S 1540 · 109th Congress · Water Resources Development

Middle Rio Grande Endangered Species Collaborative Program Act

Introduced 2005-07-28· Sponsored by Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9300-9302)(2005-07-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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1 Democrat