Irrigation PAC Formed 

A new U.S. administration and Congress are set to take

office later this month, including new cabinet members

overseeing portfolios related to the environment,

agriculture and interior. Issues such as climate change,

water management, infrastructure and labor regulation

are all expected to be the focus of policy review and

debate, making it imperative for the Irrigation Association

to increase its visibility and influence at the federal level.

In November, IA’s Board of Directors approved the formation of a new

political action committee to help accomplish the association’s strategic focus

on influencing policy to increase the demand for efficient irrigation.

IrrigationPAC is a non-partisan, voluntary, political action committee created

to help IA achieve its legislative objectives and increase the industry’s visibility

with elected officials and political candidates at the federal level.

“IrrigationPAC is a necessary and useful tool for the Irrigation Association to

become the recognized authority on irrigation,” said President Stephen W. Smith.

“Increasing our presence with elected officials and policy makers will help IA

promote the message of efficient irrigation and better water management.”