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House
approves Oregon water, conservation projects
WASHINGTON (AP) -
The House unanimously approved a bill Monday boosting four
The Oregon Water Resources Management Act, sponsored by Rep. Greg
Walden, R-Ore., addresses projects in southern, eastern and central
Oregon. The measure was approved by the House last year, but was not
taken up in the Senate.
"These acts provide important tools to help balance land use,
conservation and public safety," Walden said in a news release.
"Proper management of water is one of the most serious issues in
many parts of
Walden said he would work with
The House bill combines four pieces of legislation:
- The Deschutes River Conservancy Reauthorization Act authorizes up to
$2 million a year in federal assistance for water conservation measures
in the
- The North Unit Irrigation District provides farmers and ranchers in a
50,000-acre area in
- The Wallowa Lake Dam Rehabilitation Act authorizes $6 million to help
the federal Bureau of Reclamation provide grants or other assistance to
repair
- The Little Butte/Bear Creek Subbasins Water Feasibility Act authorizes
the bureau to conduct a study on the Little Butte and Bear Creak
watersheds as outlined in the Water for Irrigation, Streams and the
Economy project.
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