This agreement provides funding to city of yucaipa to implement its project to construct a stormwater retention basin as directed in the 2022 consolidated appropriations act

This federal Cooperative Agreement award, valued at $1,000,000, was provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to the City of Yucaipa, California. The funding supports the construction of a stormwater retention basin along Wilson Creek and Oak Glen Creek within the City of Yucaipa. The anticipated outcomes include storm water and sediment control, native and artificial groundwater recharge, improved water quality by reducing stream sediment loading, reduction of non-point source pollutants during storm events, environmental restoration and enhancements, and the creation of multi-purpose trails for equestrians, pedestrians, and bicyclists. This project aims to address infrastructure challenges, enhance public health, and improve environmental sustainability within the City of Yucaipa.

This assistance agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $1,000,000. A cost share waiver was approved on FEB 20, 2024. See terms and conditions.activities:the activities to be performed are construction of the stormwater retention basin. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables are a new stormwater retention basin which are expected to lead to storm water and sediment control along wilson creek and OAK glen creek, native and artificial groundwater recharge, improvement of water quality by reducing stream sediment loading, reduction of non-point source pollutants during storm events, environmental restoration and enhancements and enhanced multi-purpose trails for use by equestrians, pedestrians, and bicyclists.