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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 | 2026 |
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 | 7/15/2026 12:58:28 PM |
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
Prepared NWRA letters, memos, testimony, and member communications related to Bureau of Reclamation policy, funding, and program implementation.
Supported NWRA advocacy related to Reclamation infrastructure, WaterSMART, Title XVI, aging infrastructure, drought programs, hydropower, urbanized canals, and project cost-sharing issues.
Prepared and supported NWRA outreach regarding the nomination of Aubrey Bettencourt to serve as Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation.
Coordinated NWRA member input and Congressional outreach related to western drought conditions, water supply reliability, and the need for continued federal investment in drought resilience and water infrastructure.
Tracked Congressional and agency developments affecting western water infrastructure, hydropower, Reclamation policy, and federal water project delivery.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Bureau of Reclamation, Interior - Dept of (DOI)
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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Tracked Farm Bill and related agriculture policy discussions affecting irrigation infrastructure, conservation programs, forest management, drought response, and USDA water programs.
Engaged with House and Senate Agriculture Committee offices regarding Farm Bill issues and their implications for western water users, irrigation districts, and agricultural water supply reliability.
Prepared and supported NWRA outreach to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding completion of the FSA Water Saving Commodities Program review and release of related funding.
Tracked and reported on Congressional hearings and committee activity related to USDA programs, conservation funding, disaster assistance, and Farm Bill development.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
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
Prepared NWRA support materials and member communications related to federal permitting, Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and project delivery legislation, including the SPEED Act and related permitting reform proposals.
Tracked agency and Congressional activity regarding NEPA implementation, Reclamation procedures, ESA consultation, species recovery, and federal regulatory issues affecting western water operations and project delivery.
Coordinated with NWRA members and partner organizations regarding Reclamations NEPA implementing procedures and related changes to federal environmental review requirements.
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), Interior - Dept of (DOI)
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 appropriations and budget developments affecting Bureau of Reclamation accounts and related western water priorities, including FY2026 funding and FY2027 budget requests.
Prepared memos and member communications regarding Energy and Water Development, Interior and Environment, Agriculture, and related appropriations activity affecting Reclamation, USDA conservation programs, State Revolving Fund programs, and federal water infrastructure funding.
Supported outreach regarding Reclamation Water and Related Resources, WaterSMART, Title XVI, aging infrastructure, drought funding, hydropower, and other federal water infrastructure priorities.
Tracked reconciliation and related budget discussions affecting Reclamation, drought response, water infrastructure, and western resource management.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Bureau of Reclamation, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Interior - Dept of (DOI), 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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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
Prepared NWRA comments, letters, emails, and member communications regarding Waters of the United States and related Clean Water Act jurisdictional and implementation issues affecting western water agencies.
Tracked Clean Water Act, Section 401, PFAS, and State Revolving Fund issues affecting water infrastructure, permitting, and compliance obligations for western water providers.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers)
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
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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Tracked and reported on development of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 and related Corps of Engineers water infrastructure provisions.
Prepared and submitted NWRA correspondence to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee staff regarding NWRA support for the WRDA 2026 draft, while noting continued review of draft text and potential recommendations.
Coordinated with committee staff and NWRA members regarding WRDA provisions affecting western water infrastructure, Corps programs, permitting, and related federal water policy issues.
Tracked Senate Environment and Public Works Committee activity related to WRDA 2026 and prepared member communications summarizing provisions affecting water infrastructure and western water priorities.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers)
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 |
Greg |
Morrison |
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Kris |
Polly |
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Dillon |
Kuehn |
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Drake |
Wood |
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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
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) |