http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/ Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:02:18 -0700 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:02:18 -0700 http://www.flickr.com/ http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8494/buddyicons/39624595@N03.jpg?1357233714#39624595@N03 http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8637162303/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/transportationgop/">Transportation &amp; Infrastructure Committee</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8637162303/" title="WRDA Roundtable"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8523/8637162303_69ff4aaccd_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="WRDA Roundtable" /></a></p> <p>Committee leaders hosted their second bipartisan roundtable on April 10, 2013 on issues related to the development of a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The roundtable focused on maximizing the systemwide benefits of developing our water resources. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ mission includes inland waterways system improvements, as well as work that provides flood protection, water supply, hydropower, ecosystem restoration, and recreation benefits. A project undertaken by the Corps often results in improvements across this spectrum of benefits. <br /> <br /> The Committee is continuing to gather input from various stakeholders in preparation for developing a WRDA that responsibly addresses the Nation’s water transportation and infrastructure needs. A previous WRDA roundtable focused on ports, trade, and economic development.<br /> <br /> Joining Committee members for this roundtable discussion were Waterways Council, Inc. President Mike Toohey; National Waterways Conference President Amy Larson; National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies Executive Director Susan Gilson; American Shore and Beach Preservation Association President Harry Simmons; The Nature Conservancy’s North American Freshwater Program Deputy Director Mark Smith; and International Union of Operating Engineers Assistant Legislative and Political Director Jeff Soth.</p> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:02:18 -0700 2013-04-10T10:57:51-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Transportation & Infrastructure Committee) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8637162303 WRDA Roundtable <p>Committee leaders hosted their second bipartisan roundtable on April 10, 2013 on issues related to the development of a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The roundtable focused on maximizing the systemwide benefits of developing our water resources. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ mission includes inland waterways system improvements, as well as work that provides flood protection, water supply, hydropower, ecosystem restoration, and recreation benefits. A project undertaken by the Corps often results in improvements across this spectrum of benefits. <br /> <br /> The Committee is continuing to gather input from various stakeholders in preparation for developing a WRDA that responsibly addresses the Nation’s water transportation and infrastructure needs. A previous WRDA roundtable focused on ports, trade, and economic development.<br /> <br /> Joining Committee members for this roundtable discussion were Waterways Council, Inc. President Mike Toohey; National Waterways Conference President Amy Larson; National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies Executive Director Susan Gilson; American Shore and Beach Preservation Association President Harry Simmons; The Nature Conservancy’s North American Freshwater Program Deputy Director Mark Smith; and International Union of Operating Engineers Assistant Legislative and Political Director Jeff Soth.</p> Transportation & Infrastructure Committee http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8638267952/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/transportationgop/">Transportation &amp; Infrastructure Committee</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8638267952/" title="WRDA Roundtable"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8543/8638267952_a92c8e55de_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="WRDA Roundtable" /></a></p> <p>Committee leaders hosted their second bipartisan roundtable on April 10, 2013 on issues related to the development of a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The roundtable focused on maximizing the systemwide benefits of developing our water resources. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ mission includes inland waterways system improvements, as well as work that provides flood protection, water supply, hydropower, ecosystem restoration, and recreation benefits. A project undertaken by the Corps often results in improvements across this spectrum of benefits. <br /> <br /> The Committee is continuing to gather input from various stakeholders in preparation for developing a WRDA that responsibly addresses the Nation’s water transportation and infrastructure needs. A previous WRDA roundtable focused on ports, trade, and economic development.<br /> <br /> Joining Committee members for this roundtable discussion were Waterways Council, Inc. President Mike Toohey; National Waterways Conference President Amy Larson; National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies Executive Director Susan Gilson; American Shore and Beach Preservation Association President Harry Simmons; The Nature Conservancy’s North American Freshwater Program Deputy Director Mark Smith; and International Union of Operating Engineers Assistant Legislative and Political Director Jeff Soth.</p> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:02:17 -0700 2013-04-10T10:57:14-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Transportation & Infrastructure Committee) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8638267952 WRDA Roundtable <p>Committee leaders hosted their second bipartisan roundtable on April 10, 2013 on issues related to the development of a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The roundtable focused on maximizing the systemwide benefits of developing our water resources. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ mission includes inland waterways system improvements, as well as work that provides flood protection, water supply, hydropower, ecosystem restoration, and recreation benefits. A project undertaken by the Corps often results in improvements across this spectrum of benefits. <br /> <br /> The Committee is continuing to gather input from various stakeholders in preparation for developing a WRDA that responsibly addresses the Nation’s water transportation and infrastructure needs. A previous WRDA roundtable focused on ports, trade, and economic development.<br /> <br /> Joining Committee members for this roundtable discussion were Waterways Council, Inc. President Mike Toohey; National Waterways Conference President Amy Larson; National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies Executive Director Susan Gilson; American Shore and Beach Preservation Association President Harry Simmons; The Nature Conservancy’s North American Freshwater Program Deputy Director Mark Smith; and International Union of Operating Engineers Assistant Legislative and Political Director Jeff Soth.</p> Transportation & Infrastructure Committee http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8638268042/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/transportationgop/">Transportation &amp; Infrastructure Committee</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8638268042/" title="WRDA Roundtable"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8240/8638268042_d0d940b3bf_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="WRDA Roundtable" /></a></p> <p>Committee leaders hosted their second bipartisan roundtable on April 10, 2013 on issues related to the development of a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The roundtable focused on maximizing the systemwide benefits of developing our water resources. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ mission includes inland waterways system improvements, as well as work that provides flood protection, water supply, hydropower, ecosystem restoration, and recreation benefits. A project undertaken by the Corps often results in improvements across this spectrum of benefits. <br /> <br /> The Committee is continuing to gather input from various stakeholders in preparation for developing a WRDA that responsibly addresses the Nation’s water transportation and infrastructure needs. A previous WRDA roundtable focused on ports, trade, and economic development.<br /> <br /> Joining Committee members for this roundtable discussion were Waterways Council, Inc. President Mike Toohey; National Waterways Conference President Amy Larson; National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies Executive Director Susan Gilson; American Shore and Beach Preservation Association President Harry Simmons; The Nature Conservancy’s North American Freshwater Program Deputy Director Mark Smith; and International Union of Operating Engineers Assistant Legislative and Political Director Jeff Soth.</p> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:02:16 -0700 2013-04-10T10:50:50-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Transportation & Infrastructure Committee) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8638268042 WRDA Roundtable <p>Committee leaders hosted their second bipartisan roundtable on April 10, 2013 on issues related to the development of a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The roundtable focused on maximizing the systemwide benefits of developing our water resources. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ mission includes inland waterways system improvements, as well as work that provides flood protection, water supply, hydropower, ecosystem restoration, and recreation benefits. A project undertaken by the Corps often results in improvements across this spectrum of benefits. <br /> <br /> The Committee is continuing to gather input from various stakeholders in preparation for developing a WRDA that responsibly addresses the Nation’s water transportation and infrastructure needs. A previous WRDA roundtable focused on ports, trade, and economic development.<br /> <br /> Joining Committee members for this roundtable discussion were Waterways Council, Inc. President Mike Toohey; National Waterways Conference President Amy Larson; National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies Executive Director Susan Gilson; American Shore and Beach Preservation Association President Harry Simmons; The Nature Conservancy’s North American Freshwater Program Deputy Director Mark Smith; and International Union of Operating Engineers Assistant Legislative and Political Director Jeff Soth.</p> Transportation & Infrastructure Committee http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8638268142/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/transportationgop/">Transportation &amp; Infrastructure Committee</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8638268142/" title="WRDA Roundtable"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8263/8638268142_a293e1d679_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="WRDA Roundtable" /></a></p> <p>Committee leaders hosted their second bipartisan roundtable on April 10, 2013 on issues related to the development of a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The roundtable focused on maximizing the systemwide benefits of developing our water resources. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ mission includes inland waterways system improvements, as well as work that provides flood protection, water supply, hydropower, ecosystem restoration, and recreation benefits. A project undertaken by the Corps often results in improvements across this spectrum of benefits. <br /> <br /> The Committee is continuing to gather input from various stakeholders in preparation for developing a WRDA that responsibly addresses the Nation’s water transportation and infrastructure needs. A previous WRDA roundtable focused on ports, trade, and economic development.<br /> <br /> Joining Committee members for this roundtable discussion were Waterways Council, Inc. President Mike Toohey; National Waterways Conference President Amy Larson; National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies Executive Director Susan Gilson; American Shore and Beach Preservation Association President Harry Simmons; The Nature Conservancy’s North American Freshwater Program Deputy Director Mark Smith; and International Union of Operating Engineers Assistant Legislative and Political Director Jeff Soth.</p> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:02:15 -0700 2013-04-10T10:48:38-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Transportation & Infrastructure Committee) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8638268142 WRDA Roundtable <p>Committee leaders hosted their second bipartisan roundtable on April 10, 2013 on issues related to the development of a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The roundtable focused on maximizing the systemwide benefits of developing our water resources. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ mission includes inland waterways system improvements, as well as work that provides flood protection, water supply, hydropower, ecosystem restoration, and recreation benefits. A project undertaken by the Corps often results in improvements across this spectrum of benefits. <br /> <br /> The Committee is continuing to gather input from various stakeholders in preparation for developing a WRDA that responsibly addresses the Nation’s water transportation and infrastructure needs. A previous WRDA roundtable focused on ports, trade, and economic development.<br /> <br /> Joining Committee members for this roundtable discussion were Waterways Council, Inc. President Mike Toohey; National Waterways Conference President Amy Larson; National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies Executive Director Susan Gilson; American Shore and Beach Preservation Association President Harry Simmons; The Nature Conservancy’s North American Freshwater Program Deputy Director Mark Smith; and International Union of Operating Engineers Assistant Legislative and Political Director Jeff Soth.</p> Transportation & Infrastructure Committee http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8637162637/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/transportationgop/">Transportation &amp; Infrastructure Committee</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8637162637/" title="WRDA Roundtable"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8099/8637162637_6c56177c65_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="WRDA Roundtable" /></a></p> <p>Committee leaders hosted their second bipartisan roundtable on April 10, 2013 on issues related to the development of a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The roundtable focused on maximizing the systemwide benefits of developing our water resources. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ mission includes inland waterways system improvements, as well as work that provides flood protection, water supply, hydropower, ecosystem restoration, and recreation benefits. A project undertaken by the Corps often results in improvements across this spectrum of benefits. <br /> <br /> The Committee is continuing to gather input from various stakeholders in preparation for developing a WRDA that responsibly addresses the Nation’s water transportation and infrastructure needs. A previous WRDA roundtable focused on ports, trade, and economic development.<br /> <br /> Joining Committee members for this roundtable discussion were Waterways Council, Inc. President Mike Toohey; National Waterways Conference President Amy Larson; National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies Executive Director Susan Gilson; American Shore and Beach Preservation Association President Harry Simmons; The Nature Conservancy’s North American Freshwater Program Deputy Director Mark Smith; and International Union of Operating Engineers Assistant Legislative and Political Director Jeff Soth.</p> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:02:15 -0700 2013-04-10T10:47:37-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Transportation & Infrastructure Committee) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8637162637 WRDA Roundtable <p>Committee leaders hosted their second bipartisan roundtable on April 10, 2013 on issues related to the development of a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The roundtable focused on maximizing the systemwide benefits of developing our water resources. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ mission includes inland waterways system improvements, as well as work that provides flood protection, water supply, hydropower, ecosystem restoration, and recreation benefits. A project undertaken by the Corps often results in improvements across this spectrum of benefits. <br /> <br /> The Committee is continuing to gather input from various stakeholders in preparation for developing a WRDA that responsibly addresses the Nation’s water transportation and infrastructure needs. A previous WRDA roundtable focused on ports, trade, and economic development.<br /> <br /> Joining Committee members for this roundtable discussion were Waterways Council, Inc. President Mike Toohey; National Waterways Conference President Amy Larson; National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies Executive Director Susan Gilson; American Shore and Beach Preservation Association President Harry Simmons; The Nature Conservancy’s North American Freshwater Program Deputy Director Mark Smith; and International Union of Operating Engineers Assistant Legislative and Political Director Jeff Soth.</p> Transportation & Infrastructure Committee http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8638268280/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/transportationgop/">Transportation &amp; Infrastructure Committee</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8638268280/" title="WRDA Roundtable"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8528/8638268280_a349db12f2_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="WRDA Roundtable" /></a></p> <p>Committee leaders hosted their second bipartisan roundtable on April 10, 2013 on issues related to the development of a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The roundtable focused on maximizing the systemwide benefits of developing our water resources. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ mission includes inland waterways system improvements, as well as work that provides flood protection, water supply, hydropower, ecosystem restoration, and recreation benefits. A project undertaken by the Corps often results in improvements across this spectrum of benefits. <br /> <br /> The Committee is continuing to gather input from various stakeholders in preparation for developing a WRDA that responsibly addresses the Nation’s water transportation and infrastructure needs. A previous WRDA roundtable focused on ports, trade, and economic development.<br /> <br /> Joining Committee members for this roundtable discussion were Waterways Council, Inc. President Mike Toohey; National Waterways Conference President Amy Larson; National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies Executive Director Susan Gilson; American Shore and Beach Preservation Association President Harry Simmons; The Nature Conservancy’s North American Freshwater Program Deputy Director Mark Smith; and International Union of Operating Engineers Assistant Legislative and Political Director Jeff Soth.</p> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:02:14 -0700 2013-04-10T10:46:53-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Transportation & Infrastructure Committee) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8638268280 WRDA Roundtable <p>Committee leaders hosted their second bipartisan roundtable on April 10, 2013 on issues related to the development of a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The roundtable focused on maximizing the systemwide benefits of developing our water resources. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ mission includes inland waterways system improvements, as well as work that provides flood protection, water supply, hydropower, ecosystem restoration, and recreation benefits. A project undertaken by the Corps often results in improvements across this spectrum of benefits. <br /> <br /> The Committee is continuing to gather input from various stakeholders in preparation for developing a WRDA that responsibly addresses the Nation’s water transportation and infrastructure needs. A previous WRDA roundtable focused on ports, trade, and economic development.<br /> <br /> Joining Committee members for this roundtable discussion were Waterways Council, Inc. President Mike Toohey; National Waterways Conference President Amy Larson; National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies Executive Director Susan Gilson; American Shore and Beach Preservation Association President Harry Simmons; The Nature Conservancy’s North American Freshwater Program Deputy Director Mark Smith; and International Union of Operating Engineers Assistant Legislative and Political Director Jeff Soth.</p> Transportation & Infrastructure Committee http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8637162793/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/transportationgop/">Transportation &amp; Infrastructure Committee</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8637162793/" title="WRDA Roundtable"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8534/8637162793_3cac09e9cc_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="WRDA Roundtable" /></a></p> <p>Committee leaders hosted their second bipartisan roundtable on April 10, 2013 on issues related to the development of a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The roundtable focused on maximizing the systemwide benefits of developing our water resources. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ mission includes inland waterways system improvements, as well as work that provides flood protection, water supply, hydropower, ecosystem restoration, and recreation benefits. A project undertaken by the Corps often results in improvements across this spectrum of benefits. <br /> <br /> The Committee is continuing to gather input from various stakeholders in preparation for developing a WRDA that responsibly addresses the Nation’s water transportation and infrastructure needs. A previous WRDA roundtable focused on ports, trade, and economic development.<br /> <br /> Joining Committee members for this roundtable discussion were Waterways Council, Inc. President Mike Toohey; National Waterways Conference President Amy Larson; National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies Executive Director Susan Gilson; American Shore and Beach Preservation Association President Harry Simmons; The Nature Conservancy’s North American Freshwater Program Deputy Director Mark Smith; and International Union of Operating Engineers Assistant Legislative and Political Director Jeff Soth.</p> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:02:14 -0700 2013-04-10T10:42:33-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Transportation & Infrastructure Committee) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8637162793 WRDA Roundtable <p>Committee leaders hosted their second bipartisan roundtable on April 10, 2013 on issues related to the development of a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The roundtable focused on maximizing the systemwide benefits of developing our water resources. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ mission includes inland waterways system improvements, as well as work that provides flood protection, water supply, hydropower, ecosystem restoration, and recreation benefits. A project undertaken by the Corps often results in improvements across this spectrum of benefits. <br /> <br /> The Committee is continuing to gather input from various stakeholders in preparation for developing a WRDA that responsibly addresses the Nation’s water transportation and infrastructure needs. A previous WRDA roundtable focused on ports, trade, and economic development.<br /> <br /> Joining Committee members for this roundtable discussion were Waterways Council, Inc. President Mike Toohey; National Waterways Conference President Amy Larson; National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies Executive Director Susan Gilson; American Shore and Beach Preservation Association President Harry Simmons; The Nature Conservancy’s North American Freshwater Program Deputy Director Mark Smith; and International Union of Operating Engineers Assistant Legislative and Political Director Jeff Soth.</p> Transportation & Infrastructure Committee http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8638268452/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/transportationgop/">Transportation &amp; Infrastructure Committee</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8638268452/" title="WRDA Roundtable"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8239/8638268452_dc4d61f023_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="WRDA Roundtable" /></a></p> <p>Committee leaders hosted their second bipartisan roundtable on April 10, 2013 on issues related to the development of a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The roundtable focused on maximizing the systemwide benefits of developing our water resources. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ mission includes inland waterways system improvements, as well as work that provides flood protection, water supply, hydropower, ecosystem restoration, and recreation benefits. A project undertaken by the Corps often results in improvements across this spectrum of benefits. <br /> <br /> The Committee is continuing to gather input from various stakeholders in preparation for developing a WRDA that responsibly addresses the Nation’s water transportation and infrastructure needs. A previous WRDA roundtable focused on ports, trade, and economic development.<br /> <br /> Joining Committee members for this roundtable discussion were Waterways Council, Inc. President Mike Toohey; National Waterways Conference President Amy Larson; National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies Executive Director Susan Gilson; American Shore and Beach Preservation Association President Harry Simmons; The Nature Conservancy’s North American Freshwater Program Deputy Director Mark Smith; and International Union of Operating Engineers Assistant Legislative and Political Director Jeff Soth.</p> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:02:13 -0700 2013-04-10T10:41:25-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Transportation & Infrastructure Committee) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8638268452 WRDA Roundtable <p>Committee leaders hosted their second bipartisan roundtable on April 10, 2013 on issues related to the development of a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The roundtable focused on maximizing the systemwide benefits of developing our water resources. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ mission includes inland waterways system improvements, as well as work that provides flood protection, water supply, hydropower, ecosystem restoration, and recreation benefits. A project undertaken by the Corps often results in improvements across this spectrum of benefits. <br /> <br /> The Committee is continuing to gather input from various stakeholders in preparation for developing a WRDA that responsibly addresses the Nation’s water transportation and infrastructure needs. A previous WRDA roundtable focused on ports, trade, and economic development.<br /> <br /> Joining Committee members for this roundtable discussion were Waterways Council, Inc. President Mike Toohey; National Waterways Conference President Amy Larson; National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies Executive Director Susan Gilson; American Shore and Beach Preservation Association President Harry Simmons; The Nature Conservancy’s North American Freshwater Program Deputy Director Mark Smith; and International Union of Operating Engineers Assistant Legislative and Political Director Jeff Soth.</p> Transportation & Infrastructure Committee http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8637162973/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/transportationgop/">Transportation &amp; Infrastructure Committee</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8637162973/" title="WRDA Roundtable"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8395/8637162973_7954446dc5_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="WRDA Roundtable" /></a></p> <p>Committee leaders hosted their second bipartisan roundtable on April 10, 2013 on issues related to the development of a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The roundtable focused on maximizing the systemwide benefits of developing our water resources. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ mission includes inland waterways system improvements, as well as work that provides flood protection, water supply, hydropower, ecosystem restoration, and recreation benefits. A project undertaken by the Corps often results in improvements across this spectrum of benefits. <br /> <br /> The Committee is continuing to gather input from various stakeholders in preparation for developing a WRDA that responsibly addresses the Nation’s water transportation and infrastructure needs. A previous WRDA roundtable focused on ports, trade, and economic development.<br /> <br /> Joining Committee members for this roundtable discussion were Waterways Council, Inc. President Mike Toohey; National Waterways Conference President Amy Larson; National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies Executive Director Susan Gilson; American Shore and Beach Preservation Association President Harry Simmons; The Nature Conservancy’s North American Freshwater Program Deputy Director Mark Smith; and International Union of Operating Engineers Assistant Legislative and Political Director Jeff Soth.</p> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:02:13 -0700 2013-04-10T11:28:28-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Transportation & Infrastructure Committee) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8637162973 WRDA Roundtable <p>Committee leaders hosted their second bipartisan roundtable on April 10, 2013 on issues related to the development of a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The roundtable focused on maximizing the systemwide benefits of developing our water resources. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ mission includes inland waterways system improvements, as well as work that provides flood protection, water supply, hydropower, ecosystem restoration, and recreation benefits. A project undertaken by the Corps often results in improvements across this spectrum of benefits. <br /> <br /> The Committee is continuing to gather input from various stakeholders in preparation for developing a WRDA that responsibly addresses the Nation’s water transportation and infrastructure needs. A previous WRDA roundtable focused on ports, trade, and economic development.<br /> <br /> Joining Committee members for this roundtable discussion were Waterways Council, Inc. President Mike Toohey; National Waterways Conference President Amy Larson; National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies Executive Director Susan Gilson; American Shore and Beach Preservation Association President Harry Simmons; The Nature Conservancy’s North American Freshwater Program Deputy Director Mark Smith; and International Union of Operating Engineers Assistant Legislative and Political Director Jeff Soth.</p> Transportation & Infrastructure Committee http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8595329895/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/transportationgop/">Transportation &amp; Infrastructure Committee</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8595329895/" title="March 21, 2013 WRDA Roundtable"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8383/8595329895_347bc4fcf4_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="March 21, 2013 WRDA Roundtable" /></a></p> <p>Leaders of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hosted a bipartisan roundtable on March 21, 2013 to discuss ports, jobs, economic development, and trade. <br /> <br /> The Nation’s waterways and ports provide critical links between U.S. goods and products, and global markets. The forum provided Members an opportunity to receive input from maritime transportation and infrastructure stakeholders as the Committee works to develop a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) this Congress.<br /> <br /> Committee members were joined by American Association of Port Authorities President Kurt J. Nagle; Maersk, Inc. Vice President of Government Relations Clint Eisenhauer; Port of Tampa President and CEO Paul Anderson; and Port of Skagit Executive Director Patsy Martin.</p> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:08:59 -0700 2013-03-21T10:49:06-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Transportation & Infrastructure Committee) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8595329895 March 21, 2013 WRDA Roundtable <p>Leaders of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hosted a bipartisan roundtable on March 21, 2013 to discuss ports, jobs, economic development, and trade. <br /> <br /> The Nation’s waterways and ports provide critical links between U.S. goods and products, and global markets. The forum provided Members an opportunity to receive input from maritime transportation and infrastructure stakeholders as the Committee works to develop a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) this Congress.<br /> <br /> Committee members were joined by American Association of Port Authorities President Kurt J. Nagle; Maersk, Inc. Vice President of Government Relations Clint Eisenhauer; Port of Tampa President and CEO Paul Anderson; and Port of Skagit Executive Director Patsy Martin.</p> Transportation & Infrastructure Committee http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8595330207/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/transportationgop/">Transportation &amp; Infrastructure Committee</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8595330207/" title="March 21, 2013 WRDA Roundtable"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8515/8595330207_beec309ec1_m.jpg" width="135" height="240" alt="March 21, 2013 WRDA Roundtable" /></a></p> <p>Leaders of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hosted a bipartisan roundtable on March 21, 2013 to discuss ports, jobs, economic development, and trade. <br /> <br /> The Nation’s waterways and ports provide critical links between U.S. goods and products, and global markets. The forum provided Members an opportunity to receive input from maritime transportation and infrastructure stakeholders as the Committee works to develop a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) this Congress.<br /> <br /> Committee members were joined by American Association of Port Authorities President Kurt J. Nagle; Maersk, Inc. Vice President of Government Relations Clint Eisenhauer; Port of Tampa President and CEO Paul Anderson; and Port of Skagit Executive Director Patsy Martin.</p> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:08:58 -0700 2013-03-21T10:48:18-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Transportation & Infrastructure Committee) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8595330207 March 21, 2013 WRDA Roundtable <p>Leaders of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hosted a bipartisan roundtable on March 21, 2013 to discuss ports, jobs, economic development, and trade. <br /> <br /> The Nation’s waterways and ports provide critical links between U.S. goods and products, and global markets. The forum provided Members an opportunity to receive input from maritime transportation and infrastructure stakeholders as the Committee works to develop a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) this Congress.<br /> <br /> Committee members were joined by American Association of Port Authorities President Kurt J. Nagle; Maersk, Inc. Vice President of Government Relations Clint Eisenhauer; Port of Tampa President and CEO Paul Anderson; and Port of Skagit Executive Director Patsy Martin.</p> Transportation & Infrastructure Committee http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8596431838/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/transportationgop/">Transportation &amp; Infrastructure Committee</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8596431838/" title="March 21, 2013 WRDA Roundtable"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8380/8596431838_3595952827_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="March 21, 2013 WRDA Roundtable" /></a></p> <p>Leaders of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hosted a bipartisan roundtable on March 21, 2013 to discuss ports, jobs, economic development, and trade. <br /> <br /> The Nation’s waterways and ports provide critical links between U.S. goods and products, and global markets. The forum provided Members an opportunity to receive input from maritime transportation and infrastructure stakeholders as the Committee works to develop a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) this Congress.<br /> <br /> Committee members were joined by American Association of Port Authorities President Kurt J. Nagle; Maersk, Inc. Vice President of Government Relations Clint Eisenhauer; Port of Tampa President and CEO Paul Anderson; and Port of Skagit Executive Director Patsy Martin.</p> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:08:57 -0700 2013-03-21T10:47:56-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Transportation & Infrastructure Committee) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8596431838 March 21, 2013 WRDA Roundtable <p>Leaders of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hosted a bipartisan roundtable on March 21, 2013 to discuss ports, jobs, economic development, and trade. <br /> <br /> The Nation’s waterways and ports provide critical links between U.S. goods and products, and global markets. The forum provided Members an opportunity to receive input from maritime transportation and infrastructure stakeholders as the Committee works to develop a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) this Congress.<br /> <br /> Committee members were joined by American Association of Port Authorities President Kurt J. Nagle; Maersk, Inc. Vice President of Government Relations Clint Eisenhauer; Port of Tampa President and CEO Paul Anderson; and Port of Skagit Executive Director Patsy Martin.</p> Transportation & Infrastructure Committee http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8595330473/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/transportationgop/">Transportation &amp; Infrastructure Committee</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8595330473/" title="March 21, 2013 WRDA Roundtable"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8102/8595330473_16a0c0e418_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="March 21, 2013 WRDA Roundtable" /></a></p> <p>Leaders of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hosted a bipartisan roundtable on March 21, 2013 to discuss ports, jobs, economic development, and trade. <br /> <br /> The Nation’s waterways and ports provide critical links between U.S. goods and products, and global markets. The forum provided Members an opportunity to receive input from maritime transportation and infrastructure stakeholders as the Committee works to develop a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) this Congress.<br /> <br /> Committee members were joined by American Association of Port Authorities President Kurt J. Nagle; Maersk, Inc. Vice President of Government Relations Clint Eisenhauer; Port of Tampa President and CEO Paul Anderson; and Port of Skagit Executive Director Patsy Martin.</p> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:08:57 -0700 2013-03-21T10:45:52-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Transportation & Infrastructure Committee) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8595330473 March 21, 2013 WRDA Roundtable <p>Leaders of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hosted a bipartisan roundtable on March 21, 2013 to discuss ports, jobs, economic development, and trade. <br /> <br /> The Nation’s waterways and ports provide critical links between U.S. goods and products, and global markets. The forum provided Members an opportunity to receive input from maritime transportation and infrastructure stakeholders as the Committee works to develop a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) this Congress.<br /> <br /> Committee members were joined by American Association of Port Authorities President Kurt J. Nagle; Maersk, Inc. Vice President of Government Relations Clint Eisenhauer; Port of Tampa President and CEO Paul Anderson; and Port of Skagit Executive Director Patsy Martin.</p> Transportation & Infrastructure Committee http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8595330593/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/transportationgop/">Transportation &amp; Infrastructure Committee</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8595330593/" title="March 21, 2013 WRDA Roundtable"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8238/8595330593_988a4569f4_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="March 21, 2013 WRDA Roundtable" /></a></p> <p>Leaders of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hosted a bipartisan roundtable on March 21, 2013 to discuss ports, jobs, economic development, and trade. <br /> <br /> The Nation’s waterways and ports provide critical links between U.S. goods and products, and global markets. The forum provided Members an opportunity to receive input from maritime transportation and infrastructure stakeholders as the Committee works to develop a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) this Congress.<br /> <br /> Committee members were joined by American Association of Port Authorities President Kurt J. Nagle; Maersk, Inc. Vice President of Government Relations Clint Eisenhauer; Port of Tampa President and CEO Paul Anderson; and Port of Skagit Executive Director Patsy Martin.</p> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:08:56 -0700 2013-03-21T10:44:25-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Transportation & Infrastructure Committee) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8595330593 March 21, 2013 WRDA Roundtable <p>Leaders of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hosted a bipartisan roundtable on March 21, 2013 to discuss ports, jobs, economic development, and trade. <br /> <br /> The Nation’s waterways and ports provide critical links between U.S. goods and products, and global markets. The forum provided Members an opportunity to receive input from maritime transportation and infrastructure stakeholders as the Committee works to develop a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) this Congress.<br /> <br /> Committee members were joined by American Association of Port Authorities President Kurt J. Nagle; Maersk, Inc. Vice President of Government Relations Clint Eisenhauer; Port of Tampa President and CEO Paul Anderson; and Port of Skagit Executive Director Patsy Martin.</p> Transportation & Infrastructure Committee http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8595330679/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/transportationgop/">Transportation &amp; Infrastructure Committee</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8595330679/" title="March 21, 2013 WRDA Roundtable"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8511/8595330679_957c743252_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="March 21, 2013 WRDA Roundtable" /></a></p> <p>Leaders of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hosted a bipartisan roundtable on March 21, 2013 to discuss ports, jobs, economic development, and trade. <br /> <br /> The Nation’s waterways and ports provide critical links between U.S. goods and products, and global markets. The forum provided Members an opportunity to receive input from maritime transportation and infrastructure stakeholders as the Committee works to develop a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) this Congress.<br /> <br /> Committee members were joined by American Association of Port Authorities President Kurt J. Nagle; Maersk, Inc. Vice President of Government Relations Clint Eisenhauer; Port of Tampa President and CEO Paul Anderson; and Port of Skagit Executive Director Patsy Martin.</p> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:08:55 -0700 2013-03-21T10:43:29-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Transportation & Infrastructure Committee) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8595330679 March 21, 2013 WRDA Roundtable <p>Leaders of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hosted a bipartisan roundtable on March 21, 2013 to discuss ports, jobs, economic development, and trade. <br /> <br /> The Nation’s waterways and ports provide critical links between U.S. goods and products, and global markets. The forum provided Members an opportunity to receive input from maritime transportation and infrastructure stakeholders as the Committee works to develop a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) this Congress.<br /> <br /> Committee members were joined by American Association of Port Authorities President Kurt J. Nagle; Maersk, Inc. Vice President of Government Relations Clint Eisenhauer; Port of Tampa President and CEO Paul Anderson; and Port of Skagit Executive Director Patsy Martin.</p> Transportation & Infrastructure Committee http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8595330775/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/transportationgop/">Transportation &amp; Infrastructure Committee</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8595330775/" title="March 21, 2013 WRDA Roundtable"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8392/8595330775_419503f3f8_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="March 21, 2013 WRDA Roundtable" /></a></p> <p>Leaders of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hosted a bipartisan roundtable on March 21, 2013 to discuss ports, jobs, economic development, and trade. <br /> <br /> The Nation’s waterways and ports provide critical links between U.S. goods and products, and global markets. The forum provided Members an opportunity to receive input from maritime transportation and infrastructure stakeholders as the Committee works to develop a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) this Congress.<br /> <br /> Committee members were joined by American Association of Port Authorities President Kurt J. Nagle; Maersk, Inc. Vice President of Government Relations Clint Eisenhauer; Port of Tampa President and CEO Paul Anderson; and Port of Skagit Executive Director Patsy Martin.</p> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:08:54 -0700 2013-03-21T10:42:14-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Transportation & Infrastructure Committee) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8595330775 March 21, 2013 WRDA Roundtable <p>Leaders of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hosted a bipartisan roundtable on March 21, 2013 to discuss ports, jobs, economic development, and trade. <br /> <br /> The Nation’s waterways and ports provide critical links between U.S. goods and products, and global markets. The forum provided Members an opportunity to receive input from maritime transportation and infrastructure stakeholders as the Committee works to develop a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) this Congress.<br /> <br /> Committee members were joined by American Association of Port Authorities President Kurt J. Nagle; Maersk, Inc. Vice President of Government Relations Clint Eisenhauer; Port of Tampa President and CEO Paul Anderson; and Port of Skagit Executive Director Patsy Martin.</p> Transportation & Infrastructure Committee http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8596432292/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/transportationgop/">Transportation &amp; Infrastructure Committee</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8596432292/" title="March 21, 2013 WRDA Roundtable"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8100/8596432292_e8f23c67bd_m.jpg" width="135" height="240" alt="March 21, 2013 WRDA Roundtable" /></a></p> <p>Leaders of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hosted a bipartisan roundtable on March 21, 2013 to discuss ports, jobs, economic development, and trade. <br /> <br /> The Nation’s waterways and ports provide critical links between U.S. goods and products, and global markets. The forum provided Members an opportunity to receive input from maritime transportation and infrastructure stakeholders as the Committee works to develop a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) this Congress.<br /> <br /> Committee members were joined by American Association of Port Authorities President Kurt J. Nagle; Maersk, Inc. Vice President of Government Relations Clint Eisenhauer; Port of Tampa President and CEO Paul Anderson; and Port of Skagit Executive Director Patsy Martin.</p> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:08:53 -0700 2013-03-21T10:51:10-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Transportation & Infrastructure Committee) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8596432292 March 21, 2013 WRDA Roundtable <p>Leaders of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hosted a bipartisan roundtable on March 21, 2013 to discuss ports, jobs, economic development, and trade. <br /> <br /> The Nation’s waterways and ports provide critical links between U.S. goods and products, and global markets. The forum provided Members an opportunity to receive input from maritime transportation and infrastructure stakeholders as the Committee works to develop a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) this Congress.<br /> <br /> Committee members were joined by American Association of Port Authorities President Kurt J. Nagle; Maersk, Inc. Vice President of Government Relations Clint Eisenhauer; Port of Tampa President and CEO Paul Anderson; and Port of Skagit Executive Director Patsy Martin.</p> Transportation & Infrastructure Committee http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8556894261/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/transportationgop/">Transportation &amp; Infrastructure Committee</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8556894261/" title="MAP-21 Implementation Hearing"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8110/8556894261_feb5c17ef7_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="MAP-21 Implementation Hearing" /></a></p> <p>This March 14, 2013 Subcommittee on Highways and Transit hearing focused on ensuring the Administration is implementing reforms to help streamline the surface transportation project approval process, consolidate Department of Transportation programs, improve program accountability, and other improvements included in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21).</p> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:43:05 -0700 2013-03-14T10:57:56-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Transportation & Infrastructure Committee) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8556894261 MAP-21 Implementation Hearing <p>This March 14, 2013 Subcommittee on Highways and Transit hearing focused on ensuring the Administration is implementing reforms to help streamline the surface transportation project approval process, consolidate Department of Transportation programs, improve program accountability, and other improvements included in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21).</p> Transportation & Infrastructure Committee http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8556894337/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/transportationgop/">Transportation &amp; Infrastructure Committee</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8556894337/" title="MAP-21 Implementation Hearing"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8252/8556894337_7d4b7ed7dc_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="MAP-21 Implementation Hearing" /></a></p> <p>This March 14, 2013 Subcommittee on Highways and Transit hearing focused on ensuring the Administration is implementing reforms to help streamline the surface transportation project approval process, consolidate Department of Transportation programs, improve program accountability, and other improvements included in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21).</p> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:43:04 -0700 2013-03-14T10:57:12-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Transportation & Infrastructure Committee) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8556894337 MAP-21 Implementation Hearing <p>This March 14, 2013 Subcommittee on Highways and Transit hearing focused on ensuring the Administration is implementing reforms to help streamline the surface transportation project approval process, consolidate Department of Transportation programs, improve program accountability, and other improvements included in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21).</p> Transportation & Infrastructure Committee http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8556894383/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/transportationgop/">Transportation &amp; Infrastructure Committee</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportationgop/8556894383/" title="MAP-21 Implementation Hearing"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8384/8556894383_eb61832e59_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="MAP-21 Implementation Hearing" /></a></p> <p>This March 14, 2013 Subcommittee on Highways and Transit hearing focused on ensuring the Administration is implementing reforms to help streamline the surface transportation project approval process, consolidate Department of Transportation programs, improve program accountability, and other improvements included in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21).</p> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:43:03 -0700 2013-03-14T10:53:13-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Transportation & Infrastructure Committee) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8556894383 MAP-21 Implementation Hearing <p>This March 14, 2013 Subcommittee on Highways and Transit hearing focused on ensuring the Administration is implementing reforms to help streamline the surface transportation project approval process, consolidate Department of Transportation programs, improve program accountability, and other improvements included in the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21).</p> Transportation & Infrastructure Committee