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Rep. Gosar asks Corps of Engineers to Assist with Removal of Invasive Salt Cedar Along the Gila Rive

Statement

Date: June 1, 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Infrastructure Environment

Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after joining U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and Representative Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) in contacting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Jo-Ellen Darcy and asking for support from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) for removing and replacing invasive salt cedar along the Gila River:

"Historic drought and significant water demands continue to plague Western communities and Arizona. Unfortunately, invasive salt cedar only exacerbate these challenges as these nonnative plants can consume up to 200 gallons of water per day per plant. The 18-mile stretch along the Gila River is one of our greatest challenges. I expect the Corps to take action and assist with this problem by responding favorably to our request and the proposal submitted by local stakeholders."


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