Position No. 268

REVISED
POSITION
of the
WESTERN STATES WATER COUNCIL
regarding
THE CLEAN WATER ACT
July 15, 2005

The Western States Water Council endorses the following policy resolutions adopted by the Western Governors’ Association, and will allow these policies to guide the Council in matters relevant to implementation and potential reauthorization of the Clean Water Act:

·    05-10 Water Quality Issues in the West

·    05-14 State Authority Regarding the Federal Hydropower Licensing Process

·    05-25 Watershed Restoration through Partnerships

·    05-26 Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Programs

In cases where Clean Water Act-related issues arise that are not addressed by these policies, the Council may develop new positions accordingly.

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