Agency: Department of Agriculture
Description:
To establish a program to coordinate activities through the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Forest Service across federal and nonfederal lands in a forest landscape designed to reduce the risk of wildfire, to protect water quality and supply, or to improve wildlife habitat for at-risk species.
Bill Section:
40808
Potential Cost:
$180,000,000
Timeline:
FY22-23
Implementation Status/Rulemaking:
In 2022, USDA’s Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) invested $48 million in 41 projects, including 17 new projects: Source
In 2023, USDA’s Forest Service and NRCS invested $48.6 million in projects, including 14 new projects: Source
TCS Notes:
$90 million appropriated in FY2022 and $90 million appropriated in FY2023.