Faster Forest and Water Protection After Natural Disasters.
This law establishes a new program allowing local governments and water districts to quickly repair damage in National Forests following floods or fires. The goal is to protect water resources, prevent erosion, and reduce flood risks for downstream communities. The program simplifies access to federal funds by waiving local matching requirements, speeding up critical recovery efforts.
Key points
Rapid Disaster Response: Local entities can immediately implement measures to protect water and land in National Forests, reducing flood and damage risks for nearby residents. Administrative processes are streamlined for faster project initiation.
Financial Relief for Localities: The federal government covers the full cost of these emergency actions, eliminating the need for local matching funds, which eases the burden on local taxpayers.
Liability Protection: Local entities carrying out the work are protected from liability for damages resulting from the recovery efforts, unless they act with willful negligence.
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