To assess the irrigation and drainage systems of the recipient

The Colorado River Indian Tribes received a $1.121 million Project Grant from the Bureau of Reclamation under the Indian Tribal Water Resources Development, Management, and Protection program (CFDA 15.519), awarded October 1, 2025, with completion by April 30, 2026. The award funds a comprehensive assessment of the tribe's irrigation and drainage systems through drone and on-the-ground surveys, with the recipient contracting all work to an external vendor. Deliverables include organized analysis of survey findings, prioritized maintenance and rehabilitation recommendations, proposed system modernization features, cost estimates for all interventions, and a complete technical report package comprising survey findings documentation, cost analyses, maps, computer-aided design (CAD) drawings, and sample photographs.

The project directly benefits the Colorado River Indian Tribes and the United States public by identifying the maintenance, rehabilitation, and modernization needs of the tribe's water infrastructure. This award aligns with the Bureau of Reclamation's mission to provide technical and financial assistance to federally recognized tribes for developing, managing, and protecting their water resources in the 17 western states. The structured assessment deliverables will establish a foundation for prioritizing future infrastructure investments and inform subsequent rehabilitation or modernization projects.

Intended beneficiaries

The united states public and the recipient are the intended beneficiaries.

Subrecipient activities

The recipient will contract with a vendor to perform all tasks.