Watershed Protection and Forest Recovery Act of 2025 authorizes emergency watershed protection measures on National Forest System land.
The Watershed Protection and Forest Recovery Act of 2025 amends the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to undertake emergency watershed protection measures on National Forest System land. These measures are necessary to address runoff retardation, soil-erosion prevention, and flood mitigation caused by natural disasters or occurrences. The Secretary may enter into agreements with sponsors, including state or local governments, Indian Tribes, and water districts, to carry out these measures.
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