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The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released the final Guidelines and Proposal Solicitation Package for the Riverine Stewardship Program, which provides funding to plan and implement projects that will reduce flooding, improve water quality, and restore streams, creeks, and rivers to enhance the environment for fish, wildlife, and people.
The program will award up to $15 million in competitive grants. Eligible projects include habitat restoration, bank stabilization, water temperature improvements and habitat enhancements to increase water supply reliability to help fish adapt to climate change.
“Climate change is driving multiple threats to California including the severe drought conditions that challenge our communities and fish populations alike,” said DWR Director Karla Nemeth. “This funding supports a local and state partnership to make our communities and their streams more drought resilient for people and fish.”
Applications will be accepted starting June 1, 2022, and funding is available for Tribes, local public agencies, and certified non-profits as specified in the program guidelines and proposal solicitation package. Other applicant types such as community groups will be considered on a case-by-case basis. For-profit corporations, non-public entities, and individual landowners are not eligible. The released guidelines will also address future funding that may become available to DWR through the 2022/2023 Budget Act to address drought resilience and aquatic habitat improvements.
The guidelines and proposal solicitation package, as well as detailed information on the solicitation rules, procedures, and process can be accessed at the Riverine Stewardship Program – Grants webpage.
