Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Woodland received a $9.89 million Project Grant award on January 26, 2026, from the Bureau of Reclamation under the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief program (CFDA 15.514) to construct an Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) well system. This infrastructure project will enhance the city's drinking water system reliability by capturing and storing over 600 acre-feet of surface water annually during winter months when supply is abundant and demand is low. The stored water will serve as a critical drought buffer, enabling the city to meet its water supply needs during dry years when surface water supply curtailments would otherwise limit the city's capacity to provide consistent, high-quality drinking water year-round.

The project is slated for completion by December 31, 2027, and represents a key component of Woodland's long-term water management strategy, as prioritized in the 2022 Yolo Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan. By implementing this on-the-ground infrastructure improvement, the city will increase water management flexibility and build long-term drought resilience in response to regional water supply variability—objectives aligned with the Bureau of Reclamation's focus on supporting water infrastructure projects that directly address drought challenges in western United States communities.