A Word from our Chairman

Welcome to Waterways Council, Inc., (WCI), the national public policy organization that advocates for a properly funded and well-maintained system of inland waterways and ports.  WCI seeks to educate decision-makers in the states and federal government, the news media and the general public about the critical importance of our nation’s inland waterways and the need to sustain and increase their reliability now and for our future.

As we look ahead, WCI has a clear and concrete agenda that includes full and efficient funding of priority infrastructure projects, a new construction start on the Upper Mississippi River System in 2010, and proper maintenance of our inland navigation system.  WCI’s continuing work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on prioritizing Operations and Maintenance (O&M) needs and advocating for increased federal O&M dollars is vital.

WCI’s strategy for success is multi-faceted, flexible, and inclusive. Our goal is to nurture and grow our coalition with other interest groups; and reach out to and energize our incredibly talented membership. Our strategy also requires working with our partners in the Corps of Engineers to find better, more efficient and cost effective ways to plan, fund, and build new projects, and maintain our existing navigation system.

Please join us in our efforts to move forward in the years to come.  Your involvement in Waterways Council, Inc. is essential, your investment is critical, and your ideas are always welcome.

Dan Mecklenborg

Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer
Ingram Barge Company

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