A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program to improve water management and contribute to the recovery of endangered species in the Middle Rio Grande, New Mexico, and for other purposes.
Middle Rio Grande Endangered Species Collaborative Program Act - Directs the Secretary of the Army, in collaboration with the Secretary of the Interior, to establish the Rio Grande Endangered Species Collaborative Program to: (1) protect the silvery minnow and willow flycatcher in the Middle Rio Grande; (2) support improved water management; (3) allow continued water development; (4) benefit overall ecological integrity; and (5) promote cooperation and collaboration between federal and non-federal agencies.
Sets forth the structure and membership of the Program, including an Executive Committee, a Program Implementation Team, and working groups. Authorizes the Secretaries of the Army and the Interior to conduct Program activities, including: (1) reclamation activities; (2) programs to protect and help restore the silvery minnow population; (3) bridge construction; and (4) comprehensive water quality assessments.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9299)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9300-9302)
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