Entries by Sue Lowry, Executive Director
NIDIS Reauthorization/Weather Research and Forecasting
On January 7, 2019 the President signed S.2200 into law, the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) Reauthorization Act (Pub. L. 115-423). The Senate passed the bipartisan legislation unanimously on December 18, and the House passed the bill on December 20 by a vote of 379-9. The bill reauthorizes the NIDIS program (15 U.S.C. §313d), […]
Kelvin Droegemeier confirmed as the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy
Lawmakers on the final day of the 115thCongress confirmed Kelvin Droegemeier to lead the Office of Science and Technology Policy, which has operated without a chief for nearly two years. As OSTP director, Droegemeier would be the president’s top advisor on artificial intelligence, quantum computing and other emerging technology issues. A meteorologist by training, he […]
Legislation & Policy Committee Meeting Summary January 11, 2019 Conference Call
Meeting Summary from Committee call on Jan. 11, 2019
Water Planning Committee Meeting Summary December 17, 2018 Conference Call
The Water Planning Committee held their initial conference call on December 17, 2018.
Water Data and Science Webinar Summary, December 13, 2018
Meeting Summary Water Data & Science Committee December 13, 2018 1 p.m. Mtn, 2 p.m. Central; 3 p.m. Eastern Time Call to Order—Chair Amy Shallcross DRBCcalled to order at 3:05 EST Introductions of Participants on the call Amy Shallcross, DRBC and Chair; Brian Atkins, Alabama DECA; Becca Fong, KISTERS; Chad Wagner, USGS; Ken Brazil, Arkansas […]
Minutes Board of Directors meeting December 7, 2018
Interstate Council on Water Policy Summary of Board Meeting (Via phone) December 7, 2018 In attendance:Brian Atkins, Chair; Sue Lowry, Executive Director; Drew Dehoff; Earl Lewis, Kirstin Wallace; Jen Orr; Jennifer Hogget; Amy Shallcross; Heidi Moltz. Action Items for Board: Provide pictures, bios and testimonials for website Review draft website (icwpdev.com) Refresh old interstate report […]
Interstate Water Management Committee Meeting Summary December 14, 2018 Conference Call
Interstate Water Management Committee meeting summary from Dec. 14, 2018 conference call.
Legislation & Policy Committee Meeting Summary Dec. 10, 2018 Conference Call
Meeting Summary Legislation and Policy Committee December 10, 2018 8 a.m. Mtn, 9 a.m. Central; 10 a.m. Eastern Time Call to Order—Executive Director Sue Lowry called the meeting to order at 8:03 a.m. MST as Kirsten Wallace, Chair was a few minutes late joining the call. All participants introduced themselves including their agency and brief […]