Authorizes a $50 million bond issue to upgrade municipal culverts at stream crossings.
The bill authorizes a $50 million bond issue to fund a competitive grant program that matches local funding for the upgrade of municipal culverts at stream crossings. The goal is to enhance and restore rivers, streams, and fish and wildlife habitats, and to better prepare communities for extreme storms and floods. The bond proceeds must be used for projects that meet specific criteria, including priority status for culverts, meeting the Department of Transportation's 50-year flood standard, and contributing to reducing flooding.
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