President Trump Signs Executive Order Modernizing America’s Water Resource Management and Water Infrastructure

President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order earlier this week that formally establishes an interagency Water Subcabinet seeking to modernize water management and infrastructure.

The order titled “The Executive Order on Modernizing America’s Water Resource Management and Water Infrastructure,” promotes water infrastructure projects and lists water supply and storage among top priorities.

The subcabinet will be co-chaired by the Secretary of the Interior and the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator. The committee also includes the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Energy, the Secretary of the Army, and the heads of other agencies.

“The Trump Administration has made it a priority to ensure communities across the nation receive safe, reliable water,” said U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt. “Today’s action by President Trump furthers our incredible efforts over the past three and a half years to cut bureaucratic red tape and improve water infrastructure.”

Under the Executive Order, the Water Subcabinet will:

• Promote effective and efficient water resources management by reducing duplication between Federal agencies developing water policy;
• Develop a national water strategy to ensure the reliability of our water supplies, water quality, water systems, and water forecasting;
• Protect taxpayer investments and improve water infrastructure planning by promoting integrated planning and coordination for drinking water, wastewater, water reuse, water storage and delivery, and water resource management; and
• Support and enhance workforce development to recruit, train, and retain water sector professionals.

To view the full text of the order visit https://www.whitehouse.gov/.