But review will take six to 24 months to determine whether public-private financing is workable on the projects.

Two projects to improve the quality, quantity and distribution of water in the Everglades National Park in Florida—the construction of a reservoir and the raising of a portion of the Tamiami Trail—moved forward in June.

Scrutiny falls on existing water management solutions. One expert calls, once again, for an integrated, cohesive effort

Key appropriators slam proposed $2-billion, or 31%, reduction in civil-works program.