HR. 605In Committee

Headwaters Protection Act of 2025

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.
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Emergency planning and evacuationFiresForests, forestry, treesLand use and conservationPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesPublic-private cooperationWater qualityWater use and supply
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