Legislative Council on River Governance (LCRG)

Established in 1998, the Legislative Council on River Governance (LCRG) is a cooperative, bipartisan program comprised of state legislators from Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Through collaborative efforts, members can exchange information and identify solutions to address the challenges and opportunities along the Columbia and Snake River basins.

Voting members are appointed by state leaders in each state and meet annually. LCRG meetings are open to non-voting members and legislative staff interested in attending.

Upcoming Event: September 9-12, 2024, Richland, Washington

For more information on the LCRG, please contact Jackie Tinetti, Policy Analyst.

Stewarding Western Water

Committee Leadership

Senator Claudia Kauffman

Washington

Chair

Committee Roster

Idaho

Senator Geoff Schroeder
Senator Ron Taylor

Montana

Senator Bob Brown
Senator Mike Cuffe
Senator Edie McClafferty
Senator Walt Sales
Representative Bob Carter
Representative Rhonda Knudsen
Representative Bob Phalen
Representative Joe Read

Oregon

Senator Daniel Bonham
Senator Chris Gorsek
Senator Bill Hansell (non-voting)
Representative Ken Helm
Representative Mark Owens

Washington

Senator Claudia Kauffman
Senator Jesse Salomon
Representative Tom Dent
Representative Debra Lekanoff
Representative Mary Dye (non-voting)
Senator Nikki Torres (non-voting)

Past Member Rosters

2021-2022

Co-Chair

Senator Bill Hansell
Oregon

Idaho

Senator Lee Heider
Senator Jim Patrick (non-voting member)
Senator Michelle Stennett
Representative Laurie Lickley
Representative Charlie Shepherd (non-voting member)
Representative Caroline Nilsson Troy (non-voting member)
Representative Sally Toone