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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 4 E Street SE |
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| City | Washington, DC |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20003 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400434103-191
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6. House ID# 407660018
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2025 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
| 10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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| 12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
| INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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| Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Kris Polly |
Date | 12/23/2025 10:05:47 AM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Conducted multiple fourth-quarter meetings with House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water majority and minority staff regarding Bureau of Reclamation funding priorities, aging infrastructure, and extraordinary maintenance needs.
Supported activation of the Administrations Water Sub-Cabinet through formal NWRA sign-on letter engagement.
Coordinated NWRA participation in ACWAs amicus brief supporting United Water Conservation District in its federal takings case.
Submitted NWRA support letter for H.R. 2940, the Advancing Water Reuse Act.
Submitted NWRA support letter for H.R. 338, the Every Drop Counts Act.
Engaged with Bureau of Reclamation leadership and Congressional staff on WaterSMART, Title XVI, and Extraordinary Maintenance implementation.
House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water Majority and Minority staff meetings.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Bureau of Reclamation
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Kris |
Polly |
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Drake |
Wood |
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Dillon |
Kuehn |
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Greg |
Morrison |
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Lane |
Simpson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Tracked fourth-quarter implementation of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as it relates to water infrastructure financing and agency execution of tax-related water provisions.
Responded to Congressional staff inquiries regarding implementation impacts on western water agencies.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Kris |
Polly |
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Dillon |
Kuehn |
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Drake |
Wood |
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Greg |
Morrison |
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Lane |
Simpson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Tracked late-year Farm Bill baseline discussions focused on irrigation infrastructure, conservation programs, and western drought resilience.
Monitored USDA program funding implementation affecting irrigation districts and conservation delivery.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Kris |
Polly |
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Dillon |
Kuehn |
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Drake |
Wood |
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Greg |
Morrison |
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Lane |
Simpson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Submitted NWRA support letter for H.R. 573, the NEPA Impact Reporting Act.
Submitted NWRA support letter for H.R. 4503, the ePermit Act to advance federal permitting efficiency.
Submitted NWRA support letter for the SPEED Act, supporting targeted federal infrastructure streamlining reforms.
Tracked and analyzed U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA proposed Endangered Species Act rules affecting western water operations and project consultations.
Prepared NWRA comments on the proposed Waters of the United States rule for fourth-quarter agency submission.
Tracked National Environmental Policy Act regulatory actions and agency guidance affecting Reclamation and Corps project delivery.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), Bureau of Reclamation, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Kris |
Polly |
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Dillon |
Kuehn |
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Drake |
Wood |
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Greg |
Morrison |
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Lane |
Simpson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Tracked fourth-quarter FY2026 appropriations negotiations for Bureau of Reclamation accounts, including WaterSMART, Title XVI, Extraordinary Maintenance, and dam safety.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Bureau of Reclamation
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Kris |
Polly |
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Dillon |
Kuehn |
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Drake |
Wood |
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Greg |
Morrison |
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Lane |
Simpson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Submitted NWRA support letter for State Revolving Fund reauthorization to strengthen long-term water and wastewater infrastructure financing.
Prepared NWRA comments on the proposed Waters of the United States rule addressing Clean Water Act jurisdictional implementation impacts for western water agencies.
Tracked Clean Water Act rulemaking and PFAS regulatory actions affecting project permitting and compliance.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Kris |
Polly |
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Dillon |
Kuehn |
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Drake |
Wood |
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Lane |
Simpson |
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Greg |
Morrison |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
| Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |