In 2019, 514.9 million tons of waterborne cargo transited America's inland waterways, a volume equal to roughly 14% of all intercity freight. These products, valued at $134.1 billion were shipped on the portions of our inland waterways system that generate revenue for capital improvements by a fuel user fee on commercial vessels. Much of that tonnage travels through some of the 219 locks at 176 sites on the inland waterways system.
The average age of these locks is over 60 years, and 70% of America's locks have exceeded their intended design life.
$16 in annual net economic benefits to the nation are generated by the Corps of Engineers’ Civil Works Mission for every $1 expended.
(Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
Now that the U.S. Senate has passed its version of the Water Resources Development Act by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 93 to 1, the legislation goes to a conference to hash out its differences from the House’s version of WRDA, which was passed in May. It’s up to the conference committee…
Read More View SourceWashington, D.C.—By a vote of 93 to 1, the Senate approved its version of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 by amending the version passed easily by the House in June. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, applauded…
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Read More View SourceThe Senate on Thursday passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) by a vote of 93 to 1. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman Tom Carper, D-Del., said, “In addition to supporting the Army Corps of Engineers’ civil works program, the Water Resources Development…
Read MoreWashington, D.C.—The House approved its first fiscal year 2023 appropriations measure that included funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Maritime Administration and a number of other federal programs. Passed by a party-line vote of 220 to 207, H.R. 8294 moved as a minibus with six…
Read More View SourceEnergy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Bill Text | Committee Report The 2023 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies funding bill, provides $56.275 billion, an increase of $3.4 billion above the fiscal year 2022 level. The legislation: • Helps lower energy…
Read More View SourceCorps To Hold Virtual Public Meeting On Ohio River Locks And Dams Master Plan JULY 5, 2022 BY WATERWAYS JOURNAL The Huntington Engineer District will host a virtual public meeting at 6 p.m. (EDT) July 7 to provide information on the Regional Master Plan update for six locks and dams…
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