ICWP weighs in on the DOI’s planned reorganization scheduled to take effect July 1, 2019. Lack of communication and consultation to the states has created confusion and concern regarding the federal government’s ability to effectively fulfill its water resource obligations in the future. Read ICWP’s letter to Acting Secretary Bernhardt:
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), […]
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 […]
Meeting Summary from Committee call on Jan. 11, 2019
The Water Planning Committee held their initial conference call on December 17, 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 […]
Interstate Water Management Committee meeting summary from Dec. 14, 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 […]