1. Water Conservation Field Services Program

2. Water Conservation Field Services Program Program Emphasis –Planning Development of Water Management Plans Assist with planning among districts, associations, and companies –Implementation of Water Management Plans Provide funds for implementation of Water Management Plans through cost-sharing and technical assistance

3. WCFSP - Continued –Demonstration of New Technologies Assist with research, evaluation and demonstration. Sponsor specific conservation demonstration projects Coordinate financial assistance for joint projects and partnerships with other agencies –Conservation Education and Outreach Field tours and Workshops Distributing information guides and materials Providing on the ground educational services for general and specific activities Participating in water fairs and other children’s educational activities

4. WCFSP – Continued FY – 2010 Funding Opportunity Announcement –Opens December 2, 2009 –Closes February 3, 2010 –Upper Colorado Region Competitive Grants –Requires 50% Cost-share (Combined Cash and In-kind) –Total up to $700,000 available Region-wide –Maximum grants up to $50,000 for Implementation Projects –Maximum grants up to $25,000 Planning, Demonstration, and Education/Outreach

5. 2010 Grants Funded 27 Grants Region-wide –Provo Area Office 8 –Albuquerque Area Office 8 Includes El Paso –WCAO Includes Durango Total Funding about $650,000 Funded Activities –7 Planning –8 Water Measurement Implementation –3 Demonstration –Remainder Information and Education

6. 2011 Funding Looks Good So Far Same Type of Requirements Available at www.grants.govwww.grants.gov