Washington, Nov. 2 -- Congresswoman Andrea Salinas issued the following press release:
Tualatin, OR - Today, Congresswomen Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), alongside Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, announced they secured the release of over $530,000 in federal funding from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to support Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District (TSWCD).
In 2022, TSWCD applied to the NRCS for funding to improve fish habitat in Washington County. This work included replacing deteriorated culverts with bridges and modern culverts that help threatened species like steelhead trout move through local waterways. In February 2024, NRCS approved and obligated $1,074,887 to reimburse ...