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Lake Elsinore added to 2024 Water Resources Development Act, city says
Summary
City officials announced Jan. 28 that Lake Elsinore was included in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024, authorizing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize federal work and funding for the lake’s water-quality issues.
Mayor Tisdale told the City Council on Jan. 28 that Lake Elsinore was included in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024, a federal authorization he said will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize critical water-resource projects for the city and the lake.
Tisdale said the federal authorization opens avenues for work and funding to address water-quality problems the city has faced, specifically citing algae blooms, nutrient pollution and oxygen depletion. He credited collaboration with U.S. Senator Badillo’s office, city council members and the Army Corps for the inclusion.
No specific dollar amounts, timelines or authorized projects were given in the council presentation. The mayor framed the inclusion as a priority-setting authorization for the Corps, not as an immediate appropriation of federal funds; he asked that those involved be thanked for their cooperation.
Council members did not take further formal action during the meeting on lake restoration; the announcement was presented as an informational update.
