News Links
More Ag News
Ag News
President signs Platte River recovery measure
Published Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 12:03 PM
President Bush
WASHINGTON (AP) _ President Bush has signed legislation that supplies the federal share of money for the Platte River recovery program. The $157 million provided in the bill the president signed Thursday will help carry out a three-state agreement with the federal government. The agreement provides guidance on managing the Platte River to accommodate endangered species and the growing number of cities and farmers using the river. The governors of Wyoming, Colorado and Nebraska approved the plan in 2006. Officials say the bill aims to ensure that compliance with the federal Endangered Species Act doesn't stop the water from flowing. ___ On the Net: Platte River Recovery Implementation Program: http://www.platteriver.org

© 2008 The Nebraska Rural Radio Association. All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Page Sponsors
CommunityLINK
Check out our community and available jobs.
Western Nebraska Seed and Chemical Monsanto Power Max High Plains Weed Managment Association Farm Bureau Jordan FarmAndRanchMuseum