A look at four new natural resource procurement bills

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Written By Grace Edinger

Four Senate bills propose straightforward procurement strategies that facilitate private capital in environmental outcomes:

  • S.3539 - Watershed Results Act (Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR])

  • S.3266 - Outdoor Recreation Act (Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV])

  • S.1855 - Wildfire Emergency Act of 2021 (Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA])

  • S.4231 - STREAM Act (Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA])

This report summarizes and compares these bills, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each. We also share

recommendations for how to improve upon the bills to ensure stronger outcomes and co-benefits. All four bills are a step in a positive direction, whereby private investment is facilitated in ecological restoration.

Grace Edinger
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