Upper Connecticut River Partnership Act

The Upper Connecticut River Partnership Act would establish a federal program to provide grants and technical assistance for conservation and restoration projects within the Connecticut River watershed in Vermont and New Hampshire. Under this bill, the Department of the Interior would partner with state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and private entities to protect natural resources and preserve historic sites along the river.

For local residents, this legislation would support community-led efforts to improve water quality, enhance public access to the river, and promote heritage tourism. The bill requires a local match for funding, limiting the federal contribution to 75 percent of any individual project's cost.