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Council presses for partner funding on $2.5M Gordon Creek irrigation overhaul
Summary
A proposed multi‑phase irrigation and diversion upgrade at Gordon Creek WMA drew extended debate. The council approved a phased approach and asked staff to secure external partners to cover the majority of the cost before committing significant council funds.
SOUTHEAST REGION — The Habitat Council on Jan. 28 discussed a proposed irrigation overhaul for Gordon Creek Wildlife Management Area that presenters estimate would cost about $855,000 for a first phase and roughly $2.5 million for full construction and engineering.
"Phase 1, if we were to phase it, would be roughly 855,000," said TJ Cook, the Southeast Region habitat manager, describing plans to rebuild a failing diversion, reroute pipe to improve head and flow and ultimately restore reliable irrigation to fields used for wildlife forage. "I think total package on this, with…
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