The Western States Water Council Summer (210th) Meetings will be held virtually during the week of July 13, 2026. Please note that virtual registration is required for each day and will include the specific time slots for you to choose.
WSWC VIRTUAL MEETINGS OUTLINE / REGISTRATION
All times are listed in Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).
Agenda and material links will be posted as they become available.
Monday, July 13
Virtual Registration
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Discussion: State-Federal MOUs | Agenda | Materials
MOUs (for water rights, water quality, and more) can be an effective means of establishing processes and procedures, setting expectations at both the state and federal levels, and making it easier to address issues before they arise. The goal of this discussion is to raise awareness of existing agreements, and to identify key elements that make MOUs successful and renewable.
Tuesday, July 14
Virtual Registration
9:00 am – 11:30 am | WSWC Summer Meeting Kickoff | Agenda
Staff updates on strategic plan, FY27 budget overview, summer series webinars, etc.
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm | State Water Roundtable Discussions | Agenda
In 6 minutes, each state (starting with Executive Committee members) shares 1 pressing challenge, 1 useful insight/success, and 1 issue WSWC should track in FY2027. Q&A time is limited, but common themes will be captured for Weds-Thurs discussions.
Wednesday, July 15
Virtual Registration
9:00 am – 10:00 am | Discussion: Post-Sackett water quality permitting | Agenda | Materials
Waters of the state regulations, WOTUS implementation, state-federal collaboration
10:00 am – 11:30 am | Discussion: Water Data | Agenda | Materials
Monitoring, forecasting, streamgages, staffing, targeted advocacy
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Discussion: Data Centers | Agenda | Materials
Legislative updates, state water reuse regulations for cooling, water-energy nexus, etc.
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Discussion: Infrastructure | Agenda | Materials
Thursday, July 16
Virtual Registration
9:00 am – 11:30 am WSWC Business Meeting | Agenda
Voting on policy positions, FY2027 Strategic Plan/Budget adjustments, member feedback.
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Executive Committee Meeting | Agenda (by invitation only)
SUMMER SERIES WEBINARS
Links will be provided as they become available
NASA’s Water Resources Program: Supporting Water Management in the U.S. West and Beyond (WestFAST Webinar, June 16th at 12:00 pm MDT | Recording)
Overview of Water Rights Litigation Nationwide with Stephen Bartell, DOJ (WestFAST Webinar, July 9th at 1:00 pm MDT | Webinar Link)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers FIRO National Screening Updates (WSWC Webinar, July 22nd at 11:00 am MDT | Webinar link)
Opportunities to Improve Regional Water Planning and Investments in New Water Technologies, National Alliance for Water Innovation and Berkeley Lab (WSWC Webinar, Date & Time TBD | Fact Sheet)
