HR. 605In Committee
Headwaters Protection Act of 2025
Reauthorizes and expands the Forest Service Water Source Protection Program through FY2029 for watershed protection projects, broader eligible participants, and stronger safeguards against long term watershed degradation
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Reauthorizes and expands the Forest Service Water Source Protection Program through FY2029 for watershed protection projects, broader eligible participants, and stronger safeguards against long term watershed degradation
Key points
- Extend Water Source Protection Program
- Expand eligible project lands
- Expand eligible water users
- Reduce nonfederal cost share
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-28 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedEmergency planning and evacuationFiresForests, forestry, treesLand use and conservationPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesPublic-private cooperationWater quality