Oct 30, 2020 | Monthly Briefings

Monthly Briefing – October 2020

President Trump Signs Executive Order

On Water Resource Management and Infrastructure

President Donald Trump earlier this month signed an Executive Order (EO) on “Modernizing America’s Water Resource Management and Water Infrastructure.” This historic action ensures Federal coordination on water policy is standard practice now and into the future by formally establishing a Water Subcabinet of senior Federal agency officials to facilitate efficient and effective management and modernization of our water supplies and systems while also eliminating duplication between agencies.

CLICK HERE to download the October 2020 “Monthly Briefing” and read more about these matters and other issues of importance to Western irrigated agriculture:

  • New Rule Makes Enhancements to EQIP
  • First Alliance Virtual Farmer Lobby “Trip” a Success
  • COVID-19: Federal Response Update
  • Alliance Weighs in on Critical Habitat Rule
  • Western Wildfires Rage into October
  • Title Transfers Continue Under New Authorities
  • WaterSMART Watershed Management Grants Available
  • Grasslands Water District Intervenes in Clean Water Act Lawsuit
  • Alliance Comments on Proposed NHPA Streamlining
  • Trump Administration Moves to Cut Red Tape, Bolster Scientific Integrity— Critics push back
  • WaterSMART Drought Contingency Planning Grant Application Deadline Extended
  • IA Hosts Agricultural Irrigation Summit

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