Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Salton Sea.

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Bill Number

HRES 244

Introduced

Apr 27, 2005

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.

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Topics

Anniversaries California Commemorations Environmental Protection Lakes Public Lands and Natural Resources Restoration ecology Water Resources Development

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Summary

Celebrates the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Salton Sea (formed in 1905 when the Colorado River burst out of its man-made irrigation canal and flooded the dry alkaline basin of the Imperial Valley) and expresses recommitment to restoring it.

Actions

May 3, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.
May 3, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Apr 27, 2005

Introduced in House
Apr 27, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

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