Federal Responsibility for Fish Bypass Channel: No Burden on Farmers
This law confirms that the U.S. federal government is solely responsible for funding and operating the Lower Yellowstone Fish Bypass Channel. It protects local irrigation districts and farmers from any financial or operational burdens related to endangered fish conservation, ensuring their agricultural water delivery remains unaffected by these federal environmental projects.
Key points
The U.S. federal government retains sole ownership, operational control, and financial responsibility for the Lower Yellowstone Fish Bypass Channel.
Local irrigation districts and farmers are legally protected from bearing any costs or duties related to the fish bypass channel.
The Act ensures continued water delivery for agriculture without imposing new burdens on local entities.
Permanent federal funding of $1 million annually is authorized for the channel's ongoing maintenance and repairs.
Local entities have the right to sue in federal court if the federal government attempts to transfer responsibilities to them.
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