Drought Resilient Infrastructure Act of 2024
The Drought Resilient Infrastructure Act of 2024 authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to implement water conservation measures and prioritize water supply during droughts for projects under its management. It establishes a new program for drought resilience projects in the seven Colorado River Basin states (Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming), authorizing $35 million annually with a 10% non-Federal cost share requirement. The bill allows for modifications to existing projects to include features like improved water storage, removal of invasive species that worsen drought conditions (such as salt cedar), and use of natural or nature-based solutions. It also establishes a pilot program for forecast-informed reservoir operations and requires coordination with states while maintaining existing water rights and state water laws.
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Apr 2024
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Introduced Apr 18, 2024
Last action Apr 18, 2024
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Apr 18, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Apr 18, 2024
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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