On Thursday, Jan. 13, national and regional water associations representing drinking water, wastewater, energy, research, and other interests will meet at the Washington Court Hotel in Washington D.C. to discuss a draft for a U.S. National Water Policy Framework. The draft is the product of combined input from three national dialogues hosted by the Clean Water America Alliance in 2009 and 2010 with participation from a diverse array of experts and stakeholders throughout the United States. “We’re hearing a clear, loud call for more integrated and sustainable approaches to managing water as one resource,” explains alliance president Ben Grumbles. “Our












