Project Grant F18AP00096

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, through its National Fish Passage Program (CFDA 15.685), awarded a $200,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Conservation Resource Alliance (CRA) to restore a road-stream crossing on Deer Creek. The project will replace a 7-foot diameter culvert with a 33-foot span timber bridge, reconnecting 5 miles of upstream channel to over 4 miles downstream. This will halt the annual input of up to 15 tons of sediment from road runoff entering Deer Creek, improving stream...

The Department of Natural Resources Colorado, Executive Director's Office, was awarded a $3,750,000 Project Grant from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant funds will be used for essential repairs and upgrades to the Big Beaver Dam at the Oak Ridge State Wildlife Area in Meeker, Colorado. Key project components include outlet pipe liner rehabilitation, new outlet structure, gate assembly and trash rack...

The Department of Natural Resources Colorado received a $1,410,946 federal Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the National Dam Safety Program (CFDA 97.041). This award, with an effective period from April 26, 2024, to April 25, 2026, supports initiatives to improve the safety of dams in Colorado. The key products and services to be delivered include conducting dam inspections, developing emergency action plans, providing technical assistance, and...

The Department of Natural Resources Colorado received a $199,965.00 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the National Dam Safety Program (CFDA 97.041) on August 30, 2024. This grant will support the department's efforts to enhance dam safety across Colorado through activities such as conducting dam inspections, developing emergency action plans, providing technical assistance, and implementing critical infrastructure improvements for high-hazard potential...

The Department of Natural Resources Colorado, Executive Director's Office, was awarded a $167,840 National Dam Safety Program (CFDA 97.041) project grant by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This one-year grant, awarded on August 31, 2023, supports the state's efforts to enhance dam safety through inspection programs, emergency planning, rehabilitation efforts, and public awareness campaigns. The overarching goal is to reduce risks to life, property, and the environment from dam...

The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of Water Resources received a $305,854 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the National Dam Safety Program (CFDA 97.041). This three-year grant, awarded on August 6, 2024, will support activities to improve the safety of dams in Nevada, including conducting dam inspections, developing emergency action plans, providing technical assistance, and implementing critical infrastructure...

The Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $101,680,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, or Replacement of Carey Act Dams program (CFDA 15.077) to the Wyoming Water Development Commission. The objective of this award is to perform engineering, design, environmental compliance, and construction activities to build a new roller-compacted concrete dam to replace the existing 1909 LaPrele Dam in Converse County, Wyoming. The project aims to address structural deficiencies and...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,562,500 Cooperative Agreement under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to the North Tahoe Public Utility District (NTPUD) to implement its 2025 Waterline Replacement Project. The funding will support the installation of approximately 2,700 linear feet of 8-inch water mains, new 2-inch service lines, additional fire hydrants, valves, and other appurtenances to enhance the water system's drought resilience and...

The National Dam Safety Program (CFDA 97.041) awarded the North Dakota Department of Water Resources a $100,137 project grant on September 7, 2023. Through this federal funding, the Department delivers technical assistance and expertise to support flood preparedness, dam safety initiatives, and water resource data collection across North Dakota. As a Cooperating Technical Partner, the Department conducts flood hazard assessments, develops risk mitigation plans, and provides mapping and...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the City of Brunswick, Ohio a $927,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to implement a project to improve stormwater management by removing accumulated sediment within North Park Lake. The key activities to be performed include mobilization, lake dewatering, dredging and embankment, erosion and sediment control, stone roadway construction for access, path restoration, and grass...