WATER STRATEGIES, LLC
Lobbying for LOWER PLATTE NRDS · The Lower Platte NRDs is a group of three local gov entities in NE that manage water.
Track and report on proposed revisions to categorical exclusions under the National Environment Policy Act. Track and report on the Council on Environmental Quality rulemaking regarding National Environmental Policy Act regulations. Track and report on agency and department-level rulemaking and guidance regarding National Environmental Policy Act regulations and implementation.
Track and report on the implementation of FY2024 and FY2025 appropriations measures that are pertinent to water management. Track and report on the FY 2026 appropriations and budget process. Track and report on developments regarding the federal assistance pause directive. Advocate for the inclusion of programmatic funding request to the NRCS Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Operations program in the FY2026 appropriations process. Advocate for H.R.3935/S.1760, the Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act of 2025
Assist in communications with relevant agencies, authorizing committees, and delegation on the importance of water infrastructure and need for investment. Track and report on the Bureau of Reclamations programs and funding. Assist in communications to the Bureau of Reclamation advocating to preserve mission-critical functions.
Track and report on the implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58). Track and report on the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (Public Law 117-169). Track and report on the implementation of the Build America, Buy America Act (Public Law 117-58) and the Office of Management and Budgets Initial Implementation Guidance M-22-11. Track and report on proposed Build America, Buy America Act (Public Law 117-58) waivers. Track announcements and developments of the USACE CWIFP program. Track and report on the implementations of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (Public Law 118-227).
Track and report on the Clean Water Act related legislation and Waters of the United States rulemaking. Track and report on PFAS related legislation and PFAS rulemaking.
Track and report on the development of the upcoming Farm Bill.