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LOWER PLATTE NRDS
Organization · NE
Hires government relations
The Lower Platte NRDs is a group of three local gov entities in NE that manage water.
Who they hire
What they lobby on
Assist in communications with relevant agencies, authorizing committees, and delegation on the importance of water infrastructure and need for investment. Track and report on the Bureau of Reclamations programs and funding.
Track and report on the Clean Water Act related legislation and Waters of the United States rulemaking. Track and report on PFAS related legislation and PFAS rulemaking.
Track and report on the development of the upcoming Farm Bill. Track and report on the NRCS programs.
Track and report on the implementation of FY2021, FY2022, and FY2023 appropriations measures that are pertinent to water management. Track and report on the FY2024 appropriations and budget process. Track and report on the FY2025 appropriations and budget process. Advocate for the inclusion of programmatic funding request to the USACE CWIFP program in the FY2025 appropriations process.
Track and report on the implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58). Track and report on the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (Public Law 117-169). Track and report on the implementation of the Build America, Buy America Act (Public Law 117-58) and the Office of Management and Budgets Initial Implementation Guidance M-22-11. Track announcements and developments of the USACE CWIFP program. Track and report on the development of the upcoming Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA). Advocate for the inclusion of priorities in the upcoming WRDA bill.