THOMPSON VOTES TO PASS 2024 WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT TO AUTHORIZE FUNDING FOR FOURTH DISTRICT PROJECTS

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced he voted to pass the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), bipartisan legislation that will authorize the Army Corp of Engineers to make crucial investments in America's ports, inland waterways, flood management systems, ecosystems, and other water resources infrastructure. 

“Every community in our district deserves to have clean water and modernized water infrastructure. Passing WRDA is a critical step towards securing funding for important municipal drinking water and wastewater projects across our community,” said Thompson. 

While this bill does not appropriate funds, it gives the Army Corps of Engineers the ability to invest up to the below amounts for each of the below Fourth District projects: 

Up to $10,000,000 to the City of Rohnert Park to remove arsenic from the city’s wells and improve efficiency. The City of Rohnert Park has a significant well water capacity unique to the rest of the region and ensuring that the community’s wells are operating to their full potential would provide a substantial benefit for the entire region.

Up to $20,000,000 to Lake County to address stormwater flows and habitat restoration in and around Clear Lake. The project would develop infrastructure that protects communities near the lake from stormflows and ensures water is entering the lake. Additionally, it would address habitat restoration efforts of species in Clear Lake and support river and stream restoration. 

Up to $20,000,000 to the Yolo County Flood Control District for water and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and stormwater management. The project would ensure a more sustainable water supply for the County and protect communities from stormwater. Once complete, the flood control district would be able to divert storm flow into existing pits during wet seasons, ensuring accessibility to county roads during storms. This funding would also assist the flood control district in redirecting water back into the system when water levels subside.

The legislation also authorized a study for the Army Corp to assess flood risk management and ecosystem restoration for Clear Lake. 

Once signed into law, projects authorized under WRDA will become eligible to receive federal funding up to the listed amounts.