This project will provide funding to be used by malheur county at bully creek park to repair the failed water system in the park

The Bureau of Reclamation's Recreation Resources Management program (CFDA 15.524) awarded $243,077 to Malheur County on August 4, 2025, to repair and replace the failed water system at Bully Creek Park in Oregon. Under this project grant, which extends through November 30, 2026, the county will continue management of the Bully Creek Campground and Recreation Site while securing and executing a construction contract to replace the failed irrigation system. These activities will restore normal operational capacity to the campground infrastructure and ensure the facility can continue providing safe recreational access to the public at Bully Creek Reservoir.

This award is consistent with the Recreation Resources Management program's focus on cost-sharing partnerships with state and local governments to support operation, maintenance, and infrastructure replacement at Bureau of Reclamation water resource projects. The project directly addresses the program's priority to enhance public health and safety through modernization of existing recreation facilities to meet current standards. Upon completion, Bully Creek Campground will maintain its essential role as a public recreation area while benefiting from upgraded water system infrastructure.

Activities

The recipient shall continue management of the bully creek campground and recreation site and secure a construction contract to replace the failed irrigation system at bully creek campground.expected deliverables or outcomes: the activities to be performed will allow bully creek campground to maintain normal operations.

Intended beneficiaries

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