This bill reauthorizes and expands the Cooperative Watershed Management Program, a federal initiative that funds local and regional efforts to manage water resources and address watershed challenges. The legislation increases funding from $100,000 to $150,000 per year for grants and extends the program's eligibility to include Indian tribes with ancestral lands in watersheds and communities facing drought, wildfire, or other natural disasters. The bill also adds technical support options like grant writing assistance, project management, and engineering services to help grant recipients succeed. Key changes include allowing continuation grants for up to two additional years and establishing year-round funding opportunities with multiple application periods. The bill authorizes $40 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, supporting state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and tribal nations working to improve watershed health and water management across the country.
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