[5] He has been described as "one of the first environmentalists to enter the Senate, and was a leading campaigner for new and stronger measures to curb pollution and provide a cleaner environment".

As these changes were occurring, a group of individuals representing 22 of the largest municipal wastewater treatment plants came together over concerns about federal funding to implement the legislation at the local level.

[7][8][9] National Association of Clean Water Agencies is now involved in environmental laws and regulations covering a variety of ecosystem issues including watershed management, nonpoint source pollution control, and the protection of air quality.

National Association of Clean Water Agencies works closely with members of Congress, Presidential administrations, and EPA.

In addition to various publications including newsletters, white papers, and reports, National Association of Clean Water Agencies hosts five major conferences on various technical, policy, and utility management issues across the United States and sponsors web seminars on key issues.