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New Congressional Water Caucus Will Find Solutions, Educate (Rep. George Radanovich)

Last Friday I was very excited to join my colleagues in announcing the formation of the Congressional Water Caucus.  Water issues such as supply, storage and quality are critical to American’s day to day lives.  I believe these issues will become increasingly vital in future years as more droughts begin to emerge throughout the country and water demands continue to rise.  As the former Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Water and Power, I was engaged in many efforts to find common sense solutions to our nation’s water problems.

The Water Caucus will work to advance solutions to our nation’s water needs as well educate our colleagues on water.  Together, the caucus developed the “Twelve Principles of Water Policy,” which will help guide our caucus as we tackle important water issues facing our nation.

The formation of this caucus is good news for Americans who rely on clean, affordable water and I am proud to be a co-chairman.

The Twelve Principles of Water Policy: