New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act establishes a restoration program and grant for habitat conservation.
The New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act establishes the New York-New Jersey Watershed Restoration Program to coordinate habitat conservation efforts. The Act also creates a grant program for restoration activities, with a federal share of up to 90% for small, rural, or disadvantaged communities. The Secretary of the Interior will manage the program, consulting with federal agencies, state governors, and other stakeholders. The Act authorizes $20 million annually from 2026 to 2031, with no federal land ownership except for temporary transfers. The program will cease on October 1, 2031.
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