Boebert Delivers Nearly $15 Million for Rural Water and Infrastructure Projects

By Spencer Kristensen | KDVR

DENVER (KDVR) — Rep. Lauren Boebert secured nearly $15 million for clean water projects in rural areas of Colorado, only about a month after President Donald Trump issued the first-ever veto to a unanimously-approved, bipartisan bill, the “Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act,” on Dec. 30, which would have funded the completion of a 130-mile pipeline that would have delivered clean water to over 50,000 residents in southeastern Colorado.

Now, 13 communities in Boebert’s district, the 4th Congressional District, have secured $14.75 million in funding for water and infrastructure projects, after requests were signed into law.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to announce that 13 of my community project funding requests have been signed into law, delivering a critical $14.75 million boost for vital water and infrastructure projects across Colorado’s 4th Congressional District! I’ve fought hard to secure these funds because our rural communities, families, farmers, and small towns deserve clean, reliable water and modern infrastructure that supports jobs and growth,” said Boebert in a press release. “These investments will make a real difference for thousands of Coloradoans. I am proud to deliver results for the 4th District!”

On Jan. 23, H.R. 6938 was enacted and includes $11.75 million for water projects in Colorado. Not long after, on Feb. 3, H.R. 7184 was enacted and includes $3 million for infrastructure projects.

The newly funded projects include:

No. 1: Plum Creek to Rueter-Hess Reservoir Pipeline

A seven-mile pipeline and pump station to transfer 1,000 acre-feet of renewable water annually from Plum Creek to Rueter-Hess Reservoir.

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