Government Affairs Mission

To inform EnviroCert professionals about stormwater policy at the national, regional, and state levels, and to provide opportunities for EnviroCert professionals to share their expertise with elected officials and federal agencies to ensure that future legislation and regulation is informed by real-world experience

What's Happening In Washington?

Legislative Updates

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House Passes Water Resources Development Act

This week the House of Representatives approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022. This bill is being used...

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Bill Requiring Green Infrastructure Introduced in Texas Legislature

A bill, SB226, was introduced in the Texas State Legislature that would require the use of green infrastructure in new...

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Federal Permit Streamlining Proposal Pulled from Government Funding Bill

Inflation Reduction Act to Include Water Provisions

Climate and Tax Reconciliation Agreement Included a Side Deal on Clean Water Act Permitting

Senate Passes WRDA

Regulatory Updates

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EPA Releases Phase II Rule Clarification Related to Urban Area Designation Criteria

EPA is clarifying its NPDES Stormwater Phase II regulations due to the Census Bureau’s recent change that discontinued the practice...

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EPA Proposing Revisions to Water Quality Standards to Protect Tribal Resources

EPA is proposing revisions to the Federal Clean Water Act water quality standards (WQS) regulation to clarify and prescribe how...

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EPA Announces $52M in Grants for States to Support Clean Water, Flood Resilience, and Water Equity

EPA and State Partners Announce Major Improvement in Clean Water Act Permit Compliance

Forest Service and Trout Unlimited Invest up to $40 million to Restore Watersheds on America’s National Forests

National Association of Clean Water Agencies Opposes EPA’s PFOA and PFOS Designations

What's Happening Across the Country?

State Updates

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Water Agencies Unite and Commit to Reducing Demands on Colorado River

More than thirty (30) water agencies and providers have committed to take additional actions to reduce water demands to help...

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California Unveils Plan to Reach Carbon Neutrality by 2045

California air quality officials released a climate plan this week, which aims for a 48% reduction of greenhouse gases by...

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Community Land Trusts Are Building Disaster-Resilient Neighborhoods

Washington State Board Mandates Heat Pumps in All New Buildings

Voluntary Conservation Works to Improve Water Quality

Heat Waves in US Rivers on the Rise