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Who is WESTCAS?
The Arid West has a unique ecosystem. Many months have no rain, and annual precipitation often is less than 12 inches. Consequently, it is essential to protect both the quantity and quality of water supplies. To this end, in 1992 the area’s water and wastewater providers joined together to share their talents and resources, assuming the name Western Coalition of Arid States or WESTCAS. A grassroots organization, WESTCAS is dedicated to encouraging the development of water programs and regulations which assure adequate supplies of high quality water for those living in the arid regions while protecting the environment.
What does WESTCAS offer?
WESTCAS provides members with a powerful presence in Washington, D.C. and in regional and state regulatory and legislative decision-making; an effective vehicle for information exchange through meetings and publications; the opportunity to help draft federal, regional, state, and local legislation and regulations about water quality and supply.
What are the goals of WESTCAS?
WESTCAS’ members network their talents and resources to work on common issues.
Memberships in WESTCAS are designed for water and wastewater service providers, including cities and towns, water and irrigation districts, wastewater agencies, Native American nations, and others concerned with management of issues related to water supply and wastewater treatment and reuse. Professional organizations, academic institutions, attorneys, engineering firms, and consulting firms can all benefit from membership with WESTCAS. The following six categories of membership make it possible for almost every organization or person to joint WESTCAS.
The Arid West has a unique ecosystem. Many months have no rain, and annual precipitation often is less than 12 inches. Consequently, it is essential to protect both the quantity and quality of water supplies. To this end, in 1992 the area’s water and wastewater providers joined together to share their talents and resources, assuming the name Western Coalition of Arid States or WESTCAS. A grassroots organization, WESTCAS is dedicated to encouraging the development of water programs and regulations which assure adequate supplies of high quality water for those living in the arid regions while protecting the environment.
What does WESTCAS offer?
WESTCAS provides members with a powerful presence in Washington, D.C. and in regional and state regulatory and legislative decision-making; an effective vehicle for information exchange through meetings and publications; the opportunity to help draft federal, regional, state, and local legislation and regulations about water quality and supply.
What are the goals of WESTCAS?
WESTCAS’ members network their talents and resources to work on common issues.
- Advocate laws, regulations, standards, and policies that provide for environmentally sound, science-based protection and wise use of water resources in unique Arid West ecosystems.
- Actively champion federal funding for water quality and quantity issues, programs, and infrastructure in the Arid West states.
- Ensure WESTCAS remains effective as the “Voice of Water Quality in the Arid West.”
Memberships in WESTCAS are designed for water and wastewater service providers, including cities and towns, water and irrigation districts, wastewater agencies, Native American nations, and others concerned with management of issues related to water supply and wastewater treatment and reuse. Professional organizations, academic institutions, attorneys, engineering firms, and consulting firms can all benefit from membership with WESTCAS. The following six categories of membership make it possible for almost every organization or person to joint WESTCAS.
ASSOCIATE
This voting class of membership is for individuals and firms that provide professional and support services or products for Regular Members. These include engineering, planning and legal firms, manufacturers and consultants. Annual dues are based on the number of professional employees.
| Category | # of Employees | Dues |
| 1 | 1-5 | $550 |
| 2 | 6-10 | $1045 |
| 3 | 11 and up | $1,980 |
PARTNER
This non-voting class of membership is for individuals and firms that are engaged in businesses that have an interest in water quality or water quantity issues in the arid west, but do not provide professional and support services directly to Regular Members. These include agriculture, industry, mining and non-governmental agencies. This class shall pay annual dues as established by the Board.
| Annual dues are $2,2000 for all Partner members. |
ACADEMIC
This non-voting class of membership is for academic institutions. This class shall pay annual dues as established by the Board.
| Category | Year | Dues |
| Junior College | 2 | $550 |
| University/College | 4 | $1,100 |
REGULAR
This voting class of membership is for water and wastewater utilities, irrigation districts, cities, towns, counties, water-related authorities, water conservancy, and water conservation districts and associations of Districts and Indian nations. Annual dues are based on the population of the service area.
| Category | Population | Dues |
| 1 | 1-25,000 | $440 |
| 2 | 25,001-50,000 | $825 |
| 3 | 50,001-100,000 | $1,265 |
| 4 | 100,001-150,000 | $1,650 |
| 5 | 150,001-250,000 | $2,475 |
| 6 | 250,001-499,999 | $3,300 |
REGULATORY
This non-voting class of membership is for bureaus, associations, commissions and others who set and/or enforce regulations. This class shall pay annual dues as established by the Board.
| Annual dues are $440 for all Regulatory members. |
AFFILIATE
This non-voting class of membership is for members that do not fall within the above listed membership classes. This class shall pay annual dues as established by the Board.
| Annual dues are $220 for all Affiliate members. |