The Water Resources Coalition was established in 2007 to promote the development, implementation and funding of a comprehensive national water resources policy. With member organizations representing state and local governments, conservation, engineering and construction, ports, waterways and transportation services, the Coalition works to ensure that a comprehensive, national water resources policy is developed, implemented and funded to provide a sustainable, productive economy; a healthy aquatic ecology; and public health and safety. For more information, visit the Water Resources Coalition Web site at www.waterresourcescoalition.org. |
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Senate Energy & Water Subcommittee Approves FY 11 Spending Bill
The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development yesterday marked up the fiscal year 2011 spending bill. The subcommittee approved a $34.9 billion bill by a voice vote, setting the legislation up for tomorrow's full Senate Appropriations Committee markup, where amendments to the spending bill can be expected.
The approved legislation would provide the Army Corps of Engineers with $5.3 billion, an increase of nearly $100 million from the House subcommittee passed bill. While the amount for the Corps is still a slight reduction from fiscal year 2010, it is $416 million more than the request from the Obama Administration. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) commented during the hearing that our nation's water resources infrastructure is vital and that "if we're going to have any hope of economic growth and development in the future, this investment is going to have to be made sooner rather than later".
Finally, under the legislation the Bureau of Reclamation would receive $1.1 billion, a $22 million cut from FY 10, but equal to that request from the Administration and the House Subcommittee passed bill.
The Water Resources Coalition will continue to follow Energy and Water Appropriations as they proceed through the House and the Senate and will send out updates as appropriate.
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