Bureau of Reclamation invests in snow monitoring technology

March 29, 2024 — The Bureau of Reclamation announced yesterday a minimum of $3 million in funding for projects focused on emerging snow monitoring technologies. This investment underscores the importance of accurate snowpack data for water resource management.

Eligible Projects.

Projects seeking grants of $300,000 – $999,999 must include aerial LiDAR snow surveys. Focus areas for funding include:

• Demonstration and/or deployment of emerging snow monitoring technologies.
• Improvements to existing snow monitoring technologies.
• Deploying monitoring technologies in underserved regions.
• Using snow monitoring data to improve water supply forecasts.

Who Can Apply.

A wide range of entities are eligible, including water management districts, universities, state agencies, the private sector, local governments, Tribal governments, and non-profits.

Deadlines and Resources.

• Application Deadline: May 6, 2024, at 4 p.m. MDT (applications via www.grants.gov – funding number R24AS00206).
• Informational Webinar: April 5, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MDT (register online).

Supporting Climate Resilience.

The Bureau of Reclamation program seeks to enhance water supply forecasts and build climate change resilience through improved snowpack monitoring, a critical element in effective water management.

Image via the Bureau of Reclamation’s news release.