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Water Resources and Policy

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    Mission

    To advance the collective viewpoint of the state geological surveys in the development of national and trans-boundary policies and programs relating to the Nation’s surface and ground water resources; and to interact with other organizations with similar interests.

    Responsibilities
    • Federal and State
      • Track, comment, and provide input into Federal legislation and regulations relating to the Nation’s surface and ground water resources.
      • Develop and advance science-based concepts for surface and ground water programs at the national level.
    • AASG
      • Assist in development, promotion, and implementation of AASG water policy and positions.
      • Communicate key issues and progress to AASG membership.
    • Alliances
      • Act as a liaison between the Association and EPA, and USGS-WRD and other Federal agencies on water policy concerns.
      • Act as liaison to the National Ground Water Association, the Water Environment Federation, and others with similar interests.
    Goals
    • Federal and State
      • Further develop the AASG’s aquifer mapping concept and explore potential partnerships in this program with the U.S. EPA, and other organizations with similar interest.
      • Participate in appropriate meetings of the National Water Quality Monitoring Council, the Advisory Council on Water Information, and others. Participate in a panel charged with the drafting of Terms of Reference for a ground water council under the auspices of ACWI (Wunsch named to the panel). Once established, continue efforts to ensure that AASG is a member representative on the council. d. Meet with the U.S.G.S. Director annually to provide input on WRD programs.
    • AASG
      • Report progress to AASG membership at the mid-year and annual meetings.
      • Update the AASG Water Resources Statement.
    • Alliances
      • Implement the MOU with the National Ground Water Association.
      • Participate in NGWA’s annual conference.
    Membership Rules

    Members are appointed by the AASG President. The Chair will be a sitting State Geologist, appointed by the AASG President. The AASG President may appoint an Honorary Member to co-chair the Committee. The chair may create subcommittees to act on specific tasks.