Kildee Secures More Than $4 Million for Saginaw River Dredging

Contact: Andy Leavitt 810.625.0861

Congressman Kildee has secured more than $21 million for the project since 2004 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dale E. Kildee (D-MI) announced today that he has secured  $4,190,000 in federal funding for dredging of the Saginaw River. This funding was secured in the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, which passed the House Appropriations Subcommittee late yesterday. The bill still must be approved by the full House and Senate before it can be signed into law.

“The Saginaw River is a critical method of transportation for commerce in our area. Dredging of the river ensures that this waterway can provide swift and efficient shipping, which is critical for industry and business. This is an important source of local economic activity and I am proud to have secured this important funding,” said Congressman Kildee.

Listed below are details of the project:

$4,190,000 for the Saginaw River Dredging

This funding will help provide for continued dredging of the Saginaw River and deep drafting of commercial harbor, consisting of 26 miles of maintained channels and two confined disposal facilities.

Since FY2004, Congressman Kildee has secured $21,263,000 for this project.

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