Headwaters Protection Act of 2023

Feedback and support for legislative proposals related to migration corridor conservation, forest health, and public access, and fisheries conservation including: S. 1853/H.R. 4018, the Headwaters Protection Act; S. 3123/H.R. 6127, Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act; S. 873, Americas Outdoor Recreation Act, H.R. 8790, Fix Our Forests Act, H.R. 8836, Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act; and S. 3791, America's Conservation Enhancement Act; S. 4753, Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024. Feedback on and support for public land conservation and designation legislation including: S. 706, Ruby Mountains Protection Act; S. 1149, Recovering America's Wildlife Act; H.R. 6492, Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act; S. 4752, the Malheur Community Empowerment for the Owyhee Act; and S. 173, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation & Economy Act.

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service

S 658/ H.R.5252 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)Improvement Act, supporting portions of the legislation that promote spending on projects that protect and enhance water quality and direct funding away from polluting projects. S. 747 / H.R.1517 Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act, supporting provisions that would assist farmers with land impacted by PFAS contamination. HJR 27, Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving "Waters of the United States" rule, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023, supporting provisions addressing PFAS. S 1853 Headwaters Protection Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S 919/ HR 1705 Environmental Justice for All Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety HR 5983, Clean Water Act of 2023, supporting the legislation in its entirety. HR ___ ,PFAS Definition Improvement Act, supporting a broad definition of PFAS S ___/ HR ___ Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S ___/ HR ___ Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act HR 6805 PFAS Action Act S. 2479: Converting Our Waste Sustainably (COWS) Act of 2023, supporting the legislation. H.R.6095, To require the Secretary of Defense to request modifications relating to certain permits issued under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. S. 1427- Agriculture PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1433 - Airports PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1432 - Fire Suppression PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1429 - Resource Management PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1430 - Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act HR 7023, Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting, opposing the legislation HR 5089, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2023, opposing the legislation. SJR 61/HJR 114, Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving DOT greenhouse gas performance measures, opposing the resolutions. H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25 NDAA), supporting provisions that affect PFAS cleanup. H.R. 6095 DOD PFAS Discharge Prevention Act, supporting the legislation. H.R.9794 - Industrial Agriculture Conversion Act of 2024, supporting the legislation in its entirety.

Feedback and support for legislative proposals related to migration corridor conservation, forest health, and public access, and fisheries conservation including: S. 1853/H.R. 4018, the Headwaters Protection Act; S. 3123/H.R. 6127, Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act; S. 873, Americas Outdoor Recreation Act, H.R. 8790, Fix Our Forests Act, H.R. 8836, Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act; and S. 3791, America's Conservation Enhancement Act. Feedback on and support for public land conservation and designation legislation including: S. 706, Ruby Mountains Protection Act; S. 1149, Recovering America's Wildlife Act; H.R. 6492, Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act; S. 4752, the Malheur Community Empowerment for the Owyhee Act; and S. 173, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation & Economy Act.

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service

Supported S.98, the Agriculture Innovation Act; S.174, the CRP Improvement Act; S. 1161/H.R. 5186 the Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act; S 1853/H.R. 4018, the Headwaters Protection Act, S. 4193/H.R. 8104 the Habitat Connectivity on Working Lands Act; and other work on conservation in the Farm Bill; Support for administrative actions to conserve and expand migration corridor conservation on private land, address Chronic Wasting Disease.

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 658/ H.R.5252 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)Improvement Act, supporting portions of the legislation that promote spending on projects that protect and enhance water quality and direct funding away from polluting projects. S. 747 / H.R.1517 Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act, supporting provisions that would assist farmers with land impacted by PFAS contamination. HJR 27, Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving "Waters of the United States" rule, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023, supporting provisions addressing PFAS. S 1853 Headwaters Protection Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S 919/ HR 1705 Environmental Justice for All Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety HR 5983, Clean Water Act of 2023, supporting the legislation in its entirety. HR ___ ,PFAS Definition Improvement Act, supporting a broad definition of PFAS S ___/ HR ___ Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S ___/ HR ___ Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act HR 6805 PFAS Action Act S. 2479: Converting Our Waste Sustainably (COWS) Act of 2023, supporting the legislation. H.R.6095, To require the Secretary of Defense to request modifications relating to certain permits issued under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. S. 1427- Agriculture PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1433 - Airports PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1432 - Fire Suppression PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1429 - Resource Management PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1430 - Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act HR 7023, Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting, opposing the legislation HR 5089, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2023, opposing the legislation. SJR 61/HJR 114, Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving DOT greenhouse gas performance measures, opposing the resolutions. H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25 NDAA), supporting provisions that affect PFAS cleanup. H.R. 6095 DOD PFAS Discharge Prevention Act, supporting the legislation.

S 658/ H.R.5252 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)Improvement Act, supporting portions of the legislation that promote spending on projects that protect and enhance water quality and direct funding away from polluting projects. S. 747 / H.R.1517 Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act, supporting provisions that would assist farmers with land impacted by PFAS contamination. HJR 27, Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving "Waters of the United States" rule, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023, supporting provisions addressing PFAS. S 1853 Headwaters Protection Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S 919/ HR 1705 Environmental Justice for All Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety HR 5983, Clean Water Act of 2023, supporting the legislation in its entirety. HR ___ ,PFAS Definition Improvement Act, supporting a broad definition of PFAS S ___/ HR ___ Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S ___/ HR ___ Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act HR 6805 PFAS Action Act S. 2479: Converting Our Waste Sustainably (COWS) Act of 2023, supporting the legislation. H.R.6095, To require the Secretary of Defense to request modifications relating to certain permits issued under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. S. 1427- Agriculture PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1433 - Airports PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1432 - Fire Suppression PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1429 - Resource Management PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1430 - Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act HR 7023, Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting, opposing the legislation HR 5089, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2023, opposing the legislation. SJR 61/HJR 114, Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving DOT greenhouse gas performance measures, opposing the resolutions.

S 658/ H.R.5252 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)Improvement Act, supporting portions of the legislation that promote spending on projects that protect and enhance water quality and direct funding away from polluting projects. S. 747 / H.R.1517 Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act, supporting provisions that would assist farmers with land impacted by PFAS contamination. HJR 27, Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving "Waters of the United States" rule, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023, supporting provisions addressing PFAS. S 1853 Headwaters Protection Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S 919/ HR 1705 Environmental Justice for All Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety HR 5983, Clean Water Act of 2023, supporting the legislation in its entirety. HR ___ ,PFAS Definition Improvement Act, supporting a broad definition of PFAS S ___/ HR ___ Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S ___/ HR ___ Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act HR 6805 PFAS Action Act S. 2479: Converting Our Waste Sustainably (COWS) Act of 2023, supporting the legislation. H.R.6095, To require the Secretary of Defense to request modifications relating to certain permits issued under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. S. 1427- Agriculture PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1433 - Airports PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1432 - Fire Suppression PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1429 - Resource Management PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1430 - Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act HR 7023, Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting, opposing the legislation HR 5089, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2023, opposing the legislation. SJR 61/HJR 114, Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving DOT greenhouse gas performance measures, opposing the resolutions.

Feedback and support for legislative proposals related to migration corridor conservation, forest health, and public access, and fisheries conservation including: S. 1853/H.R. 4018, the Headwaters Protection Act; S. 3123/H.R. 6127, Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act; S. 873, Americas Outdoor Recreation Act; and S. 3791, America's Conservation Enhancement Act. Feedback on and support for public land conservation and designation legislation including: S. 706, Ruby Mountains Protection Act; S. 1149, Recovering America's Wildlife Act; H.R. 6492, Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act; S. 4752, the Malheur Community Empowerment for the Owyhee Act; and S. 173, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation & Economy Act.

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service

Supported S.98, the Agriculture Innovation Act; S.174, the CRP Improvement Act; S. 1161/H.R. 5186 the Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act; S 1853/H.R 4018, the Headwaters Protection Act; and other work on conservation in the Farm Bill; Support for administrative actions to establish a migratory bird conservation initiative in the Prairie Pothole Region, support migration corridor conservation on private land, address Chronic Wasting Disease.

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Feedback and support for legislative proposals related to migration corridor conservation, forest health, and public access including: S. 1853/H.R. 4018, the Headwaters Protection Act; S. 3123/H.R. 6127, Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act; and S. 873, Americas Outdoor Recreation Act. Feedback on and support for public land conservation and designation legislation including: S. 706, Ruby Mountains Protection Act; S. 1149, Recovering America's Wildlife Act; H.R. 6492, Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act; S. 4752, the Malheur Community Empowerment for the Owyhee Act; and S. 173, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation & Economy Act.

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service

S 658/ H.R.5252 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)Improvement Act, supporting portions of the legislation that promote spending on projects that protect and enhance water quality and direct funding away from polluting projects. S. 747 / H.R.1517 Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act, supporting provisions that would assist farmers with land impacted by PFAS contamination. HJR 27, Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving "Waters of the United States" rule, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023, supporting provisions addressing PFAS. S 1853 Headwaters Protection Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S 919/ HR 1705 Environmental Justice for All Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety HR 5983, Clean Water Act of 2023, supporting the legislation in its entirety. HR ___ ,PFAS Definition Improvement Act, supporting a broad definition of PFAS S ___/ HR ___ Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S ___/ HR ___ Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act HR 6805 PFAS Action Act S. 2479: Converting Our Waste Sustainably (COWS) Act of 2023, supporting the legislation. H.R.6095, To require the Secretary of Defense to request modifications relating to certain permits issued under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. S. 1427- Agriculture PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1433 - Airports PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1432 - Fire Suppression PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1429 - Resource Management PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1430 - Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Brief congressional staff on the status of the federal waters of the U.S. rulemaking and potential impacts on western water providers and various bills regarding the regulation of PFAS as a hazardous substance and associated obligations to water and wastewater utilities. Support S2105, S2558, and S1853.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 658, EQIP Improvement Act, supporting portions of the legislation that promote spending on projects that protect and enhance water quality and direct funding away from polluting projects. S 747/ HR 1517, Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act, supporting efforts to reduce PFAS pollution in agriculture. HJR 27, Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving "Waters of the United States" rule, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023, supporting provisions addressing PFAS. S 1853 Headwaters Protection Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S 919/ HR 1705 Environmental Justice for All Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety HR 5983, Clean Water Act of 2023, supporting the legislation in its entirety. HR ___ ,PFAS Definition Improvement Act, supporting a broad definition of PFAS S ___/ HR ___ Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S ___/ HR ___ Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act HR ___ PFAS Action Act S. 2479: Converting Our Waste Sustainably (COWS) Act of 2023, supporting the legislation. S. 747 / H.R.1517 Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act, opposing provisions that allow polluters to avoid liability H.R._____ To require the Secretary of Defense to request modifications relating to certain permits issued under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S 658, EQIP Improvement Act, supporting portions of the legislation that promote spending on projects that protect and enhance water quality and direct funding away from polluting projects. S 747/ HR 1517, Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act, supporting efforts to reduce PFAS pollution in agriculture. HJR 27, Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving "Waters of the United States" rule, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023, supporting provisions addressing PFAS. S 1853 Headwaters Protection Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S 919/ HR 1705 Environmental Justice for All Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety HR ____, Clean Water Act of 2023, supporting the legislation in its entirety. HR ___ ,PFAS Definition Improvement Act, supporting a broad definition of PFAS S ___/ HR ___ Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S ___/ HR ___ Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act HR ___ PFAS Action Act

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Feedback and support for legislative proposals related to migration corridor conservation, forest health, S. 1853, the Headwaters Protection Act, and S. 873, Americas Outdoor Recreation Act. Feedback on and support for public land conservation and designation legislation including: S. 706, Ruby Mountains Protection Act; S. 1149, Recovering America's Wildlife Act; S. 4752, the Malheur Community Empowerment for the Owyhee Act; and S. 173, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation & Economy Act.

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service

Brief congressional staff on the status of the federal waters of the U.S. rulemaking and potential impacts on western water providers and various bills regarding the regulation of PFAS as a hazardous substance and associated obligations to water and wastewater utilities. Support S2105, S2558, and S1853.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues pertaining to the Farm Bill, including climate science, conservation, forestry, natural climate solutions, and wildfire Issues pertaining to voluntary carbon markets S.1853, H.R.4018 - Headwaters Protection Act of 2023 - Issues pertaining to the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 and the Water Source Protection Program S. 2241, H.R. 5160 - Advancing Research on Agricultural Climate Impacts (ARACI) Act - Issues pertaining to research to measurement, monitor, report, and verify greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Feedback and support for legislative proposals related to migration corridor conservation, forest health, S. 1853, the Headwaters Protection Act, and S. 873, Americas Outdoor Recreation Act. Feedback on and support for public land conservation and designation legislation including: S. 706, Ruby Mountains Protection Act; S. 1149, Recovering America's Wildlife Act; S. 4752, the Malheur Community Empowerment for the Owyhee Act; and S. 173, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation & Economy Act.

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service

S 658, EQIP Improvement Act, supporting portions of the legislation that promote spending on projects that protect and enhance water quality and direct funding away from polluting projects. S 747/ HR 1517, Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act, supporting efforts to reduce PFAS pollution in agriculture. HJR 27, Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving "Waters of the United States" rule, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023, supporting provisions addressing PFAS. S 1853 Headwaters Protection Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S 919/ HR 1705 Environmental Justice for All Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety HR ____, Clean Water Act of 2023, supporting the legislation in its entirety. HR ___ ,PFAS Definition Improvement Act, supporting a broad definition of PFAS S ___/ HR ___ Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S ___/ HR ___ Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act HR ___ PFAS Action Act

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 1853 - Headwaters Protection Act, regarding all provisions; H.R. 1837 - Investing in Our Communities Act, regarding all provisions; Issues related to water infrastructure funding and affordability; Issues related to emerging contaminants and PFAS; Issues related to cybersecurity in the water sector; Issues related to source water protection in USDA conservation programs

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE