R23AP00152
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Award Purpose: The purpose of this award if to restore instream flow, for the benefit of aquatic species, in the Yakima River by piping and lining the North Branch Canal.
Activities to be performed: This agreement will eliminate seepage losses and conserve water in 68,425 feet of leaking canal by lining and piping the areas shown in Figure 2. The existing North Branch Canal bottom is an earthen mix of cobbles, fine silts and sands, and basalt bedrock. KRD identified seepage losses from water measurements, visual observations canal bank seepage, and vegetation growth downslope of canal banks.
The construction aspects of the lining and piping project will improve the sites access, staging areas, and roadways. This will include clearing, grubbing and rough grading of the access roads. The canal will be excavated and regraded and a geomembrane liner with concrete cover for the lining projects or install pipe and backfill for piping projects will be installed. New turnouts for delivered water will be installed. Fencing will be installed for the protection of people, animals, and the worksites, and landowner fencing removed or damaged during the project will be replaced. SCADA stations will be installed where needed to deliver saved water and verify the water savings.
Three sections of canal are identified as top-priority for conservation efforts and will be implemented with this funding. Below are the water savings and length associated with each project.
Expected deliverables or outcomes: The expected outcome of this project will be to commit 100% of saved water from the project to in stream flow. This is estimated to be 2,773 acre-feet of water annually.
Intended beneficiaries: The intended beneficiary will be the public as they will continue to be able to enjoy and utilize these species into the future.
Subrecipient activities (if known or specified at time of award): None.
Activities to be performed: This agreement will eliminate seepage losses and conserve water in 68,425 feet of leaking canal by lining and piping the areas shown in Figure 2. The existing North Branch Canal bottom is an earthen mix of cobbles, fine silts and sands, and basalt bedrock. KRD identified seepage losses from water measurements, visual observations canal bank seepage, and vegetation growth downslope of canal banks.
The construction aspects of the lining and piping project will improve the sites access, staging areas, and roadways. This will include clearing, grubbing and rough grading of the access roads. The canal will be excavated and regraded and a geomembrane liner with concrete cover for the lining projects or install pipe and backfill for piping projects will be installed. New turnouts for delivered water will be installed. Fencing will be installed for the protection of people, animals, and the worksites, and landowner fencing removed or damaged during the project will be replaced. SCADA stations will be installed where needed to deliver saved water and verify the water savings.
Three sections of canal are identified as top-priority for conservation efforts and will be implemented with this funding. Below are the water savings and length associated with each project.
Expected deliverables or outcomes: The expected outcome of this project will be to commit 100% of saved water from the project to in stream flow. This is estimated to be 2,773 acre-feet of water annually.
Intended beneficiaries: The intended beneficiary will be the public as they will continue to be able to enjoy and utilize these species into the future.
Subrecipient activities (if known or specified at time of award): None.
Awardee
Funding Goals
CPN FWCA
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Kittitas,
Washington
United States
Geographic Scope
County-Wide
Related Opportunity
R-R-CPN-21-001
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 321% from $3,286,675 to $13,837,478.
Kittitas Reclamation District was awarded
Restoring Instream Flow in Yakima River: North Branch Canal Lining & Piping
Project Grant R23AP00152
worth $13,837,478
from the Bureau of Reclamation in June 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Washington United States.
The grant
has a duration of 5 years 3 months and
was awarded through assistance program 15.517 Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 7/16/25
Period of Performance
6/9/23
Start Date
9/30/28
End Date
Funding Split
$13.8M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$13.8M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to R23AP00152
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
R23AP00152
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
Special District Government
Awarding Office
140R10 PACIFIC NW REGION PN 6615
Funding Office
140R10 PACIFIC NW REGION PN 6615
Awardee UEI
JJF8CH4616D9
Awardee CAGE
4FQR5
Performance District
WA-08
Senators
Maria Cantwell
Patty Murray
Patty Murray
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water and Related Resources, Bureau of Reclamation, Interior (014-0680) | Water resources | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $4,237,478 | 100% |
Modified: 7/16/25