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WWA Updates: Summer Tour, Interim Topics & Opportunities to Get Involved
Published 6 months ago • 2 min read
April 22, 2026 Newsletter
2026 Summer Tour
June 16-17 | Kemmerer, WY
Join the Wyoming Water Association for our Summer Tour, a two-day, field-based experience showcasing Wyoming’s water, energy, and natural resource systems in action. This year’s tour includes exclusive visits to TerraPower, Rocky Mountain Power’s Naughton Power Plant, Viva Naughton Dam, and the Kemmerer water treatment facility, along with opportunities to connect with peers and learn directly from industry experts.
Participants will also enjoy a featured presentation on the Seedskadee and Cokeville Meadows National Wildlife Refuges, highlighting the vital connection between water management and habitat conservation in Wyoming.
This engaging tour is a great opportunity to see critical infrastructure up close, build professional relationships, and gain insight into the challenges and innovations shaping Wyoming’s water future.
Proudly planned in conjunction with the Wyoming Association of Conservation Districts.
Spots are limited—register early to reserve your place on the tour.
The Wyoming Water Association is featured in the March issue of Irrigation Leader Magazine, where President Jerry Dartis highlighted in the cover story.
In the interview, Dart emphasizes the Association’s role in bringing together diverse water users across Wyoming—including agriculture, municipalities, businesses, and agencies—to support and protect the state’s water resources. The feature also showcases WWA’s ongoing work through conferences, tours, and policy engagement aimed at ensuring reliable, clean water for all users.
Join or Renew Your Wyoming Water Association Membership
Membership in the Wyoming Water Association keeps you connected to the people and policies shaping water in our state. Members receive legislative updates, educational opportunities, networking access, and timely water policy briefings.
Not a member — or need to renew? Now’s the time. Stay informed. Stay engaged.
Questions about membership or member-only access? Contact our office.
The Wyoming State Engineer’s Office continues to provide updates on water management, including public hearings, water rights administration, and groundwater regulation. Recent notices emphasize opportunities for public input and ongoing oversight in key basins. These efforts support transparency and encourage stakeholder involvement in managing Wyoming’s water resources.
Interim Legislative Water Topics – WWDC & Select Water Committee- May 6-7, 2026 This interim meeting begins work on key water policy topics being reviewed by the Wyoming Water Development Commission (WWDC) and the Select Water Committee. Over two days, members will receive updates on statewide water projects, including applications, amendments, and contracts, along with discussions on emerging issues affecting Wyoming’s water future.
Key agenda topics include stormwater infrastructure—presented with input from the Wyoming Association of Municipalities—and consumptive water use related to data center development, with presentations from the State Engineer’s Office, University of Wyoming, Microsoft, and Prometheus Hyperscale. The meetings will also include opportunities for public comment and committee direction on next steps.
Trihydro - Microplastics and Pharmaceuticals Listed as Priority Drinking Water Contaminant Groups for Evaluation
On April 2, 2026, the EPA released its draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6), marking a shift in how emerging drinking water risks are evaluated. For the first time, microplastics and pharmaceuticals are being assessed as broader contaminant groups rather than individually.
The CCL is an early-stage Safe Drinking Water Act tool that identifies contaminants for future study and potential regulation. While it does not set enforceable limits, it helps guide research, monitoring, and policy development around drinking water safety.
This update highlights growing attention to complex, emerging contaminants and their potential impact on public health.
The Wyoming Water Association is seeking interested individuals to serve on our Board of Directors. Board members play an important role in guiding the organization’s mission and supporting water issues across Wyoming.
Anyone interested in serving or learning more is encouraged to contact the Executive Director at office@wyomingwater.org.
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August 25, 2026 In Memory of Ron Vore It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our longtime board member, colleague, and friend, Ron Vore. Ron leaves behind a remarkable legacy in Wyoming’s water community. Throughout his career, he was a dedicated advocate for water resources and the people who depend on them. He brought a wealth of knowledge, experience, and perspective to the Wyoming Water Association and was always willing to share his time and expertise. His commitment to...
