U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, yesterday secured over $2 million for critical Nebraska water priorities in the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act.
The bill, which must still be voted on by the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, was unanimously approved yesterday by the Senate Appropriations Committee.
“Our water infrastructure keeps our communities safe, healthy, and thriving. These appropriations will maintain and modernize those systems so Nebraska is prepared for any extreme weather that comes our way,” said Senator Fischer.
The Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act funds critical water projects that help communities become more resilient in the face of extreme weather events. It makes crucial investments in irrigation and flood control projects across the country.
In the Panhandle, the funding for the following project was secured:
Fort Laramie Canal Tunnel Restoration
Project Description: This funding will go towards permanent repairs at the Gering-Fort Laramie irrigation tunnel following its collapse in 2019.
Appropriated Amount: $2,300,000.