This agreement will cost share funding to operate and maintain the public outdoor recreation program for reclamation at henry hagg reservoir for five years, 2025-2030

The Bureau of Reclamation awarded Washington County, Oregon $12.4 million under the Recreation Resources Management program (CFDA 15.524) on August 11, 2025, to operate and maintain public outdoor recreation facilities at Henry Hagg Reservoir through June 30, 2030. This cost-share agreement extends the existing lease framework (Agreement No. 14-06-100-7961) and authorizes Washington County to deliver comprehensive recreation and facility management services including staffing of seasonal and permanent personnel, public education and park regulation enforcement, facility and trail maintenance and repair, equipment maintenance and rental, vegetation management, facility rental and cleaning services, and utility cost coverage.

The agreement ensures safe and accessible recreation services for the public while supporting fish and wildlife enhancement at the reservoir. Through this five-year project, Washington County will maintain operational infrastructure, provide visitor safety oversight, and sustain the recreational resources available to the public. No subrecipient activities were identified at the time of award. This funding represents a standard application of the Recreation Resources Management program, which prioritizes cost-share partnerships with state and local entities to support planning, development, and maintenance of recreation facilities at federally owned water project lands.

Activities

Pay seasonal and permanent staff salaries to contract, inform, educate the public as well as enforce park regulations. The recipient will also perform facility and trail maintenance and repair, equipment maintenance and rental, WEE and brush removal, facility rental and cleaning, and cover utility bills.expected deliverables or outcomes: this agreement will ensure that the facilities at the reservoir are maintained and staff is available to assist the public to ensure a safe environment for recreation.

Intended beneficiaries

The public purpose of this agreement is to provide a safe recreation area for the public to utilize at henry hagg reservoir. Subrecipient activities (if known or specified at time of award): n a