Cooperative Watershed Management Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
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- Stage
- On calendar
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 3
- Latest action
- Sep 17, 2026
What it does
The bill reauthorizes the Cooperative Watershed Management Program through fiscal year 2031, increasing annual grant amounts from $100,000 to $150,000 for up to three years and allowing for two-year extensions based on satisfactory performance. It expands eligibility to include Indian tribes and adds criteria for demonstrating significant need due to drought, wildfire, or other natural disasters. The bill also requires the Secretary to make funding opportunities available continuously throughout the year and authorizes $40 million in annual appropriations for the program. It updates definitions and technical assistance provisions to include grant writing, project management, and related…
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