Water

Water is the lifeblood of the West, and our rural communities are dedicated to conserving clean sources of this most precious resource. In 2021 alone, nearly 90% of the West faced historic and catastrophic drought conditions. Drought impacts nearly every individual, family, and business in rural America, and our Members support working toward both short- and long-term solutions to combat the impacts of catastrophic drought. From increasing water storage capacity to modernizing water delivery systems, the Congressional Western Caucus is committed to advancing policies that strengthen water supply for rural communities in the West and beyond.