Amistad Dam Repairs and Monitoring Advocacy

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Laredo is advocating for a greater role in federal discussions regarding the Amistad Dam and reservoir due to concerns about infrastructure issues and the long-term reliability of a key water source. The city has added Amistad-related repairs and monitoring to its federal lobbying agenda to secure funding and updates from agencies overseeing the binational project. Structural integrity concerns have been identified, and proposed repair efforts are expected to cost tens to hundreds of millions of dollars, shared between the United States and Mexico. Additionally, 88 sinkholes have been identified in the reservoir area, contributing to water loss. The city's action aims to ensure representation in federal and binational decision-making processes.