Water Management Act Advisory Committee

The Water Management Act Advisory Committee works with MassDEP to review legislation, regulations, and general permitting issues for water withdrawal permits.

The Water Resources Management Advisory Committee works with MassDEP to review Water Management Act legislation, regulations, and general permitting issues for water withdrawal permits. The Committee was established by M.G.L. c. 21G, section 3 and meets as needed to fulfill its statutory role.

Upcoming Water Management Advisory Committee Meeting

Next Meeting: TBD

Previous Water Management Advisory Committee Meetings

May 2025

• Water Management Act Advisory Committee Agenda - May 2025
• DRAFT Template for Water Use Restrictions for Mainland PWS Permits
• Water Management Act Advisory Committee Presentation: Golf Course Mitigation - May 2025
• Water Management Act Advisory Committee Presentation: WMA Grant Overview - May 2025
• Water Management Act Advisory Committee Presentation: Inflow & Infiltration Mitigation - May 2025
• Water Management Act Advisory Committee Presentation: Cape & Islands Restrictions - May 2025

November 2024

• Water Management Act Advisory Committee Presentation - November 2024
• Water Management Act Advisory Committee Presentation: Stormwater Recharge Direct Mitigation - November 2024

June 2024

• Water Management Act Advisory Committee Agenda - June 2024
• Water Management Act Advisory Committee Presentation - June 2024
• Draft Permit Renewal Schedule 6/17/2024
• Nonessential Outdoor Water Use Restrictions - Permit vs. Registration

December 2023

• Water Management Act Advisory Committee Agenda - December 2023
• Water Management Act Advisory Committee Presentation: Cranberry Bogs - December 2023
• Water Management Act Advisory Committee Presentation: Water Use - December 2023
• Water Management Act Advisory Committee Presentation: Grant Overview - December 2023
• Water Management Act Advisory Committee Presentation: Registration, Staffing, Renewals, Restriction - December 2023
• Water Management Act Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - December 2023

October 2022

• Water Management Act Advisory Committee Agenda - October 2022
• Water Management Act Advisory Committee Presentation - October 2022
• Water Management Act Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - October 2022

July 2022

• Water Management Act Advisory Committee Agenda - July 2022
• Water Management Act Advisory Committee Presentation - July 2022
• Water Management Act Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - July 2022

June 2022

• Water Management Act Advisory Committee Agenda - June 2022
• Water Management Act Advisory Committee Presentation June 2022
• Water Management Act Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - June 2022