Bill > S1029

This bill introduces the "Snow Survey Northeast Expansion Act of 2025," which requires the Secretary of Agriculture to expand the snow survey and water supply forecasting program operated by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to better serve the Northeastern United States. The bill specifically defines the Northeastern United States as including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and potentially other states as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture. The expansion aims to enhance water resource monitoring and forecasting capabilities in the region, which can help with agricultural planning, water management, flood prevention, and understanding potential impacts of snowmelt. By directing the NRCS to broaden its existing snow survey and water supply forecasting program, the bill seeks to improve data collection and predictive capabilities for an area that experiences significant seasonal snowfall and complex water resource dynamics.