Section 1 Aquatic ecosystem restoration for anadromous fish
Anadromous fish habitat and passage— Section 206 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (33 U.S.C. 2330) is amended—
in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following:
“(3) Anadromous fish habitat and passage
“(A) Measures—A project under this section may include measures to improve habitat or passage for anadromous fish, including—
“(i) installing fish bypass structures on small water diversions;
“(ii) modifying tide gates; and
“(iii) restoring or reconnecting floodplains and wetlands that are important for anadromous fish habitat or passage.
“(B) Benefits—A project that includes measures under this paragraph shall be formulated to maximize benefits for the anadromous fish species benefitted by the project.”
by adding at the end the following:
“(g) Prioritization—The Secretary shall give projects that include measures described in subsection (a)(3) equal priority for implementation as other projects under this section.”