This bill reauthorizes the Deschutes River Conservancy Working Group, a collaborative organization in Oregon that manages water and conservation issues in the Deschutes River Basin. The working group's board will consist of 10 to 15 members representing environmental groups, farmers, the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation, hydroelectric companies, federal and state agencies, and local government. The bill extends the working group's authorization from 2016 through 2034 and increases the portion of its budget allowed for administrative costs from 5 percent to 10 percent. This legislation affects stakeholders involved in water management, agriculture, environmental conservation, and Native American tribes in the Deschutes River region of Oregon. No specific federal funding amounts are identified in the bill, which primarily focuses on extending the group's legal authorization and adjusting its operating budget parameters.
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