S.1765

Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act establishes a grant program for restoration and protection activities in the Connecticut River Watershed.

The Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act establishes a nonregulatory program and a voluntary grant program to support restoration and protection activities in the Connecticut River Watershed. The grant program provides competitive matching grants to eligible entities, including state, tribal, and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education. The purposes of the program include coordinating restoration activities, improving water quality, advancing nature-based solutions, and engaging the public, particularly environmental justice communities.