Multi-Benefit Projects To Improve Watershed Health

Agency: Department of the Interior – Bureau of Reclamation

 

Description:

To establish a competitive grant program for local, state, tribal governments, water authorities, or nonprofit organizations for the design, implementation, and monitoring of habitat restoration projects in a river basin that is adversely impacted by a Bureau of Reclamation water project. Project outcomes can include ecosystem benefits, restoration of native species, mitigation against the impacts of climate change to fish and wildlife habitats, protection against invasive species, restoration of aspects of the natural ecosystem, enhancement of fishing, or enhancement of river-based recreation.

Bill Section:

40907

New or Existing:

New

Potential Cost:     

$100,000,000

Timeline:

FY22-26