State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund - Alteration and Extension

This bill extends the State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund's authorization for Deep Creek Lake through fiscal year 2027 (previously set to expire in 2025) and clarifies that the fund's purpose applies solely to Deep Creek Lake. It specifies the fund may be used for sediment removal, invasive species control, and ecological improvements at this lake. The bill requires an annual $1 million appropriation for the fund and states that these funds supplement, not replace, existing lake protection funding. The changes affect Deep Creek Lake directly and ensure continued use of the fund for its designated restoration work.