To address certain matters related to Colorado River water management and the Salton Sea by providing funding for habitat enhancement projects at the Salton Sea, and for other purposes.
Requires the Secretary to: (1) make available public lands for the development of any of the Habitat Enhancement Projects carried out at the Salton Sea; and (2) carry out projects to prevent threats to health or safety caused by wind erosion of portions of the Salton Sea bed that become exposed due to increased conservation measures that reduce runoff into the Sea from the New River and the Alamo River.
Shields the districts from liability with respect to QSA water transfers.
Directs the Secretary to: (1) exercise existing authority to operate and maintain the Colorado River front work and levee system; and (2) enter into an operating agreement with the IID to arrange for operation of off-stream water management reservoirs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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