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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWConReuseStorage 8-7-08For more information, please visit www.wrd.state.or.us Text updated July 2008  Oregon Water Resources Department    Water Conservation, Reuse and Storage Grant Program  A New Feasibility Study Grant Program    Background  Oregon is facing increasing water demand and increasingly scarce water supplies.  To  adequately meet Oregon’s diverse water demands now and into the future, Oregonians must  use their water wisely and efficiently.  That means encouraging innovative water conservation  and reuse programs and environmentally sound storage projects that capture available water  so it can be put to good use when needed.    To meet this challenge, on March 5, 2008, Governor Kulongoski signed Senate Bill 1069  establishing the Water Conservation, Reuse and Storage Grant Program.  The program is  designed to fund the qualifying costs of planning studies that evaluate the feasibility of  developing water conservation, reuse or storage projects.  There is $1.6 million available for  grants, with a maximum award of up to $500,000 for each feasibility study.    Eligibility  • Local, state, and federal  governments, Indian tribes,  corporations, associations, firms,  partnerships and individuals may  apply.  • The program requires a dollar‐for‐ dollar match, which can include  cash, in‐kind sources, and pending  commitments.    Application Process and Forms  • Applications are being accepted until  September 2, 2008.    • Application forms and guidance  information are available at:  http://www.wrd.state.or.us/OWRD/ LAW/conservation_reuse_storage_  grant.shtml    Contact Information  Bob Rice  (503) 986‐0927  robert.d.rice@wrd.state.or.us         The Grant Process Applications SubmittedApplications Submitted July 15 July 15 ––Sept 2, 2008Sept 2, 2008 Application Summaries Application Summaries Posted on WebPosted on Web Mid Sept 2008Mid Sept 2008 Application Review Team Application Review Team RecommendationsRecommendations Late Sept 2008Late Sept 2008 Department RecommendationDepartment Recommendation to to CommissionCommission November 21, 2008November 21, 2008 Public Comment PeriodPublic Comment Period October 1 October 1 --30, 200830, 2008 Commission Commission Considers Considers Department RecommendationDepartment Recommendation Nov Nov ––Dec 2008Dec 2008 For more information, please visit www.wrd.state.or.us Text updated July 2008  The grant program is designed to fund a variety of project planning studies to evaluate the feasibility of developing water conservation, reuse or storage, including analyses of: •Hydrologic refill capacity •Water needs •Hydrology •Engineering and financial feasibility •Geology •Water exchange •Ecological flow impacts •Alternative means of supplying water •Environmental impacts from projects •Public benefits from projects •Fiscal impacts of projects •Hydrologic impacts of projects •Water quality impacts All studies, large and small, will be given consideration.