Water Security and Drought Resilience Act authorizes grants for natural water retention and release projects.
The Water Security and Drought Resilience Act amends the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act to authorize assistance under the storage program. It defines "natural water retention and release project" and "eligible entity" for grant purposes. The Secretary of the Interior can award grants to eligible entities for such projects, ensuring distribution across multiple Reclamation States. The bill also reauthorizes the small storage program, setting eligibility criteria and federal cost-share limits. Appropriations are authorized for these purposes.
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