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<br />OJ3)J3 <br /> <br />8. WATER RESOURCES PROGRAM FUNDING ALTERNATIVES <br /> <br />Work to date: The Council has in the past prepared reports on state water resources program and project <br />cost sharing and financing and analyzed state water use fees. The later results were compiled, evaluated <br />and summarized in a brief report, Western State Water Use Fees that was presented to western governors. <br />In 1999, information on the level or amount of certain fees was gathered from member states and is <br />available as a reference and resource in evaluating future fee proposals. Many western states are now <br />facing overwhelming estimates of infrastructure financing needs. Members have discussed their needs and <br />programs during regular WSWC meetings. <br /> <br />2002: The Committee will continue to monitor water use fees and other funding innovations. <br /> <br />Subcommittee: Hal Simpson (CO); Jeanine Jones (CA); Craig Pedersen (TX) <br /> <br />Estimated Work Days: 2-12 days <br /> <br />Time Frame: ongoing <br /> <br />9. BORDER WATER ISSUES <br /> <br />Work to date: Many WSWC member states are involved with water management issues that cross <br />international boundaries. These issues are growing in importance. ]n ]999, the WSWC was invited to <br />panicipate in a U.S.-Mexico Border Drought Workshop sponsored by the WGA, International Boundaries <br />Water Commission (IBWC), and Mexican authorities. Also, in 1999, the WSWC was asked to serve on <br />an International Joint Commission (IJC) advisory committee reviewing water issues with Canada. <br /> <br />2002: Council staff will continue to panicipate and represent western state interests in international water <br />forums. The Committee will identify and assess related needs and oversee WSWC activities. The <br />Committee will coordinate its effons with those of other organizations in order to avoid duplication. <br /> <br />Subcommittee: see current list <br /> <br />Estimated Work Days: 5 <br /> <br />Time Frame: ongoing <br /> <br />10. CONTROL OF AOUA TIC NUISANCE SPECIES <br /> <br />Work to date: An ever increasing number of aquatic nuisance species threaten to substantially disrupt and <br />increase the costs of providing drinking water services, meeting other uses and demands, and protecting <br />native species. The Council serves as a forum to raise awareness of the potential problems caused by <br />aquatic nuisance species (ANS)) spreading into western waters and means of preventing or mitigating the <br />negative impacts. <br /> <br />2002: Council member states and staff will continue to panicipate with the Western Regional Forum, <br />sponsored by USGS, aimed at preventing or slowing the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance <br />species, as well as sharing infonnation on mitigating the negative impacts of introduced species. The <br />Council will work with the WGA to implement its policy resolution related to aquatic nuisance species. <br /> <br />Subcommittee: Jeanine Jones (CA) <br /> <br />Estimated Work Days: 5 <br /> <br />Time Frame: ongoing <br /> <br />F:\USERS\TONY\WQRKPLAN\WRK PLN01.WPD <br /> <br />5 <br />