Wednesday September 25, 2024
Bureau of Reclamation —
Today as part of Climate Week, the Department of the Interior announced a nearly $92 million investment from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for 19 projects to restore and protect aquatic ecosystems. This funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and annual appropriations implemented by the Bureau of Reclamation will be awarded to projects in California, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington for the study, design and construction of aquatic ecosystem restoration projects that will improve the health of fish, wildlife and aquatic ecosystems.
“Through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the Interior Department continues to advance water solutions that are environmentally and economically sound for the American West,” said Secretary Deb Haaland. “We are advancing nature-based solutions that benefit local water supplies, and the wildlife and habitats that support them.”
“These projects funded through the bureau’s Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Program are collaboratively developed and have widespread regional benefits, improving the health of fisheries, wildlife and aquatic habitats,” said Reclamation Commissioner Camille Calimlim Touton. “This is an important part of our toolbox to improve the ecosystem, mitigate impacts of drought, and improve climate resiliency.”