The bill seeks to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to address natural resource concerns like soil conservation, water protection, flood prevention, and wildlife conservation on eligible land. It aims to enhance flood resiliency, mitigate drought effects, and promote sustainable land use on a regional or watershed scale. The focus is on the conservation and sustainable use of soil, protection of water sources, prevention of flooding and drought, and conservation of wildlife and natural resources. If passed, this bill would impact land and water management, conservation efforts, and disaster resilience on a broader scale.
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.)
