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Water Resources Development Act

What is the Water Resources Development Act?

The Water Resources Development Act is a comprehensive legislative package that provides for the conservation and development of water and related resources. It authorizes the Secretary of the Army, through the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, to conduct studies, construct projects and research activities that can lead to the improvement of rivers and harbors of the United States.

WRDA is strictly authorizing legislation; it does not include funding. The funding of WRDA-authorized studies and projects is provided separately through the annual Energy and Water Development appropriations process and, at times, through supplemental appropriations.

 

Current Water Resources Development Act Past Water Resources Development Actss Congressional Authorization Committees Public Comment Additional Resources

 

 

 

 

 

Current Water Resources Development Act (WRDA)

 

Past Water Resources Development Acts (WRDA)

Click each heading below to view additional information about the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) or Water Resources Reform Development Act (WRRDA) from that year.

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Expand List item 37374Collapse List item 37374  WRDA 2022
Expand List item 31084Collapse List item 31084  WRDA 2020
Expand List item 31083Collapse List item 31083  WRDA 2018
Expand List item 31085Collapse List item 31085  WRDA 2016
Expand List item 31086Collapse List item 31086  WRRDA 2014 
Expand List item 31093Collapse List item 31093  WRDA 2007
Expand List item 31092Collapse List item 31092  WRDA 2000
Expand List item 31091Collapse List item 31091  WRDA 1999
Expand List item 31090Collapse List item 31090  Historical WRDAs: 1968 - 2013

Congressional Authorization Committees

Public Comment

The OASA(CW) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducted a public comment period to provide an opportunity for the public to give input and recommendations on the implementation of any provision contained in the WRDA of 2024. The public comment period was held from February 27th to April 30th, 2025. During that time, the OASA(CW) and the Corps hosted a series of virtual public listening sessions where participants can provide input and recommendations on the implementation of any WRDA 2024 provision. The sessions were held March 12th and 26th and April 2nd and 9th. Public input was received and documented through Docket ID No. COE-2024-0004.

When available, signed implementation guidance will be posted on the Corps public website at: https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Water-Resources-Development-Act/.  For questions on WRDA implementation, please contact Mr. Jeremy LaDart at WRDA2024@usace.army.mil. 

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