Buchanan Wins Full Committee Approval Of $15.3 Million In Funding For Area Energy And Water Projects

June 25, 2008

Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-13) has won key approval of federal funding for area energy and water projects.  The Fiscal Year 2009 “Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act” includes $15,323,000 requested by Buchanan for projects to reduce flooding of Wares Creek, improve navigation of Manatee Harbor and Tampa Harbor, enhance our natural resources, and invest in the energy needs of his constituents.

The House Appropriations approved Buchanan’s request of an additional $7.6 million for the Wares Creek dredging project to help reduce flooding that has plagued the Bradenton neighborhood.  Last year, Buchanan secured nearly $4.7 million for this important public ...