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Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
Client: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION · Firm: WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
Prepared and submitted NWRA written testimony and related advocacy materials in support of multiple water and hydropower-related bills, including S. 1242, S. 2437/H.R. 3857, S. 2753, S. 3500, S. 3693, S. 3732, S. 3737, and S. 3792. Prepared memos and member communications summarizing Senate hearing activity and the policy implications of legislation affecting Bureau of Reclamation, hydropower, urbanized canals, water project cost sharing, and other western water priorities. Supported NWRA outreach and communications related to Bureau of Reclamation policy and funding issues, including WaterSMART, Title XVI, aging infrastructure, and related Reclamation programs. Tracked Congressional and agency developments affecting western water infrastructure, hydropower, and Reclamation policy.
Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
Client: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION · Firm:
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NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION via WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Track and report on National Environmental Policy Act implementation, Reclamation procedures, and related federal permitting issues affecting water project delivery. Assist in communications with Reclamation and Family Farm Alliance regarding NWRAs NEPA webinar addressing recent CEQ and Department of the Interior NEPA updates. Track and report on Secretarial Order 3452 and Section 106 review issues affecting recurring water infrastructure activities, exemptions, programmatic agreements, and related project delivery tools. Track and report on Endangered Species Act issues affecting Reclamation contractors and operators, including applicant status concerns and consultation procedures. Prepare and coordinate NWRA comments regarding the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Track and report on federal permitting reform proposals affecting western water infrastructure, Reclamation projects, NEPA, ESA, and related project delivery requirements.
Source: Senate LDA
Prepared and submitted NWRA written testimony and related advocacy materials in support of multiple water and hydropower-related bills, including S. 1242, S. 2437/H.R. 3857, S. 2753, S. 3500, S. 3693, S. 3732, S. 3737, and S. 3792. Prepared memos and member communications summarizing Senate hearing activity and the policy implications of legislation affecting Bureau of Reclamation, hydropower, urbanized canals, water project cost sharing, and other western water priorities. Supported NWRA outreach and communications related to Bureau of Reclamation policy and funding issues, including WaterSMART, Title XVI, aging infrastructure, and related Reclamation programs. Tracked Congressional and agency developments affecting western water infrastructure, hydropower, and Reclamation policy.
Prepared NWRA support materials related to federal permitting and project streamlining legislation, including H.R. 4776, the SPEED Act. Tracked Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and related federal regulatory issues affecting western water operations and project delivery.
Prepared NWRA support materials related to federal permitting and project streamlining legislation, including H.R. 4776, the SPEED Act. Tracked Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and related federal regulatory issues affecting western water operations and project delivery.
Watershed Results Act
Client: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION · Firm: WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
Prepared and submitted NWRA written testimony and related advocacy materials in support of multiple water and hydropower-related bills, including S. 1242, S. 2437/H.R. 3857, S. 2753, S. 3500, S. 3693, S. 3732, S. 3737, and S. 3792. Prepared memos and member communications summarizing Senate hearing activity and the policy implications of legislation affecting Bureau of Reclamation, hydropower, urbanized canals, water project cost sharing, and other western water priorities. Supported NWRA outreach and communications related to Bureau of Reclamation policy and funding issues, including WaterSMART, Title XVI, aging infrastructure, and related Reclamation programs. Tracked Congressional and agency developments affecting western water infrastructure, hydropower, and Reclamation policy.
Watershed Results Act
Client: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION · Firm: WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
Prepared and submitted NWRA written testimony and related advocacy materials in support of multiple water and hydropower-related bills, including S. 1242, S. 2437/H.R. 3857, S. 2753, S. 3500, S. 3693, S. 3732, S. 3737, and S. 3792. Prepared memos and member communications summarizing Senate hearing activity and the policy implications of legislation affecting Bureau of Reclamation, hydropower, urbanized canals, water project cost sharing, and other western water priorities. Supported NWRA outreach and communications related to Bureau of Reclamation policy and funding issues, including WaterSMART, Title XVI, aging infrastructure, and related Reclamation programs. Tracked Congressional and agency developments affecting western water infrastructure, hydropower, and Reclamation policy.
Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
Client: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION · Firm: WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
Prepared and submitted NWRA written testimony and related advocacy materials in support of multiple water and hydropower-related bills, including S. 1242, S. 2437/H.R. 3857, S. 2753, S. 3500, S. 3693, S. 3732, S. 3737, and S. 3792. Prepared memos and member communications summarizing Senate hearing activity and the policy implications of legislation affecting Bureau of Reclamation, hydropower, urbanized canals, water project cost sharing, and other western water priorities. Supported NWRA outreach and communications related to Bureau of Reclamation policy and funding issues, including WaterSMART, Title XVI, aging infrastructure, and related Reclamation programs. Tracked Congressional and agency developments affecting western water infrastructure, hydropower, and Reclamation policy.
Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
Client: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION · Firm: WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
Prepared and submitted NWRA written testimony and related advocacy materials in support of multiple water and hydropower-related bills, including S. 1242, S. 2437/H.R. 3857, S. 2753, S. 3500, S. 3693, S. 3732, S. 3737, and S. 3792. Prepared memos and member communications summarizing Senate hearing activity and the policy implications of legislation affecting Bureau of Reclamation, hydropower, urbanized canals, water project cost sharing, and other western water priorities. Supported NWRA outreach and communications related to Bureau of Reclamation policy and funding issues, including WaterSMART, Title XVI, aging infrastructure, and related Reclamation programs. Tracked Congressional and agency developments affecting western water infrastructure, hydropower, and Reclamation policy.
Urban Canal Modernization Act
Client: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION · Firm: WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
Prepared and submitted NWRA written testimony and related advocacy materials in support of multiple water and hydropower-related bills, including S. 1242, S. 2437/H.R. 3857, S. 2753, S. 3500, S. 3693, S. 3732, S. 3737, and S. 3792. Prepared memos and member communications summarizing Senate hearing activity and the policy implications of legislation affecting Bureau of Reclamation, hydropower, urbanized canals, water project cost sharing, and other western water priorities. Supported NWRA outreach and communications related to Bureau of Reclamation policy and funding issues, including WaterSMART, Title XVI, aging infrastructure, and related Reclamation programs. Tracked Congressional and agency developments affecting western water infrastructure, hydropower, and Reclamation policy.
Urban Canal Modernization Act
Client: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION · Firm: WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
Prepared and submitted NWRA written testimony and related advocacy materials in support of multiple water and hydropower-related bills, including S. 1242, S. 2437/H.R. 3857, S. 2753, S. 3500, S. 3693, S. 3732, S. 3737, and S. 3792. Prepared memos and member communications summarizing Senate hearing activity and the policy implications of legislation affecting Bureau of Reclamation, hydropower, urbanized canals, water project cost sharing, and other western water priorities. Supported NWRA outreach and communications related to Bureau of Reclamation policy and funding issues, including WaterSMART, Title XVI, aging infrastructure, and related Reclamation programs. Tracked Congressional and agency developments affecting western water infrastructure, hydropower, and Reclamation policy.
Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act
Client: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION · Firm: WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
Prepared and submitted NWRA written testimony and related advocacy materials in support of multiple water and hydropower-related bills, including S. 1242, S. 2437/H.R. 3857, S. 2753, S. 3500, S. 3693, S. 3732, S. 3737, and S. 3792. Prepared memos and member communications summarizing Senate hearing activity and the policy implications of legislation affecting Bureau of Reclamation, hydropower, urbanized canals, water project cost sharing, and other western water priorities. Supported NWRA outreach and communications related to Bureau of Reclamation policy and funding issues, including WaterSMART, Title XVI, aging infrastructure, and related Reclamation programs. Tracked Congressional and agency developments affecting western water infrastructure, hydropower, and Reclamation policy.
Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act
Client: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION · Firm: WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
Prepared and submitted NWRA written testimony and related advocacy materials in support of multiple water and hydropower-related bills, including S. 1242, S. 2437/H.R. 3857, S. 2753, S. 3500, S. 3693, S. 3732, S. 3737, and S. 3792. Prepared memos and member communications summarizing Senate hearing activity and the policy implications of legislation affecting Bureau of Reclamation, hydropower, urbanized canals, water project cost sharing, and other western water priorities. Supported NWRA outreach and communications related to Bureau of Reclamation policy and funding issues, including WaterSMART, Title XVI, aging infrastructure, and related Reclamation programs. Tracked Congressional and agency developments affecting western water infrastructure, hydropower, and Reclamation policy.
Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act
Client: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION · Firm: WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
Prepared and submitted NWRA written testimony and related advocacy materials in support of multiple water and hydropower-related bills, including S. 1242, S. 2437/H.R. 3857, S. 2753, S. 3500, S. 3693, S. 3732, S. 3737, and S. 3792. Prepared memos and member communications summarizing Senate hearing activity and the policy implications of legislation affecting Bureau of Reclamation, hydropower, urbanized canals, water project cost sharing, and other western water priorities. Supported NWRA outreach and communications related to Bureau of Reclamation policy and funding issues, including WaterSMART, Title XVI, aging infrastructure, and related Reclamation programs. Tracked Congressional and agency developments affecting western water infrastructure, hydropower, and Reclamation policy.
Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization Act
Client: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION · Firm: WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
Prepared and submitted NWRA written testimony and related advocacy materials in support of multiple water and hydropower-related bills, including S. 1242, S. 2437/H.R. 3857, S. 2753, S. 3500, S. 3693, S. 3732, S. 3737, and S. 3792. Prepared memos and member communications summarizing Senate hearing activity and the policy implications of legislation affecting Bureau of Reclamation, hydropower, urbanized canals, water project cost sharing, and other western water priorities. Supported NWRA outreach and communications related to Bureau of Reclamation policy and funding issues, including WaterSMART, Title XVI, aging infrastructure, and related Reclamation programs. Tracked Congressional and agency developments affecting western water infrastructure, hydropower, and Reclamation policy.
Water Security and Drought Resilience Act
Client: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION · Firm: WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
Prepared and submitted NWRA written testimony and related advocacy materials in support of multiple water and hydropower-related bills, including S. 1242, S. 2437/H.R. 3857, S. 2753, S. 3500, S. 3693, S. 3732, S. 3737, and S. 3792. Prepared memos and member communications summarizing Senate hearing activity and the policy implications of legislation affecting Bureau of Reclamation, hydropower, urbanized canals, water project cost sharing, and other western water priorities. Supported NWRA outreach and communications related to Bureau of Reclamation policy and funding issues, including WaterSMART, Title XVI, aging infrastructure, and related Reclamation programs. Tracked Congressional and agency developments affecting western water infrastructure, hydropower, and Reclamation policy.
Water Security and Drought Resilience Act
Client: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION · Firm: WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
Prepared and submitted NWRA written testimony and related advocacy materials in support of multiple water and hydropower-related bills, including S. 1242, S. 2437/H.R. 3857, S. 2753, S. 3500, S. 3693, S. 3732, S. 3737, and S. 3792. Prepared memos and member communications summarizing Senate hearing activity and the policy implications of legislation affecting Bureau of Reclamation, hydropower, urbanized canals, water project cost sharing, and other western water priorities. Supported NWRA outreach and communications related to Bureau of Reclamation policy and funding issues, including WaterSMART, Title XVI, aging infrastructure, and related Reclamation programs. Tracked Congressional and agency developments affecting western water infrastructure, hydropower, and Reclamation policy.
Prepared and submitted NWRA written testimony and related advocacy materials in support of multiple water and hydropower-related bills, including S. 1242, S. 2437/H.R. 3857, S. 2753, S. 3500, S. 3693, S. 3732, S. 3737, and S. 3792. Prepared memos and member communications summarizing Senate hearing activity and the policy implications of legislation affecting Bureau of Reclamation, hydropower, urbanized canals, water project cost sharing, and other western water priorities. Supported NWRA outreach and communications related to Bureau of Reclamation policy and funding issues, including WaterSMART, Title XVI, aging infrastructure, and related Reclamation programs. Tracked Congressional and agency developments affecting western water infrastructure, hydropower, and Reclamation policy.
Prepared and submitted NWRA written testimony and related advocacy materials in support of multiple water and hydropower-related bills, including S. 1242, S. 2437/H.R. 3857, S. 2753, S. 3500, S. 3693, S. 3732, S. 3737, and S. 3792. Prepared memos and member communications summarizing Senate hearing activity and the policy implications of legislation affecting Bureau of Reclamation, hydropower, urbanized canals, water project cost sharing, and other western water priorities. Supported NWRA outreach and communications related to Bureau of Reclamation policy and funding issues, including WaterSMART, Title XVI, aging infrastructure, and related Reclamation programs. Tracked Congressional and agency developments affecting western water infrastructure, hydropower, and Reclamation policy.
Water Project Navigators Act
Client: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION · Firm: WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
Prepared and submitted NWRA written testimony and related advocacy materials in support of multiple water and hydropower-related bills, including S. 1242, S. 2437/H.R. 3857, S. 2753, S. 3500, S. 3693, S. 3732, S. 3737, and S. 3792. Prepared memos and member communications summarizing Senate hearing activity and the policy implications of legislation affecting Bureau of Reclamation, hydropower, urbanized canals, water project cost sharing, and other western water priorities. Supported NWRA outreach and communications related to Bureau of Reclamation policy and funding issues, including WaterSMART, Title XVI, aging infrastructure, and related Reclamation programs. Tracked Congressional and agency developments affecting western water infrastructure, hydropower, and Reclamation policy.
Water Project Navigators Act
Client: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION · Firm: WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
Prepared and submitted NWRA written testimony and related advocacy materials in support of multiple water and hydropower-related bills, including S. 1242, S. 2437/H.R. 3857, S. 2753, S. 3500, S. 3693, S. 3732, S. 3737, and S. 3792. Prepared memos and member communications summarizing Senate hearing activity and the policy implications of legislation affecting Bureau of Reclamation, hydropower, urbanized canals, water project cost sharing, and other western water priorities. Supported NWRA outreach and communications related to Bureau of Reclamation policy and funding issues, including WaterSMART, Title XVI, aging infrastructure, and related Reclamation programs. Tracked Congressional and agency developments affecting western water infrastructure, hydropower, and Reclamation policy.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION · Firm: WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
Tracked fourth-quarter implementation of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as it relates to water infrastructure financing and agency execution of tax-related water provisions. Responded to Congressional staff inquiries regarding implementation impacts on western water agencies.
Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act
Client: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION · Firm: WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
Support for the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act (H.R. 1871 / S. 857). Support for the Water and Agriculture Tax Reform (WATR) Act. Support for the Wildfire Infrastructure and Landowner Tax Relief (WILTR) Act. Advocacy for inclusion of water conservation, infrastructure, and wildfire resilience incentives in federal tax parity language. Outreach to House Ways & Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee members, including Sen. Mike Crapo and Rep. Darrell Issa (WILTR Act).
ESA Amendments Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION · Firm: WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
Support for H.R. 1897 - Endangered Species Act Amendments Act of 2025. Advocacy to House Natural Resources Committee for greater local stakeholder input and ESA implementation reform. Coalition support letter to House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee for increased USGS streamgage funding. Support for the nomination of Jessica Kramer to lead EPA Office of Water (letter to Senate Environment & Public Works Committee). Monitoring Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) rulemaking on NEPA revisions and categorical exclusions. Coalition comment letter in support of the rescission of the ESA harm definition (Docket FWS-HQ-ES-2025-0034) submitted to USFWS and NMFS.
ESA Amendments Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION · Firm: WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
Track and report on proposed revisions to categorical exclusions under the National Environment Policy Act. Support for H.R. 1897 Endangered Species Act Amendments Act of 2025 House Committee on Natural Resources House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment & Related Agencies: Coalition letter supporting United States Geological Surveys (USGS) Federal Priorities Streamgage (FPS) network and Cooperative Matching Funds (CMF) program. Support for Jessica Kramer to serve as the Assistant Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys Office of Water. U.S Senate Appropriations Committee.
ESA Amendments Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION · Firm: WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
Support for H.R. 1897 - Endangered Species Act Amendments Act of 2025. Advocacy to House Natural Resources Committee for greater local stakeholder input and ESA implementation reform. Coalition support letter to House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee for increased USGS streamgage funding. Support for the nomination of Jessica Kramer to lead EPA Office of Water (letter to Senate Environment & Public Works Committee). Monitoring Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) rulemaking on NEPA revisions and categorical exclusions.
Advancing Water Reuse Act
Client: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION · Firm: WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
Conducted multiple fourth-quarter meetings with House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water majority and minority staff regarding Bureau of Reclamation funding priorities, aging infrastructure, and extraordinary maintenance needs. Supported activation of the Administrations Water Sub-Cabinet through formal NWRA sign-on letter engagement. Coordinated NWRA participation in ACWAs amicus brief supporting United Water Conservation District in its federal takings case. Submitted NWRA support letter for H.R. 2940, the Advancing Water Reuse Act. Submitted NWRA support letter for H.R. 338, the Every Drop Counts Act. Engaged with Bureau of Reclamation leadership and Congressional staff on WaterSMART, Title XVI, and Extraordinary Maintenance implementation. House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water Majority and Minority staff meetings.
No Subsidies for Gender Transition Procedures Act
Client: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION · Firm: WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
Support for the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act (H.R. 3205 / S. 1796). Advocacy for inclusion of water conservation rebates in federal tax parity language (aligned with energy efficiency rebates). Outreach to House Ways & Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee members, including Sen. Mike Crapo and Rep. Darrell Issa (WILTR Act). House Ways & Means: Senator Crapo: Tax Parity Act support.
Every Drop Counts Act
Client: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION · Firm: WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
Conducted multiple fourth-quarter meetings with House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water majority and minority staff regarding Bureau of Reclamation funding priorities, aging infrastructure, and extraordinary maintenance needs. Supported activation of the Administrations Water Sub-Cabinet through formal NWRA sign-on letter engagement. Coordinated NWRA participation in ACWAs amicus brief supporting United Water Conservation District in its federal takings case. Submitted NWRA support letter for H.R. 2940, the Advancing Water Reuse Act. Submitted NWRA support letter for H.R. 338, the Every Drop Counts Act. Engaged with Bureau of Reclamation leadership and Congressional staff on WaterSMART, Title XVI, and Extraordinary Maintenance implementation. House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water Majority and Minority staff meetings.
Submitted NWRA support letter for H.R. 573, the NEPA Impact Reporting Act. Submitted NWRA support letter for H.R. 4503, the ePermit Act to advance federal permitting efficiency. Submitted NWRA support letter for the SPEED Act, supporting targeted federal infrastructure streamlining reforms. Tracked and analyzed U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA proposed Endangered Species Act rules affecting western water operations and project consultations. Prepared NWRA comments on the proposed Waters of the United States rule for fourth-quarter agency submission. Tracked National Environmental Policy Act regulatory actions and agency guidance affecting Reclamation and Corps project delivery.
Studying NEPA’s Impact on Projects Act
Client: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION · Firm: WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
Submitted NWRA support letter for H.R. 573, the NEPA Impact Reporting Act. Submitted NWRA support letter for H.R. 4503, the ePermit Act to advance federal permitting efficiency. Submitted NWRA support letter for the SPEED Act, supporting targeted federal infrastructure streamlining reforms. Tracked and analyzed U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA proposed Endangered Species Act rules affecting western water operations and project consultations. Prepared NWRA comments on the proposed Waters of the United States rule for fourth-quarter agency submission. Tracked National Environmental Policy Act regulatory actions and agency guidance affecting Reclamation and Corps project delivery.
Support for the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act (H.R. 3205 / S. 1796). Advocacy for inclusion of water conservation rebates in federal tax parity language (aligned with energy efficiency rebates). Outreach to House Ways & Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee members, including Sen. Mike Crapo and Rep. Darrell Issa (WILTR Act). House Ways & Means: Senator Crapo: Tax Parity Act support.
Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act
Client: NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION · Firm: WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
Support for the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act (H.R. 1871 / S. 857). Support for the Water and Agriculture Tax Reform (WATR) Act. Support for the Wildfire Infrastructure and Landowner Tax Relief (WILTR) Act. Advocacy for inclusion of water conservation, infrastructure, and wildfire resilience incentives in federal tax parity language. Outreach to House Ways & Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee members, including Sen. Mike Crapo and Rep. Darrell Issa (WILTR Act).
Track and report on Farm Bill and related agriculture policy discussions affecting irrigation infrastructure, conservation programs, forest management, drought response, and USDA water programs. Track and report on Senate Farm Bill discussions and provisions affecting EQIP, RCPP, watershed programs, and other USDA conservation funding priorities. Assist in communications with Congressional offices and partner organizations regarding Farm Bill issues affecting western water users and agricultural water supply reliability.
Track and report on FY2027 appropriations and continuing resolution developments affecting Bureau of Reclamation, USDA conservation programs, State Revolving Fund programs, wildfire funding, and other federal water infrastructure priorities. Track and report on proposed revisions to federal grant rules under 2 CFR and potential impacts to water infrastructure recipients, Reclamation programs, NRCS conservation programs, cost-reimbursement contracts, and mid-award condition changes. Assist in communications with Congressional offices and partner organizations regarding west-wide drought response funding and related Reclamation funding priorities. Track and report on budget and funding discussions affecting Reclamation, drought response, hydropower, water infrastructure, and western resource management.
Track and report on Waters of the United States developments, including the administrations supplemental rulemaking following the Supreme Courts Sackett decision. Assist in communications with NWRA Federal Affairs Committee members regarding potential NWRA comments on the proposed Waters of the United States supplemental rule. Track and report on Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, State Revolving Fund, PFAS, cybersecurity, desalination, and water infrastructure legislation affecting western water providers. Track and report on House Energy and Commerce Committee activity related to drinking water infrastructure, data center water demand, cost recovery, and related water supply implications.
Track and report on Bureau of Reclamation policy, funding, and program developments affecting western water infrastructure, drought response, hydropower, WaterSMART, Title XVI, aging infrastructure, and project delivery. Assist in communications with the Bureau of Reclamation regarding Reclamation leadership participation and individual member meetings at NWRAs Annual Conference. Track and report on Reclamations Colorado River Basin Post-2026 operations documents, including the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision. Advocate for west-wide drought response funding, including infrastructure improvements, short-term voluntary reductions, water efficiency, managed aquifer recharge, salinity control, and hydropower reliability. Track and report on federal water program materials affecting Reclamation, Corps, USDA, EPA, and western water infrastructure programs.
Track and report on development of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 and related Corps of Engineers water infrastructure provisions. Assist in communications with House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and Senate Environment and Public Works Committee staff regarding WRDA 2026 priorities. Advocate for exclusion of Section 120 of the House WRDA bill from any final WRDA agreement. Assist in communications with NWRA members and partner organizations regarding WRDA conference negotiations and Section 120 concerns affecting authorized project purposes, state water rights, existing contracts, cost allocations, and affected non-Federal interests.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION via WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Tracked and reported on development of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 and related Corps of Engineers water infrastructure provisions. Prepared and submitted NWRA correspondence to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee staff regarding NWRA support for the WRDA 2026 draft, while noting continued review of draft text and potential recommendations. Coordinated with committee staff and NWRA members regarding WRDA provisions affecting western water infrastructure, Corps programs, permitting, and related federal water policy issues. Tracked Senate Environment and Public Works Committee activity related to WRDA 2026 and prepared member communications summarizing provisions affecting water infrastructure and western water priorities.
Prepared NWRA letters, memos, testimony, and member communications related to Bureau of Reclamation policy, funding, and program implementation. Supported NWRA advocacy related to Reclamation infrastructure, WaterSMART, Title XVI, aging infrastructure, drought programs, hydropower, urbanized canals, and project cost-sharing issues. Prepared and supported NWRA outreach regarding the nomination of Aubrey Bettencourt to serve as Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation. Coordinated NWRA member input and Congressional outreach related to western drought conditions, water supply reliability, and the need for continued federal investment in drought resilience and water infrastructure. Tracked Congressional and agency developments affecting western water infrastructure, hydropower, Reclamation policy, and federal water project delivery.
Prepared NWRA support materials and member communications related to federal permitting, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and project delivery legislation, including the SPEED Act and related permitting reform proposals. Tracked agency and Congressional activity regarding NEPA implementation, Reclamation procedures, ESA consultation, species recovery, and federal regulatory issues affecting western water operations and project delivery. Coordinated with NWRA members and partner organizations regarding Reclamations NEPA implementing procedures and related changes to federal environmental review requirements.
Prepared NWRA comments, letters, emails, and member communications regarding Waters of the United States and related Clean Water Act jurisdictional and implementation issues affecting western water agencies. Tracked Clean Water Act, Section 401, PFAS, and State Revolving Fund issues affecting water infrastructure, permitting, and compliance obligations for western water providers.
Tracked appropriations and budget developments affecting Bureau of Reclamation accounts and related western water priorities, including FY2026 funding and FY2027 budget requests. Prepared memos and member communications regarding Energy and Water Development, Interior and Environment, Agriculture, and related appropriations activity affecting Reclamation, USDA conservation programs, State Revolving Fund programs, and federal water infrastructure funding. Supported outreach regarding Reclamation Water and Related Resources, WaterSMART, Title XVI, aging infrastructure, drought funding, hydropower, and other federal water infrastructure priorities. Tracked reconciliation and related budget discussions affecting Reclamation, drought response, water infrastructure, and western resource management.
Tracked Farm Bill and related agriculture policy discussions affecting irrigation infrastructure, conservation programs, forest management, drought response, and USDA water programs. Engaged with House and Senate Agriculture Committee offices regarding Farm Bill issues and their implications for western water users, irrigation districts, and agricultural water supply reliability. Prepared and supported NWRA outreach to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding completion of the FSA Water Saving Commodities Program review and release of related funding. Tracked and reported on Congressional hearings and committee activity related to USDA programs, conservation funding, disaster assistance, and Farm Bill development.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION via WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 · first_quarter · 1A
Tracked Farm Bill and related agriculture policy discussions affecting irrigation infrastructure, conservation programs, forest management, and drought resilience as part of NWRAs broader federal policy work. Engaged with House and Senate Agriculture Committee offices regarding Farm Bill issues and their implications for western water users and irrigation interests.
Prepared and submitted NWRA written testimony and related advocacy materials in support of multiple water and hydropower-related bills, including S. 1242, S. 2437/H.R. 3857, S. 2753, S. 3500, S. 3693, S. 3732, S. 3737, and S. 3792. Prepared memos and member communications summarizing Senate hearing activity and the policy implications of legislation affecting Bureau of Reclamation, hydropower, urbanized canals, water project cost sharing, and other western water priorities. Supported NWRA outreach and communications related to Bureau of Reclamation policy and funding issues, including WaterSMART, Title XVI, aging infrastructure, and related Reclamation programs. Tracked Congressional and agency developments affecting western water infrastructure, hydropower, and Reclamation policy.
Tracked appropriations and budget developments affecting Bureau of Reclamation accounts and related western water priorities, including FY2026 funding and emerging FY2027 budget issues. Supported outreach regarding appropriations priorities, including Bureau of Reclamation Water and Related Resources, State Revolving Fund programs, USDA conservation programs, and other federal water infrastructure funding issues.
Tracked and advanced advocacy related to the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act, including coordination with coalition partners and Congressional outreach regarding tax treatment of water conservation rebates.
Prepared NWRA support materials related to federal permitting and project streamlining legislation, including H.R. 4776, the SPEED Act. Tracked Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and related federal regulatory issues affecting western water operations and project delivery.
Prepared NWRA comments, letters, emails, and member memos regarding Waters of the United States and related Clean Water Act jurisdictional and implementation issues affecting western water agencies.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION via WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Prepared and submitted NWRA written testimony and related advocacy materials in support of multiple water and hydropower-related bills, including S. 1242, S. 2437/H.R. 3857, S. 2753, S. 3500, S. 3693, S. 3732, S. 3737, and S. 3792. Prepared memos and member communications summarizing Senate hearing activity and the policy implications of legislation affecting Bureau of Reclamation, hydropower, urbanized canals, water project cost sharing, and other western water priorities. Supported NWRA outreach and communications related to Bureau of Reclamation policy and funding issues, including WaterSMART, Title XVI, aging infrastructure, and related Reclamation programs. Tracked Congressional and agency developments affecting western water infrastructure, hydropower, and Reclamation policy.
Tracked and advanced advocacy related to the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act, including coordination with coalition partners and Congressional outreach regarding tax treatment of water conservation rebates.
Tracked appropriations and budget developments affecting Bureau of Reclamation accounts and related western water priorities, including FY2026 funding and emerging FY2027 budget issues. Supported outreach regarding appropriations priorities, including Bureau of Reclamation Water and Related Resources, State Revolving Fund programs, USDA conservation programs, and other federal water infrastructure funding issues.
Prepared NWRA comments, letters, emails, and member memos regarding Waters of the United States and related Clean Water Act jurisdictional and implementation issues affecting western water agencies.
Prepared NWRA support materials related to federal permitting and project streamlining legislation, including H.R. 4776, the SPEED Act. Tracked Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and related federal regulatory issues affecting western water operations and project delivery.
Tracked Farm Bill and related agriculture policy discussions affecting irrigation infrastructure, conservation programs, forest management, and drought resilience as part of NWRAs broader federal policy work. Engaged with House and Senate Agriculture Committee offices regarding Farm Bill issues and their implications for western water users and irrigation interests.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION via WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Conducted multiple fourth-quarter meetings with House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water majority and minority staff regarding Bureau of Reclamation funding priorities, aging infrastructure, and extraordinary maintenance needs. Supported activation of the Administrations Water Sub-Cabinet through formal NWRA sign-on letter engagement. Coordinated NWRA participation in ACWAs amicus brief supporting United Water Conservation District in its federal takings case. Submitted NWRA support letter for H.R. 2940, the Advancing Water Reuse Act. Submitted NWRA support letter for H.R. 338, the Every Drop Counts Act. Engaged with Bureau of Reclamation leadership and Congressional staff on WaterSMART, Title XVI, and Extraordinary Maintenance implementation. House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water Majority and Minority staff meetings.
Tracked fourth-quarter implementation of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as it relates to water infrastructure financing and agency execution of tax-related water provisions. Responded to Congressional staff inquiries regarding implementation impacts on western water agencies.
Tracked late-year Farm Bill baseline discussions focused on irrigation infrastructure, conservation programs, and western drought resilience. Monitored USDA program funding implementation affecting irrigation districts and conservation delivery.
Submitted NWRA support letter for H.R. 573, the NEPA Impact Reporting Act. Submitted NWRA support letter for H.R. 4503, the ePermit Act to advance federal permitting efficiency. Submitted NWRA support letter for the SPEED Act, supporting targeted federal infrastructure streamlining reforms. Tracked and analyzed U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA proposed Endangered Species Act rules affecting western water operations and project consultations. Prepared NWRA comments on the proposed Waters of the United States rule for fourth-quarter agency submission. Tracked National Environmental Policy Act regulatory actions and agency guidance affecting Reclamation and Corps project delivery.
Tracked fourth-quarter FY2026 appropriations negotiations for Bureau of Reclamation accounts, including WaterSMART, Title XVI, Extraordinary Maintenance, and dam safety.
Submitted NWRA support letter for State Revolving Fund reauthorization to strengthen long-term water and wastewater infrastructure financing. Prepared NWRA comments on the proposed Waters of the United States rule addressing Clean Water Act jurisdictional implementation impacts for western water agencies. Tracked Clean Water Act rulemaking and PFAS regulatory actions affecting project permitting and compliance.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION via WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Support letter for Ted Cookes nomination as Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation to the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee. Skagit Consortium coalition letter urging NMFS and USACE to rescind the 2022 ESA Memo and 2018 WCR Guidance as inconsistent with statute and burdensome to critical water infrastructure. Continued monitoring and engagement on Colorado River post-2026 operating guidelines, extended repayment policies, and project-level concerns. Senate ENR Majority staff meetings - FOFA, USFS staff reorganization, Senate confirmations. House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water Majority and Minority staff meetings.
Support for the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act (H.R. 1871 / S. 857). Support for the Water and Agriculture Tax Reform (WATR) Act. Support for the Wildfire Infrastructure and Landowner Tax Relief (WILTR) Act. Advocacy for inclusion of water conservation, infrastructure, and wildfire resilience incentives in federal tax parity language. Outreach to House Ways & Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee members, including Sen. Mike Crapo and Rep. Darrell Issa (WILTR Act).
NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION via WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Support letter for Ted Cookes nomination as Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation to Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee. Skagit Consortium coalition letter urging NMFS and USACE to rescind the 2022 ESA Memo and 2018 WCR Guidance as inconsistent with statute and burdensome to critical water infrastructure. Continued monitoring and engagement on Colorado River post-2026 operating guidelines, extended repayment policies, and project-level concerns.
Support for the Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act (H.R. 3205 / S. 1796). Advocacy for inclusion of water conservation rebates in federal tax parity language (aligned with energy efficiency rebates). Outreach to House Ways & Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee members, including Sen. Mike Crapo and Rep. Darrell Issa (WILTR Act). House Ways & Means: Senator Crapo: Tax Parity Act support.
NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION via WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Letter to Acting Commissioner David Palumbo on BOR staffing issues. Support letter for Andrea Travnicek for Department of Interior Assistant Secretary of Water & Science. U.S Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. U.S. House Natural Resources Sub-Committee Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee.
House Ways & Means: Senator Crapo: Tax Parity Act support.
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and the House Committee on Agriculture: Coalition support for the Fix Our Forests Act.
NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION via WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Congratulations letter to Bureau of Reclamation's David Palumbo. Support letter for Governor Burgum for Department of Interior Secretary.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Coalition support for the Fix Our Forests Act (FOFA) with House Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman and Rep. Scott Peters. Coordination with partners including Family Farm Alliance and Western Governors Association. Additional coalition letters submitted to Senate and House Agriculture Committees regarding wildfire and forest watershed policy implications. House Agriculture Committee Majority staff meetings - Farm Bill, FOFA.
Support for H.R. 1897 - Endangered Species Act Amendments Act of 2025. Advocacy to House Natural Resources Committee for greater local stakeholder input and ESA implementation reform. Coalition support letter to House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee for increased USGS streamgage funding. Support for the nomination of Jessica Kramer to lead EPA Office of Water (letter to Senate Environment & Public Works Committee). Monitoring Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) rulemaking on NEPA revisions and categorical exclusions.
Analysis and advocacy related to the FY 2025 continuing resolution and FY 2026 budget/appropriations process. Support letters submitted to House and Senate Appropriations Committees requesting full or increased funding for: Bureau of Reclamation (Energy & Water Subcommittees) EPA SRF programs (Interior Subcommittees) WaterSMART and Cooperative Watershed Management programs. Opposition to proposed BOR budget cuts in FY 2026 request ($600M reduction) and EPA SRF cuts. BOR meetings with leadership - FFA/NWRA OM&R recommendations. BOR meetings with leadership - FFA/NWRA NEPA recommendations.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Coalition support for the Fix Our Forests Act (FOFA) with House Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman and Rep. Scott Peters. Coordination with partners including Family Farm Alliance and Western Governors Association. Additional coalition letters submitted to Senate and House Agriculture Committees regarding wildfire and forest watershed policy implications.
Support for H.R. 1897 - Endangered Species Act Amendments Act of 2025. Advocacy to House Natural Resources Committee for greater local stakeholder input and ESA implementation reform. Coalition support letter to House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee for increased USGS streamgage funding. Support for the nomination of Jessica Kramer to lead EPA Office of Water (letter to Senate Environment & Public Works Committee). Monitoring Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) rulemaking on NEPA revisions and categorical exclusions. Coalition comment letter in support of the rescission of the ESA harm definition (Docket FWS-HQ-ES-2025-0034) submitted to USFWS and NMFS.
Analysis and advocacy related to the FY2025 continuing resolution and FY2026 budget/appropriations process. Support letters submitted to House and Senate Appropriations Committees requesting full or increased funding for: Bureau of Reclamation (Energy & Water Subcommittees) EPA SRF programs (Interior Subcommittees) WaterSMART and Cooperative Watershed Management programs Opposition to proposed BOR budget cuts in FY2026 request ($600M reduction) and EPA SRF cuts.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Reclamation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Track and report on proposed revisions to categorical exclusions under the National Environment Policy Act. Support for H.R. 1897 Endangered Species Act Amendments Act of 2025 House Committee on Natural Resources House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment & Related Agencies: Coalition letter supporting United States Geological Surveys (USGS) Federal Priorities Streamgage (FPS) network and Cooperative Matching Funds (CMF) program. Support for Jessica Kramer to serve as the Assistant Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys Office of Water. U.S Senate Appropriations Committee.
Track and report on the FY2025 CR and budget process. FY2026 appropriations and budget process.
Filing targets: Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE