Tri-State Meeting 

January 27, 2023
Portland, Oregon

Meeting held at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 12048 NE Airport Way

Agenda

1.    9:30 AM – Welcome and Introductions 

April Snell, Oregon Water Resources Congress (OWRC)

2.    Bureau of Reclamation Pacific Northwest Region Update
Jennifer Carrington, Regional Director, 
Columbia-Pacific Northwest Region, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

3.    Update from the National Water Resources Association
Dale Nellor, National Water Resources Association (NWRA)

4.    Water Project Funding – Roundtable Discussion

Types of projects, federal/state funding used, challenges faced by districts, etc.

5.    State Association Legislative Reports 

Paul Arrington, Idaho Water Users Association (IWUA)

April Snell, OWRC

John Stuhlmiller, Washington State Water Resources Association (WSWRA)

6.    Update from the Family Farm Alliance

Dan Keppen, Family Farm Alliance 

7.    Legal Updates: New Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule, Navajo vs. Interior & Other Litigation of Interest – all

8.    Other General Discussion Topics

9.    Next Meeting Discussion – Summer Tour/Meeting in Washington

10. Adjourn ~ 2:30 PM