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§ 1015. DefinitionsIn this chapter:
(1) Affected stakeholder
(2) Disadvantaged community
(3) Grant recipient
(4) Program
(5) Secretary
(6) Watershed groupThe term “watershed group” means a self-sustaining, cooperative watershed-wide group that—
(A) is comprised of representatives of the affected stakeholders of the relevant watershed;
(B) incorporates the perspectives of a diverse array of stakeholders, including, to the maximum extent practicable—
(i) representatives of—(I) hydroelectric production;(II) livestock grazing;(III) timber production;(IV) land development;(V) recreation or tourism;(VI) irrigated agricultural production;(VII) the environment;(VIII) potable water purveyors and industrial water users;(IX) private property owners within the watershed; and(X) disadvantaged communities;
(ii) any Federal agency that has authority with respect to the watershed;
(iii) any State agency that has authority with respect to the watershed;
(iv) any local agency that has authority with respect to the watershed; and
(v) any Indian tribe that—(I) owns land within the watershed; or(II) has land in the watershed that is held in trust;
(C) is a grassroots, nonregulatory entity that addresses water availability and quality issues within the relevant watershed;
(D) is capable of promoting the sustainable use of the water resources of the relevant watershed and improving the functioning condition of rivers and streams through—
(i) water conservation;
(ii) improved water quality;
(iii) ecological resiliency; and
(iv) the reduction of water conflicts; and
(E) makes decisions on a consensus basis, as defined in the bylaws of the watershed group.
(7) Watershed management projectThe term “watershed management project” means any project (including a demonstration project) that—
(A) enhances water conservation, including alternative water uses;
(B) improves water quality;
(C) improves ecological resiliency of a river or stream, including benefits to fisheries, wildlife, or habitat;
(D) reduces the potential for water conflicts; or
(E) advances any other goals associated with water quality or quantity that the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
(Pub. L. 111–11, title VI, § 6001, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1165; Pub. L. 116–260, div. FF, title XI, § 1107(a), Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 3243.)