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  • WSWC/NARF Symposium on the Settlement of Indian Reserved Water Rights Claims – Held Virtually

    The Western States Water Council (WSWC) and Native American Rights Fund (NARF), co-sponsored a 1-day virtual Symposium on the Settlement of Indian Reserved Water Rights Claims.  Our abbreviated agenda included presenters who have been involved in negotiated settlements representing tribal, state, local, federal governments, congressional staff, and others.  MEETING MATERIALS AGENDA (updated August 5th) Speaker […]

  • Landsat Data for Water Resource Decision Making in Idaho

    On Monday, October 20, WSWC and WestFAST hosted a webinar presentation on how Idaho uses Landsat data to manage water resources. Recorded Webinar Link (here) Idaho became one of the earliest users of Landsat 1 data in 1975. The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) is responsible for the administration and management of Idaho waters, […]

  • ICWP/WSWC Water Workforce Development Workshop No. 2

    On November 19, 2025, the Interstate Council on Water Policy (ICWP) and WSWC jointly hosted a webinar on Water Workforce Development: Insights, Strategies, and Solutions. The event brought together experts from the public, private, and academic sectors. Panelists and participants explored various approaches to hiring and recruitment, aging workforce concerns, the need to attract qualified […]

  • 2026 WSWC Spring (209th) Meetings and Washington Roundtable

    The WSWC Spring (209th) Meetings and Washington Roundtable were held in Washington, DC on April 21-24, 2026. This event was hosted jointly by the Interstate Council on Water Policy (ICWP). All ICWP/WSWC meetings on Wednesday and Thursday were held at the Xylem Reservoir Center for Water Solutions. MEETING SCHEDULE/AGENDA: Monday: Travel Day Tuesday: Congressional Hill […]

  • WSWC Webinar: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers FIRO National Screening Updates with Cary Talbot

    On July 22, the WSWC hosted a webinar providing an update on the progress of Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO) Screening Program. Presenters included Cary Talbot, National Lead Engineer for the FIRO Program, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC); and Elissa Yeates, Research Hydraulic Engineer and the lead developer of […]

  • NAWI Regional Water Planning Needs Webinar

    via Zoom

    The WSWC will partner with the Department of Energy's National Alliance for Water Innovation (NAWI) to host a virtual webinar and feedback session for state water managers on Thursday, September 17, from 10 AM to 11:30 AM MT. This session gives members an opportunity to shape future federal research priorities, policy tools, and funding structures […]

  • Landsat: Current Activities & Upcoming Mission Developments

    Please join us on Thursday, October 15 for an upcoming webinar titled "Landsat: Current Activities & Upcoming Mission Developments." In this session the USGS National Land Imaging Program team will provide a comprehensive briefing on current Landsat program activities and upcoming mission developments, offering valuable insights into satellite remote sensing data and tools relevant to western […]