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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 400 NORTH CAPITOL ST., NW, #357 |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 4538-12
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6. House ID# 305070000
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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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| 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: Ian Lyle |
Date | 5/13/2026 3:30:43 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitored and reported on issues and activities related to H.R.7147, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act of 2026 (DHS FY26 appropriations).
Monitored and reported on issues and activities related to H.R.7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026.
Monitored and reported on issues and activities related to H.R.6938, Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Reclamation, Interior - Dept of (DOI), Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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 |
Ian |
Lyle |
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Caleb |
Raspler |
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Elizabeth |
Spekhardt |
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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
Review and engage on issues related to the definition of "Waters of the United States" Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322.
Review and engage on issues related to the Review of Science on Fluoride in Drinking
Water: Preliminary Assessment Plan and Literature Survey - Docket ID No.EPA-HQOW-2025-3823.
Review and engage on issues related to National Primary Drinking Water Regulation
for Perchlorate - Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2024-0592.
S.3738 Making Our Communities Resilient through Enhancing Water for Agriculture, Technology, and Residences (MORE WATER) Act. Engage on issues related to large-scale water recycling, water conveyance, and water reuse.
S.3590, Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act of 2026. Engage on issues related to clean water and drinking water infrastructure resilience and sustainability for midsize and large water utilities.
H.R.1267 Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act. Engage on issues related to ensuring a fair regulatory environment for water providers.
H.R. 2269/S.1092 WIPPES Act. Engage on issues related to no flush labeling for personal wipes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), 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 |
Ian |
Lyle |
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Raspler |
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Elizabeth |
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.3693 Large-Scale Water Recycling Program Reauthorization Act. Support efforts to reauthorize the Bureau of Reclamation's Large-Scale Water Recycling Program.
H.R.6204/S.3693 Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act. Support efforts to reauthorize the Bureau of Reclamation's Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program.
H.R.1897 Endangered Species Act (ESA) Amendments Act of 2025. Engage and review issues related to endangered species reform and impacts on water supply.
H.R.3717 - Golden Mussel Control and Eradication Act of 2026. Support issues related to the study and eradication of the golden mussel species in the state of California.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Bureau of Reclamation, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), 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 |
Ian |
Lyle |
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Caleb |
Raspler |
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Elizabeth |
Spekhardt |
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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
S.857/H.R.1871 Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act. Support efforts related to exempting water conservation rebates from federal tax.
Track issues related to municipal bonds including the tax exempt status of municipal bonds and advance refunding of municipal bonds.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Ian |
Lyle |
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Caleb |
Raspler |
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Elizabeth |
Spekhardt |
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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 UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support efforts to provide affordable water resources via H.R.4733 the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Establishment Act.
Engage on issues related to the resiliency of electric supply and power grid including the importance of hydropower.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Treasury - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy - Dept of, Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), 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 |
Ian |
Lyle |
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Raspler |
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Spekhardt |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Engage on issues related to emergency preparedness and response by supporting H.R.2308 the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act.
Engage on general issues related to physical and cyber security relevant to water and power providers.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 |
Ian |
Lyle |
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Caleb |
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Elizabeth |
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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
H.R.7567 Farm, Food, and National Security Act (Farm Bill). Support efforts related to forestry and water conservation for agricultural producers and irrigation districts.
S.3609/H.R.582 Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act. Support efforts to enhance wildfire resilience through federal funding assistance.
S.3737 Growing Resilient Operations from Water-Saving and Municipal-Agricultural Reciprocally-beneficial Transactions (GROW SMART) Act. Support efforts related to innovative approaches to agricultural water efficiency projects.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), U.S. Forest Service
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 |
Ian |
Lyle |
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Caleb |
Raspler |
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Elizabeth |
Spekhardt |
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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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Engage on issues related to improving weather data and weather forecasting, including seasonal to sub-seasonal forecasting.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Ian |
Lyle |
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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
Review and engage on issues associated with the implementation of the 2024 Water Resources Development Act - P.L.118-272.
Engage on water infrastructure issues relating to the development of the 2026 Water Resources Development Act.
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), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Reclamation
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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
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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?
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