; (B) the management of sediment for increased water in the system; (C) the mitigation and monitoring associated with aquatic or riparian non-native species that exacerbate drought conditions, such as salt cedar; (D) the planting of native plant species that will reduce the risk of recurrence and threat associated with non-native plant species; or (E) other actions that increase drought resilience, including the use of nonstructural, natural features or nature-based features; (2) is in the public interest; and (3) is cost effective. (b) Cost sharing (1) In general The non-Federal interest shall provide 35 percent of the cost of construction of a project under this section. (2) Items provided by non-Federal interests (A) In general The non-Federal interest for a project under this section shall provide all land, easements, rights-of-way, and relocations necessary for the project. (B) Credit The value of the land, easements, rights of-way, and relocations referred to in subparagraph (A) shall be credited toward the non-Federal share of the cost of the project under paragraph (1). (c) Agreements Construction of a project under this section shall be initiated only after the Secretary and the non-Federal interest enter into an agreement under which the non-Federal interest agrees to pay— (1) the non-Federal share of the cost of construction required under this section