Politics & Government
Pittsburgh Poentially Getting Millions In Rivers Upkeep Aid
The Army Corps of Engineers says millions of dollars to aid the region's waterways is included in the proposed 2025 federal budget.
PITTSBURGH – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District could receive more than $122 million in federal funding for the district's civil works program under the proposed fiscal 2025 budget.
The budget proposes $78 million in operations and maintenance funds to ensure the district can continue to provide reliable navigation on the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers. Another $40 million would be provided for the district's 16 flood risk-management reservoirs’ operation and maintenance.
The reservoirs offer additional flows that improve downstream water quality and ensure adequate depths for commercial river navigation. Each year, more than 5.2 million people visit the district's lakes and recreation facilities.
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The budget also includes $3 million to continue preconstruction, engineering, and design work for the Kinzua Dam Safety Modification Project.
"The fiscal year 2025 budget is aimed at advancing and upgrading the nation's economic and infrastructural bedrock,” Col. Nicholas Melin, commander of the Pittsburgh District, said in a statement. Pittsburgh District. “This funding enables us to sustain vital navigation facilities and develop the most technologically advanced lock and dam in the Corps of Engineers’ inventory.”Find out what's happening in Pittsburghfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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