Federal agencies would plan stream and wetland work for wildfires

The Agriculture and Interior secretaries would make a joint strategy for stream and wetland work to reduce wildfire risk and aid recovery. The strategy would cover federal lands under either department. They would consult state, tribal, and local governments and other interested groups. They would review scientific evidence and explain how they intend to use this work in wildfire planning and long-term land management. They would have one year after enactment to finish the strategy.

The Agriculture and Interior secretaries would jointly send Congress a report describing the strategy. House and Senate committees covering agriculture and natural resources would receive the report. They would send the report within 30 days after completing the strategy.