Long before the passage of the Federal Water Pollution Control Amendments of 1972, state professionals were working together to protect and improve water quality nationally. For over half a century, ACWA has consistently provided the highest level of information, programming, technical support, and collaborative opportunities to increase state capacity and support the federal government in the implementation of the CWA and related water quality programs.
As the Trump Transition team prepares to assume office, ACWA urges them to consider a number of critical issues, opportunities and needs to ensure that United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the state water quality programs continue to make progress on improving the nation’s water quality.
Priorities for State Water Quality Programs in the New Administration