The Bureau of Reclamation awarded the Boise Project Board of Control a $7,260,000 Project Grant under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507) to replace 5,230 linear feet (1 mile) of canal lining on the New York Canal in Boise, Idaho. This project aims to increase water conservation, efficiency, and reliability by reducing seepage losses from the existing concrete and asphalt-lined canal.
The key activities include removing the existing flooring, compacting fill material, and installing a geocomposite membrane canal liner secured with concrete and rebar. The project is expected to minimize post-installation seepage, allowing 4,047 acre-feet of water per year to remain in the reservoir system for irrigation, landscaping, and hydropower generation. This initiative will also benefit local ecosystems and recreational activities by conserving this precious water resource, especially during periods of drought.
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