Senate measure supports snow measurement and water forecasting

The program would continue developing and using snow measuring tools and water supply forecasts. The work would cover snowpack measurements and forecasts for particular watersheds. The work would include tools that combine snow measurements with modeling. No start or end date for these activities is stated.

The program would focus on improving forecasts and helping partners use new measurement and forecasting tools. The focus would include river basins where program work can inform water management decisions or models. Activities would support decisions across multiple water users, basins, or states, including interstate water decisions. No start or end date for this focus is stated.

The Secretary would report on technologies and forecasts used under the program. The report would cover basins and technologies used under the program. The report would list basins using the tools, describe applications and data, assess which tools best inform forecasts, and compare forecasts with federal benchmarks. The text does not state when the report is due.

The program would have $3 million for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031. The amount applies to the program for each fiscal year listed. The text authorizes funding; it does not say that the money is automatically provided. The authorization applies to fiscal years 2027 through 2031, inclusive.