Sens. Wyden, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Improve Water Access for Agriculture, Conservation as West Continues to Face Drought
July 03, 2020
July 03, 2020
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced legislation to help communities in Oregon and across the West experiencing high levels of drought. Their bill will improve water access for agriculture and conservation by funding projects that improve dam safety, create more resilient watersheds and benefit agricultural and urban water users.
"At a time when the nation is . . .
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced legislation to help communities in Oregon and across the West experiencing high levels of drought. Their bill will improve water access for agriculture and conservation by funding projects that improve dam safety, create more resilient watersheds and benefit agricultural and urban water users.
"At a time when the nation is . . .