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Nye County Water District approves Bureau of Reclamation grant to study up to three rapid infiltration basins
Summary
The Nye County Water District governing board voted unanimously to seek a WaterSMART grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to plan and design up to three rapid infiltration basins in Hydrographic Basin 162, accepting a federal award of $295,000 and a proposed non‑federal match of $307,000.
The Nye County Water District Governing Board voted unanimously on Oct. 14 to approve submission of a U.S. Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART grant application to plan and design rapid infiltration basins (RIBs) in Nevada Hydrographic Basin 162.
Board members approved a motion to pursue grant opportunity R25AP00577-00, which, if awarded, would provide a $295,000 federal share and require a proposed non‑federal match of $307,000 from the district and partnering agencies. The board approved the measure 5-0 with one member not present.
The grant request would fund planning and design work for up to three RIB sites in the Pahrump Valley, plus a guidance document for landowners and property managers. Presenters said planning tasks include site…
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