Reservoir

Co-work @Reservoir: Rising Water Professionals
2026-03-31 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-12 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.
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.
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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: Government Affairs and Communications
2026-04-07 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-28 09:00 - 17:00
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.

Water Week Pitch Lab & Networking Reception
2026-04-13 17:30 - 19:30
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 coming soon)

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 (a form to sign up will be sent to registered participants 3 weeks before the event).

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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Co-work @Reservoir: Water Problem Solvers
2026-04-30 09:00 - 17:00
