Douglas County’s push for enhanced water sustainability has captured federal attention and funding, securing a significant investment for a project that promises to bolster drought resilience in the area. The county’s commissioners made a concerted effort in Washington, D.C., which resulted in a $1,750,000 federal funding grant to advance local water infrastructure, as detailed by Douglas County. The Douglas County website reports this allocation is part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Bill.
Commissioner Abe Laydon reflected on the achievement, stating, “We are pleased to see our hard work in Washington pay off for our citizens,” as per Douglas County, affirming the county’s commitment to ensuring tax dollars are reinvested locally, this remark highlights an ongoing effort to meet the growing community’s water demands and the steps taken toward a sustainable future for the county’s water supply. With high seasonal demand and the growing specter of drought, Douglas County has been proactive, lobbying for support from its federal legislators, who passed a bill that was included by the full House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, July 22. The bill paves the way for the Plum Creek to Rueter-Hess Reservoir Pipeline project…