ASCE Government Relations

New state report card alert!
See why Minnesota's infrastructure grade stayed a 'C' and what can be done to raise the grade
https://infrastructurereportcard.org/state-item/minnesota/

Western states struggle with water access and delivery, but federal programs like the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) are providing investments that are getting results

More intense storms are overwhelming outdated stormwater systems.
According to the American Society of Civil Engineers 2025 Infrastructure Report Card, stormwater earns a D, the lowest grade among water sectors. Many systems were built decades ago and were not designed for current conditions with more frequent, heavier rainfall, leading to flooding and polluted runoff.
Today, 703,000 miles of U.S. waterways are impaired.
Investing in green infrastructure—like rain gardens, wetlands, and permeable pavement—can help communities manage stormwater and build resilience to extreme weather.
🌧️🌿 The storms are changing. Our infrastructure must too.

🚨 Wastewater at a Breaking Point 🚨
America’s wastewater infrastructure received a D+ on the American Society of Civil Engineers 2025 Infrastructure Report Card, reflecting systems that are aging faster than they’re being renewed.
Across the country, nearly 17,500 wastewater treatment plants support public health and environmental protection. However, the renewal and replacement rate for major projects has dropped from 3% to just 2%, increasing the risk of system failures.
The Report Card also shows failures in collection systems are rising, a clear sign that decades of underinvestment are catching up. Smart asset management can help utilities stretch limited dollars, but it can’t substitute for sustained, long‑term investment.
This Water Week, let’s invest in the infrastructure we all rely on — even when we don’t see it.

Happy ! The critical water infrastructure networks we depend on daily have seen improvements in recent years, but we still face significant funding shortages to address growing needs. Let's continue modernizing the systems we rely on most!

ASCE's new Chief Executive officer Peter J. O'Neil was announced at the start of ASCE's Legislative Fly-In today.

Learn more about Peter here!

https://www.asce.org/publications-and-news/civil-engineering-source/society-news/article/2026/03/18/asce-names-peter-oneil-as-new-chief-executive-officer

🌟 ASCE Infrastructure Investment Forum Highlights 🌟
This week, leaders from across the infrastructure, finance, and energy sectors gathered to share the latest insights on improving America’s critical systems. From strengthening public‑private partnerships to modernizing energy resilience and expanding financing tools for states and localities, the discussions offered a clear roadmap for smarter, more sustainable infrastructure investment.
💡 Key themes included:
• How P3s can boost project performance
• Why lifecycle asset management matters more than ever
• Opportunities in state and local financing
• The urgent need for grid modernization and energy resilience
🎥 Missed the event? Watch the full recording and explore the takeaways in our latest post.

Infrastructure Investment Forum: Finding Funding Solutions Gain key insights from ASCE’s Infrastructure Investment Forum, covering P3s, asset management, funding tools, and energy resilience strategies.

Good luck to all the teams in DC this weekend for the Future City Competition Finals!

What will the cities of tomorrow look like? These middle schoolers have thoughts At the Illinois gathering of the Future City competition, 16 middle school teams presented their concepts for cutting-edge cities.