406 Dirksen EPW Hearing Room
James M. Inhofe
Senator
The Corps of Engineers can play a critical role during excessive rain events. Last year, my home state of The flooded region today’s hearing is focused on is facing a similarly broad range of water resources issues. It is not simply a question of whether the levees performed as intended and if so, whether we need more or larger levees or if not, why not. The questions we need to discuss involve how to balance all the needs and benefits of the
These waterways are used for navigation, recreation, hydropower, fish and wildlife habitat, and other water resources needs. Sometimes these uses seem to be in conflict with one another. It is our job as policymakers to provide the technical experts at the Corps of Engineers with enough guidance and the proper tools to promote the national interest in the use of the waterways. Today we get a chance to hear a status update on this particular flooding incident, as well as any recommendations for future improvements.
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