A step closer for flood remediation measures
NJ.com: Everything Jersey
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
WASHINGTON -- A half-million dollars in federal funds that would be used for flood remediation measures along the Assunpink Creek was included in legislation received approval yesterday from the House of Representatives.
The funding, requested by U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-Hamilton), is included in the Fiscal Year 2008 Energy and Water Appropriations bill.
The money -- which passed the House by a vote of 312-112, but which still must be approved by the Senate -- would allow the Army Corps of to continue work to restore and stabilize the banks of the creek in an effort to reduce flooding.
"Over the past several years, Trenton has been hit hard by severe storms that have caused excessive damage due to repeated flooding. I am hopeful that additional stream bank protection will help mitigate potential damage along Assunpink Creek," Smith said.
"The Assunpink Creek restoration project is vital in ensuring the health and safety of the environment. Ecosystem management -- especially restoration of natural, proper water flow -- is imperative to protecting this valuable tributary to the Delaware River. Passage of the bill today puts us one step closer to completing this vital project," Smith said.
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NJ.com: Everything Jersey
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
WASHINGTON -- A half-million dollars in federal funds that would be used for flood remediation measures along the Assunpink Creek was included in legislation received approval yesterday from the House of Representatives.
The funding, requested by U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-Hamilton), is included in the Fiscal Year 2008 Energy and Water Appropriations bill.
The money -- which passed the House by a vote of 312-112, but which still must be approved by the Senate -- would allow the Army Corps of to continue work to restore and stabilize the banks of the creek in an effort to reduce flooding.
"Over the past several years, Trenton has been hit hard by severe storms that have caused excessive damage due to repeated flooding. I am hopeful that additional stream bank protection will help mitigate potential damage along Assunpink Creek," Smith said.
"The Assunpink Creek restoration project is vital in ensuring the health and safety of the environment. Ecosystem management -- especially restoration of natural, proper water flow -- is imperative to protecting this valuable tributary to the Delaware River. Passage of the bill today puts us one step closer to completing this vital project," Smith said.
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