Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Summary
The bill updates the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act to let states, tribes, conservation districts and other local groups plan and carry out multi‑benefit projects that improve flood safety, water use and wildlife habitat. It defines new terms, sets size limits for projects, requires at least 20% of benefits to support agriculture or conservation, and authorizes the USDA Secretary to share costs with landowners. The changes aim to reduce erosion, drought and flood damage while protecting natural features and rural communities.
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