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Enhancing Water Advocacy: NWRA's New Leadership and Strategic Direction

The National Water Resources Association (NWRA) introduces key leadership appointments including Bob Johnson as Executive Vice President. The organization aims to strengthen bipartisan advocacy for western water issues by broadening relationships with agencies such as the COE, EPA, and DOI. New initiatives include a flattened dues structure, increased conference attendance, enhanced communication with members, and a renewed focus on funding and partnership development. NWRA looks to become the premier advocate for timely and clear positions on crucial water legislation and policies.

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Enhancing Water Advocacy: NWRA's New Leadership and Strategic Direction

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  1. THE NEW NWRA BOB JOHNSON EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

  2. THE NEW STAFF • WATER STRATEGIES • KRIS POLLY – SENIOR ADVISOR • IAN LYLE – DIRECTOR OF FEDERAL AFFAIRS • JOHN CROTTY – LEGAL COUNCIL • ANNALEE TAYLOR – OFFICE MANAGER

  3. THE NEW MOTTO - SERVICE • GRIPE SHEETS • PILOT • LEFT MAIN INSIDE TIRE ALMOST NEEDS REPLACEMENT

  4. MECHANIC ANSWER • LEFT INSIDE TIRE ALMOST REPLACED

  5. PILOT • TEST FLIGHT OK, EXCEPT AUTO-LAND WAS VERY ROUGH.

  6. MECHANIC ANSWER • AUTO LAND NOT INSTALLED ON THIS AIRCRAFT.

  7. PILOT • SOMETHING LOOSE IN COCKPIT.

  8. MECHANIC ANSWER • SOMETHING TIGHTENED IN COCKPIT.

  9. PILOT • NUMBER 3 ENGINE MISSING.

  10. MECHANIC ANSWER • NUMBER 3 ENGINE FOUND ON RIGHT WING AFTER BRIEF SEARCH.

  11. PILOT • FRICTION LOCKS CAUSE THROTTLE TO STICK.

  12. MECHANIC ANSWER • THAT’S WHAT FRICTION LOCKS ARE THERE FOR.

  13. PILOT • NOISE COMING FROM UNDER INSTRUMENT PANEL…. SOUNDS LIKE A MIDGET POUNDING ON SOMETHING WITH A HAMMER.

  14. MECHANIC ANSWER • TOOK HAMMER AWAY FROM MIDGET

  15. THE NEW OFFICE • ON CAPITOL HILL • 4 E STREET SE • WASHINGTON, D.C. 20003 NEW PHONE: 202-698-0693 OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS – PLEASE VISIT

  16. NEW APPROACH TO ADVOCACY • ADVOCATE FOR ALL WESTER WATER ISSUES • BROADEN RELATIONSHIPS –COE, EPA, DOI, ETC. • COMMUNICATE MORE WITH MEMBERSHIP • STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHERS • MAINTAIN BIPARTISAN APPROACH TO WATER • DEVELOP CLEAR AND TIMELY POSITIONS • BECOME “GO TO” WATER ADVOCATE • MAINTAIN GRASS ROOTS APPROACH

  17. NEW FUNDING AND MEMBERSHIP • FLATTENED DUES STRUCTURE • MORE STATE ASSOCIATIONS • MORE CAUCUSES • INCREASE CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE • MORE SPONSORSHIPS • DEFINE BOARD MEMBERSHIP • DEFINE GREATER ROLE FOR STATE EXECS

  18. LEADERSHIP AGENDA • NEW FEDERAL AFFAIRS CHAIRWOMAN –CHRISTINE ARBOGAST • CLEAN WATER ACT • WRDA • ESA MODERNIZATION • AGING INFRASTRUCTURE • WATERSHED MANAGEMENT • RECLAMATION FUNDING • HYDROPOWER

  19. LEADERSHIP AGENDA • CLIMATE CHANGE • INVASIVE SPECIES • USGS FUNDING • RECLAMATION POLICIES • FOOD SAFETY MODERNAZATION • COLUMBIA RIVER TREATY • WATER REUSE • GROUNDWATER • ENERGY WATER NEXUS

  20. SPECIFICS • S1946 - SOD CEILING • S2019 - SECURE WATER ACT • S2010/HR1963 – HYDROPOWER • HR935 – PESTICIDE DUAL PERMITTING • HR3189 – WATER RIGHTS PROTECTION • HR3981 – RECLAMATION LEAD AGENCY FOR NEPA • HR4315/4317 – ESA TRANSPARENCY • HR4318 – ESA LEGAL COSTS • 4 HOUSE BILLS – ESA TASK FORCE • S2084 – PRIOR/LANDREAU – ESA ENONOMIC ANALYSIS • S1800 – RECLAMATION AGING INFRASTRUCTURE • CWA RULE – WATERS OF UNITED STATES • FDA RULE – FOOD SAFETY • WRDA IMPLEMENTATION • EPA CLEAN WATER ACT REGULATIONS • F&WL ESA REGULATIONS • FOREST SERVICE REGULATIONS USING FEDERAL RESERVED RIGHTS

  21. WHY JOIN NWRA? • 1. TWO BOARD SEATS • 2. STRENGTH IN NUMBERS – 13 STATES • 3. OPPORTUNITY TO SHAPE AGENDA • 4. DAILY COMMUNICATIONS • 5. VERY PROACTIVE

  22. THANKS!!

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