This bill establishes the Ohio River Basin Restoration Program within the Environmental Protection Agency to coordinate large-scale environmental restoration efforts across the 14-state Ohio River Basin. The program would be headed by a dedicated Program Director who would develop actionable goals within one year and a comprehensive action plan within two years, working with federal agencies, states, tribal governments, and local organizations. The program would fund projects addressing water quality improvements, flood resilience, habitat protection, invasive species control, pollution remediation, public access, and environmental monitoring, with a preference for natural and nature-based solutions. Grants would be available to qualified federal and non-federal entities including state and local governments, nonprofits, and universities to implement approved projects. The bill authorizes unspecified federal funding for the program and requires the EPA to submit annual progress reports to Congress and maintain a public website with program information and updates.
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