President Bush has signed legislation that supplies the federal share of money for the Platte River recovery program.

The $157 million provided in the bill the president signed Thursday will help carry out a three-state agreement with the federal government.

The agreement provides guidance on managing the Platte River to accommodate endangered species and the growing number of cities and farmers using the river.

The governors of Wyoming, Colorado and Nebraska approved the plan in 2006.

Officials say the bill aims to ensure that compliance with the federal Endangered Species Act doesn't stop the water from flowing.