Cabrera met last week with CNMI Congressman Gregorio “Kilili” Sablan in Washington, D.C.
During their meeting, Cabrera said he expressed his interest to work with the CNMI’s first elected delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives to get help from the federal government on different agricultural-related projects for the CNMI like the Kagman watershed project.
Cabrera said the farmers are also keen on getting technical assistance to improve their harvest and protect their crops from different pests and insects.
The Kagman watershed project began many years ago but remains unfinished due to funding issues.
The project has two main components. The first is the flood control component that will help protect and maintain water supplies, reduce soil erosion, restore wetlands and improve water quality.
Irrigation system which should enhance agricultural activities in Kagman is the other component.
Cabrera said officials are looking at tapping into the Obama administration’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act or the stimulus law to finance the remaining phase of the project.
About $4.15 million was identified as potential fund for it.
Cabrera was sent to attend the National Association of Conservation Districts Summer Board meeting and Legislative conferences held in the nation’s capital early this month.
