Mar 26, 2026 | Policy Letters
On February 17, the WSWC submitted comments on the proposed rule, “Updating the Water Quality Certification Regulations,” urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to respect state primacy and cooperative federalism in implementing §401 of the Clean Water Act...
Mar 23, 2026 | Newsletters
To view and download the newsletter, click on the link below: Issue #2694 HIGHLIGHTS On March 16, a coalition of water managers, utilities, and associations — including WSWC and ICWP — sent a letter to House and Senate Appropriations leadership requesting $34M for the...
Mar 6, 2026 | Newsletters
To view and download the newsletter, click on the link below: Issue #2693 HIGHLIGHTS On February 17, the public comment period closed for EPA’s 2026 Proposed Rule updating Water Quality Certification Regulations, drawing sharply divided responses from two...
Feb 20, 2026 | Newsletters
To view and download the newsletter, click on the link below: Issue #2692 HIGHLIGHTS On February 17, the WSWC submitted comments urging the EPA to respect state primacy and cooperative federalism in implementing §401 of the Clean Water Act. The Council called for a...
Feb 6, 2026 | Newsletters
To view and download the newsletter, click on the link below: Issue #2691 HIGHLIGHTS On February 5, the EPA held its third virtual public meeting on proposed revisions to the Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification Rule. Speakers emphasized the importance of...