1998 Work Plan of the Western States Water Council

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1. NEWSLETTER Work to date: Western States Water provides members and others with accurate and timely information on various water resources topics at state, regional and national levels. It is provided as a free service to members, governors and their staff, member state water resource agencies, state water users associations, selected multi -state organizations, key Congressmen and their staffs, and top federal administration officials. Other public and private agencies and individuals may subscribe for a fee of $100 per year. 1998: Along with the Council's regular meetings, the newsletter requires our most significant commitment of staff resources. The response from members and others receiving the newsletter has been consistently positive. The Council will continue to provide this service. Further, Council members will work with staff to broaden the list of paying subscribers, not only to help augment financial resources, but more importantly, to broaden understanding of the benefits of Council membership. Estimated workdays: 130 Time frame: Ongoing 2. ANNUAL REPORT Since its organization in 1965, the Council has prepared and published an annual report. The annual report includes a brief discussion of the Council's formation and a detailed summary of its current membership and activities. It is a report of the Council's meetings, and provides an explanation of resolutions and positions and other actions taken by the Council. Further, it includes a description of other important activities and events, such as workshops, seminars and symposia sponsored by the Council. It also describes the Council's involvement in major current water policy issues. Lastly, it includes an audit of the Council's finances, and current rules of organization. The staff will again prepare the annual report, consistent with the less expensive format utilized during the last three years. Estimated work days: 9 Time frame: January - July