The Integrated Water Resources Restoration, Protection and Management Act aims to improve storm water management and water resources planning in Pennsylvania by granting counties the authority to regulate storm water within designated watershed areas and enabling the formation of water resources management authorities. The bill imposes new responsibilities on the Department of Environmental Protection, the Environmental Quality Board, and local governments to develop and implement comprehensive storm water management and integrated water resources management plans. It establishes the Integrated Water Resources Management Account to provide dedicated funding for these initiatives and emphasizes the importance of coordinated planning to address water management challenges, enhance public health and safety, and protect the environment.

Key provisions include requirements for counties to prepare comprehensive storm water management plans and for municipalities to develop integrated water resources management plans, with a framework for public comment on projects. The bill mandates that local agencies consider existing watershed restoration plans and outlines the review process for these plans by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. It also allows for the creation of water resources management authorities to oversee the implementation of these plans, establishes penalties for non-compliance, and introduces a fee structure to support the act's implementation. Additionally, certain sections of the existing Storm Water Management Act will be repealed to streamline regulations, with the act set to take effect 60 days after passage.