WASHINGTON (October 10, 2018) – Today, the U.S. Senate passed, in a 99 to 1 bipartisan vote, the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (S. 3021). “With both floods and drought plaguing people and birds across the U.S., the need for urgent action on water policy has never been more clear,” said David Yarnold, (@david_yarnold) president and CEO of the 约炮视频. “More cement isn’t the answer. This bill provides for more natural infrastructure along our coasts, which is particularly timely as the Gulf and Atlantic coasts get pounded by more frequent and more severe storms.” The bill includes water projects and policy changes that promote clean water and storm mitigation through restoring barriers like wetlands that benefit birds and people. The U.S. House passed the bill (S.3021) earlier this month. The following provisions that impact important water and other conservation resources are included in this compromise legislation: A...