Land Restoration and Resiliency Act of 2022

Land Restoration and Resiliency Act of 2022

This bill directs the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to enter into cooperative agreements with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to establish the Community Resilience and Restoration Fund at the foundation, for purposes including to

• improve community safety in the face of climactic extremes through conservation and protection of restoration and resilience lands;
• protect, conserve, and restore restoration and resilience lands in order to help communities respond and adapt to natural threats, including wildfire, drought, extreme heat, and other threats posed or exacerbated by the impacts of global climate; and
• protect and enhance the biodiversity of wildlife populations across restoration and resilience lands.

The bill defines restoration and resilience lands as fish, wildlife, and plant habitats, and other important natural areas in the United States, on public lands, private land (after obtaining proper consent from the landowner), or land of Indian tribes, including grasslands, shrublands, prairies, chaparral lands, forest lands, deserts, and riparian or wetland areas within or adjacent to these ecosystems.

To the extent amounts are available in the fund, the foundation shall award grants to eligible entities (e.g., a federal agency, a unit of local government, an Indian tribe, or a nonprofit organization) through a competitive grant process to carry out eligible projects and activities.

Bill 117 hr 8366, also known as the Land Restoration and Resiliency Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote the restoration and resiliency of land in the United States, particularly in areas that have been affected by natural disasters or other environmental challenges.

The bill includes provisions for funding and support for projects that aim to restore and rehabilitate land that has been damaged by wildfires, floods, hurricanes, or other natural disasters. This includes efforts to replant forests, restore wetlands, and improve soil health in order to make the land more resilient to future disasters.

Additionally, the Land Restoration and Resiliency Act of 2022 includes measures to promote sustainable land management practices, such as reducing erosion, improving water quality, and protecting biodiversity. The bill also aims to support local communities and landowners in their efforts to conserve and restore land, providing resources and technical assistance to help them achieve their goals. Overall, the Land Restoration and Resiliency Act of 2022 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the challenges facing land in the United States and promote a more sustainable and resilient future for the country.