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Improving Water Resources and Environment: New Watershed Pilot Programs

The Act establishes pilot programs in Reclamation States aimed at improving water conditions and habitats. Citizens may benefit from increased surface water or groundwater quantity and better aquatic habitat quality, thanks to new results-based funding methods.
Key points
Pilot programs (2 to 5) will be established in selected states, focusing on surface water, groundwater, and aquatic habitats.
Projects will be funded through 'pay-for-performance' contracts to ensure efficiency.
A mandatory transfer of $15 million annually to the Environmental Outcomes Fund is allocated until 2027.
Collaboration with local communities, organizations, and the private sector is required for program implementation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3539
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Process start date: 2022-02-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Watershed Results Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3539.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Pilot programs (2 to 5) will be established in selected states, focusing on surface water, groundwater, and aquatic habitats.
  • Projects will be funded through 'pay-for-performance' contracts to ensure efficiency.
  • A mandatory transfer of $15 million annually to the Environmental Outcomes Fund is allocated until 2027.
  • Collaboration with local communities, organizations, and the private sector is required for program implementation.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Environment Public Investments