Photos by L. ParsonsSen. Krysten Sinema (left) congratulated former Navajo County Supervisor Jesse Thompson (right) on the funding of the Winslow Levee project as current Supervisor Alberto Peshlakai (center) listened in. Thompson was integral in starting the conversation with leaders in Washington, D.C. about the need for the reconstruction of the Winslow Levee.
Photos by L. ParsonsSen. Krysten Sinema (left) congratulated former Navajo County Supervisor Jesse Thompson (right) on the funding of the Winslow Levee project as current Supervisor Alberto Peshlakai (center) listened in. Thompson was integral in starting the conversation with leaders in Washington, D.C. about the need for the reconstruction of the Winslow Levee.

Historic funding of the Winslow Levee was celebrated by many over the last few weeks. One of those celebrations was attended by US Senator Kyrsten Sinema, who was integral in securing the $65.75 million in federal funding.

“I’m honored to be here and share updates on the work that we are doing and to celebrate that we have secured the funding for the Winslow Levee through our historic bi-partisan infrastructure law. In January, I had the honor to call Birdie (Winslow Mayor Cano) and let her know that $66 million had been allocated to refurbish the levee system along the Little Colorado River. I spent quite a bit of time personally calling and advocating for immediate, swift and full funding for the Winslow Levee.”

Sinema stated she was pleased investments from the infrastructure law will protect Arizonans from dangerous flooding and other environmental disasters by fully funding the construction of the Winslow Levee Project. “This is a big deal for Winslow – and I’ll keep working with local and tribal leaders across Arizona to ensure they have the resources needed for their communities to thrive.”

The design phase of the levee project is slated to begin immediately and design estimated to take approximately two years, with construction taking approximately three years.