USDA announces grants for dam repairs, wood-to-energy projects

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The Agriculture Department is setting aside $73 million for the Watershed Rehabilitation Program, a farm bill program to fix dams across the country. "By investing in this critical infrastructure, we are helping to ensure a safe, resilient environment for agricultural producers and residents of rural America," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Half of this year's dam assessments, including 15 in water-restricted California, will focus on using dams to mitigate drought.