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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 Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works is issuing this notice to provide information on the public comment period and virtual public listening sessions on the implementation of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024, which was signed into law on Jan. 4, 2025. 

The OASA(CW) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct a 60-day 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 will be held from Feb. 27 through April 28, 2025. 

Additionally, the OASA(CW) and the Corps will host a series of virtual public listening sessions where participants can provide input and recommendations on the implementation of any WRDA 2024 provision. The public may attend the virtual listening sessions via Webex meeting https://usace1.webex.com/meet/WRDA2024 or by phone (Phone Number: 844-800-2712, Code: 1992 62 9020) on the days and times listed below.

  • March 12, 2025 – 2:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern
  • March 26, 2025 – 2:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern
  • April 2, 2025 – 2:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern (Tribal Nations Focus)
  • April 9, 2025 – 2:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern

Comments, identified by Docket ID No. COE-2024-0004, may be submitted by any of the following methods:

  • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// www.regulations.gov/. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
  • Email: WRDA2024@usace.army.mil. Include Docket ID No. COE-2024-0004 in the subject line of the message.
  • Mail: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ATTN:  Ms. Amy Frantz, CEW-P, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 3F91, 441 G St NW, Washington, DC 20314.

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/. All requests for further information on this notice may be directed to Ms. Lauren Leuck, 703-839-0383 or lauren.d.leuck.civ@army.mil, or Ms. Amy Frantz, 202-761-0106 or WRDA2024@usace.army.mil. 

 

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