Columbia-Snake River Irrigators Association
Water Resources Policy for Washington’s Future.
Although we live in a world of uncertainty, CSRIA members and those we
work with can rely on the CSRIA to support water resources policies that will
improve Washington’s economic and social well-being.
The CSRIA will “keep the water at the pumps;” and it will work to enhance access to
new water supplies for irrigation, industrial, and municipal use.
In any forum, CSRIA will field high-quality technical capability and experienced-based
foresight, offering effective state/federal water resources management.
A sound leadership strategy for Washington’s water resources management is no
different than the leadership direction required for other key segments of our state
government. It must be based on:
A clear understanding of how to prioritize basic needs and objectives, focusing on economic
benefits and cost-effectiveness for resource development and allocations.
It’s about our economy.
A fundamental restructuring of state government’s delivery system and a retreat from
over-reaching administrative process and regulation.
A respect for real, not empty-gesture, environmental resources and benefits.
Action items for implementing this leadership strategy include:
Support for water resources projects that are economically/technically sound and promote
the direct interests of water right holders and our communities.
Promoting stewardship and environmental benefits that are best served through sound
economic policies for water resources management.
Opposing any state actions to “tax,” directly or indirectly, existing or new water rights,
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