The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $223,604 Project Grant through the Recreation Resources Management (CFDA 15.524) program to Tri-Cities Joint Job Development, a local government entity in North Dakota. The grant funds will be used to improve recreational facilities and infrastructure at Lake Tschida and Heart Butte Reservoir over a 4-year period from August 2024 to October 2028. Key project elements include:
- Constructing a new 40x60-foot heated storage facility to house road maintenance equipment for winter operations.
- Replacing the current unsafe boat dock system at the North Shore recreation area.
- Applying road dust and erosion control treatments to improve the condition of roadways serving the recreation areas.
- Building a new Rimrock Shelter Pavilion with supporting amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and signage.
This grant supports the Bureau of Reclamation's efforts to partner with local governments to develop, maintain, and enhance public recreational facilities and infrastructure around federal water projects. The funding will help ensure safe, accessible, and well-maintained recreation areas that complement the Bureau's water management objectives.
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