Senator Sherrod Brown has announced that the U.S. Senate passed more than $644,000 in new federal funds for Ohio projects that support agricultural development.

Brown says $125,000 has been allocated for the South Fork Licking River Watershed Flood Control Project- South Licking Watershed Conservancy District.

The money would be used to complete the design and construction specifications for the outlet channel, bypass channel, and dam of this flood construction project.

This investment will improve safety in the area and enhance transportation commerce throughout the region.

The funding, which was secured by Brown, was included in the 2010 Agriculture Appropriations Act of 2010.