Reclamation awards $6.3M for tribal water projects, including Spirit Lake
An April 16 Bureau of Reclamation release said 10 projects will get funding, including $1 million for Spirit Lake wastewater work
The Bureau of Reclamation announced $6.3 million in funding for 10 tribal water projects, including a wastewater system and lagoon construction project for the Spirit Lake Tribe, according to an April 16 release. The funding comes through Reclamation’s Native American Affairs Technical Assistance Program, which supports federally recognized tribes in managing, developing and protecting water resources.
“These projects speak to the needs that remain in these communities,” Acting Commissioner Scott Cameron was quoted as saying. “Many of the projects selected focus on the important work of ensuring communities have safe drinking water and sanitation.” According to the agency, funded projects include drinking water system installation and rehabilitation, well installation, wastewater and lagoon construction, water quality testing and workforce development. The Spirit Lake project will receive $1 million for the Crow Hill wastewater system and lagoon construction, according to the release.
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