The bill appropriates a total of $340,000 from the clean water fund for the River Watch Program, with $170,000 allocated for fiscal year 2026 and another $170,000 for fiscal year 2027. These funds are designated for the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency to provide grants to the Red River Watershed Management Board. The purpose of this funding is to enhance and expand water quality and watershed monitoring activities in schools located within the Red River of the North watershed.

Additionally, the bill mandates that by February 15, 2028, the Red River Watershed Management Board must submit a report detailing the expenditures of this appropriation to the commissioner and relevant legislative committees overseeing environment and natural resources finance and policy, as well as the clean water fund. This requirement aims to ensure accountability and transparency regarding the use of the allocated funds.