Project Grant R24AP00191
- The City of Casper, in collaboration with several local partners, received a $4,002,330 Project Grant award from 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 purpose of this award is to design and implement a river and riparian restoration project along over 5,150 linear feet of the North Platte River in Natrona County, Wyoming. The project aims to re-grade the river bed,...
- The Green River Greenbelt Task Force Restoration Project was awarded a $249,000 Project Grant from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation on October 1, 2022 through the Upper Colorado River Basin Fish and Wildlife Mitigation program. Under this award, the Green River Greenbelt Task Force will implement wetland and upland habitat restoration efforts along the Green River in Wyoming through September 30, 2025. As part of the Upper Colorado River Basin Fish and Wildlife Mitigation...
- The Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, in collaboration with the Kawuneeche Valley Ecosystem Restoration Collaborative (KVERC), received a $1,182,400 Project Grant award from the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Program (CFDA 15.580). The award will fund a study and design project to restore the Kawuneeche Valley in Rocky Mountain National Park to a natural beaver-willow ecosystem. Key activities include developing...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The Bureau of Reclamation awarded $1.03 million to Nambe Pueblo Governor's Office on September 3, 2025, under the Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Program (CFDA 15.580) to fund planning and design activities for the restoration of Nambe Reservoir and one mile of the Rio Nambe upstream in New Mexico. The project will deliver comprehensive design packages and restoration plans addressing critical water quality and habitat concerns. Key deliverables include...
- The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will restore 1.4 miles of the New Fork River in western Wyoming through a $133,400 Project Grant from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART program. The Game and Fish Department, in collaboration with Trout Unlimited and the Bureau of Land Management, will complete habitat restoration along the stretch of river characterized by high sedimentation and poor water quality. Restoration activities will include installing engineered...
- The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $1,448,718 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources division. The funding will be used to support the Washington Park Revival Phase II project in Casper, Wyoming. Key project elements include: Relocation of a storm sewer Construction of six new tennis courts with spectator seating for tennis and pickleball Relocation of a park shelter Removal...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The Nebraska Game & Parks Commission received a $4.55 million Project Grant award from the Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507) on September 16, 2025, with a completion target of December 31, 2026. The grant funds the decommissioning and bypass of two dams—the Carter P. Johnson Dam and the Crazy Horse Dam—located in Fort Robinson State Park in northwest Nebraska. The primary...
- The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,141,927.06 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources. The Department will sub-grant these funds to the City of Casper to renovate Washington Park, including restroom upgrades, parking lot improvements with accessible spaces, converting tennis courts to pickleball courts, installing a transit bus stop, and replacing baseball field lighting. This...
- The Bureau of Reclamation awarded Henry's Fork Foundation, Inc. a $1.74 million Project Grant under the Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Program (CFDA 15.580) on August 19, 2025, to develop a comprehensive Water Quality Basin Plan for the Henry's Fork Watershed across multiple subbasins in Idaho and Wyoming. In partnership with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG), the foundation will assess nature- and evidence-based project designs to address significant water quality degradation caused...
- The City of Pocatello, Idaho received a $2,159,277.49 Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART grant (CFDA 15.507) to implement a river restoration project on the Portneuf River in downtown Pocatello. The project will move existing flood protection levees, install wetlands and a side channel, and construct a stormwater pond to improve hydrologic functions, increase wetland and riparian habitat, and enhance water quality. This grant award is part of a multi-phase effort to restore the Centennial and...
The City of Casper received a $872,488 Project Grant from the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Program (CFDA 15.580) to study and design a project to restore approximately 3 miles of the North Casper and Knife River reaches of the North Platte River in Natrona County, Wyoming. The project aims to address issues such as invasive species, bank erosion, and sediment buildup that have degraded the river's ecosystem function, with the goal of restoring aquatic and riparian habitats, creating wetlands, and improving recreational opportunities. This project aligns with the 2012 North Platte River Environmental Restoration Master Plan developed through a collaborative effort with various stakeholders. The award has a performance period from June 2024 to June 2026.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $567.1k | 6/12/24 |