Reauthorization of the 2026 Farm Bill

Apr 22, 2026 | Policy Letters

On April 22, the WSWC sent a letter to the leadership of the House Committee on Agriculture in support of the prompt reauthorization of the 2026 Farm Bill, which contains several key provisions for water conservation, water quality improvement, water supply...

OpenET FY2027 Appropriations Letter of Support

Mar 31, 2026 | Policy Letters

On March 31, 2026, the WSWC signed onto a letter of support to urge continued bipartisan support for the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) work with the OpenET Consortium and to request $5 million of funding within the USGS Water Availability and Use Science...

Position #537 – Support for the SECURE Water Act

Sep 26, 2025 | Positions

Position #537 – Support for the SECURE Water Act WHEREAS, the Western States Water Council (WSWC) is a government entity representing eighteen states, with members appointed by their respective governors; and  WHEREAS, the WSWC’s mission is to ensure that the...