State Sections

AWRA is proud to be associated with 23 State Sections. These State Sections provide local networking opportunities and events, as well as a place closer to home for exploring and widening your view of water resources management.

Grow Your Network as an AWRA State Section

AWRA Sections are developed by those who wish to actively collaborate with AWRA National and other chapters on mission-driven initiatives, professional learning, and organizational growth endeavors. AWRA Sections are composed of a vibrant network of multidisciplinary water resource management professionals committed to the mission of AWRA.

We work together to increase the recognition and contributions of our members, provide networking opportunities, information exchange, professional development, and education about water resources and related issues. 

Application Materials

Guidance Materials

State Section Benefits

As part of AWRA’s national network, State Section members gain access to a nationwide community of water resources professionals and stakeholders. This network fosters valuable connections, from job referrals and workforce development to sharing best practices and emerging trends. With sections collaborating across the country, members can strengthen the profession locally and nationally through leadership opportunities, participation in committees, and event promotion. Sections and their members also receive recognition through AWRA’s publications, events, and communications.

Start a New State Section

Sections are autonomous 501(c)3 organizations, each with their own purpose and priorities, but they are also an extension of AWRA's broader community. Our priority is to offer reciprocal, meaningful engagement opportunities between AWRA and each section that results in advancing our mission - locally and nationally. Under the strategic direction of the AWRA Board of Directors, the section program is led by AWRA staff to support section development. Section leaders are offered a variety of leadership opportunities to engage with and contribute to the network, sharing their ideas, and expertise.

AWRA requires the following information and documents for state section formation:

• Letter of Intent to AWRA.
• Roster of local AWRA State Section members, 10 of which must be members of AWRA National.
• Roster of AWRA State Section board members (a minimal of five committed individuals); State Section Presidents and President-elects have to be paid national members of AWRA. State Section leaders should strongly encourage membership and participation with National AWRA.
• Website created with approved AWRA logo, mission, vision, objectives, and a list of Board of Directors, and primary contact information.

Join an Existing State Section

While associated with AWRA, State Sections are their own entity. As such, membership in a state section does not include membership in AWRA or vice versa. Contact one of the State Sections listed below for information on how to join.

• Alabama
• Alaska
• Arkansas
• Colorado
• Delaware
• Florida
• Georgia
• Idaho
• Indiana
• Montana
• National Capital Region (Maryland, Virginia & Washington, DC)
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• North Carolina
• Ohio
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Philadelphia Metropolitan Area
• Tennessee
• Utah
• Washington
• Wisconsin