Puerto Rico Karst Conservation Act

H.R. 672, the Puerto Rico Karst Conservation Act, would authorize the federal government to provide grants and enter into contracts to acquire and protect land within Puerto Rico’s Karst Region. The bill aims to safeguard the island’s water quality and underground aquifers while preserving the unique geological and ecological features of the area. For citizens, this legislation is designed to ensure a more reliable and clean water supply and to protect local wildlife habitats and natural landscapes for future generations. Additionally, the bill would establish a dedicated conservation fund and make the region eligible for federal forest preservation programs.