Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act
This bill amends the purpose of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to include the prevention and mitigation of the effects of flooding and drought and the improvement or expansion of flood resiliency. (Under the RCPP, USDA enters into agreements with eligible partners to deliver conservation projects in specific geographical areas. Within an RCPP project, producers enter into contracts and agreements with USDA to carry out eligible conservation activities.)
The purpose of the bill is to address natural resource concerns on eligible land at a regional or watershed scale
The bill aims to conserve, protect, restore, and sustainably use soil
It also targets the conservation and protection of water, including sources of drinking water and groundwater
Additionally, the bill seeks to prevent and mitigate the effects of flooding and drought, and improve or expand flood resiliency. It also aims to conserve wildlife, agricultural land, and related natural resources.
