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Western States Water Council urges $50 billion in dam and water‑system repairs, recommends Reclamation Fund reform
Summary
The Western States Water Council told the House Natural Resources subcommittee that federal dams and water infrastructure face roughly $50 billion in needed repairs and urged Congress to stabilize funding, support negotiated tribal water settlements and consider converting the Reclamation Fund into a revolving trust to finance projects.
Michelle Bushman, deputy director and general counsel at the Western States Water Council, told the House Natural Resources Subcommittee that the West faces significant water infrastructure needs and recommended congressional action to stabilize financing and improve coordination.
Bushman said federal dams and related infrastructure “have largely exceeded their design life with an estimated…
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