The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $3,017,964 Project Grant under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507) to the Kittitas Conservation Trust, a non-profit organization based in Roslyn, Washington. The grant will fund an in-stream restoration project on Gold Creek in Kittitas County, Washington. Key project activities include installing engineered log jam structures to restore the geomorphology and increase habitat complexity of the creek. The expected outcomes are the creation of deeper pools with shaded cover, improved groundwater recharge, and reduced risk of future flood damage - all of which will benefit the rearing and migration of juvenile and mature bull trout. This project aligns with the WaterSMART program's focus on water conservation, efficiency, and sustainability initiatives in the Western U.S. The grant award period runs from June 2024 through September 2027.
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