Upper Mississippi River Basin Protection Act

H.R. 3671, the Upper Mississippi River Basin Protection Act, aims to reduce water pollution and soil erosion throughout the Upper Mississippi River system by establishing a coordinated scientific monitoring network. The bill directs the U.S. Geological Survey to track levels of sediment and nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, and create computer models to identify the primary sources of these pollutants.

For citizens, this legislation is designed to improve water quality and protect the long-term health of the river ecosystem by ensuring that conservation efforts are guided by accurate, up-to-date data. By providing public access to an internet-based system containing water quality reports and successful reduction strategies, the bill seeks to help local communities and farmers more effectively manage the land and water resources they depend on.