Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
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- Stage
- On calendar
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- Senate
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Sep 17, 2026
What it does
The bill reauthorizes the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program through fiscal year 2031, updating its focus to emphasize integrated snowpack and hydrologic modeling, imaging spectroscopy, machine learning, and other advanced technologies to improve water supply forecasting. It modifies reporting requirements, removes outdated references to emerging technologies, and shifts funding from a total of $15 million for 2022–2026 to $6.5 million annually for 2027–2031. The program will prioritize multi-basin and interstate water management applications and strengthen partner capacity to adapt to new forecasting capabilities. These changes aim to enhance the accuracy and timeliness of snowpack data…
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