State Water Plan Implementation Workgroup

Note:  The IWG's final meeting was 2/13/2024 and the group has merged with the Water Planning Council Advisory Group.

The IWG met on 2/13/2024 and an agenda and draft notes are available.

The IWG met on 1/9/2024 and an Agenda, Draft Notes, and Video are available.

2023 Public Meeting Schedule

Implementation Work Group meetings are held monthly at 1:00 p.m. unless specified and instructions for joining a meeting are included in each agenda.  Special meetings and meeting cancellations will be posted here as soon as possible.

Recent Years' Meetings:

The IWG's 12 members are comprised of:

• 1 representative of each agency represented on the WPC
• 2 in-stream (IS) advocates
• 2 out-of-stream (OS) advocates
• 2 Water Planning Council Advisory Group (WPCAG) members, appointed by the co-chairs and representing in-stream and out-of-stream interests
• 2 subject matter experts

The IWG establishes topical subgroups to research topics as directed by the WPC. Participation in the topical subgroups is open to all interested parties. Individuals may participate in one or more of these whether or not they are members of the IWG or the WPCAG. Each topical subgroup is chaired by a member of the IWG.

The IWG enables more people to be involved in implementing the SWP.  It includes State Agency representatives and allows the WPCAG to maintain its role as a source of wider stakeholder feedback. The WPCAG is an advisor to the IWG, essentially being the reality check asking questions like, “will this work” and “does this make sense.” Throughout the SWP development process, the WPC sought participation from a wide range of stakeholders and will continue to do so during implementation.

Membership (updated 1/19/2023):

In-stream advocates:

• Denise Savageau
• Anne Hulick

Out-of-stream advocates:

• David Radka
• Janice Erlemeyer

• Mike Dietz
• Steve Rupar

WPCAG appointees:

• Tom Tyler
• [Vacant]

WPC Agencies:

• Bruce Wittchen (OPM)
• Chris Bellucci (DEEP)
• Ally Ayotte (PURA)
• Dan Aubin (DPH)