Award
Siskiyou County Municode #RFQ #26-0407
Planning Project: High Mountain Lakes Repair to Enhance Flows for Salmonids in the Scott River System
Recipient
County of Siskiyou
Award Amount
$150,000.00
Ceiling
$150,000.00
Awarded
January 14, 2026
Identifier
RFQ #26-0407
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service awarded the County of Siskiyou a federal grant totaling $150,000 to perform a planning feasibility study for repairing and utilizing 33 high mountain reservoirs in Siskiyou County, California, to enhance in-stream flows for salmonids in the Scott River System. The project involves analyzing repair needs, storage capacity, environmental compliance, and potential ecological benefits, with a project period extending through November 30, 2027. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will provide technical and scientific assistance. The award supports services including feasibility analysis, environmental assessment, and data collection, with no specific OEMs or vendors mentioned. The primary location is Siskiyou County, CA, with contacts Joanne Johnson (County of Siskiyou) and Matt Baun (USFWS). The award is classified under NAICS code 15.608 for Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance. Likely competitors for similar awards include environmental consulting firms specializing in water resources and ecological restoration.
Description
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service awarded the County of Siskiyou a grant to perform a planning feasibility study for repairing High Mountain Lakes to enhance flows for salmonids in the Scott River System. The project involves analyzing the repair and use of 33 reservoirs to provide additional cold, clean water flow to aid salmon fisheries during critical migration months. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will provide technical and scientific assistance. The project period extends through November 30, 2027, with a total federal award amount of $150,000.