Encinitas/Solana Beach Sand Replenishment Bill Passes U.S. House

Statement

Congressman Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN Act) which, among other projects, authorizes over $91 million to address the public safety issues and potential economic and property damages associated with bluff and beach erosion in Encinitas and Solana Beach.

"I am proud to deliver on a top priority for the communities of Encinitas and Solana Beach. Erosion of the beaches and bluffs in our area have presented significant safety concerns we can correct through the careful work of the Army Corps of Engineers and our local and federal leaders. Just this week, I had the pleasure of meeting with Mayor Zito of Solana Beach where he stressed what an incredible difference this project will make for the future safety and economy in our area. Today I am excited to move this project forward. In addition, the WIIN Act makes crucial investments in our nation's water infrastructure and prioritizes drought relief for California. We still have much work to do on California's water problems, but this bill presents good solutions that will help ensure the longevity of our water infrastructure and help fix erosion issues that have plagued our coastal communities."

The Water Infrastructure Improvements Act for the Nation Act is bipartisan legislation that helps address the needs of the America's harbors, locks, dams, flood protection, and other water resources. In addition to the provisions for Sand Replenishment, the WIIN Act:

Increases water deliveries to California farmers in the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California
Builds long-term water infrastructure in California and around the nation
Modifies environmental restrictions that have hindered the state's ability to capture water during the rainy season

Earlier this week, Congressman Issa met with Solana Beach Mayor David Zito in his Washington, D.C. offices to discuss the WIIN Act and the importance of the Army Corps' sand replenishment efforts to the safety and economy of the district.

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