Goals: Establish a statewide water management policy that protects Wisconsin’s water quantity and quality on a sustainable basis for the benefit of Wisconsin’s residents and economy. The policy would establish a vision and priorities for the long-term management of the state’s groundwater and surface water resources. This policy should:
- Balance competing water uses, including environmental protection, economic stability and societal health
- Rely on sound science and the principles of adaptive management
- Encourage efficient water use while discouraging waste
- Provide for coordination among state and local government agencies
- Seek to ensure clean and adequate water supplies for future generations
