Western States Water Council

The Western States Water Council was founded in 1965. It is an organization consisting of representatives appointed by the governor's of 18 western states. The purposes of the Council are: (1) to accomplish effective cooperation among western states in the conservation, development and management of water resources; (2) to maintain vital state prerogatives, while identifying ways to accommodate legitimate federal interests; (3) to provide a forum for the exchange of views, perspectives, and experiences among member states; and (4) to provide analysis of federal and state developments in order to assist member states in evaluating impacts of federal laws and programs and the effectiveness of state laws and policies.

From the description of National land use planning legislation : Washington, 1971-1972 / Western States Water Council. (Washington State Library, Office of Secretary of State). WorldCat record id: 166521977