S. 3986 authorizes the federal Chesapeake Bay Program Office to serve as an advisory member on Maryland's Whole Watershed Program and similar state watershed programs. The bill allows the Program Office to coordinate with state, local, and federal partners and provide technical assistance and financial resources to support watershed improvement projects in the Chesapeake Bay region. This legislation essentially formalizes the federal government's role in advising and supporting state-level watershed management efforts, though the bill itself does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines. The measure was introduced in March 2026 by Maryland senators and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. By creating this partnership structure, the bill aims to enhance coordination and resource-sharing for environmental restoration work across the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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