Search Results for keywords:"water resource management"

Search Results: keywords:"water resource management"

S. 4999 — To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,212
S. 4999 aims to modify the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act by clarifying rules about using existing routes like roads and permits for moving water to recharge aquifers. The bill allows holders of these routes to use them for aquifer recharge without needing extra approval,...
Simple Explanation
S. 4999 wants to make it easier to use roads and paths to bring water into the ground to fill up underground water tanks (aquifers), but people have to tell the government first. It also says you don’t have to pay more or get extra approvals, unless you’re making money from it, and you still have to follow important environmental protection laws.
H. RES. 71 — Condemning the Government of Mexico for failing to fulfill its water deliveries on an annual basis to the United States under the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding the utilization of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande.
January 28, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:221
H. RES. 71 is a resolution in the House of Representatives condemning the Government of Mexico. The resolution criticizes Mexico for not fulfilling its obligation to deliver water to the United States every year, as agreed in a treaty concerning the Colorado, Tijuana, and Rio...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Congress made a resolution saying that they are unhappy with Mexico because Mexico didn't send enough water to the U.S. from certain rivers, like they agreed to do in a treaty.
H. R. 716 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior to ensure full pool levels of Flathead Lake in Montana in accordance with certain requirements, and for other purposes.
January 23, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:222
H.R. 716, known as the “Fill the Lake Act,” directs the Secretary of the Interior to maintain specific water levels at Flathead Lake in Montana. From June 15 to September 15 each year, the bill requires the lake to have a minimum level of 2892 feet above mean sea level by using water from the...
Simple Explanation
The Fill the Lake Act wants to make sure that a lake in Montana called Flathead Lake stays nice and full during the summer. It tells the people in charge to move water around so the lake is always at the right level for fun and safe activities.
S. 4999 — To amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes.
September 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:223
S. 4999 seeks to amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to provide clarity on certain provisions regarding water conveyance used for aquifer recharge. Specifically, it revises the language to ensure that using a right-of-way, easement, permit, or other authorization for...
Simple Explanation
S. 4999 is a bill that wants to make it easier to move water to places where it can soak into the ground and refill big water pockets, by saying you don’t need extra permission to use certain paths or land. But, they have to be careful to make sure this doesn't accidentally make it okay to use the paths in wrong ways or make other changes without asking first.
H. R. 231 — To amend the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, to reauthorize the Colorado River System conservation pilot program.
January 07, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:258
H.R. 231 seeks to extend a pilot program focused on conserving the Colorado River System. The bill makes changes to an earlier law, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2015. Specifically, it updates certain terms and extends the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 231 is a plan to keep taking care of the Colorado River's water until 2027, like a big team project to save water, but it doesn't say exactly how much it will cost or explain all the rules.
H. R. 10482 — To amend the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act to extend provisions related to the Calaveras, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Merced, and San Joaquin rivers, and for other purposes.
December 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:170
H. R. 10482 proposes an amendment to the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act. It specifically extends the expiration date of certain provisions related to the Calaveras, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Merced, and San Joaquin rivers from December 31, 2025, to December 31,...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to keep rules about taking care of certain rivers in California, like the San Joaquin River, for 20 more years until 2045, so they can continue helping the rivers stay healthy and happy.

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