RIVERS

Amendments

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), H3765, H3776, H3778, H3779, H3781, H3782 [19JN]

——— amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), consideration (H. Res. 688), H3752 [19JN]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values (S. 1134), S46, S47 [23JA]

District of Columbia: promote development of southwest waterfront (H.R. 2297), S2272, S2275 [29MR], H4001 [26JN]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H1055, H1061, H1062, H1063, H1065, H1066, H1067, H1069, H1070 [29FE]

——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (H. Res. 566), H1039 [29FE]

Bills and resolutions

Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Rivers: designate segments for study for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 3423), S5257 [23JY]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (see H.R. 6060), H4654 [29JN]

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), consideration (see H. Res. 688), H3732 [18JN]

Chesapeake Bay: provide for continued conservation efforts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (see H.R. 6068), H4654 [29JN]

——— reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative and improve Dept. of Agriculture assistance to farmers and foresters within the watershed and to States with water quality programs (see S. 2294), S2496 [18AP]

Colorado: recognize proclamation of the Year of Water (see S. Res. 465), S3234 [16MY]

Connecticut: designate segments of Farmington River and Salmon Brook as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 2286), S2392 [17AP] (see H.R. 4360), H1845 [16AP]

Corps of Engineers: compel completion of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study within a certain time period and focus attention on permanent prevention of aquatic nuisance species (see S. 2317), S2545 [19AP] (see H.R. 4406), H2029 [19AP]

——— modify the Mississippi River Ship Channel, Gulf of Mexico to Baton Rouge, LA, navigation project (see H.R. 6026), H4064 [26JN]

——— notify the public of certain flood predictions for the Missouri River System (see H.R. 5717), H2644 [10MY]

——— provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see H.R. 4342), H1805 [29MR]

Crooked River: adjust boundary to provide water certainty for Prineville, OR (see S. 3483), S5977 [2AU]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize projects and conduct research on water resources in the Hudson-Mohawk River Basin and establish a Hudson-Mohawk River Basin Commission (see H.R. 5927), H3660 [7JN]

——— provide a scientific basis for the management of sediment and nutrients in the Upper Mississippi River Basin (see H.R. 4458), H2030 [19AP]

——— provide assistance to non-Federal interests for levee stability improvements located within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta related to certain water deliveries (see H.R. 6484), H6273 [21SE]

——— settle water rights claims of the Fort Belknap Indian Community (see S. 3209), S3329 [21MY]

——— settle water rights claims of the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe in Arizona, authorize construction of certain water projects, and resolve litigation concerning Colorado River operations (see S. 2109), S614 [14FE] (see H.R. 4067), H901 [16FE]

Disasters: provide assistance for watersheds adversely affected by qualifying natural disasters (see S. 3669), S7744 [11DE]

Economy: promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (see S. 2365), S2731 [25AP]

Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 2158), S1422 [6MR] (see H.R. 4148), H1209 [6MR]

Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area: reauthorize (see S. 2267), S2242 [29MR]

Hydroelectric power: protect the Federal Columbia River Power System, Power Marketing Administration customers, and Bureau of Reclamation dams and facilities and promote hydropower generation (see H.R. 6247), H5628 [1AU]

Los Padres National Forest: designate certain land as wilderness, make wild and scenic river designations, designate Condor Ridge Scenic Area, address off highway vehicle use, and facilitate land exchange (see H.R. 4109), H1099 [29FE]

Nashua River: designate a segment for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 5319), H2274 [27AP]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 3399), S5133 [18JY]

Neches River: designate a segment for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 2324), S2545 [19AP]

Nigeria: recognize Niger Delta as an important wetland and coastal marine ecosystem, and protect and make its recovery and economic development a priority (see H. Con. Res. 121), H2274 [27AP]

Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor: redesignate as Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor (see H.R. 6440), H6151 [19SE]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (see H. Res. 566), H1016 [28FE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: lead a multiagency effort to slow the spread of Asian carp in the Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins and tributaries (see S. 3645), S7040 [28NO] (see H.R. 6385), H5922 [12SE]

Washington (State): designate and expand wilderness areas and designate certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park (see S. 3329), S4417 [21JN] (see H.R. 5995), H3974 [21JN]

Water: clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations (see S. 2122), S850 [16FE] (see H.R. 4304), H1803 [29MR]

Letters

Corps of Engineers Mississippi River water-release plan adjustment and rock pinnacle removal process expedition: several Representatives, H6577 [30NO]

District of Columbia southwest waterfront development promotion: Representative Issa, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4003 [26JN]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4002 [26JN]

National Park Service Study Act: Ken Salazar, Sec. of the Interior, S5137 [18JY]

Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Dante J. Nomellini, Central Delta Water Agency, H1049 [29FE]

——— David Nesmith and Nick Di Croce, California Environmental Water Caucus, H1050 [29FE]

——— Delta Counties Coalition, H1048 [29FE]

——— Ken Vogel, San Joaquin County, CA, Board of Supervisors, H1048 [29FE]

——— Mary Nejedly Piepho, Contra Costa County, CA, Board of Supervisors, H1048 [29FE]

——— Mike King, Colorado Dept. of Natural Resources, H1032 [29FE]

——— several California State Assembly members, H1045 [29FE]

——— several California State Senate members, H1045 [29FE]

——— several organizations, H1047 [29FE]

Lists

Organizations opposing H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1050, H1053–H1055 [29FE]

Organizations supporting H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1043–H1045 [29FE]

Motions

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), H3785 [19JN]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H1077 [29FE]

Remarks in House

Arizona: Gila River Indian Community water rights and land claims settlements, H3726–H3728 [18JN]

Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Rivers: designate segments for study for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 3388), H5087, H5088 [23JY], E1307 [24JY]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (H.R. 6060), H6074, H6075 [19SE]

California: amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), H3755–H3787 [19JN], E1089 [20JN], E1143, E1144 [26JN], E1155 [27JN], E1207 [9JY]

——— amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), consideration (H. Res. 688), H3744–H3755 [19JN]

——— amend certain laws relative to a FERC project located on a segment of the Lower Merced River (H.R. 2578), motion to recommit, H3785 [19JN]

——— clarify duration of Central Valley Project renewal contracts, H1061, H1062 [29FE]

——— clarify jurisdiction over Central Valley Project renewal contracts, H1066, H1067 [29FE]

——— eliminate water subsidies for irrigators and require new contracts charge interest for water delivery and project debt repayments, H1068, H1069 [29FE]

——— ensure compliance with State laws and require use of best available science relative to certain water-related concerns, H1070–H1072 [29FE]

——— prohibit decrease in current water supply to the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region, H1069, H1070 [29FE]

——— protect agriculture and fishery-related jobs north of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta when addressing certain water-related concerns, H1062, H1063 [29FE]

——— protect drinking water supplies in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region, H1064 [29FE]

——— protect water quality and availability for agricultural producers in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region, H1065, H1066 [29FE]

Clinton River Watershed Council: anniversary, E523 [16AP], E1594 [21SE]

Corps of Engineers: compel completion of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study within a certain time period and focus attention on permanent prevention of aquatic nuisance species, E988 [6JN]

——— Delaware River main channel deepening project funding, E976 [5JN]

——— flood control and coastal emergencies funding, H3370 [1JN]

——— Inland Waterways Trust Fund funding, H3490 [6JN]

——— operation and maintenance funding, H3463 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding for Missouri River Authorized Purposes Study, H3459, H3460 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding for Missouri River Ecosystem Restoration Plan study, H3457, H3458 [5JN]

——— revise Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System Master Water Control Manual to ensure greater storage capacity to prevent serious downstream flooding, H3748 [19JN]

——— study feasibility of the hydrological separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basins (H.R. 892), E287 [29FE]

Crooked River: adjust boundary to provide water certainty for Prineville, OR (H.R. 2060), H3432–H3434 [5JN]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize projects and conduct research on water resources in the Hudson-Mohawk River Basin and establish a Hudson-Mohawk River Basin Commission (H.R. 5927), E1011 [7JN]

——— authorize St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values (S. 1134), H1079–H1085 [29FE], E291 [1MR]

——— extend water contract between the U.S. and the East Bench Irrigation District (S. 997), H3715 [18JN]

Disasters: anniversary of Susquehanna River flooding in aftermath of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, E1544 [14SE]

District of Columbia: promote development of southwest waterfront (H.R. 2297), Senate amendment, H4001–H4003 [26JN]

EPA: prohibit implementation of regional haze regulations at the Navajo Generating Station in Page, AZ, H6246, H6247 [21SE]

——— repeal designation of the Colville River as an aquatic resource of national importance, H3895 [20JN]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species, H3776 [19JN]

Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway National Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 4148), E319 [6MR]

Hudson River School: recognize contributions of painters to the U.S., E1793 [16NO]

Idaho: authorize continued use of certain water diversions on National Forest System lands in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (H.R. 2050), H2047, H2048 [24AP], H2186 [26AP]

Illabot Creek: designate segment as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 1740), H3441, H3442 [5JN]

Maryland: anniversary of Patuxent River Wade-In, E1023 [7JN]

Massachusetts: anniversary of Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committee, E1526 [13SE]

Mississippi River: require Corps of Engineers to adjust water-release plan and expedite rock pinnacle removal process, H6576 [30NO]

Missouri River: Missouri River Recovery Program funding, H3412, H3471, H3472 [5JN]

Nigeria: recognize Niger Delta as an important wetland and coastal marine ecosystem, and protect and make its recovery and economic development a priority (H. Con. Res. 121), H5696 [2AU]

Sacramento, CA: authorize improvements to flood damage reduction facilities adjacent to the American and Sacramento Rivers, H3283 [31MY]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H959 [27FE], H1031, H1041–H1079 [29FE], E295 [1MR], E314 [5MR]

——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), consideration (H. Res. 566), H1031–H1041 [29FE]

——— address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), motion to recommit, H1077 [29FE]

——— prohibit Federal preemption of State laws and regulations when addressing certain water-related concerns, H1077 [29FE]

——— restoration program funding, H2538, H2539 [9MY], H3452 [5JN]

St. Paul, MN: anniversary of St. Paul Yacht Club, E1177 [28JN]

St. Paul Port Authority: anniversary, E1889 [7DE]

Virgin River: facilitate implementation of a multispecies habitat conservation plan (H.R. 2745), H2680, H2681 [15MY], H2745 [16MY]

Washington (State): designate and expand wilderness areas and designate certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park (H.R. 5995), E1113 [21JN]

York River: designate segments and associated tributaries for study and inclusion in National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 2336), H3442 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Rivers: designate segments for study for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (S. 3423), S5262 [23JY]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (H.R. 6060), S8609 [31DE]

Chesapeake Bay: reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative and improve Dept. of Agriculture assistance to farmers and foresters within the watershed and to States with water quality programs, S4393 [21JN]

Colorado: recognize proclamation of the Year of Water (S. Res. 465), S3239, S3240 [16MY]

Connecticut: designate segments of Farmington River and Salmon Brook as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (S. 2286), S2394 [17AP]

Corps of Engineers: flood control projects funding, S8195, S8196 [19DE]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values (S. 1134), S33, S47 [23JA], S1180 [1MR]

——— settle water rights claims of the Fort Belknap Indian Community (S. 3209), S3330 [21MY]

——— settle water rights claims of the Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe in Arizona, authorize construction of certain water projects, and resolve litigation concerning Colorado River operations (S. 2109), S620 [14FE]

District of Columbia: promote development of southwest waterfront (H.R. 2297), S2275 [29MR]

Economy: promote U.S. economic and energy security through increased energy development and reduced regulatory burdens (S. 2365), S3065, S3066 [10MY]

Floods: anniversary of Souris River flooding in North Dakota, S4415 [21JN]

Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway National Heritage Area: establish (S. 2158), S1423 [6MR]

Hudson River School: recognize contributions of painters to the U.S., S7034 [28NO], S8506 [28DE]

Idaho: authorize continued use of certain water diversions on National Forest System lands in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (H.R. 2050), S2931 [7MY], S2933 [8MY]

Minneapolis, MN: anniversary of I–35 bridge collapse, S5811, S5847 [1AU]

Mississippi: tribute to Mississippi Levee Board and Yazoo-Mississippi Delta Levee Board, S3512 [23MY]

Mississippi River: impact of drought on water levels and resulting barge traffic, S7676 [6DE]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (S. 3399), S5136 [18JY]

Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust (organization): tribute, S4818 [10JY]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), S1374 [2MR], S1376 [5MR]

Sault Ste. Marie, MI: anniversary of Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge, S4768 [29JN]

Senate: tribute to Senators and staff who worked on S. 1134, Dept. of the Interior authorization of St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values, S123 [26JA]

Water: clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations, S3932 [12JN]

White Clay Creek: designate additional segments and tributaries as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (S. 970), S8556 [30DE]

Reports filed

Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 322) (S. Rept. 112–108), S41 [23JA]

Central Oregon Jobs and Water Security Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2060) (H. Rept. 112–438), H1844 [16AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 566) (H. Rept. 112–405), H1016 [28FE]

Consideration of H.R. 2578, Conservation and Economic Growth Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 688) (H. Rept. 112–539), H3732 [18JN]

Delaware River Basin Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1266) (S. Rept. 112–183), S5046 [16JY]

Dept. of the Interior Authorization of St. Croix River Crossing Project With Appropriate Mitigation Measures To Promote River Values: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1134) (S. Rept. 112–124), S42 [23JA]

Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 766) (S. Rept. 112–115), S41 [23JA]

District of Columbia Southwest Waterfront Development Promotion: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2297) (S. Rept. 112–154), S2242 [29MR]

East Bench Irrigation District Water Contract Extension Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 997) (H. Rept. 112–527), H3706 [15JN]

Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6060) (H. Rept. 112–672), H6059 [14SE]

Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2050) (H. Rept. 112–437), H1844 [16AP]

Illabot Creek Segment Designation as a Component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 888) (S. Rept. 112–119), S41 [23JA]

Lower Mississippi River Area Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1325) (S. Rept. 112–125), S42 [23JA]

Molalla River Wild and Scenic Rivers Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 752) (H. Rept. 112–735), H7516 [31DE]

Nashua River Wild and Scenic River Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5319) (H. Rept. 112–658), H5764 [10SE]

Oregon Caves Revitalization Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 765) (S. Rept. 112–114), S41 [23JA]

Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1837) (H. Rept. 112–403), H965 [27FE]

Virgin River Multispecies Habitat Conservation Plan Implementation Facilitation: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2745) (H. Rept. 112–474), H2644 [10MY]

White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Expansion Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 970) (S. Rept. 112–121), S41 [23JA]

Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3388) (H. Rept. 112–603), H4906 [17JY]

York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2336) (H. Rept. 112–370), H77 [18JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 566, consideration of H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1031 [29FE]

H. Res. 688, consideration of H.R. 2578, Conservation and Economic Growth Act, H3744 [19JN]

H.R. 1740, Illabot Creek segment designation as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, H3441 [5JN]

H.R. 1837, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, H1055–H1061 [29FE]

H.R. 2050, Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act, H2047 [24AP]

H.R. 2060, Central Oregon Jobs and Water Security Act, H3432 [5JN]

H.R. 2297, District of Columbia southwest waterfront development promotion, S2275 [29MR]

H.R. 2336, York River Wild and Scenic River Study Act, H3442 [5JN]

H.R. 2578, Conservation and Economic Growth Act, H3765–H3776 [19JN]

H.R. 2745, Virgin River multispecies habitat conservation plan implementation facilitation, H2680 [15MY]

H.R. 3388, Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Protection Act, H5087 [23JY]

H.R. 6060, Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Extension Act, H6074 [19SE]

S. 970, White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Expansion Act, S8556 [30DE]

S. 997, East Bench Irrigation District Water Contract Extension Act, H3715 [18JN]

S. 1134, Dept. of the Interior authorization of St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values, S47, S48 [23JA], H1079 [29FE]

S. 2109, Navajo-Hopi Little Colorado River Water Rights Settlement Act, S621–S636 [14FE]

S. Res. 465, recognize proclamation of the Year of Water in Colorado, S3239, S3241 [16MY]