The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $454,200 Project Grant under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) Federal Grant Program (CFDA 15.507) to the Sidon Irrigation District in Big Horn County, Wyoming. The funding will support the design and conversion of a 30,000-foot section of the district's Byron Lateral from an open ditch to a closed, pressurized pipe system. This project aims to address significant water loss of 39% due to seepage in the current ditch system, as well as 5 cubic feet per second of tailwater flows that contribute to high sediment levels in the lower Shoshone River, impacting fish and wildlife habitats. Upon completion, the project is expected to increase streamflow in the Shoshone River by conserving an estimated 2,233 acre-feet of water annually, improving irrigation efficiency, drought resiliency, and water security in the region.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $227.1k | 7/17/25 |