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B 26-0389

Office of District Waterways Management Establishment Temporary Amendment Act of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Charles Allen

B 26-0389 - Office of District Waterways Management Establishment Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 OverviewBill Number: B 26-0389 Title: Office of District Waterways Management Est

Act A26-0192 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 012872
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Bill Summary · B 26-0389

B 26-0389 - Office of District Waterways Management Establishment Temporary Amendment Act of 2025

Overview

Bill Number: B 26-0389
Title: Office of District Waterways Management Establishment Temporary Amendment Act of 2025
Status: Act A26-0192 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 012872
Introduced: October 06, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This temporary amendment act aims to establish the Office of District Waterways Management (ODWM) within the District Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE). The ODWM would be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the management, maintenance, and development of the District's waterways, including the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers.

Key Provisions

  • Creates the Office of District Waterways Management (ODWM) as a new division within the DOEE
  • Grants the ODWM authority to:
    • Develop and implement a comprehensive plan for the District's waterways
    • Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies on waterway management
    • Oversee permitting, dredging, and other activities impacting waterways
    • Promote public access, recreational use, and environmental stewardship of waterways
  • Requires the ODWM to submit annual reports on the state of the District's waterways
  • Establishes a Waterways Advisory Board to provide guidance and recommendations to the ODWM

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • The District government, through the creation of the new ODWM office and its expanded responsibilities for waterway management
  • Federal agencies like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that currently oversee certain aspects of the District's waterways
  • Businesses, residents, and recreational users who rely on or interact with the District's waterways
  • Environmental and conservation groups interested in protecting the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill was introduced on October 6, 2025 and has been designated as Act A26-0192. It was published in the DC Register on and is currently in effect as a temporary amendment to establish the ODWM. The temporary nature of the act means it will expire after a set period unless made permanent through further legislative action.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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