The uintah water conservancy district, located in uintah county, utah, will reconstruct an existing diversion structure, pipe an open channel canal, and install flow meters along an existing pipeline,…

The Uintah Water Conservancy District in Utah was awarded a $2,257,000 Project Grant 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 funding will support the reconstruction of an existing diversion structure, piping of an open channel canal, and installation of flow meters along an existing pipeline. These infrastructure improvements are expected to result in annual water savings of 2,563 acre-feet that is currently lost to seepage and over-application. The project will increase water security for entities and customers within the project area, including the Ute Tribe, and provide more consistent flows for threatened and endangered species in the Green River. The award date is April 16, 2025, with a target ultimate completion date of June 30, 2026.

The uintah water conservancy district, located in uintah county, utah, will reconstruct an existing diversion structure, pipe an open channel canal, and install flow meters along an existing pipeline, contributing to ongoing water management improvements in the area. The project is expected to result in annual water savings of 2,563 acre-feet, currently lost to seepage and over application. Conserved water will increase water security for entities and customers within the project area, including the UTE tribe and provide more consistent flows for threatened and endangered species in the green river.