U.S. Representative Mike Ross (AR-04) has successfully secured $7,000,000 for Blakely Mountain Dam at Lake Ouachita in the Fiscal Year 2010 House Energy & Water Appropriations Bill. The bill passed the full U.S. House of Representatives July 16.
 Congressman Mike Ross, with Congressma John Boozman along with Colonel Michael C. Wehr and Brig. Gen. Michael J. Walsh of the C.O.E. meet to tour and get updates on the various C.O.E. projects at lakes and campgrounds throughout Arkansas's Fourth Congressional District. |
Congressman Mike Ross said the funds will be used to continue maintenance
and operations at Blakely Mountain Dam at Lake Ouachita in Garland County.
“Blakely Mountain Dam is vital to the economic well-being of numerous
communities and businesses throughout Garland County and the surrounding
region," said Ross. “I was proud to secure this funding because we must
develop the necessary water resources and flood protections that will
encourage and sustain economic growth in our state.”
Ross pledged his support to continue fighting for these important
infrastructure dollars as they move through the appropriations process.
Upon passage of the Energy & Water Appropriations Bill in the Senate, the
measure will then go to a Conference Committee of House and Senate members
who will work to combine both Chambers’ bills to form a Conference Report.
Upon passage of the Conference Report by the full House and Senate, the
final bill will then be sent to the President to be signed into law.
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