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Firm Commitment to Dams and Infrastructure
Farm of the Future
Every now and then the anti-dam activists make a bit of a ruckus, demanding the removal of dams on our nation's water ways. This usually draws concern from those in the ag industry — especially those who rely on the rivers as transportation for their product.
Water Resources Reform and Development Act Signed into Law
Farm of the Future
Last week the Water Resources Reform and Development Act was signed into law. Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association Kristin Meira explains why this should matter to PNW farmers.
Benefits of Snake River Barging Continue to Grow
Farm of the Future
For the first time in eight years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the process of filing for routine maintenance dredging near the Snake River dams.
New Start Funding Committed to Jetties Rehabilitation Project
Farm of the Future
The administration's proposed 2014 budget has some great news in the way of a $1 million commitment for a new start for a big rehabilitation project for the mouth of the Columbia River jetties.
President's Proposed Budget Supports PNW Waterways Projects
Farm of the Future
In President Obama's proposed 2014 budget, despite an overall decline nationally to the Corp of Engineers budget, PNWA Executive Director Kristin Meira says the Pacific Northwest's navigation projects fared well.
Pacific Northwest Waterways Association
Farm of the Future
There is one place that the many, varied interests that use the Northwest's rivers come together and collaborate for the benefit of the river transportation system, the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association.