WaterSMART

WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow)

The American West faces serious water challenges. Wide-spread drought, increased populations, aging infrastructure, and environmental requirements all strain existing water and hydropower resources. Adequate and safe water supplies are fundamental to the health, economy, and security of the country. Through WaterSMART, Reclamation will continue to work cooperatively with states, tribes, and local entities as they plan for and implement actions to increase water supply through investments to modernize existing infrastructure and attention to local water conflicts.

Announcements

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• WaterSMART Program Webinar

  

  Reclamation's WaterSMART Program provided information and discussed the current funding opportunities that are available on Feb. 13, 2019. View the Presentation.

• Bureau of Reclamation awards $35.3 million to six water reclamation and reuse projects in California

  Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman announced that Reclamation is awarding $35.3 million for six authorized Title XVI water reclamation and reuse projects in California. The funding will be used to improve flexibility during water shortages and diversify the water supply. News Release, Project Descriptions

• Bureau of Reclamation Hosts Funding Opportunity Webinar

  Bureau of Reclamation will be hosting a webinar for the Water and Energy Efficiency Grants, Drought Resiliency Projects, and Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects funding opportunities on February 13, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. MST. To join the webinar, please register or join at the time of the meeting at https://bor.webex.com/bor/j.php?MTID=m68657ec823d45f48f7ce509753d89887 .

• Bureau of Reclamation releases funding opportunity for $24 million in water and energy efficiency grants

  The Bureau of Reclamation is making funding available through its WaterSMART Program for water and energy efficiency grants. These grants will be awarded to projects that will result in quantifiable and sustained water savings and support broader water reliability benefits.
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• Bureau of Reclamation launches funding opportunity for WaterSMART small-scale water efficiency projects

  The Bureau of Reclamation has released a funding opportunity for small-scale water efficiency projects as part of the WaterSMART Program. The projects funded with these grants include installation of flow measurement devices and automation technology, canal lining or piping to address seepage, municipal meter upgrades, and other projects to conserve water. These cost-shared projects conserve and use water more efficiently, mitigate conflict risk in areas at a high risk of future water conflict, and accomplish other benefits that contribute to a reliable water supply in the West.
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• Bureau of Reclamation releases report on reservoir operations pilot study for Washita Basin in Oklahoma

  The Bureau of Reclamation has released a report that identifies innovative approaches to improve drought resiliency within the Washita Basin in Oklahoma. The study specifically looked at Foss and Fort Cobb Reservoirs, and the approach can be applied anywhere across the Western United States.
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• Bureau of Reclamation selects 58 projects to receive $3.7 million for WaterSMART small-scale water efficiency projects in 16 western states

  Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman announced today that Reclamation has selected 58 projects to receive $3.7 million for small-scale water efficiency projects in 16 western states. The funding from Reclamation is being leveraged to support more than $8.2 million in improvements throughout the West. The projects funded with these grants include installation of flow measurement devices and automation technology, canal lining or piping to address seepage, municipal meter upgrades, and other projects to conserve water. Read More →

  Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects

• Bureau of Reclamation awards $1.3 million to seven projects to develop water market strategies in their communities

  Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman announced that Reclamation has awarded $1.3 million to seven projects to establish or expand water markets or water marketing activities. These seven projects are located in California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Washington. Read More →

  Selected Projects

• WaterSMART Overview

  In February, Reclamation's WaterSMART staff presented an overview of the program.