The purpose of the Comprehensive Water Resources Management Program (CWRMP) is to ensure that the planning and development of Reservation water and land resources are safeguarded against surface and ground water degradation. The CWRMP includes the Water Resources Protection Code (Title 17 - Lummi Code of Laws Title 17) and its associated regulations. In addition to LCL Title 17, the CWRMP consists of the development and implementation of the following programs:

• Wellhead ProtectionProtecting Reservation ground water from contaminants

• Storm Water Management Protecting all waters and tidelands from contaminated storm water, and downstream property owners from adverse impacts of new development

• Wetland Management Protecting the on-Reservation ground water supply, surface water resources including tidelands and estuaries, and the protection of wetland functions and property owners

• Water Quality Standards Attaining fishable and swimmable waters within the Reservation, and the adoption and implementation of rules to protect and enhance public health and safety.The Lummi Nation water quality standards apply to all surface waters of the Reservation.

• Nonpoint Source Pollution ManagementEffectively and efficiently controlling nonpoint sources of pollution on the Reservation.