Virgin river gorge barrier modification

This Cooperative Agreement award, valued at $100,000.00, was provided by the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management under the Threatened and Endangered Species Program (CFDA 15.246). The award is for the "VIRGIN RIVER GORGE BARRIER MODIFICATION" project and has an ultimate completion date of August 17, 2029.

The primary recipient of this award is the Washington County Water Conservancy District, operating as Water Conservatory, a local government entity in Utah. The project focuses on water infrastructure development, conservation planning, and drought management to address critical water management challenges in the arid Virgin River watershed. Key initiatives include constructing a new pipeline and off-stream reservoir to conserve surface water, installing smart water meters, developing a drought contingency plan, and implementing a landscape rebate program to promote water-efficient irrigation. These efforts aim to balance the needs of a rapidly growing population with environmental conservation efforts in the region.