Bighorn River Side Channel Study

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Bighorn River Side Channel Study
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Bighorn River Side Channel Study

• Project Background
• Investigate the loss of side channels along the
  Bighorn River between Yellowtail Afterbay and St.
  Xavier Bridge
• Document the history of changes and provide
  solutions for the remediation of critical side
  channel complexes

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Bighorn River Side Channel Study

• Progress Update
• MOU for Signatures
• Aerial photo rectification of historical aerial
  photography from 1939, 1954, 1961, 1970, 1980,
  and 1990/91
• Scheduled to be completed by September 30

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Study Cost Summary (as of May 16, 2008)
  Estimated   Actual  
Total Project 400,000  10,547
Geomorphic Analysis 90,000
Funds Obligated to Date    
Reclamation 40,000  
MCFF 500-1000
FWP In-Kind  
  Remaining Funds   29,453
Additional Needs 359,000  
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Study Needs

• Resource Options
• Reclamation Science Technology Program
• Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010
• Fiscal Year 2009 include the geomorphic analysis
  and hydraulic model development.
• Tasks will be completed based on funding
  availability

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