Tuesday, Feb 21 2012 5:45PM
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) recently announced that $50 million will go toward providing safe and reliable water to both tribal and non-tribal residents in rural communities.
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) recently announced that $50 million will go toward providing safe and reliable water to both tribal and non-tribal residents in rural communities.
The agency reports that the funds will help the development of infrastructure programs, as $30 million will be dedicated to construction projects, financial assistance for dated, existing systems and the restoration of habitats.
The USBR selected several states for funding, including North Dakota, Montana, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota and New Mexico. The remaining $20 million will be divided up into different uses including $5 million for facility operation, maintenance and rehabilitation, $4 million for environmental restoration and compliance and $6 million toward water conservation and water management.
"Water is the lifeblood of our communities, and clean, reliable drinking water is absolutely vital to build healthy people and healthy economies – especially in rural areas in the West," Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar said. "Building the infrastructure we need to deliver clean water to our nation's rural and tribal communities will create construction jobs and, when complete, will provide lasting benefits for local economies and public health."
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U.S. Bureau of Reclamation