Sec. 3125. SUSQUEHANNA RIVER AND UPPER DELAWARE RIVER WATERSHED MANAGEMENT, NEW YORK
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## SEC. 3125 SUSQUEHANNA RIVER AND UPPER DELAWARE RIVER WATERSHED MANAGEMENT, NEW YORK ###
(a)Watershed Management Plan Development ####
(1)In general The Secretary, in consultation with the State of New York, the Delaware or Susquehanna River Basin Commission, as appropriate, and local entities, shall develop watershed management plans for the Susquehanna River watershed in New York State and the Upper Delaware River watershed for the purposes of evaluating existing and new flood damage reduction and ecosystem restoration. ####
(2)Existing plans In developing the watershed management plans, the Secretary shall use existing studies and plans, as appropriate. ###
(b)Critical Restoration Projects ####
(1)In general The Secretary may participate in any eligible critical restoration project in the Susquehanna River or Upper Delaware Rivers in accordance with the watershed management plans developed under subsection (a). ####
(2)Eligible projects A critical restoration project shall be eligible for assistance under this section if the project— #####
(A)meets the purposes described in the watershed management plans developed under subsection (a); and #####
(B)with respect to the Susquehanna River or Upper Delaware River watershed in New York, consists of flood damage reduction or ecosystem restoration through— ######
(i)bank stabilization of the mainstem, tributaries, and streams; ######
(ii)wetland restoration; ######
(iii)soil and water conservation; ######
(iv)restoration of natural flows; ######
(v)restoration of stream stability; ######
(vi)structural and nonstructural flood damage reduction measures; or ######
(vii)any other project or activity the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ###
(c)Cooperative Agreements In carrying out this section, the Secretary may enter into 1 or more cooperative agreements to provide financial assistance to appropriate Federal, State, or local governments or nonprofit agencies, including assistance for the implementation of projects to be carried out under subsection (b). ###
(d)Authorization of Appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $30,000,000, to remain available until expended.