The Association of Clean Water Administrators (hereinafter “ACWA” or the “states”) is the independent, nonpartisan, national organization of state, interstate, and territorial water program managers, who on a daily basis implement the water quality programs of the Clean Water Act (“CWA”). ACWA is a nationally recognized organization whose agenda and mission are set by a Board of Directors and leadership which are composed entirely of state/interstate water quality program administrators and managers. ACWA is uniquely positioned as a critical resource to EPA as ACWA can quickly and efficiently facilitate feedback from its members, the nation’s experts on implementing the CWA. Because the states, largely, implement CWA regulations and policies, proposed changes to applicable EPA regulations and policies should be developed in collaboration with the states. The complexity of today’s water quality issues requires effective collaboration to ensure reasonable, balanced, and effective strategies for water quality improvement.
Legislation, Regulation and Litigation
EPA Releases Administering Community Project Funding and Congressionally Directed Spending (CPF/CDS)
Congress directed the EPA to evaluate Community Project Funding and Congressional Directed Funding and to provide a report to the Congressional Appropriations Committees. This report is responsive to the Congressional direction in the Explanatory Statement accompanying the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-42), which instructs the EPA to submit a report “proposing efficient solutions for increasing the Agency’s effectiveness and timeliness in administering [water] Community Project Funding and Congressionally Directed Spending [(CPF/CDS)] projects.” The report describes the program’s accomplishments and provides updates and areas of opportunity for additional streamlining from the EPA.
FY2025 Appropriations Testimony
This testimony was submitted to both the House and Senate Subcommittees for Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies on May 6, 2024.
FY 2025 SRF Appropriations Letter to President
A coalition letter, spearheaded by CIFA, urging the President to fully fund the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Funds.
SCOTUS Opinion: Sackett v. EPA (May 2023)
The opinion of the Supreme Court on Sackett v. EPA. The Court held that the Clean Water Act (CWA) extends to only those wetlands that are “as a practical matter… Read More »
District Court Order Enjoining WOTUS Rule
An opinion from the District Court of North Dakota issuing a preliminary injunction prohibiting EPA and the Army Corps from implementing or enforcing the newly revised definition of WOTUS in… Read More »
ACWA FY2021 Audit
ACWA FY2021 Audit
ACWA FY2021 Form 990
ACWA FY2021 Form 990
ACWA LAC Slides
The slides from the December 2nd LAC call.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) SRF Questions & Answers
A question and answers document on BIL Implementation from the Office of Water
Pre-Publication Version of Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification Improvement Rule
A copy of a pre-publication version of the proposed rule: Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification Improvement Rule. Comments will be due 60 days from the date of… Read More »
FY 2022 Funding Chart
EPA programs funding chart updated on October 6, 2022, to include the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
