Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill reauthorizes the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and aims to strengthen its role in protecting and restoring the Chesapeake Bay watershed. It directs NOAA to be the primary representative for the Bay, expands the Office’s responsibilities to include coastal hazards and climate change, and prioritizes integrated coastal observations and education programs. The bill also establishes a program to support habitat restoration and living resources management within the Bay.
Key provisions
- Reauthorizes the Chesapeake Bay Office of NOAA and clarifies its leadership role.
- Expands the Office’s responsibilities to include coastal hazards and climate change.
- Establishes a Chesapeake Bay watershed education and training program.
- Authorizes grants for education and training projects related to the Chesapeake Bay.
- Creates a Chesapeake Bay Coastal Living Resources Management and Habitat Program to support habitat restoration.
- Requires the Office to coordinate with the Chesapeake Executive Council and the Chesapeake Bay Program.
- Mandates the implementation of an integrated observations system for the Chesapeake Bay.
- Directs the Office to establish and use a peer review mechanism for funded projects.
Who is affected
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Chesapeake Bay Watershed
- State and Federal Agencies
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