The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $522,500 WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) grant (CFDA 15.507) to the City of Pocatello, Idaho. The grant will fund the design of the Portneuf River Oxbow Restoration Project, which aims to reactivate over 100 acres of floodplain along the Portneuf River by constructing diversions under railroad tracks and performing adjacent land grading and native plantings. This restoration project is expected to improve water quality, boost biodiversity, and reduce flood risks for the City of Pocatello. The award has an ultimate completion date of June 1, 2027 and includes participation from the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, Idaho Department of Fish & Game, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
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