After the introduction of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2016, Senator Barbara Boxer, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following statement.
“I am proud that this bipartisan legislation includes vital support for ongoing work in my home State of California, including the Los Angeles River and Salton Sea ,” Senator Boxer said.
“The revitalization of the LA River will ensure the opportunity for increased economic and recreational development along the river, and the restoration of the Salton Sea will provide critical habitat and improve serious air quality issues affecting public health.”
This legislation will provide important flood protection, restore vulnerable ecosystems and maintain ports and navigation routes across the State of California.
The bill would: