Establishes the Watershed Restoration and Conservation Fund to support reclamation and restoration of lands and watersheds impacted by sand and stone.
The bill creates the Watershed Restoration and Conservation Fund to support activities within eligible watersheds impacted by sand and stone mining. The fund will receive severance tax revenues from sand and stone mining. Eligible entities must meet criteria including having a master plan, statutory responsibility for floodplain management, and a governing board with relevant expertise and parish representation. The fund will support reclamation, restoration, and stewardship activities, with priority for flood-prone areas and impaired watersheds.
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