Advisory Committee for Water Information authority from OMB M-92-01

Water-related responsibilities dispersed

throughout Executive Branch

To identify opportunities to make best use of

available resources

Must communicate and collaborate among

dozens of Federal organizations. . .

Advisory Committee for Water Information authority from OMB M-92-01

To ensure coordination of water information

programs

DOI/USGS designated as lead agency for the

Water Information Coordination Program

OMB asks all other Federal organizations

funding, collecting, or using

water resources information

To assist the USGS in implementation of WICP

Advisory Committee for Water Information authority from OMB M-92-01

Federal interests and funding for water resources information are

integrally tied to partnerships with non-Federal entities

Therefore, USGS and other Federal organizations participating in the WICP

Shall work together and independently, consistent with their mission responsibilities…

Advisory Committee for Water Information authority from OMB M-92-01

• To establish routine communications and

more effective working relationships

with:

State and local agencies

Indian Tribes

Private sector