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The Water Resources Coalition is an organization of groups representing private industry and government who are committed to ensuring that a comprehensive, national water resources policy is developed, implemented, and funded to provide a sustainable, productive economy; a healthy aquatic ecology; and public health and safety.

President Obama Releases FY11 Budget Proposal

President Obama has released his proposal for the Fiscal Year 2011, which contains significant cuts in the funding levels for the US Army Corps of Engineers - Civil Works Program and the Bureau of Reclamation. The Water Resources Coalition is disappointed in the funding cuts and has expressed to the Administration and to Congress that these programs play a vital role in the nation's economy.

WRC Press Release on the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget

WRC Legislative Brief on the FY 2011 Energy and Water Appropriations

Water Resources in the News

Oil lingers in Gulf LA Times, August 19, 2010

CT Governor urges water conservation Connecticut Post, August 19, 2010

NRDC releases beach water quality ratings The Washington Post, August 1, 2010

Battle over California water resources The New York Times, August 2, 2010

Levee Plans Yet to be Determined The Lompoc Record, July 6, 2010

Water Test OK'd Despite Threat to Endangered Fish The Associated Press, July 3, 2010

US Water System Needs Better Enforcement, Smart Investment to Ensure Quality The Washington Post, June 15, 2010

Strapped Cities Struggling to Fund Water Treatment Upgrades The New York Times, March 30, 2010