MADCS Workshop

October 14, 2015

Presented by: Ryan Elliott, PE

Project Background Case Studies & Funding Sources

Dams Carter Pond Rehabilitation Flowers Creek Dam Improvements

Canals Improving Fort Shaw Irrigation District Water Efficiency Stony Creek Fish Screen & Diversion

Additional Funding Sources Not discussed in featured case-studies

Site History 2 Ponds, Built 1938 120-175 acre-feet Not High-Hazard Near Lewistown, MT

Project History Lower Pond– trickle tube

collapse Upper Pond – slow failure –

conduit corrosion DNRC recommended repair

or breach Analysis determined full

rebuild was preferred alternative

Replace spillway & operating conduits

Rebuild dam crest w/slope protection

Toe drain

Aerial of upper Carter Pond (2004). Photo courtesy of MFWP

View of trickle tube failure in lower pond. Photo courtesy of MFWP

Project Funding Total Cost: $430,635

DNRC RRGL Grant: $100,000 FWP-Future Fisheries: $106,000

Preservation of a fishing resource NAWCA Small Grant: $75,000

Migratory birds use for habitat Ducks Unlimited: $85,000

Engineering for project USFWS: $36,435

Rock sourcing and placement NRCS, USFWS: $25,200 Fergus Conservation District – Grant writing assistance

Project Status & Partners Completion in 2008, ponds filled in 2010 Owner: Tom Carter, assistance from MFWP Engineer: Ducks Unlimited Contractor: Martin Excavating LLC

View of completed upper pond (2009). Photo courtesy of MFWP

Purpose of Program & Project Funding Enhancement through conservation of renewable

resources. Typical projects are for water conservation, public

water usage and water quality. Who can Apply?

Governmental Agencies Maximum Funding

$125,000 for Grants No specific limit for Loans, based on debt capacity

Match Requirements No match for governmental agencies If applicant is applying on behalf of private, 25%

match required

Purpose of Program & Project Funding Growth and propagation of wild and native fish in

waters throughout Montana. Typical projects include: fish passage, fish

entrainment reduction, restoration of streams, enhancement of stream flow and fishing improvements.

Who can Apply? Any applicant type

Maximum Funding No specific grant limit, program typically limited to

$350,000 to $650,000 total allocation per year Match Requirements

No match required, though projects with matches are strongly encouraged

Purpose of Program & Project Funding Purpose is for wetland conservation projects which

benefit wetland associated migratory birds and other wildlife.

Dam related projects usage includes projects which provide long term protection, restoration and enhancement of wetlands.

Not typically used on irrigation projects Who can Apply?

Any applicant type Maximum Funding

Small grant limit: $75,000 Standard grant limit: $1,000,000

Match Requirements 50% match from non-federal sources

Purpose of Program & Project Funding These groups are often involved from project start

and generally provide grant management assistance, writing & project funding

Project funds are variable depending on objectives of the particular group

Who can Apply? Any applicant type

Maximum Funding Variable

Match Requirements Variable

Site History Constructed in 1946,

owned by City of Libby – municipal water supply

285 acre-feet High-Hazard

Project History Continuous issues with

dam seepage Repairs in 1966 and 1995 Core Drilling – 2010

Effective strength <1000 psi Alternatives Analysis

Selected alternative – new concrete gravity dam downstream of existing dam

Flowers Creek Dam prior to replacement. Photo courtesy of Morrison-Maierle

Flowers Creek Dam Removal (March 2015). Photo courtesy of Morrison-Maierle

Project Funding Total Cost: $11,511,000

USDA RD Loan: $3,690,000 USDA RD Grant: $5,140,000

Loan – 40 year repayment at 3.25% DOC TSEP Grant: $750,000 DOC – CDBG Grant: $450,000 DNRC RRGL Grant: $100,000 DNRC RRGL Loan: $800,000

20 year repayment at 3.00% City of Libby: $581,000

Administration, preliminary engineering, design engineering

Project Status & Partners Project Ongoing Owner: City of Libby Lead Engineer: Morrison

Maierle Lead Contractor: Johnson-

Wilson Constructors, Inc.

Dewatered reservoir (May 2015) Photo courtesy of Morrison-Maierle

Mass concrete placement (August 2015) Photo courtesy of Morrison-Maierle

Purpose of Program & Project Funding Purpose as it applies to dam & irrigation projects is

grant and loan assistance to construct, repair, and improve water supply and distribution

Who can Apply? Public entities, Tribes & non-profit corporations with

projects located in rural areas and towns up to 10,000 people

Maximum Funding Most funding through loans, though grants available if

funding is available and to reduce user costs Loans up to 40 year payback with fixed interest

Based on need of project and median household income No established funding limits

Match Requirements No match required

Purpose of Program & Project Funding Purpose as it applies to dam & irrigation projects is

to provide funding assistance with irrigation or dam projects associated with drinking water systems

Who can Apply? Incorporated cities, towns, counties, consolidated

governments, tribes or county water districts

Maximum Funding $750,000

Match Requirements 50% match from public or private funds

Purpose of Program & Project Funding Purpose as it applies to dam & irrigation projects is

to provide funding assistance with irrigation or dam projects associated with drinking water systems

Who can Apply? Incorporated cities, towns, counties, consolidated

governments, tribes or county water districts

Maximum Funding $450,000

Match Requirements 25% match from public or private funds

District History Largely built early 1900’s

(USBR) 10,000 irrigated acres 177 users Near Fort Shaw, MT

Project History USBR review of

infrastructure (1982) Noted seepage loss and

system inefficiencies Project upgraded oldest

and most inefficient delivery systems

Accomplished by piping (~2300 feet) and canal lining (2000 feet)

Prepping canal for lining. Photo courtesy of FSID

Project Funding Total Cost: $781,000

USBR Watersmart Grant: $300,000 USBR In-Kind: $9,000 DNRC RRGL Grant: $100,000 Coca Cola Foundation Grant: $52,000

Water conservation from project Sun River Watershed Group In-Kind: $20,000

Grant assistance and management FSID In-Kind and Costs: $300,000

Project Status & Partners Completion in 2014 Owner: FSID Engineer: TD&H Engineering Contractor: Bolen Construction Secondary: FSID Crews Installation of new pipe.

Photo courtesy of FSID

Purpose of Program & Project Funding Provide funding assistance with irrigation or dam

projects which involve water conservation, energy efficiency and facilitation of water markets

Who can Apply? States, Tribes, Irrigation & water districts, other

organizations with water/power delivery Do not have to be on a USBR system

Maximum Funding $1,000,000 (Most grants limited to $300,000)

Match Requirements 50% match from non-federal sources

Site History 6 cfs diversion for flood

irrigation Existing concrete block

diversion w/no fish screen Near Philipsburg, MT

Project History Significant numbers of fish

entrainment in ditch Project located on FS lands Conceptual design alternative

process was initiated Improvements consisted of

new rock diversion, new fish screen & return and headgate improvements

Diversion/headgate prior to replacement (May 2014).

Project Funding Total Cost: $48,813

FWP-Future Fisheries: $23,774 Reduction of fish entrainment

improving fish passage Trout Unlimited: $5,039

In-kind & Cash USFWS FRIMA: $10,000

No longer available for new grants Private Landowner: $10,000

Project Status & Partners Completion in 2014 Owner: Tony Marletto Engineer: Great West

Engineering, Inc. Contractor: Groomes

Excavating, Inc.

New rock diversion construction (Fall 2014). Photo courtesy of Farmers Conservation Alliance

Operational fish screen (Fall 2014). Photo courtesy of Farmers Conservation Alliance

Previously Covered (In Case Studies): DNRC RRGL Grant & Loan MFWP FFIP Grant USFWS NAWCA Grant Watershed groups, TU, DU USDA RD Grants & Loans MT-TSEP Grant MT-CDBG Grant USBR Watersmart Energy & Efficiency Grant

Other Primary Sources

DNRC Renewable Resource Private Loan Program (WDL)

DNRC Private Water Grant Program (PVG) DNRC Renewable Resource Emergency Grant &

Loan Program DNRC Irrigation Development Grants (IDG) DNRC Conservation District Grants Program

(HB223 Grant) USDA – NRCS EQIP Grant Western Native Trout Initiative – Small Grants

Program Montana DEQ – Section 319 Contract Columbia Basin Water Transactions Program

National Fish & Wildlife

Foundation – Environmental Solutions for Communities

Montana Department of Agriculture – Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) Program

Wyss Foundation Grants Montana Department of Justice –

Natural Resource Damage Program (NRDP)

Coca Cola Foundation