By Tom Latek Kentucky Today
Reps. Morgan McGarvey, D-Louisville, and Erin Houchin, R-Ind., co-chairs of the Ohio River Basin Caucus, have introduced a bipartisan bill known as the Ohio River Restoration Program Act, the first comprehensive piece of legislation to address the pressing environmental and conservation needs within the 204,000 square mile Ohio River Basin.
“From waste and erosion to pollution and climate change, the Ohio River is facing serious threats that aren’t going to just work themselves out and can’t be fixed by one person or organization alone,” McGarvey said.
“It’s unconscionable that our most vital and important resource is also the largest body of water in the entire country that receives zero dollars in dedicated federal funding, we’re working to change that. I’m proud to partner with my Ohio River Basin Caucus co-chair Rep. Houchin in leading this historic, bipartisan effort to holistically address our river’s needs.”…