The 2020 Water Resources Development Act, updated every two years, is nearing completion.
This version aims to restore marine ecosystems, manage flooding though the building of locks and dams, and update water infrastructure.
It would also unlock $2 billion dollars in additional funds for harbor maintenance.
Congressman Jared Huffman, a California Democrat, praised the bill saying, “This legislation will create jobs while addressing the long-term resiliency of our water infrastructure and providing assistance to rural and disadvantaged communities.”
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Attention now shifts toward the annual 25 million metric ton benchmark, equal to about 919 million bushels, for 2026 through 2028.
New revenue protection coverage will be available in select counties across 12 states beginning with the 2027 crop year.
The Bureau of Land Management says the adoption event is part of a broader effort to manage herd populations and protect western rangelands.
