 Water St SE, Washington, 20003, United States
Work by water with us!
Join the Reservoir Center team for regular opportunities to work at Reservoir and build community with other water professionals that work in your field.
To build community we’ll co-work in the open collaboration space but private office spaces will be available if you need to take virtual meetings. 1 week before the day you will be contacted with details related to lunch and office space needs. Workday starts at 9am, lunch break around 12:30pm and then coffee/tea break at 3:30pm. Space is limited to 15 people per day so please only sign up for dates that you know you can attend.
You can’t join this one? See our co-work days schedule here.
RSVP
Group Descriptions:
Rising Water Professionals – This group is for young professionals (those under 35) who work in a water related field and are looking to build community with other like-minded young professionals.
Government Affairs and Communications – If you work in public policy, government affairs or communications for a water related organization this group is for you.
Water Problem Solvers – This group is for professionals whose work focuses on solving water problems for communities. Engineers and non-engineers welcomed.

Co-work @Reservoir: Rising Water Professionals
2025-11-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-31 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Reservoir Center, 301 Water St SE, Washington, 20003, United States
Work by water with us!
Join the Reservoir Center team for regular opportunities to work at Reservoir and build community with other water professionals that work in your field.
To build community we’ll co-work in the open collaboration space but private office spaces will be available if you need to take virtual meetings. 1 week before the day you will be contacted with details related to lunch and office space needs. Workday starts at 9am, lunch break around 12:30pm and then coffee/tea break at 3:30pm. Space is limited to 15 people per day so please only sign up for dates that you know you can attend.
During lunch we’ll have a discussion on conference best practices to help everyone prepare for the fall and winter conference season.
You can’t join this one? See our co-work days schedule here.
RSVP
Group Descriptions:
Rising Water Professionals – This group is for young professionals (those under 35) who work in a water related field and are looking to build community with other like-minded young professionals.
Government Affairs and Communications – If you work in public policy, government affairs or communications for a water related organization this group is for you.
Water Problem Solvers – This group is for professionals whose work focuses on solving water problems for communities. Engineers and non-engineers welcomed.

Co-work @Reservoir: Water Problem Solvers
2025-12-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-12 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-30 09:00 - 17:00 | Reservoir Center, 301 Water St SE, Washington, 20003, United States

End of Year Open Coworking and Happy Hour
2025-12-16 09:00 - 18:30
Work by water with us!
Join the Reservoir Center team for an end of year coworking celebration to work at Reservoir and build community with other water professionals that work in your field.
To build community we’ll co-work in the open collaboration space but private office spaces will be available if you need to take virtual meetings.
1 week before the day you will be contacted with details related to lunch and office space needs. Workday starts at 9am, lunch break around 12:30pm.
Space is limited to 15 people per day so please only sign up for dates that you know you can attend.
RSVP

Co-work @Reservoir: Rising Water Professionals
2026-01-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Reservoir Center, 301 Water St SE, Washington, 20003, United States
Work by water with us!
Join the Reservoir Center team for regular opportunities to work at Reservoir and build community with other water professionals that work in your field.
To build community we’ll co-work in the open collaboration space but private office spaces will be available if you need to take virtual meetings. 1 week before the day you will be contacted with details related to lunch and office space needs. Workday starts at 9am, lunch break around 12:30pm and then coffee/tea break at 3:30pm. Space is limited to 15 people per day so please only sign up for dates that you know you can attend.
During lunch we’ll have a discussion on conference best practices to help everyone prepare for the fall and winter conference season.
You can’t join this one? See our co-work days schedule here.
Winter Weather Note – we follow the DCPS schedule for closures. We will also post to our Instagram Stories and LinkedIn if the event is canceled.
RSVP
Group Descriptions:
Rising Water Professionals – This group is for young professionals (those under 35) who work in a water related field and are looking to build community with other like-minded young professionals.
Government Affairs and Communications – If you work in public policy, government affairs or communications for a water related organization this group is for you.
Water Problem Solvers – This group is for professionals whose work focuses on solving water problems for communities. Engineers and non-engineers welcomed.

Wind Down Wednesday January
2026-01-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Reservoir Center, 301 Water St SE, Washington, 20003, United States
Water Wind Down Wednesdays are hosted the last Wednesday of most months. They serve as a relaxed happy hour to bring together professionals from across the water sector. This recurring event is the perfect opportunity to connect, collaborate, and unwind with peers who share your passion for shaping the future of water. Whether you’re looking to share insights, spark collaborations, or strengthen relationships in a relaxed setting Water Wind Down Wednesday is the end of month refresh you’re looking for.
NEW LOCATION – Problem Child 1201 HALF STREET SE WASHINGTON, DC 20003
if you'd like to attend this event please email us at info@reservoircenter.org

Wind Down Wednesday
2026-02-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Barrel, 613 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
Water Wind Down Wednesdays are hosted the last Wednesday of most months. They serve as a relaxed happy hour to bring together professionals from across the water sector. This recurring event is the perfect opportunity to connect, collaborate, and unwind with peers who share your passion for shaping the future of water. Whether you’re looking to share insights, spark collaborations, or strengthen relationships in a relaxed setting Water Wind Down Wednesday is the end of month refresh you’re looking for.
Winter Weather Note – we will notify all folks registered if we have to cancel
Location – Barrel
if you'd like to attend this event please email us at info@reservoircenter.org

How to Be Heard on the Hill 2026
2026-03-12 12:30 - 13:30 | Private: Virtual
If you are planning to meet with Congress this spring, you will not want to miss this session.
Preparing for a congressional fly-in can feel high stakes. You may only have a few minutes with a member or staffer, and how you use that time matters.
Offered in advance of our in-person Water Week Pitch Lab & Networking Reception on Monday, April 13, this webinar is designed to help advocates build a strong foundation before arriving on Capitol Hill.
Kevin Letterly (Gov. Affairs Manager at ASDWA) will open the webinar with a brief 8-min overview outlining core strategies for effective congressional engagement.
Then former congressional staffers Angela Ebiner and Joe Brown will host a candid, practical conversation on what actually works in Hill meetings and what consistently falls flat. Drawing on years of experience inside Congress and working directly with lawmakers and committees, Angela and Joe will break down how Hill offices think, what they are listening for, and how advocates can make their message land.
Moderated by Anthony DeRosa, Executive Director of ASDWA, the session will zero in on the insights advocates need most as they prepare to meet with Congress.
This session will focus on:

What Hill staffers expect from fly-in meetings
How to tailor your message to a specific office or district
Common mistakes advocates make and how to avoid them
How to clearly articulate a compelling ask
Tips for building lasting relationships beyond a single visit

Participants will have the opportunity to ask their own questions directly and get real, unfiltered answers.
To encourage open conversation and insider-level guidance, this webinar will not be recorded and we ask that participants do not bring any AI recording bots with them to the session.
We’re happy to partner with Rogue Water Lab and ASDWA to bring you this programming.
Register today

World Water Day 2026
2026-03-24 08:30 - 15:30 | Reservoir Center, 301 Water St SE, Washington, 20003, United States
Submit your questions here
The State of The Water Sector 2026: A Dialogue on Emerging Trends in US Water Policy
World Water Day is dedicated to raising public awareness about the conservation and sustainable development of water resources and galvanizes the water sector to take collective action toward a future where water challenges no longer constrain human health, prosperity, or environmental sustainability.
Join Reservoir Center partners, Congressional Officials and thought leaders for a day of dynamic conversations to shape the future of water.
Agenda – State of the Water Sector Agenda 2026 Final
8:30 am – Doors open – light breakfast and networking
9:10am – 9:30am – Welcome
Morning Discussions

Opening Keynotes: The State of the Water Sector: Views from Washington
Aspen National Water Strategy
Spotlight on NOAA and Innovation
Panel – Unlocking the EPA
Closing the Water Access Gap, Forever

12:00pm – 1:00pm – Lunch
Afternoon Discussions

Leadership in Changing Times: A Waterside Chat with Secretary Serena McIlwain
Rapid Current: Building the Water—AI Nexus: Managing the Impacts of the AI Revolution
Fireside Chat: View from the States
Exploring the Golden State of Reuse

3:00pm – Closing
The event has reached capacity. If you'd like to be added to the waitlist please email us at info@reservoircenter.org

Cohosts:

Wind Down Wednesday
2026-03-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Reservoir Center, 301 Water St SE, Washington, 20003, United States
Water Wind Down Wednesdays are hosted the last Wednesday of most months. They serve as a relaxed happy hour to bring together professionals from across the water sector. This recurring event is the perfect opportunity to connect, collaborate, and unwind with peers who share your passion for shaping the future of water. Whether you’re looking to share insights, spark collaborations, or strengthen relationships in a relaxed setting Water Wind Down Wednesday is the end of month refresh you’re looking for.
In partnership with the Environmental Film festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) we’ll have a screening of Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong starting at 6pm. As America’s aging wastewater systems begin to fail, one plant does all it can to stay afloat. Plant manager Dustin Price, together with his motley crew of unlikely heroes, battle aging infrastructure, forever chemicals and the misconceptions of an odor averse public to keep Portland, Maine clean and healthy. Directed by Kaitlyn Schwalje & Alex Wolf Lewis – (73min., USA, 2025).
If you'd like to attend this event please email us at info@reservoircenter.org

Water Week Pitch Lab & Networking Reception
2026-04-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Reservoir Center, 301 Water St SE, Washington, 20003, United States
Kick off Water Week at the Reservoir Center with interactive support to refine your Capitol Hill message, and a relaxed networking reception designed to help water sector advocates head into congressional meetings more confident and prepared.
5:30 p.m. — Reception Opens

Small bites and drinks
Optional: One-on-one pitch coaching sessions in private rooms (Sign up for a slot)

15-minute sessions with experienced government affairs professionals, including former Hill staffers designed to give you practical feedback on your congressional pitch, message clarity, and ask. Slots are limited and must be reserved ahead of time.

6:00 p.m. — 6:35 p.m.— SRF Funding Briefing and Messaging Tips

SRF funding update from Andrew Kelley, Deputy Legislative Director on Water Policy, Senator John Boozman.

Andrew will provide a concise look at the current state of State Revolving Funds (SRF) before the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee, where the funding stands in the appropriations process, and how Capitol Hill offices are hearing from constituents about SRF strengths and challenges.

Former Congressional staffers Angela Ebiner and Joe Brown will share tips on what advocates should know as they engage during Water Week and upcoming fly-ins.

6:35 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. — Open Reception

Connect with water sector peers
Follow-up on insights from the briefing

Whether you are new to fly-ins or a seasoned advocate looking to sharpen your message this event is built to help you make the most of your time with leaders.
Thank you to the Water Health Advisory Council for sponsoring this event. A copy of their new publication, 50 Years of Safe Drinking Water: Insights from the Experts, is now available for free download.

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Water Rave Trivia Night - Virtual
2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Private: Virtual
Join us for a virtual trivia night all about water!
Whether you like a good competition, want to learn more about careers and opportunities in the water sector, or are in it for a prize, this is for you.
Come thirsty for knowledge!
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April Wind Down Wednesday @ Barrel
2026-04-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Barrel, 613 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
Water Wind Down Wednesdays are hosted the last Wednesday of most months. They serve as a relaxed happy hour to bring together professionals from across the water sector. This recurring event is the perfect opportunity to connect, collaborate, and unwind with peers who share your passion for shaping the future of water. Whether you’re looking to share insights, spark collaborations, or strengthen relationships in a relaxed setting Water Wind Down Wednesday is the end of month refresh you’re looking for.
Location – Barrel

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