Millions awarded for drought resiliency projects in Lane, Douglas counties
Two public water management agencies in Lane and Douglas counties have been awarded millions in federal funds for drought resiliency.
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Two public water management agencies in Lane and Douglas counties have been awarded millions in federal funds for drought resiliency.
The Interior Department announced about $300 million in new funding last week for conservation projects. The majority of the money comes from the 2021's bipartisan infrastructure law, and many of the investments focus on ecosystems and water resources in the Mountain West.
The city of Oceanside has been awarded $2 million by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for the city's biogas renewable energy capacity expansion project and turf replacement rebate, it was announced Wednesday.
The Interior Department announced about $300 million in new funding last week for conservation projects. The majority of the money comes from the 2021's bipartisan infrastructure law, and many of the investments focus on ecosystems and water resources in the Mountain West.
President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda is Enhancing Drought Resilience and Strengthening Water Security in the West