Water Resources Development Act of 2005

Summary

Water Resources Development Act of 2005 - Authorizes water projects and river and harbor improvements, including new locks on, and modifications to the operation of, the Upper Mississippi River and the Illinois Waterway. Sets forth authorizations for, modifications to, deauthorizations of, and study requirements for navigation, flood damage reduction, hurricane and storm damage reduction, ecosystem restoration, and related projects throughout the country. Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to: (1) modify the operation of the Upper Mississippi River and Illinois Waterway System to address cumulative environmental impacts; and (2) restore the ecosystem of the Louisiana Coastal Area. Establishes the Coastal Louisiana Ecosystem Protection and Restoration Task Force. Directs the Secretary to: (1) develop a plan for modifying the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet; and (2) establish a coastal Louisiana ecosystem science and technology program. Amends the Flood Control Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary to credit toward the non-federal share of the cost of a water resources project the value of in-kind contributions made by the non-federal interest. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) include individuals from the private sector in Corps of Engineers' training classes; and (2) establish centers of expertise to provide specialized planning expertise for water resource projects. Mandates peer review of major engineering, scientific, and technical work products by the Corps. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Corps, to: (1) provide public access to water resource and related water quality data in the Corps' custody; and (2) conduct a national shoreline erosion control development and demonstration program. Directs the Secretary to conduct a study and develop a general management plan for restoration of the Upper Connecticut River ecosystem.

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 26 April 2005

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 26 April 2005

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 26 April 2005

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 6 April 2005

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 6 April 2005

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 6 April 2005

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