Bruce Westerman: “Out West, the development of an aquifer recharge program generally includes using existing irrigation canals and ditches…”

“Out West, the development of an aquifer recharge program generally includes using existing irrigation canals and ditches to seep and percolate water into the aquifer. Much of this infrastructure crosses land owned by the Bureau of Land Management, requiring additional authorization for aquifer recharge activities, even when conducted on behalf of public entities. Cutting red tape for such activities is simply common sense. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.”