In the following article, we will explore the impact of Desert Terminal Lakes Program on contemporary society and how it has evolved over the years. Since its emergence, Desert Terminal Lakes Program has sparked constant debate in different areas, generating both admiration and controversy. Through detailed analysis, we will examine the different aspects surrounding Desert Terminal Lakes Program, from its relevance in popular culture to its influence on current trends. Likewise, we will investigate the various opinions and perspectives that exist around Desert Terminal Lakes Program, with the aim of offering a complete and enriching panorama.
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The Desert Terminal Lakes Program, enacted in Section [specify] of the 2002 farm bill (P.L. 107-171, Sec. 2507), authorizes the transfer of $200 million from the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to the Bureau of Reclamation to provide water to "at risk natural desert terminal lakes."
The legislation provided $200 million to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation "to provide water to at-risk natural desert terminal lakes" but prohibited leasing or purchasing water rights.
A series of subsequent modifications have specifically directed funding for the acquisition of water rights from willing sellers to benefit Walker Lake, including Public Law 108–7, enacted February 20, 2003, specified that funding was to be used to provide water and assistance only for Pyramid, Summit, and Walker lakes in the state of Nevada.
Public Law 109–103, enacted November 19, 2005, allocated $95 million, as follows:
Public Law 110–161, enacted December 26, 2007, allocated $68.25 million, as follows:
Public Law 110–234, Section 2807, enacted May 22, 2008, appropriated an additional $175 million, “to provide water to at-risk natural desert terminal lakes.“ It also specifies that when there are willing sellers, the funding can be used:
Public Law 111–8, Sections 207 and 208, enacted March 11, 2009, made minor changes to previous allocations and added 2 allocations to be funded from the original $200 million appropriation: