The Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $101,680,000 Cooperative Agreement (Federal Grant ID R24AC00527, CFDA 15.077 Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, or Replacement of Carey Act Dams) to the Wyoming Water Development Commission to rebuild the LaPrele Dam in Converse County, Wyoming. The objective is to perform engineering, design, environmental compliance, and construction activities to replace the existing 1909 Ambursen-style dam with a new roller-compacted concrete dam founded on bedrock. This...
This $43,074,644 Cooperative Agreement, awarded by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief program (CFDA 15.514), will fund infrastructure upgrades to expand the conveyance capacity of the Patterson Irrigation District's (PID) water facilities in California. The key project activities include: Conducting an appraisal study to evaluate the feasibility of the project Completing final design for Phase 1 and Phase 2...
This $3,225,643.07 federal Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the National Dam Safety Program (CFDA 97.041) provides funding to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LaDOTD) to rehabilitate high-hazard potential dams across the state. The award, with a performance period from September 25, 2024 to September 24, 2027, will support LaDOTD's efforts to enhance dam safety and reduce risks to life, property, and the environment...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service has awarded a $3,750,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.916) grant to the Colorado Department of Natural Resources to fund essential repairs and improvements to the Big Beaver Dam at the Oak Ridge State Wildlife Area. Key project components include rehabilitating the outlet pipe liner, constructing a new outlet structure and gate assembly, replacing the irrigation diversion structure, remediating seepage at the dam toe, and making...
The Lahontan Dam Tower Rehabilitation and Water Conservation Project is a $4,398,039 federal project grant awarded by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507). The grant, awarded on March 10, 2025, will support the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District (TCID), a local government entity in Fallon, Nevada, in rehabilitating the Lahontan Dam tower, upgrading hydropower generation...
This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation under the SECURE Water Act - Research Agreements program (CFDA 15.560) provides $1,086,960 to the State Engineer, New Mexico Office of the (Interstate Stream Commission) to fund a variety of initiatives to enhance drought resilience and water management in the Rio Grande Project area. Key products and services under this award include: Rapid assessment of existing stormwater infrastructure (dams,...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $8,964,556 Project Grant to the Stigler Municipal Improvement Authority (SMIA) under the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief program (CFDA 15.514). The funding will support the construction of a domestic drinking water supply system to serve the rural residents of Stigler, Oklahoma, a city with a population of 2,703, as well as provide backup emergency water supplies to approximately 9,000 additional residents in...
This federal Project Grant award from the Bureau of Reclamation under the Water Recycling and Desalination Construction Programs (CFDA 15.504) will provide $4,334,050 to the Washington County Water Conservancy District (WCWCD) to plan and design a regional water reuse system in Utah. The key products and services to be delivered include: Upgrading the existing St. George Reuse Facility to 14 MGD capacity, constructing an onsite reuse pond, and building a 7 MGD advanced water treatment...
This Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief program (CFDA 15.514) will provide $65,000,000 to the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer, doing business as the Interstate Stream Commission, to investigate, develop, protect, and conserve water resources in New Mexico. The award will enhance the Rio Grande Project and Middle Rio Grande Project to ensure continued access to water for...
The National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $6.15 million cooperative agreement to the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission to design and construct rehabilitation of Mill-Canton Creeks Watershed Structure No. 7 in Cherokee County, Georgia. The project will be completed by July 2026 under the Watershed Rehabilitation Program (CFDA 10.916), which provides technical and financial assistance to rehabilitate dams originally constructed with USDA Watershed Programs assistance....