Our mission is to enhance the stewardship of the nation’s water resources.


We accomplish our mission by:

  • Serving as the national policy voice for the state and interstate water resource managers.
  • Providing a national forum for the evaluation of policy issues and the development of solutions to water resource challenges.
  • Providing leadership in the promotion and implementation of national policies supporting integrated water resource planning and management.
  • Providing opportunities for members to engage federal agency and Congressional leaders in shaping national water policy.
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About Us


The Interstate Council on Water Policy is a national organization that provides a voice for regional, state, and local water resources agencies and entities regarding diverse water policy issues that affect real-world decisions.

The ICWP was founded in 1959 to promote integrated water resources management and address water quality issues. Today’s strategic priority issues include national water policy development, integrated water planning for sustainable resource development and management, and vital water data and water science tools to inform policy and planning.

ICWP Member Benefits

ICWP’s 2021-26 Strategic Plan

Committees

Much of the topical and substantive work of the ICWP occurs through our three standing committees.  The committees meet monthly to learn about priority water policy topics and develop actions in support of ICWP’s water policy positions.  The committees provide a mechanism for members to raise topics that are challenging the water management in their state or region.

Committee Chairs: Kirstin Wallace & Sarah Bargsten

Open to dues-paying members, this committee tracks federal water legislation and promotes state/interstate water policy positions to Congress and federal agencies. Each meeting is an opportunity to learn key insights from ICWP’s government affairs counsel on the Hill which helps members stays abreast of national legislation important to ICWP membership.

Principle Statements

ICWP Principle Statement 1: Federal Affairs

ICWP Principle Statement 2: Emerging Issues

ICWP Principle Statement 3: Interstate Coordination and Planning

ICWP Principle Statement 4: Water Data and Science

Interstate Council on Water Policy

PO Box 20908
Cheyenne WY 82003
307-772-1999
info@icwp.org

Who is ICWP?

We bring together regional, state, and local water resources entities to develop our voice on diverse water policy issues. Through the exchange of information and ideas, we create a national forum in which to evaluate policy issues and develop solutions to water resource challenges.

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