2016 Water Lease and Transfer Grants

The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board is pleased to announce the 2016 Water Lease and Transfer Grant opportunity. These grants support projects that plan for or implement the acquisition of an interest in water from willing sellers for the purpose of increasing instream flow to address habitat and species conservation needs and improve water quality. Grants can fund strategic planning and development, project design, landowner outreach, and other activities associated with water acquisitions, including the cost of acquiring an interest in water and associated due diligence, and monitoring activities to ensure the interest is being maintained through time.

OWEB has contracted with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to develop, oversee, and implement the solicitation, evaluation, and review of water acquisition grants. NFWF will provide review results and funding recommendations to the OWEB Board and Agency staff. Applications must be submitted via NFWF's Online Application System no later than December 15, 2016.

Please see the attachment for application instructions and materials.

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