Klamath Power and Facilities Agreement Support Act
This act aims to improve water and power resource management in the Klamath Basin, focusing on irrigation water users. It provides for environmental protection efforts, including reducing infrastructure impact on fish, and financial mechanisms regarding power costs for specific uses. It also covers infrastructure replacement, such as the C Canal flume, and reimbursement of operating costs for specific pumping plants.
Key points
Water management: Programs to align water supply and demand, including conservation measures and land idling.
Power costs: Initiatives to bring net delivered power costs for covered use (e.g., irrigation) to a benchmark level.
Environmental protection: Projects focused on restoring fish habitats and mitigating the negative impact of water infrastructure on natural resources.
Infrastructure: Funding for the replacement of the C Canal flume and reimbursement for a portion of Pumping Plant D maintenance costs.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5003
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Process start date: 2022-09-29