1. Program detail

The Idaho Water Resource Board at its bimonthly meeting July 25-26 in Soda Springs approved 10 flood management grants that totaled more than $702,000.

The legislature piloted the program in 2017 during an extraordinarily heavy winter and later made it permanent, contributing $1 million a year. Amounts not awarded in a given grant cycle are carried over to future cycles.

Projects address flood prevention and risk reduction, and repair and improvement of stream channels. The projects can help to prevent or reduce flood damage in rivers and streams, according to the state Department of Water Resources.

The matching grants are prioritized and awarded on a competitive basis. No more than half the budget can be spent in one district.

Eligible entities include flood control, drainage and irrigation districts; canal companies; municipalities; counties; and other public entities. Grants have a $200,000 limit, and a 50% matching requirement using non-state dollars. Projects with higher match percentages receive additional points.

• Portneuf Soil and Water Conservation District, Dempsey Creek Crossing replacement, $98,206.50 grant, $196,413 project cost.
• Clearwater Soil and Water Conservation District, Jim Ford Crossing replacement, $117,333 grant, $234,670 project cost.
• Clearwater Soil and Water Conservation District, Casey Creek Crossing replacement, $21,224 grant, $44,102 project cost.
• City of Boise, Seven Suckers bank stabilization and weir diversion, $198,122 grant, $396,244 project cost.
• Twin Lakes Rathdrum Creek Flood Control District 17, Rathdrum Creek stream repair, $6,800 grant, $17,000 project cost.
• Adams Soil and Water Conservation District, Thorn Creek culvert replacement, $27,126 grant, $55,780.60 project cost.
• Madison County, Teton River diversion design enhancement study, $17,767 grant, $35,535 project cost.
• Boise River Flood Control District 10, Mulchay property bank stabilization, $51,975 grant, $103,950 project cost.
• Boise River Flood Control District 10, $43,750 grant, $87,500 project cost.
• City of Nampa, drain recharge and floodwater storage study, grant $120,000, $240,000 project cost.