House Committee Approves Bipartisan Bill to Support Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program

The House Natural Resources Committee has approved the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) to support the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP). The bill would establish an interest-bearing account at the Department of Treasury to hold funds contributed by Arizona, California, and Nevada for the LCR MSCP. This move aims to expand resources available for the program and ensure its effectiveness.

Key Takeaways:

• The Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act, H.R.831, was approved by the House Natural Resources Committee.
• The bill, introduced by Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41), would establish an interest-bearing account at the Department of Treasury to hold funds contributed by Arizona, California, and Nevada for the LCR MSCP.
• The account would allow excess funds in the LCR MSCP to earn interest, maintaining their effectiveness.
• The bill aims to expand resources available for the program, supporting its conservation efforts.
• The LCR MSCP is a key program in managing the Lower Colorado River's ecosystems and species.
• Congressman Calvert's bill is one of many examples of his forward-thinking legislative solutions that save taxpayer dollars.
• The bill is supported by House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-4), who commended Congressman Calvert's leadership.

Statistics:

• The Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP) aims to conserve and protect the ecosystems of the Lower Colorado River.
• The program is a collaborative effort between state and federal agencies, as well as local stakeholders.
• The LCR MSCP has been in operation since 2005, making significant progress in its conservation goals.
• Congressman Calvert's bill aims to improve the program's financial management practices, generating millions in new annual revenue.
• According to the bill, the interest-bearing account would allow excess funds in the LCR MSCP to earn interest, estimated to be millions of dollars annually.

Sources:

• Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41), Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act, H.R.831.
• United States House of Representatives, House Natural Resources Committee approves bipartisan bill to support Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program.
• Congressman Ken Calvert, Press release regarding the approval of the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act.
• House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-4), Statement on Congressman Calvert's leadership on the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program.