The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $3,034,596 Project Grant under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507) to the Chimney Rock Irrigation District in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. The award, effective May 7, 2025 through September 30, 2026, will fund the modernization of the North Platte River diversion structure and improvements to the Chimney Rock canals' water delivery efficiency. The project will update the headgate and spillway structures, allowing the district to reduce diversions and achieve an estimated annual water savings of 3,748 acre-feet. This conserved water will remain in the North Platte River, helping to avoid over-appropriation. The WaterSMART program provides cost-shared funding for water management projects that save water, increase renewable energy use, and deliver other sustainability benefits in the Western United States.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.3m | 5/7/25 |