Western Municipal Water District

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Lobbying Spend

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Filings

107

Firms Hired

Active Period

2003–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	—	3	1
2025	—	4	1
2024	—	4	1
2023	—	4	1
2022	—	4	1
2021	—	4	1
2020	—	4	1
2019	—	4	1
2018	—	4	1
2017	—	4	1
2016	—	8	2
2015	—	9	2
2014	—	8	2
2013	—	10	2
2012	—	4	1
2011	—	4	1
2010	—	4	1
2009	—	4	1
2008	—	4	1
2007	—	2	1
2006	—	2	1
2005	—	2	2
2004	—	4	2
2003	—	3	2

Hired Firms

Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
THE FERGUSON GROUP	—	84
CAPITOL ALLIANCE CONSULTING, LLC	—	18
FRESHMAN KAST INC	—	5

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	105
SENATE	105
Bureau of Reclamation	94
Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers)	86
Interior, Dept of (DOI)	84
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)	67
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)	65
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	64
Defense, Dept of (DOD)	28

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Natural Resources	Natural Resources	97
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	97
Clean Air and Water (quality)	Clean Air and Water (quality)	64
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	6
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	4

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

Bill numbers found in source-reported LDA specific issue text; broad topic matches are excluded

H.R. 5895115th Congress

Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019

2018 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE FERGUSON GROUP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Appropriations for Energy and Water Development (HR5895) and related agencies; provisions relation to USACE; US Bureau of Reclamation funding; US Bureau of Reclamation WaterSmart grant funding.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: HR5895

S. 2563115th Congress

Water Supply Infrastructure and Drought Resilience Act of 2018

2018 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE FERGUSON GROUP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Authorizations for water projects; water conservation issues; water reuse and recycling; WaterSMART grants; drought issues (S.2563); drought bills; Environmental Review - La Sierra Pipeline Project. Upper Santa Anna Watershed HCP

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S.2563

S. 3021115th Congress

America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018

2018 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE FERGUSON GROUP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Authorizations for water projects; water conservation issues; water reuse and recycling; Waters of the US rulemaking; America's Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) S. 3021, WIFIA reauthorization.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S. 3021

H.R. 5895115th Congress

Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019

2018 · third_quarter · Firm: THE FERGUSON GROUP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Appropriations for Energy and Water Development (HR5895) and related agencies; provisions relation to USACE; US Bureau of Reclamation funding; US Bureau of Reclamation WaterSmart grant funding.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: HR5895

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S. 2563115th Congress

Water Supply Infrastructure and Drought Resilience Act of 2018

2018 · third_quarter · Firm: THE FERGUSON GROUP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Authorizations for water projects; water conservation issues; water reuse and recycling; WaterSMART grants; drought issues (S.2563); drought bills; Environmental Review - La Sierra Pipeline Project. Upper Santa Anna Watershed HCP

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S.2563

S. 3021115th Congress

America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018

2018 · third_quarter · Firm: THE FERGUSON GROUP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Authorizations for water projects; water conservation issues; water reuse and recycling; Waters of the US rulemaking; America's Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) S. 3021, WIFIA reauthorization.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S. 3021

H.R. 5895115th Congress

Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019

2018 · second_quarter · Firm: THE FERGUSON GROUP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Appropriations for Energy and Water Development (HR5895) and related agencies; provisions relation to USACE; US Bureau of Reclamation funding; US Bureau of Reclamation WaterSmart grant funding.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: HR5895

S. 2563115th Congress

Water Supply Infrastructure and Drought Resilience Act of 2018

2018 · second_quarter · Firm: THE FERGUSON GROUP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Authorizations for water projects; water conservation issues; water reuse and recycling; WaterSMART grants; drought issues (S.2563); drought bills; Environmental Review - La Sierra Pipeline Project. Upper Santa Anna Watershed HCP

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S.2563

H.R. 2898114th Congress

Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015

2016 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE FERGUSON GROUP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Authorizations and funding for water projects. Water conservation issues. Endangered species conservation issues. Water reuse and recycling. WaterSMART grants. Drought issues. Environmental Review - La Sierra Pipeline Project. Drought Bills - S. 2533/S. 2902/H.R. 2898. WRDA S. 2848, H.R. 5303. S. 612, the WIIN Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: H.R. 2898

H.R. 5303114th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2016

2016 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE FERGUSON GROUP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Authorizations for water projects. Water conservation issues. Water reuse and recycling. Waters of the U.S. rulemaking, H.R. 594. WRDA S. 2848, H.R. 5303.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: H.R. 5303

H.R. 5303114th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2016

2016 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE FERGUSON GROUP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Authorizations and funding for water projects. Water conservation issues. Endangered species conservation issues. Water reuse and recycling. WaterSMART grants. Drought issues. Environmental Review - La Sierra Pipeline Project. Drought Bills - S. 2533/S. 2902/H.R. 2898. WRDA S. 2848, H.R. 5303. S. 612, the WIIN Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: H.R. 5303

H.R. 594114th Congress

Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015

2016 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE FERGUSON GROUP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Authorizations for water projects. Water conservation issues. Water reuse and recycling. Waters of the U.S. rulemaking, H.R. 594. WRDA S. 2848, H.R. 5303.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: H.R. 594

S. 2533114th Congress

California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act

2016 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE FERGUSON GROUP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Authorizations and funding for water projects. Water conservation issues. Endangered species conservation issues. Water reuse and recycling. WaterSMART grants. Drought issues. Environmental Review - La Sierra Pipeline Project. Drought Bills - S. 2533/S. 2902/H.R. 2898. WRDA S. 2848, H.R. 5303. S. 612, the WIIN Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: S. 2533

S. 2848114th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2016

2016 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE FERGUSON GROUP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Authorizations and funding for water projects. Water conservation issues. Endangered species conservation issues. Water reuse and recycling. WaterSMART grants. Drought issues. Environmental Review - La Sierra Pipeline Project. Drought Bills - S. 2533/S. 2902/H.R. 2898. WRDA S. 2848, H.R. 5303. S. 612, the WIIN Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: S. 2848

S. 2848114th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2016

2016 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE FERGUSON GROUP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Authorizations for water projects. Water conservation issues. Water reuse and recycling. Waters of the U.S. rulemaking, H.R. 594. WRDA S. 2848, H.R. 5303.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: S. 2848

S. 2902114th Congress

Western Water Supply and Planning Enhancement Act of 2016

2016 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE FERGUSON GROUP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Authorizations and funding for water projects. Water conservation issues. Endangered species conservation issues. Water reuse and recycling. WaterSMART grants. Drought issues. Environmental Review - La Sierra Pipeline Project. Drought Bills - S. 2533/S. 2902/H.R. 2898. WRDA S. 2848, H.R. 5303. S. 612, the WIIN Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: S. 2902

S. 612114th Congress

WIIN Act

2016 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE FERGUSON GROUP

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Authorizations and funding for water projects. Water conservation issues. Endangered species conservation issues. Water reuse and recycling. WaterSMART grants. Drought issues. Environmental Review - La Sierra Pipeline Project. Drought Bills - S. 2533/S. 2902/H.R. 2898. WRDA S. 2848, H.R. 5303. S. 612, the WIIN Act

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: S. 612

S. 2808114th Congress

John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2016

2016 · fourth_quarter · Firm: CAPITOL ALLIANCE CONSULTING, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Energy and Water Appropriations Interior Appropriations WOTUS bills WRDA/WIFIA S2808

Client expense: — · Firm income: $5,600

Matched citations: S2808

H.R. 2898114th Congress

Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015

2016 · third_quarter · Firm: THE FERGUSON GROUP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Authorizations and funding for water projects. Water conservation issues. Endangered species conservation issues. Water reuse and recycling. WaterSMART grants. Drought issues. Environmental Review - La Sierra Pipeline Project. Drought Bills - S. 2533/S. 2902/H.R. 2898. WRDA S. 2848, H.R. 5303.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: H.R. 2898

H.R. 5303114th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2016

2016 · third_quarter · Firm: THE FERGUSON GROUP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Authorizations for water projects. Water conservation issues. Water reuse and recycling. Waters of the U.S. rulemaking, H.R. 594. WRDA S. 2848, H.R. 5303.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: H.R. 5303

H.R. 5303114th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2016

2016 · third_quarter · Firm: THE FERGUSON GROUP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Authorizations and funding for water projects. Water conservation issues. Endangered species conservation issues. Water reuse and recycling. WaterSMART grants. Drought issues. Environmental Review - La Sierra Pipeline Project. Drought Bills - S. 2533/S. 2902/H.R. 2898. WRDA S. 2848, H.R. 5303.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: H.R. 5303

H.R. 594114th Congress

Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015

2016 · third_quarter · Firm: THE FERGUSON GROUP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Authorizations for water projects. Water conservation issues. Water reuse and recycling. Waters of the U.S. rulemaking, H.R. 594. WRDA S. 2848, H.R. 5303.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: H.R. 594

S. 2533114th Congress

California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act

2016 · third_quarter · Firm: THE FERGUSON GROUP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Authorizations and funding for water projects. Water conservation issues. Endangered species conservation issues. Water reuse and recycling. WaterSMART grants. Drought issues. Environmental Review - La Sierra Pipeline Project. Drought Bills - S. 2533/S. 2902/H.R. 2898. WRDA S. 2848, H.R. 5303.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: S. 2533

S. 2848114th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2016

2016 · third_quarter · Firm: THE FERGUSON GROUP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Authorizations for water projects. Water conservation issues. Water reuse and recycling. Waters of the U.S. rulemaking, H.R. 594. WRDA S. 2848, H.R. 5303.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: S. 2848

S. 2848114th Congress

Water Resources Development Act of 2016

2016 · third_quarter · Firm: THE FERGUSON GROUP

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Authorizations and funding for water projects. Water conservation issues. Endangered species conservation issues. Water reuse and recycling. WaterSMART grants. Drought issues. Environmental Review - La Sierra Pipeline Project. Drought Bills - S. 2533/S. 2902/H.R. 2898. WRDA S. 2848, H.R. 5303.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $10,000

Matched citations: S. 2848

Source: Senate LDA

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