WCI TO DISCUSS PRESIDENT'S FY 12 BUDGET, PROSPECTS FOR CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AT MEDIA EVENT, WASHINGTON, DC, MARCH 10

News Release Waterways Council, Inc. February 10, 2011

WATERWAYS COUNCIL, INC. TO MEET THE PRESS MARCH 10:

REVIEW OF FY 2012 PRESIDENT’S BUDGET FOR ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CIVIL WORKS PROGRAM; PROSPECTS FOR CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

IN THE 112TH CONGRESS

Arlington, VA –Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) will address the news media about the President’s FY 2012 budget and outlook for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Civil Works program, the state and importance of lock and dam infrastructure to the nation, and the prospects for the Inland Waterways Capital Development Plan in the 112th Congress.

WHEN: Thursday, March 10, 2011, 12:00 noon (lunch will be served)

WHERE: National Press Club, 529 14th Street, NW, Washington, D.C., Lisagor Room

RSVP: Debra Colbert, WCI, 703/373-2278 or dcolbert@vesselalliance.com

Waterways Council, Inc. is the national public policy organization advocating a modern and well-maintained national system of ports and inland waterways. The group is supported by waterways carriers, shippers, port authorities, shipping associations and waterways advocacy groups from all regions of the country. Visit www.waterwayscouncil.org.