Harder Requests New Funding for Flood Protection Project Impacting 165,000 People, 262 Critical Sites

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Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) sent a letter with Rep. Jerry McNerny (CA-9) requesting new federal funds for the Lower San Joaquin River Flood Risk Management and Feasibility Study projects. The $36.5 million in requested funds would go toward the Army Corps of Engineers and San Joaquin Area Flood Control Agency's critical flood damage reduction efforts.

If implemented, the project will protect 165,000 Valley residents, reduce annual property damage by 84%, and increase the resilience of 262 critical infrastructure sites, 12 of which are essential to daily life in the Valley. The project is expected to yield $7 for every $1 of taxpayer money invested.

"When you've got a project that will protect lives, improve water infrastructure, and return $7 for every $1 invested, you make it happen," said Rep. Harder. "Our efforts on making the Lower San Joaquin River more climate-resilient is a no brainer, and it's time for the federal government to step up and help get it done."

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