This bill directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand its existing snow survey and water supply forecasting program to cover the Northeastern United States, specifically Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and potentially other states as determined by the Agriculture Secretary. Currently, the Natural Resources Conservation Service operates this program in western states where snowpack is critical for water management, but it does not serve the Northeast. The legislation would bring these forecasting services to the Northeast region, where accurate snow and water supply data could help with flood forecasting, water resource planning, and emergency preparedness. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines, leaving those details to the Agriculture Department's discretion. The measure was introduced in March 2025 and referred to the Senate Agriculture Committee.
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