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Senator Harry Reid introduces legislation to provide funding for inspections, maintenance and repairs of aging federal levees

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on April 14, 2008 at 12:46 pm

From the San Diego Union Tribune:

Sen. Harry Reid has introduced a bill designed to make aging federal-owned canals and levees safer across the West.

The Nevada Democrat’s measure was introduced Thursday, about three months after the failure of an earthen embankment on a century-old irrigation canal flooded the growing town of Fernley, 30 miles east of Reno. The Jan. 5 breach of the Truckee Canal flooded nearly 600 homes, making Fernley a state and federal disaster area.

The bill would provide $11 million over the next five years for required inspections of federal water infrastructure such as the Truckee Canal. It also directs the Department of Interior to perform maintenance and repairs to ensure the safety of nearby homes and businesses.

“I will work diligently to pass this bill to protect Nevadans living near canals and levees,” Reid said.

Read the rest of this story from the San Diego Union-Tribune by clicking here.

April 14, 2008 · Filed Under Levees

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