What does Preamble of Headwaters Protection Act of 2025 do?

This bill amends the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003. The bill aims to reauthorize and improve the Water Source Protection Program. The bill's purpose is 'to reauthorize and improve the Water Source Protection Program, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Headwaters Protection Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Headwaters Protection Act of 2025.

What does WATER SOURCE PROTECTION PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION AND of Headwaters Protection Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 303 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003. It modifies the Water Source Protection Program to include additional eligible partners, such as acequia associations and entities managing stormwater resources. Watershed protection and restoration projects must now protect and restore watershed health, water supply and quality, and related infrastructure, or a combination thereof. Projects must prioritize those that provide risk management benefits related to drought, wildfire, or flooding. Projects on adjacent land require express support and willing partnership from the landowner. The Secretary is required to facilitate a leadership role for non-Federal partners in assessments, planning, and project implementation. Existing watershed plans can be used as the basis for water source management plans. Non-Federal partners must contribute at least 20 percent of the project costs, with a potential waiver by the Secretary. Funding for the program is increased to $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2034. A portion of the funds must be used for non-Federal partner technical assistance and capacity-building efforts.

What does WATERSHED CONDITION FRAMEWORK IMPROVEMENTS. of Headwaters Protection Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 304 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003. Paragraph (5) of subsection (a) is modified by removing the word 'and'. Paragraph (6) of subsection (a) is modified by replacing the period with '; and'. A new paragraph (7) is added to subsection (a), requiring that management activities do not degrade watershed health or lower the classification of any watershed in a National Forest. A new subsection (d) is added, authorizing appropriations of $30,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2025 through 2029 to carry out this section.

What does EFFECT. of Headwaters Protection Act of 2025 do?

This section states that the Act does not supersede or affect State water law, Federal water law, interstate compacts, or treaty obligations. The Act does not authorize the Federal Government to acquire land or exert control over non-Federal land.

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Headwaters Protection Act of 2025

Last updated: 9/3/2025 · Introduced: 9/3/2025

Author: Michael Bennet (D-CO)

TL;DR (AI)

The Headwaters Protection Act of 2025 reauthorizes and expands the Water Source Protection Program, increasing funding to $30 million annually through 2034 and allowing for partnerships with a broader range of organizations.
This bill modifies watershed management practices within National Forests, requiring activities to avoid degrading watershed health and prohibiting lowering of watershed classifications.
The Act clarifies that it does not supersede state water laws, federal water laws, interstate compacts, or treaty obligations, nor does it authorize federal land acquisition or control.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 605(In Committee)Official page

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