WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Congressman Boren has secured $12,988,000 for various Corps of Engineers projects and studies on Oklahoma water resources in eastern Oklahoma. The projects include operations and maintenance funding for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System and Tenkiller Lake, as well as additional funding for the Grand Lake Comprehensive Study. The funding was included in the Energy and Water Appropriations Act for FY 2010 which passed the U.S. House of Representatives last Friday by a vote of 320 to 97 and now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration.
“The management and health of our water resources is critically important to the Oklahoma way of life. Whether it is agriculture, emergency management, or recreation and tourism, our lakes, rivers, and other navigable waters are a significant part of the state’s economy. I am proud to secure this funding for water resource projects in the Second Congressional District and I look forward to working with the Corps of Engineers to continue working toward obtaining this funding,” Boren said.
Projects:
$6,173,000 - McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System – Operations and Maintenance
$6,625,000 – Tenkiller Lake – Operations and Maintenance
$190,000 – Grand Lake Comprehensive Study
As passed by the House, the bill appropriates a total of $33.3 billion for energy and water quality needs. The measure provides $5.5 billion for the Army Corps of Engineers and $26.9 billion for the Energy Department.
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