Critical Water Resources Prioritization Act of 2025 amends Endangered Species Act for water management agencies.
The Critical Water Resources Prioritization Act of 2025 amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to allow exemptions from consultation requirements for agency actions fulfilling critical human water needs. These needs include water for municipal supplies, emergency services, public health, and food security. Exemptions are granted if the requirements conflict with fulfilling these needs, water conservation measures are implemented, alternative water sources are explored, and no other alternatives exist.
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