Upper Colorado River Basin Fish and Wildlife Mitigation

 

To protect, restore and enhance wetland and upland ecosystems for the conservation of fish and wildlife resources in the Upper Colorado River Basin.

Active 15.535 Bureau of Reclamation, Department of The Interior B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2017 Information not available. -FY17: - Section 314(c) Projects created, restored and enhanced waterfowl wetlands on the Green River near Green River, WY. -The June Sucker Hatchery produced their annual quota of June sucker that were released either to grow-out facilities prior to release into Utah Lake or into Utah Lake directly. -The JSRIP accomplished recovery actions that have made sufficient progress toward the recovery of June sucker. These have included projects aimed at reducing the impacts of no-native and sportfish populations on June sucker; habitat development and maintenance; water acquisition, management, and protection; preserving genetic integrity and augmenting the population; various research projects answering critical questions in the life history of June sucker; and information and education efforts. -The Endangered Species Status Review has identified species eligible for de-listing and down-listing and is currently working toward down-listing several species that exist in Utah.
Fiscal Year 2018 Information not available.
Fiscal Year 2019 Information not available.
Fiscal Year 2021 The Program has aided in the restoration of riparian and wetland ecosystems, stream bed restoration, weed control, and grazing management.
Fiscal Year 2023 Green River Greenbelt Task Force Restoration Project. This project will stabilize the Green River and construct a bank-full bench as it passes through an established park in the City of Green River, Wyoming. The project will also complete engineering and design for proposed improvements to the nearby Killdeer Wetlands. BIL funding will be used for the FY23 projects in the amount of $330,000 Reclamation Projects Authorization and adjustments Act of 1992; Title III - Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation Mitigation and Conservation, Sec 314, P.L. 102-575, as amended State and local government agencies, federally recognized Indian Tribes, private or public nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, interstate or intrastate entities, and individuals are eligible. - For Section 314(c) projects, state and local government agencies, Federally recognized Indian Tribal governments, private nonprofit institutions/organizations; public nonprofit institutions/organizations; for-profit organizations, interstate and intrastate entities, and individuals. While entities within the state of Utah are eligible to receive funds under this program, funds must be expended for project activities outside the State of Utah. Not applicable. Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact statement is required for this listing. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. Environmental impact statements or assessments may be required based on potential impacts to the human environment. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. -For Section 314(c) projects, applicants submit written technical and budget proposals in accordance with guidance stated in the annual program announcement. The standard application forms required by 43 CFR 12, Subparts C and F, must be used. Preparation of Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Assessment and compliance with the Federal Endangered Species Act and other Federal environmental laws may be prerequisites, based on impacts of the proposed action, prior to receiving federal assistance/funding. State Plans are not required. -The June Sucker Hatchery is funded annually under a Cooperative Agreement -The JSRIP is funded annually under a Cooperative Agreement -The Endangered Species Status Review is funded annually under a Cooperative Agreement -Under Section the 314(c), projects ranking highest against the program criteria for selecting proposals as stated in the annual funding announcement (see Criteria for Selecting Proposals, below), and consistent with available funding, are requested to submit a draft grant or cooperative agreement along with supporting forms and documents. Applicants will work with the CUPCA program office to complete required documents and execute the award. Awards are granted to other Federal, State and local government agencies, non-governmental entities, institutions of higher learning, and private individuals. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines 90 days Not applicable. Recipients may request renewal of existing projects or additional projects to meet program goals and objectives. Renewals are contingent upon Congressional appropriations to the program, a continued high relevancy ranking based on program criteria, and recipient's satisfactory progress on the approved scope of work. - Section 314(c) Projects - Criteria for funding projects have been established by Congress in the authorizing legislation (P.L. 102-575) at Section 314(c). Generally, these criteria require that projects restore damaged natural ecosystems on public lands and waterways affected by Federal Reclamation projects in the upper Colorado River basin. In addition, priority is given to projects that assist recovery of endangered or sensitive species or ecosystems, allow reintroduction of native flora and fauna, control or eliminate exotic pest species, or provide enhanced conservation value to state and local government lands. A complete list of program criteria is available at the address listed in Information Contacts (:151). Projects that leverage grant funds with applicant funds, or in-kind services, will receive bonus consideration, but not automatic preference. Specific evaluation criteria will be included in the annual funding opportunity announcement. -The June Sucker Hatchery and JSRIP Projects are selected under recovery criteria established within the June Sucker Recovery Plan. - The Endangered Species Status Review funds the Fish and Wildlife Service to carry out de-listing and down-listing activities. Assistance to be used to accomplish project objectives. Performance Reports: Written annual progress reports, final reports, and financial reports (SF-425) required. Not applicable. Recipients of Federal awards shall maintain project records in accordance with 2 CFR 200.33 - retention requirements for records. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is voluntary_rating. This Program has no statutory formula or matching requirement. However, enhanced consideration will be given to applicants offering cost-sharing participation in the form of contributed funds, in-kind labor, material, or equipment.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Grants and cooperative agreements are normally written for a 1 to 5 year period with funding provided only for the current year. See Renewals, above. No information provided. Central Utah Project Completion Act Office 302 East Lakeview Parkway Provo, Utah 84606 Bureau of Reclamation Upper Colorado Regional Office 125 South State Street, Room 8100 Salt Lake City, Utah 84138-1147 Telephone: 801/379-1237 E-mail: rrmurray@usbr.gov Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Water and Science
1849 C Street, N.W. Room 6651
Washington, DC 20240 US
rrmurray@usbr.gov
Phone: (801) 379-1237
Fax: (801) 369-2842 http://doi.gov/cupcao 14-0787-0-1-301 (Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)) FY 22$0.00; FY 23 est $330,000.00; FY 24 est $0.00; FY 21$24,000.00; FY 20$59,700.00; FY 19$391,000.00; FY 18$385,000.00; FY 17$421,000.00; - BIL funding - FY23 Range: $5,000 to $59,000 Average: $47,580 2 CFR 200 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS and the applicable OMB Circulars. Fiscal Year 2017 Information not available. - Section 314(c) Projects constructed a diversion dam on the Green River that will allow for controlled releases into an existing but dewatered oxbow to enhance waterfowl and shorebird wetlands improvements; constructed rock vanes in the Little Snake River that will reestablish and maintain a natural hydrological connection between the river and four oxbows; planted nearly two acres of cottonwood seedlings or cuttings to establish a cottonwood nursery that will provide trees to be used in habitat replacement as tamarisk are eliminated along the Colorado River and including its tributaries. Funded the removal of tamarisk along the Green River in Dinosaur National Monument. Funded Cheat Grass Survey near Pinedale, WY to be used in Sage Grouse habitat improvement. Provided funding to assist in the acquisition of a Conservation Easement near Mancos, CO. -The June Sucker Hatchery has produced June sucker that have been released into Utah Lake each year since 2000. -The JSRIP has accomplished recovery actions that have made sufficient progress toward the recovery of June sucker. These have included projects aimed at reducing the impacts of no-native and sportfish populations on June sucker; habitat development and maintenance; water acquisition, management, and protection; preserving genetic integrity and augmenting the population; various research projects answering critical questions in the life history of June sucker; and information and education efforts. -The Endangered Species Status Review has identified species eligible for de-listing and down-listing and is currently working toward down-listing several species that exist in Utah.
Fiscal Year 2018 Information not available.
Fiscal Year 2019 Information not available.
Fiscal Year 2020 Killdeer Wetlands Restoration near Green River, Utah; Yampa River Riparian Survey, Colorado; Pine River Habitat Restoration Ignacio, Colorado; and San Miguel River tamarisk removal Montrose County, Colorado.
Fiscal Year 2022 New Fork Gas Wells River Restoration and Boat Access Project: Phase I of the river restoration portion of the Project was completed in May 2021 and targeted the downstream 0.7 miles of the Project area. Natural river features and structures have been reestablished. The area was fenced to reduce livestock use of the area. The riparian area adjacent to the river has been revegetated. A new boat ramp has been constructed. Phase II of the Project will address restoration needed in the remaining 1.3 miles of the Project area. Preliminary design for this work has been completed and is in the States review process.
Fiscal Year 2023 Muddy Creek Wetlands Restoration and Enhancement Project: The George Dew dike was reconstructed and raised approximately two feet along with the construction of the water release/control structures within the dike. This has increased the pond by approximately 20 acres. Duckpond #5 has been enlarged, and fence modification and replacement has been completed. Green River Greenbelt Task Force Restoration Project: The City of Green River retained an engineering consultant to review the area and propose solutions to the diversion dam deficiencies. A preferred design has been chosen. The City is currently reviewing RFP's for engineering the preferred design. Dikes that are not functioning properly within the Killdeer Wetlands will be reconstructed. Large riprap will be delivered to the area this summer. River banks within the Scotts Bottom Recreational Area have been stabilized. An irrigation system will be installed to aid in establishing the riparian vegetation that was seeded and planted in the area.