Project Description
The Wyoming Water Development Office (WWDO) has funded a Level I Watershed Study in
the Beaver Creek area. The purpose of the study is to evaluate watershed conditions,
needs, and opportunities on rangelands, irrigated lands, wetlands, and streams. The
study is being done to provide an assessment of local watershed function, identify
resource concerns and opportunities for improvements. The study establishes best
management practices and develops baseline water resource data. The project includes
developing a:
- Watershed inventory and description
- Watershed management and rehabilitation plan
- Listing of proposed watershed improvement projects
- Project cost estimates for management activities and improvements
- Description of the types of permits needed to complete the projects
- Description of potential funding sources
One of the main reasons to complete the study is that it establishes eligibility for
the state funding for watershed projects through the WWDO’s Small Water Project
Program. Through the program, grants of up to $35,000 are available for projects
where estimated construction or rehabilitation costs, permit procurement, construction
engineering and project land procurement are $135,000 or less.
