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Money secured to fund flood studyMoney secured to fund flood study
Washington, DC,
June 26, 2013
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The area’s congressional delegation has secured nearly $300,000 to allow work to continue on a Skagit River flood protection study through October. This will allow work on the Skagit River General Investigation Study to continue at a pace that could see a final report in about two years. U.S. Reps. Rick Larsen and Suzan DelBene announced the funds in a press release Tuesday. The money will go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. “Ensuring that the Skagit Valley is prepared for the next devastating flood is critical to protecting the region’s economy and the safety of those who live in its communities,” DelBene said. To read the full article, click HERE. |