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Tribal Watershed and Resilience Conservation Act

Status: HopperSession: November 2026 Senate SessionIssue: Conservation

Summary

Creates a competitive Interior Department grant program for Tribal-led watershed restoration, wildfire resilience, habitat protection, and related conservation projects, while prioritizing partnerships and respecting tribal sovereignty.

Full text

This Act establishes a competitive grant program within the Department of the Interior, in coordination with the Department of Agriculture, to support conservation projects led by federally recognized Indian Tribes and tribal consortia. Eligible projects shall include watershed restoration, wildfire resilience, habitat protection, and related efforts on or adjacent to tribal lands, with priority for projects involving state or local partners, protecting critical ecosystems, and incorporating Indigenous ecological knowledge. The Secretary of the Interior shall provide technical assistance and ensure that grants respect tribal sovereignty and applicable federal consultation requirements.

Sponsor

Anthony ChambersDemocratic Party

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