Utah HB0376 establishes the Utah Forest Restoration Institute to improve watershed ecosystems and forest health.
Utah HB0376 creates the Utah Forest Restoration Institute in connection with Utah State University. The institute will conduct research, study forest and watershed health, and recommend wildfire mitigation strategies. The bill also establishes the Watershed Restoration Initiative within the Department of Natural Resources. This initiative will manage and fund watershed restoration projects, coordinate with the institute, and monitor project effectiveness. The initiative will prioritize projects based on need and benefits, and can request emergency funding for natural disasters.
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