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February 12, 2024

NATIONAL WATERWAYS FOUNDATION RELEASES STATE PROFILES: Highlights importance of inland waterways to key states

The National Waterways Foundation (NWF) has released updated waterways profiles for the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

The new state inland waterways profiles and a methodology document detailing how the data was calculated for the profiles is available here:

https://nationalwaterwaysfoundation.org/foundation-studies/economic-impact-by-state

December 1, 2022

NATIONAL WATERWAYS FOUNDATION ELECTS TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS

NATIONAL WATERWAYS FOUNDATION ELECTS TRUSTEES
AND OFFICERS
Paducah, KY – At its meeting held December 6, 2022 in Paducah, Kentucky, the
National Waterways Foundation (NWF) has re-elected the following Trustees:

July 12, 2022

National Waterways Foundation Launches New Website

Today, the National Waterways Foundation (NWF) has launched a new, improved website, www.nationalwaterwaysfoundation.org. The new site offers more simplicity and functionality for users, and highlights the NWF’s leadership, commissioned studies and state waterways profiles, press releases and news, video resources, and a Donate Now button.

May 24, 2022

New Study, Waterborne Competitiveness: U.S. and Foreign Investments in Inland Waterways

Provides conclusions for competitiveness and the national and economic security in the world market.

January 20, 2022

Waterways Remains Superior for Energy Efficiency, Lowest Emissions, Congestion Relief and Safety

Washington, DC -- The National Waterways Foundation (NWF) has commissioned an update of its
study comparing selected impacts of utilizing inland waterways barge transportation to highway
and rail transportation.