Congress Extends Platte River Recovery Program

Congress passed the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program on Dec. 16.

The program started in 1997 to increase stream flows in the central Platte River during relevant time periods to benefit habitat of targeted species.

Kristal Stoner of Audubon Nebraska said 90 percent of open channel habitat for the endangered whooping crane is already gone.

If signed by the President, the bill will allow the program to continue through 2032.