Murphy Hosts Successful Fifth Annual North Carolina WATERS Summit

October 21, 2026 Press Release Greenville, NC — Today, Congressman Greg Murphy hosted the 5th Annual Water Adaptations to Ensure Regional Success (WATERS) Summit alongside Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07). "It was a pleasure to host another successful WATERS Summit, convening so many incredible leaders from across North Carolina and our country to collaborate on flood mitigation," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. "Waterway challenges and storm resiliency are not partisan issues - they are human issues. No recent example is greater than Hurricane Helene, which devastated our mountain neighbors, who we continue to support as they rebuild their lives. North Carolina faces unique challenges as a large state, and improving our infrastructure to withstand flooding is critical to our continued success and the preservation of our way of life." "As communities grow in North Carolina, it's more important than ever to build them strong and resilient," said Congressman David Rouzer. "That’s why I'm proud to help bring together industry leaders and public officials at the fifth annual WATERS Summit to identify ways to better protect North Carolinians from flooding. By leveraging modern technology and advancing legislative solutions in Congress, we can better prepare our state for future flood risks. I appreciate the partnership with Congressman Greg Murphy and everyone else who makes this a productive and collaborative summit." Background The purpose of this nonpartisan conference was to examine human adaptation strategies to waterway challenges in North Carolina and develop legislative plans to combat these challenges over the next 5, 25, and 100 years. The event welcomed over 190 public officials, field experts, and stakeholders, breaking the previous attendance record. Watch the livestream here .