Baldwin delivers in Wisconsin in Waterway Infrastructure funding

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced Thursday the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will invest $14 billion in funding from the bipartisan infrastructure law. The investment will strengthen the port and waterway domestic supply chain while bolstering the nation’s defenses against climate change with a focus on environmental justice.

Recognizing the vital role of modern, resilient infrastructure in reducing costs for American families and businesses, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law included investments for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to increase climate resilience and make long overdue improvements at ports and waterways, as well as additional funds through supplemental appropriations to help impacted states and Tribes recover and become more resilient to natural disasters. Thursday, the Biden-Harris Administration announced it will invest more than $14 billion of this funding in fiscal year 2022 for about over 500 projects across 52 states and territories, including over $1 billion in projects that will benefit Wisconsin.