The District Waterways Advisory Commission advises the Office of District Waterways and will assist in the creation and adoption of the Waterways Advisory Plan - a strategic vision for the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers, the Washington Channel, and adjacent property.

For more information, visit: doee.dc.gov/service/odwm

The Commission will be comprised of 14 voting members:
- 7 appointed by the Mayor. If you are interested in a position appointed by the Mayor, please apply via The Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointment.
- 7 appointed by the Chairman of the Council. The following application is for positions appointed by the Chairman of the Council.

Eligible candidates must meet one of the following criteria for consideration:

Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners:
Each of whose single-member districts borders a waterway
- one (1) from east of the Anacostia River
- one (1) from west of the Anacostia River

Individuals representing a Business Improvement District (BID) that borders a waterway
- one (1) from east of the Anacostia River
- one (1) from west of the Anacostia River

Individuals representing a marina or yacht club located in the District
- these individuals may not represent the same marina or yacht club

An individual with expertise or interest in waterway management