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<br />. <br /> <br />Federal funding of water projects - either reinstate "water supply" as a federally eligible funding category or <br />develop funding authorization programs <br />Funding for the USCOE has declined dramatically over recent sessions; critical role for COE in cooperation <br />with local/regional water supply agencies. Therefore, campaign to re-establish COE funding in conjunction <br />with seeking "water supply" funding eligibility <br />Sound-science basis for establishing MCLs under the SDW A and other federal standards. Nutrient standards <br />being imposed by EP A on the States should reflect local conditions, allow proper collection of pertinent data, <br />and recognize dramatic local differences in the cause and effect of nutrient "pollution" in streams and other <br />water bodies. <br /> <br />WASHINGTON (Washington State Water Resources Association) <br />Endangered Species Act Reauthorization <br />. support "rifle shot" approach to secure fixes to existing Act <br />* delisting of species <br />* decision-making based on good science <br />* equal consideration of economic impacts in listing <br />decisions <br />Nonpoint Source Pollution Control <br />. promote incentive based BMP approach to management <br />Reclamation Reform Act <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />WYOMING (Wyoming Water Resources Association) <br />Endangered Species Act Reauthorization <br />. protect water rights <br />. ensure decision-making is based on good science <br />. equal consideration of economic impacts in listing decisions <br />Clean Water Act Reauthorization <br />. work for changes to Section 404 <br />. continue to monitor and comment on TMDL regulations <br />Electric Deregulation <br />. oppose the sale of PM As <br />. relicencing of hydroelectric facilities <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />GROUNDWATER (Groundwater Management Districts Association) <br />Endangered Species Act Reauthorization <br />. Protect State's Rights (Water and Property) <br />. Water for Species Preservation: <br />Acquired through same process and with same requirements as other users within a state. <br />Acquisition of existing rights acquired from willing sellers. <br />. ensure decision-making is based on good science <br />Listing, critical habitat, target flows etc., all peer reviewed. <br />Peer reviews scientific & independent from Agency. <br />. Continue existing (NESARC) and develop new coalitions <br />. Continue ESA Task Force and efforts <br />. Promote NWRA language <br />Clean Water Act and Action Plan <br />. Prevent water quality from regulating water quantity <br />Adequate federal funding of EQUIP, 319 and other incentive based programs <br />. NPS and TMDLs a real concern <br />. Section 404 and wetland need modification <br />. Continue Clean Water Act Task Force <br />. Develop and expand coalitions <br />. Promote NWRA language <br />