Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $143 Million for Rural Water Projects
Recovery Act Funds Will Help Improve Infrastructure Across Rural America
WASHINGTON, May 28, 2009 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the selection of nearly $143 million in water and environmental projects that are being funded immediately through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The projects will help provide safe drinking water and improved wastewater treatment systems for rural towns and communities in 21 states.