The San Antonio River Authority (SARA) was awarded a $1,382,321 project grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Fish Passage Program (CFDA 15.685) to remove or modify the Otilla Dam on the San Antonio River. This dam, built in the 1910s for irrigation, has become a safety hazard and a barrier to aquatic species migration, including several state-designated Species of Greatest Conservation Need. The project will span 3 fiscal years, with Year 1 focused on design, permitting, and studies, and Years 2-3 dedicated to dam demolition/modification construction. The primary goal is to restore fish passage along the river, with secondary benefits including enhanced recreational opportunities and public education on the importance of removing obsolete dams. SARA plans to utilize external contractors for design and construction activities.
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