The documents listed above contain some important statements about our national water policy. Please click on the link to review the statements.
Policy Statements & Recommendations
Over the years there have been many insightful calls for the development of a national water policy that is comprehensive, integrated and sustainable. We have collected some of the best statements and recommendations here. Read an excerpt from the policy statement or document by clicking on the document title in any order you wish.
- Water Policies for the Future - 1973
- Leshy - Carpe Diem - 2009
- Water Research Needs - 2004
- First National Water Policy Dialogue - 2002
- Second National Water Policy Dialogue - 2005
- Third National Water Policy Dialogue - 2007
- Fourth National Water Policy Dialogue - 2008
- National Agenda for Drinking Water - 2009
- Perspectives on a National Water Policy - 2009
- Subcommittee on Water Availablity and Quality - 2007
- Energy and Natural Resources Workshop on Water Resources - 2006
- Water Research Policy and Funding
- John Leshy on a Progressive Water Policy
- Peter Rogers - A Blueprint for Federal Water Policy
- Peter Gleick - Recommendations for a Federal Water Policy
- Water Threats and Opportunities
- National Water Resources Association Position
- Larry Larson, Executive Director of the Association of State Floodplain Managers
- Bureau of National Affairs - National Reporter
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