Get Funding for Fish Passage Projects!
Summary
Agricultural businesses in California can secure funding from the Bureau of Reclamation to improve fish passage at road crossings. This grant aims to enhance opportunities for salmonids and green sturgeon, benefiting both wildlife and agricultural operations.
Eligibility
Full Description
The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) intends to issue a cooperative agreement to California Department of Water Resources under the authority of Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) 15.512, Public Law 102-575, Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV, Section 3406 (b)(1) and Section 3407(e). Estimated total amount of agreement is $7,200,832.00. Reclamation is providing $3,600,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2018. The objectives of the project are to: 1) Provide enhanced fish passage opportunities for federally listed and State-listed salmonids and green sturgeon during and immediately following a Fremont Weir overtopping event; and 2) Improve fish passage at agricultural road crossings in Tule Canal.
(Refer to the Notice of Intent to Award Announcement No. BOR-MP-18-N028 for additional information)