Lower Colorado River Conservation Fund Bill

Official: Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025

IntroducedN/A

Public Lands and Natural ResourcesCaliforniaGovernment trust fundsLakes and riversWater use and supplyNevadaFinancial services and investmentsWildlife conservation and habitat protectionArizona

Why This Matters

This bill sets up an interest-earning account for state contributions to help protect species along the Lower Colorado River. It ensures that the funds are used effectively for conservation projects.

If you live near the Lower Colorado River, this bill could help protect local wildlife and improve the river's ecosystem.

Affects: State governments that contribute to the conservation program and the communities relying on the river's health.

Summary

Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act of 2025This bill establishes an interest-bearing account for the nonfederal contributions for the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program, a cooperative effort between federal and nonfederal entities in Arizona, California, and Nevada. The program works to recover multiple species listed under the Endangered Species Act.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill creates a special account for non-federal contributions to a conservation program. 2. The account will earn interest on the money deposited in it. 3. State governments can contribute funds to support the conservation efforts. 4. The money in the account will be used for projects outlined in the conservation program. 5. The bill ensures that state contributions are protected from investment losses.

Who is affected?

State governments that contribute to the conservation program and the communities relying on the river's health.