"The Water Resources Development Act" authorizes, deauthorizes, and modifies various water resources feasibility studies and projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Projects and studies under S. 4367 purview include initiatives to make certain waterways more navigable; support water supply and storage projects; reduce flood and storm damage; restore aquatic ecosystems and conserve fish and wildlife; maintain ports and harbors; manage recreational sites and facilities; rehabilitate dams; construct water and wastewater infrastructure; and support other water resources infrastructure.
S. 4367 is supported by Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) and will now advance to the President's desk. Upon President Biden's signing, this important water legislation will become law.
Congressman Donalds (R-FL) secured the following legislative wins for Southwest Florida, the Sunshine State, and coastal communities across America as contributions to "The Water Resources Development Act":
Language to expand the Harmful Algal Blooms Demonstration Program to include the Lake Okeechobee Watershed, which will reduce nutrient flow from above Lake Okeechobee.
Language to deem the Caloosahatchee River as a focus area relating to harmful algal blooms.
Language encouraging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to support the development of oyster gardens as a natural water filtration source across America.
Language to study the use of nature-based solutions utilized by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Language encouraging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to better utilize “After Action Reports” and lessons learned in order to maximize taxpayer-funded water-related efforts.
Expedited completion of the Western Everglades Restoration Project.
Expedited completion of Lake Okeechobee Watershed Restoration.
Expedited completion of the Picayune Strand Restoration Project in Collier County.
Congressman
Byron Donalds
Proudly Representing Southwest Florida District 19
