Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program Reauthorization Act of 2023

Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes through FY2033 the Bureau of Reclamation's climate change and water program. Under the program, Reclamation assesses the effects of global climate change on the quantity of water resources in certain western states and develops strategies to address potential water shortages, conflicts, and other impacts to such water resources.

Bill 118 HR 3027, also known as the Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program Reauthorization Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to reauthorize and strengthen the Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program, which was originally established to address the impacts of climate change on water resources managed by the Bureau of Reclamation.

The key provisions of the bill include increasing funding for the program to support research, monitoring, and adaptation efforts related to climate change and water resources. The bill also seeks to promote collaboration between federal, state, tribal, and local entities to develop and implement strategies for managing water resources in the face of a changing climate.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve data collection and analysis related to climate change impacts on water resources, as well as measures to enhance public outreach and education on the issue. The bill also emphasizes the importance of incorporating climate change considerations into water resource planning and management decisions. Overall, the Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program Reauthorization Act of 2023 aims to address the growing challenges posed by climate change to water resources in the United States and to ensure that the Bureau of Reclamation is equipped to effectively manage these resources in a changing climate.