(Source: The Wilderness Society) Today federal legislation to protect and enhance the Yakima River basin's fisheries, ecosystem and water supply was passed by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. The passage of S. 1694 - known as The Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project Phase III Act of 2015 - through committee represents a milestone for this legislation, which authorizes a federal role in the implementation of the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan's fishery and water management decisions. The bill is sponsored by Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and co-sponsored by Sen....
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