The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $213,349.41 Project Grant (CFDA 15.507 - WaterSMART Program) to the Town of Simla, Colorado on March 10, 2025. The grant will fund a municipal water meter upgrade project to improve water efficiency in Simla. The project aims to implement water conservation technologies and infrastructure improvements to address water scarcity and drought resilience challenges in the region. The WaterSMART program focuses on supporting collaborative, stakeholder-driven initiatives that conserve water, increase renewable energy use, and provide other sustainability benefits across the western United States. The Town of Simla's project is expected to be completed by September 30, 2025.
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