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Amite River Basin Commission ratifies contracts, highlights $2 million federal boost for Upper Amite restoration
Summary
The commission ratified contracts for appraisals and environmental work on an Upper Amite land acquisition and adopted a resolution thanking Rep. Julia Letlow for securing $2,000,000 in federal funding; staff said combined capital-outlay and federal support could total $6 million now and potentially $8 million by June.
The Amite River Basin Commission on Jan. 13 ratified contracts to complete due diligence on a planned land acquisition in the Upper Amite River and adopted a resolution recognizing Rep. Julia Letlow for securing $2,000,000 in federal funding for Upper Amite restoration.
Paul Sawyer, ARBC adviser, told commissioners the project’s Phase I environmental assessment and appraisal are complete and that title and survey work remain before closing. ‘‘We’re continuing but winding down the due diligence period,’’ Sawyer said, adding that closure could come soon. The contracts…
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