12.23.22

Omnibus Bill Includes Funding for 14 Grassroots Projects in Southwest Washington

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced that 14 grants for grassroots projects in Southwest Washington she supported are included in the final version of the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill, securing nearly $15,000,000 for the region. The bill also includes billions in nationwide investments that are likely to benefit Washingtonians. Yesterday, the Senate passed the Omnibus by a vote of 68-29 and the House passed the Omnibus today by a vote of 225-201. It is now headed to the President’s desk for signature.

Southwest Washington - $14,978,000 total. Project include:

Columbia River Turning Basin Navigation Improvements – Southwest Washington: $900,000

This grant supports the completion of a feasibility study by the Army Corps of Engineers for improvements to the Longview Turning Basin on the Columbia River. Widening and deepening the Longview Turning Basin is an essential element to improving vessel navigation and freight movement throughout the Lower Columbia River.

Washougal Wastewater Treatment Plant Anoxic Selector Project – Clark County: $1,000,000

This funding will assist the City of Washougal in improving operations and efficiency at the Washougal Wastewater Treatment Plant through the construction of an anoxic selector.

Public Utility District #1 of Skamania Co. for Carson Water Treatment Plant Rebuild – Skamania County: $3,000,000

This grant will assist Skamania County PUD No. 1 in providing reliable drinking water year-round to meet current needs and well into the future.

Cowlitz County for Shadow Mountain Water System Extension and Booster Pump Station – Cowlitz County: $1,500,000

This grant will assist the City of Longview in installing a new Master Pump Station that will replace five aging existing water boosters currently serving the city.

The full list of all 14 projects included for Southwest Washington is available HERE.

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