The Outlook for Federal Water Resources Funding amp; Priorities联邦水资源的资金及前景；重点.pptVIP

The Outlook for Federal Water Resources Funding Priorities Mia O’Connell Executive Managing Director Carmen Group, Inc. Outlook for Federal Water Resources Funding Emerging Support for Water and Environmental Restoration Strong Leadership Team in Place ASA Darcy Principal Deputy ASA Salt Obama Administration Priorities Stimulate economy Pursue environmental sustainability Support multi-purpose projects Where We Have Been – Administrations Where We Have Been – Congress Limited New Starts Corps Program – Essentially Frozen Increasing Support The Administration is seeking more funding for Water Infrastructure projects in EPA Programs Where are We Going? Corps FY 2010 Budget Request Included: Multi-use / Environmental sustainability Integrate environmental principles into traditional infrastructure Endorse multiple purpose projects 5 New Construction Starts Administration Reform Themes Transforming the Corps Empowering CEQ Re-energizing EPA Administration’s Policy Shift for Corps New Look For Flood Protection Focus on natural river systems restoring ecosystems Flood protection as part of multi-purpose project Emphasis on non-structural solutions Revised Principles/Guidelines expected soon Codify the shift to more balanced multi-objective planning for more evolved flood protection ecosystem restoration projects CEQ Empowered Taking larger role in Policy Debate Pressing the Corps on PG Revisions Engaging with OMB on Budget Plans to Push Policy New Initiatives Livable communities Sustainable systems What impact on water projects? Outlook for WRDA Water Resources Development Act Expected to move early next year Opportunity for project authorizations and revisions to ongoing projects Further Corps’ reform? Outlook for Funding FY 2011 and beyond Inclusion of possible new environmental priorities in budget will help drive Appropriations debate Will Congress increase funding for Water Infrastructure projects or shift funding from trad