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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 acquatic 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

Red River Flooding Solution is a Problem to Some The New York Times, December 29, 2009

As Sewers Fill, Waste Poisons Waterways The New York Times, November 22, 2009

Work Begins on $1 billion New Orleans Barrier The Associated Press, November 4, 2009

$33 Billion Energy and Water Appropriations Bill Heads to House Floor Ben Geman and Taryn Luntz, The New York Times, July 13, 2009