Mission Statement:

The mission of the American Public Works Association is to improve the quality of life by providing a forum for the development and exchange of ideas, information and technology, which enhances the delivery of public services by promoting the personal and professional growth of its members, and by advancing public works issues on the public agenda.

APWA carries out its mission with:

• sensitivity to community needs and resources;
• awareness of public health issues;
• dedication to a safe and protected environment; and
• a respect for the past and an acknowledged responsibility to future, as well as present, generations.