Water Resources Resiliency Bill Introduced
Rep. Lois Capps (CA) has introduced the Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Act of 2011 (H.R. 2738). The bill would make grants available from the Environmental Protection Agency for the purpose of helping water systems respond to ongoing or forecasted changes in their hydrologic environment. The term “water system” is used more broadly here than some are used to, and it includes community (drinking) water systems, wastewater treatment works and municipal storm water systems, decentralized domestic wastewater treatment, groundwater storage and replenishment, irrigation and conservation water conveyances, and floodwater controls. The bill would authorize $50 million a year for the program for fiscal years 2012 through 2016.
Governors Call for Focus on Flood Control on Missouri River
Seven governors of states along the Missouri River signed a letter to the Corps of Engineers to make flood control the top priority on the river. This letter was prompted by flooding on the lower Missouri River this year.
States on the upper and lower parts of the river have traditionally disagreed on priorities for the river. Upper reach states have generally been interested in recreational uses and related natural resources protection. Montana’s governor was a notable holdout from the letter on the ground of protecting recreational uses. Lower reach states have typically called for an emphasis on flood control and transportation. In recent years, the Corps has emphasized wildlife protection under pressure from environmental and conservation groups.
Related posts and articles:
7 Missouri River Governors Ask for Better Flood Control
Governors Meet to Avert Another Round of Flooding
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Monday, August 29, 2011
Monday, February 9, 2009
House Passes Stimulus Bill
The House of Representatives passed the American Recover and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R. 1) on January 28. The bill would put additional funds into several infrastructure related programs. Federal Facilities and LandMany provisions of the bill provide funding for construction of improvements on federal facilities and land under the management of several departments.
Rural Water and Waste
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s water and waste program would receive an additional $1.5 billion.
State Revolving Fund
An additional $6 billion would go to the state revolving fund (SRF) for wastewater and $2 billion for drinking water. The Environmental Protection Agency would have to make the money available to states within 30 days. The states would have to commit half the money within one year and the rest within two years. This is much more realistic than the 120 day requirement in earlier proposals. The bill would also require at least half of the stimulus package funds for the SRF to go to municipalities. The potential for funding investor-owned systems is also affected by law of the states that operate the SRF program, so it is uncertain how much this requirement will effect the availability of funds for investor-owned systems.
Water Resources and Flood Control
The Natural Resources Conservation Service would receive $400 million for watershed and flood control improvements and operations. The Corp of Engineers would receive $2 billion for construction. The Department of Interior would receive $500 million for water and related resources.
Other Infrastructure and Environment Bills
The economic stimulus package isn’t the only thing working its way through Congress. Some additional bill are:
-Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 (HR537)--Removes the volume cap for private activity bonds for water and sewage facilities.
-Water Use Efficiency and Conservation Research Act (HR631)--Funds activities related to water use efficiency and conservation.
-Produced Water Utilization Act of 2009 (HR469)--Funds technologies for the use of water produced in developing energy resources and for other purposes.
Additional articles and posts:
$819B Makeover: Obama, Dems Promise Stimulus Changes
Congress to Consider Recovery Bill
Drinking Water Not Getting as Much of Stimulus Package as Advocates Hoped
Economic Stimulus Package Would Increase Environmental Funding
Stimulus bill passes House with $2B for drinking water
Water legislation — new or progressing
Rural Water and Waste
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s water and waste program would receive an additional $1.5 billion.
State Revolving Fund
An additional $6 billion would go to the state revolving fund (SRF) for wastewater and $2 billion for drinking water. The Environmental Protection Agency would have to make the money available to states within 30 days. The states would have to commit half the money within one year and the rest within two years. This is much more realistic than the 120 day requirement in earlier proposals. The bill would also require at least half of the stimulus package funds for the SRF to go to municipalities. The potential for funding investor-owned systems is also affected by law of the states that operate the SRF program, so it is uncertain how much this requirement will effect the availability of funds for investor-owned systems.
Water Resources and Flood Control
The Natural Resources Conservation Service would receive $400 million for watershed and flood control improvements and operations. The Corp of Engineers would receive $2 billion for construction. The Department of Interior would receive $500 million for water and related resources.
Other Infrastructure and Environment Bills
The economic stimulus package isn’t the only thing working its way through Congress. Some additional bill are:
-Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009 (HR537)--Removes the volume cap for private activity bonds for water and sewage facilities.
-Water Use Efficiency and Conservation Research Act (HR631)--Funds activities related to water use efficiency and conservation.
-Produced Water Utilization Act of 2009 (HR469)--Funds technologies for the use of water produced in developing energy resources and for other purposes.
Additional articles and posts:
$819B Makeover: Obama, Dems Promise Stimulus Changes
Congress to Consider Recovery Bill
Drinking Water Not Getting as Much of Stimulus Package as Advocates Hoped
Economic Stimulus Package Would Increase Environmental Funding
Stimulus bill passes House with $2B for drinking water
Water legislation — new or progressing
Monday, November 14, 2011
In Congress
Congress rolls on, after its fashion, even when a blog pauses. Here is a summary of what our senators and representatives have been up to over the last few weeks.
Acronym Mongers Active in Legislature
The Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship Act (H.R. 3158) would set limitations for rules the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) might implement to control spills at animal feeding operations. Another bill would constrain EPA (S. 1702) would limit the agency’s regulation of emissions from stationary internal combustion engines used for electric power generation or water pumping, though it doesn’t have a clever name.
The Resources and Economic Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast Act of 2011 (H.R. 3096) would create a Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund to be funded from penalties from the Deepwater Horizon incident. The fund would support restoration efforts in the coastal states on the Gulf of Mexico. The bill would also create five centers for excellence for the study of effects of the spill and the restoration of the Gulf.
Agency Potentially Under the Ax
The EDA Elimination Act of 2011 (H.R. 3090) would repeal the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, which created the Economic Development Agency. The bill has been referred to various committees.
American Jobs Act
The American Jobs Act of 2011 (H.R. 12) rolls together a lot proposals into an omnibus, dare it be spoken, stimulus bill. A significant portion of the bill deals with employment tax relief, other tax reform and supporting education jobs and facilities. Only part of the bill deals with the kind of infrastructure we normally cover at Infrastructure Watch.
-Transportation appropriations. The bill would appropriate $39 billion to air, rail, port and highway transportation programs. In most cases, normal matching requirements would be waived.
-Infrastructure Bank. The bill incorporates the BUILD Act, the main purpose being the creation of a national infrastructure bank.
-Redevelopment. The bill appropriates $15 billion to the Department of Housing and Urban Development to make grants for the redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed properties.
A version of this bill was also introduced in the Senate (S. 1660). There are several other bills intended to create jobs and stimulate the economy.
The Jobs Through Growth Act (S. 1720) would, among other things, limit EPA’s rulemaking authority and ease the way for energy exploration in the continental shelf. The Rebuild America Jobs Act (S. 1769) would fund transportation projects and create an infrastructure bank, and increase taxes on people with incomes of $500,000 or more (I wish I had that kind of problem).
Appropriations
Appropriations acts, the only thing Congress really has to do every year, are making their way through the process.
-The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 (H.R. 2608) passed both houses.
-The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (S. 1596) was introduced to the Senate.
Bill Would Suspend Requirements for Highway Projects
Rep. Randy Forbes (VA) has introduced the 414 Plan Act of 2011 (H.R. 2924). The bill would suspend several federal requirements for federal-aid highway projects and highway safety construction. The suspension would last for five years. It would also repeal several laws relating to biking and pedestrian traffic.
Coal Combustion Product Regulation
The House of Representatives passed the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act (H.R. 2273). This bill would put regulation of coal combustion products under Subpart D of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, essentially putting regulation in the hands of the states and heading off a potential determination from EPA that may have brought it under a federal regulatory program.
Congress Passes Bill to Extend Transportation Programs
Both houses have Congress have passed a bill (H.R. 2887) to extend several surface and air transportation programs through March 31, 2012. Long-term reauthorization is underway (S. 1786).
Related posts and articles
Congress of Deadlines
Congress to Take Up Transportation Bill, Infrastructure Bank
House Passes Transportation Bill
Energy Bill Has Unusual Name, Other Energy Proposals
In spite of its name, the Rebuild American Roads Act (H.R. 2983), would expedite plans for energy resource exploration and drilling in the continental shelf, especially in the Gulf of Mexico. The bills was introduced by Rep. Shelly Moore Capito (WV). The POWER Act (H.R. 2360) would make U.S. laws applicable on energy structures on the outer continental shelf.
The Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act of 2011 (H.R. 2842) would smooth the way for the development of hydropower generation projects in Reclamation water conveyances. The Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2011 (S. 1775) would establish means to permit solar and wind energy projects on public lands and extend existing geothermal development programs.
Missouri River Priorities Contested
Rep. Sam Graves (MO) has introduced a bill (H.R. 2993) that would strike wildlife protection as priority for the Corps of Engineers’ Missouri River management plan and make flood control the top priority. S. 1795 would direct the Corps to address flood control specifically by increasing storage.
National Infrastructure Bank Bill
Sen. Sherrod Brown (OH) has introduced the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2011 (S. 1550). The bank would be board-governed and make loans and loan guarantees of up to half the project cost to public sponsors of a variety of infrastructure projects. The bill would authorize appropriations of up to $5 billion annually through 2015 to capitalize the bank.
The American Jobs Act of 2011 (S. 1549) also includes an infrastructure bank proposal. That bill would establish the American Infrastructure Finance Authority to make loans and loan guarantees for transportation, water and energy infrastructure projects. This provision appears to be very similar to the BUILD Act.
A version of this bill was also introduced into the House of Representatives (H.R. 3259).
Related posts and articles
Calls for Infrastructure Bank Continue
Congress to Take Up Transportation Bill, Infrastructure Bank
President Proposes New Recovery Plan
President Sends Jobs Plan to Congress
Water Resources Infrastructure Bill Hits Senate
The Senate version of the Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Act of 2011 (S. 1669) has been introduced. A similar bill was previously introduced in the House.
Related posts and articles
Water News: Water Resources Resilience Bill Introduced
Acronym Mongers Active in Legislature
The Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship Act (H.R. 3158) would set limitations for rules the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) might implement to control spills at animal feeding operations. Another bill would constrain EPA (S. 1702) would limit the agency’s regulation of emissions from stationary internal combustion engines used for electric power generation or water pumping, though it doesn’t have a clever name.
The Resources and Economic Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast Act of 2011 (H.R. 3096) would create a Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund to be funded from penalties from the Deepwater Horizon incident. The fund would support restoration efforts in the coastal states on the Gulf of Mexico. The bill would also create five centers for excellence for the study of effects of the spill and the restoration of the Gulf.
Agency Potentially Under the Ax
The EDA Elimination Act of 2011 (H.R. 3090) would repeal the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, which created the Economic Development Agency. The bill has been referred to various committees.
American Jobs Act
The American Jobs Act of 2011 (H.R. 12) rolls together a lot proposals into an omnibus, dare it be spoken, stimulus bill. A significant portion of the bill deals with employment tax relief, other tax reform and supporting education jobs and facilities. Only part of the bill deals with the kind of infrastructure we normally cover at Infrastructure Watch.
-Transportation appropriations. The bill would appropriate $39 billion to air, rail, port and highway transportation programs. In most cases, normal matching requirements would be waived.
-Infrastructure Bank. The bill incorporates the BUILD Act, the main purpose being the creation of a national infrastructure bank.
-Redevelopment. The bill appropriates $15 billion to the Department of Housing and Urban Development to make grants for the redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed properties.
A version of this bill was also introduced in the Senate (S. 1660). There are several other bills intended to create jobs and stimulate the economy.
The Jobs Through Growth Act (S. 1720) would, among other things, limit EPA’s rulemaking authority and ease the way for energy exploration in the continental shelf. The Rebuild America Jobs Act (S. 1769) would fund transportation projects and create an infrastructure bank, and increase taxes on people with incomes of $500,000 or more (I wish I had that kind of problem).
Appropriations
Appropriations acts, the only thing Congress really has to do every year, are making their way through the process.
-The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 (H.R. 2608) passed both houses.
-The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 (S. 1596) was introduced to the Senate.
Bill Would Suspend Requirements for Highway Projects
Rep. Randy Forbes (VA) has introduced the 414 Plan Act of 2011 (H.R. 2924). The bill would suspend several federal requirements for federal-aid highway projects and highway safety construction. The suspension would last for five years. It would also repeal several laws relating to biking and pedestrian traffic.
Coal Combustion Product Regulation
The House of Representatives passed the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act (H.R. 2273). This bill would put regulation of coal combustion products under Subpart D of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, essentially putting regulation in the hands of the states and heading off a potential determination from EPA that may have brought it under a federal regulatory program.
Congress Passes Bill to Extend Transportation Programs
Both houses have Congress have passed a bill (H.R. 2887) to extend several surface and air transportation programs through March 31, 2012. Long-term reauthorization is underway (S. 1786).
Related posts and articles
Congress of Deadlines
Congress to Take Up Transportation Bill, Infrastructure Bank
House Passes Transportation Bill
Energy Bill Has Unusual Name, Other Energy Proposals
In spite of its name, the Rebuild American Roads Act (H.R. 2983), would expedite plans for energy resource exploration and drilling in the continental shelf, especially in the Gulf of Mexico. The bills was introduced by Rep. Shelly Moore Capito (WV). The POWER Act (H.R. 2360) would make U.S. laws applicable on energy structures on the outer continental shelf.
The Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act of 2011 (H.R. 2842) would smooth the way for the development of hydropower generation projects in Reclamation water conveyances. The Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act of 2011 (S. 1775) would establish means to permit solar and wind energy projects on public lands and extend existing geothermal development programs.
Missouri River Priorities Contested
Rep. Sam Graves (MO) has introduced a bill (H.R. 2993) that would strike wildlife protection as priority for the Corps of Engineers’ Missouri River management plan and make flood control the top priority. S. 1795 would direct the Corps to address flood control specifically by increasing storage.
National Infrastructure Bank Bill
Sen. Sherrod Brown (OH) has introduced the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2011 (S. 1550). The bank would be board-governed and make loans and loan guarantees of up to half the project cost to public sponsors of a variety of infrastructure projects. The bill would authorize appropriations of up to $5 billion annually through 2015 to capitalize the bank.
The American Jobs Act of 2011 (S. 1549) also includes an infrastructure bank proposal. That bill would establish the American Infrastructure Finance Authority to make loans and loan guarantees for transportation, water and energy infrastructure projects. This provision appears to be very similar to the BUILD Act.
A version of this bill was also introduced into the House of Representatives (H.R. 3259).
Related posts and articles
Calls for Infrastructure Bank Continue
Congress to Take Up Transportation Bill, Infrastructure Bank
President Proposes New Recovery Plan
President Sends Jobs Plan to Congress
Water Resources Infrastructure Bill Hits Senate
The Senate version of the Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Act of 2011 (S. 1669) has been introduced. A similar bill was previously introduced in the House.
Related posts and articles
Water News: Water Resources Resilience Bill Introduced
Thursday, February 9, 2012
On the Mississippi…and Lake Michigan
The Corp of Engineers has released a report stating that it is possible to once again separate the Great Lakes from the Mississippi River. One of the driving forces behind the study was the desire to protect the waterways from invasive species, especially to protect the Great Lakes from the Asian carp that have invaded the Mississippi River.
The Chicago canal system would have to be overhauled. As a corollary, Chicago would need to upgrade its wastewater treatment system. The Chicago canal was built in part to send the city’s wastewater down to the Mississippi River rather than into Lake Michigan. If the basins were separated, Chicago would need to discharge some of its wastewater into the lake.
The price tag for the project could be as high as $9.5 billion. Given the value of fishing, sports and tourism on the Great Lakes, it may be worth it.
The Corp is also looking at flood protection on the Mississippi River. Levees damaged by floods in 2011, or even purposefully breeched to protect other levees, may leave those areas vulnerable to flooding again this year. Congress appropriated $802 million for levee repairs.
Related posts and articles
Chicago’s electric carp barrier hits a snag
Corp: Damage from 2011 floods could mean more danger in 2012
Last line of defense
Report says Great Lakes divide can be rebuilt
Surge in Asian carp could lead to expanded range
The Chicago canal system would have to be overhauled. As a corollary, Chicago would need to upgrade its wastewater treatment system. The Chicago canal was built in part to send the city’s wastewater down to the Mississippi River rather than into Lake Michigan. If the basins were separated, Chicago would need to discharge some of its wastewater into the lake.
The price tag for the project could be as high as $9.5 billion. Given the value of fishing, sports and tourism on the Great Lakes, it may be worth it.
The Corp is also looking at flood protection on the Mississippi River. Levees damaged by floods in 2011, or even purposefully breeched to protect other levees, may leave those areas vulnerable to flooding again this year. Congress appropriated $802 million for levee repairs.
Related posts and articles
Chicago’s electric carp barrier hits a snag
Corp: Damage from 2011 floods could mean more danger in 2012
Last line of defense
Report says Great Lakes divide can be rebuilt
Surge in Asian carp could lead to expanded range
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Coverage of Infrastructure in Economic Stimulus
Here is a clearinghouse of links to recent articles and posts on the how the economic stimulus package is effecting infrastructure.
Companies Pretty Up Prices to Win Stimulus Projects (Cooper, M., New York Times, Apr. 14, 2009)
Economic Stimulus Funds 2000 Transportation Projects (Infrastructure Watch, Apr. 14, 2009)
President Obama to Mark Stimulus Milestone: 2,000th Transportation Project (Tapper, J., ABC News, Apr. 13, 2009)
Missouri Gets Economics Stimulus Fund for Clean Diesel Projects (Infrastructure Watch, Apr. 11, 2009)
Stimulus money means work for contractors (Proctor, C., Denver Business News, Apr. 10, 2009)
AGRICULTURE SECRETARY VILSACK ANNOUNCES $45 MILLION FOR REHABILITATING FLOOD CONTROL STRUCTURES (USDA news release, Apr. 6, 2009)
Microsoft Benefits From Stimulus Funds (CBS News, Apr. 6, 2009)
Bay Area transportation projects benefit from low bids in poor economy (Richard, G., Mercury News, Mar. 30, 2009)
Utilities getting in line for stimulus monies (AWWA Streamlines, Mar. 17, 2009)
Stimulus Spurs Road Projects, Big and Small (New York Times, Mar. 3, 2009)
Companies Pretty Up Prices to Win Stimulus Projects (Cooper, M., New York Times, Apr. 14, 2009)
Economic Stimulus Funds 2000 Transportation Projects (Infrastructure Watch, Apr. 14, 2009)
President Obama to Mark Stimulus Milestone: 2,000th Transportation Project (Tapper, J., ABC News, Apr. 13, 2009)
Missouri Gets Economics Stimulus Fund for Clean Diesel Projects (Infrastructure Watch, Apr. 11, 2009)
Stimulus money means work for contractors (Proctor, C., Denver Business News, Apr. 10, 2009)
AGRICULTURE SECRETARY VILSACK ANNOUNCES $45 MILLION FOR REHABILITATING FLOOD CONTROL STRUCTURES (USDA news release, Apr. 6, 2009)
Microsoft Benefits From Stimulus Funds (CBS News, Apr. 6, 2009)
Bay Area transportation projects benefit from low bids in poor economy (Richard, G., Mercury News, Mar. 30, 2009)
Utilities getting in line for stimulus monies (AWWA Streamlines, Mar. 17, 2009)
Stimulus Spurs Road Projects, Big and Small (New York Times, Mar. 3, 2009)
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Congress to Consider Recovery Bill
Congress will be considering the American Recovery and Reinvestment Bill of 2009 over the next few weeks. The bill covers federal spending and programs in many areas, including infrastructure.
Some of the spending proposed under the bill include
-Airport improvement, $3 billion-Broadband internet in rural area, $6 billion
-Brownfields, $100 million
-Clean water, flood control and environmental restoration, $19 billion
-Clean Water State Revolving Fund, $6 billion
-Community Development Block Grants, $1 billion
-Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, $2 billion
-Energy transmission, distribution and production, $32 billion
-Highway construction, $30 billion
-Renewable energy loans, $8 billion
-Rural Water & Waste Disposal, $1.5 billion-Transit and rail, $10 billion
Previous articles and posts related to economic stimulus:
Economic Stimulus Package Would Increase Energy Funding
Economic Stimulus Package Would Increase Environmental Funding
Economic Stimulus Package Would Increase Transportation Funding
Water Infrastructure News
Water Resources News Nov. 24, 2008
Some of the spending proposed under the bill include
-Airport improvement, $3 billion-Broadband internet in rural area, $6 billion
-Brownfields, $100 million
-Clean water, flood control and environmental restoration, $19 billion
-Clean Water State Revolving Fund, $6 billion
-Community Development Block Grants, $1 billion
-Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, $2 billion
-Energy transmission, distribution and production, $32 billion
-Highway construction, $30 billion
-Renewable energy loans, $8 billion
-Rural Water & Waste Disposal, $1.5 billion-Transit and rail, $10 billion
Previous articles and posts related to economic stimulus:
Economic Stimulus Package Would Increase Energy Funding
Economic Stimulus Package Would Increase Environmental Funding
Economic Stimulus Package Would Increase Transportation Funding
Water Infrastructure News
Water Resources News Nov. 24, 2008
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Barge Traffic Threatened on Missouri & Mississippi Rivers
Levels on the Missouri
and Mississippi
Rivers continue to drop. One of the
consequences of low river levels is the dangers it poses to navigation,
especially to barge
traffic. Low levels have exposed rocks
and sand bars on both rivers.
Barges on these rivers transport
a lot of goods, especially commodities. This is a significant part of the economy
of states
along these rivers, especially those on the lower Mississippi River. For instance, in Missouri
the Missouri
Economic Research and Information Center estimated that nearly $3 billion
in Missouri commodities, mostly agricultural
products, are shipped on water. Water freight
generates an estimated $388 million annually in gross
state product (GSP) in
Missouri.
To some degree, flow in these rivers is controlled by dams
operated by the U.S. Army
Corp of Engineers. Officials and
businesses along the Mississippi River have asked the Corp to release more
water. The Corp agreed, and on December
15 began releasing water Carlyle
Lake (a little more than 50 miles east of St. Louis)
on the Kaskaskia
River, which flows into the Mississippi River a few a few miles downstream
of Ste.
Genevieve, Missouri.
The Corp has tried to tame these rivers for more than a century,
managing them for navigation, flood
control, and other purposes. It may not
get any easier. Many are predicting that
climate
change will result in more droughts
and flooding along with more frequent extreme high and low levels of water in
the rivers.
A couple of days ago, IW was quick to draw
knives on a proposal to pump water from the Missouri River to the Colorado
River through a pipeline that would run from Leavenworth,
Kansas,
to Denver,
Colorado. Recently Interior Secretary Ken Salazar
admitted that this was not a practicable plan and that western states need to
seek solutions elsewhere.
Related articles and posts
Friday, July 8, 2011
Water News
Rolling in the Deep
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers got egg on its face when it sent letters to Missouri landowners seeking to by land in the Missouri River for rebuilding of wildlife habitat. Many landowner, especially farmers, didn’t welcome the letter because their land and crops were underwater at least in part because of the Corps’s management of the river. (More here)
This and other flood-related things are big news in Missouri right now. The St. Louis Post Dispatch has a long editorial on river management issues (read it here).
Waited Soy Long
The American Soybean Association is calling on Congress to include the Corps of Engineers’ capital development plan for the upper Mississippi River in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill or the Water Resources Development Act. (More here)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers got egg on its face when it sent letters to Missouri landowners seeking to by land in the Missouri River for rebuilding of wildlife habitat. Many landowner, especially farmers, didn’t welcome the letter because their land and crops were underwater at least in part because of the Corps’s management of the river. (More here)
This and other flood-related things are big news in Missouri right now. The St. Louis Post Dispatch has a long editorial on river management issues (read it here).
Waited Soy Long
The American Soybean Association is calling on Congress to include the Corps of Engineers’ capital development plan for the upper Mississippi River in the Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill or the Water Resources Development Act. (More here)
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