Restoring America’s Floodplains Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve the management and restoration of floodplain easements under the Agricultural Credit Act. It authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to actively restore and maintain these easements, allowing for contracts and agreements with various partners. The bill also provides flexibility for landowners to engage in compatible uses on easement land while still protecting the floodplain’s functions and values. Ultimately, the goal is to enhance the long-term health and protection of watersheds.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to restore vegetative cover and hydrological functions of floodplain easements.
- Permits the Secretary to monitor and maintain existing floodplain easements.
- Allows the Secretary to enter into contracts and agreements with landowners, states, NGOs, and tribes.
- Grants authority for compatible uses on easement land, such as hunting, fishing, and managed timber harvesting.
- Provides the Secretary with the discretion to undertake restoration measures beyond immediate impairment needs.
Who is affected
- Landowners with floodplain easements
- State and Tribal governments
- Non-governmental organizations
- Federal agencies (specifically the Department of Agriculture)
- Watersheds and communities at risk of flooding
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