Willow Creek Reservoir Water Quality Research and Evaluation Studies
A. Background The overall goal of this project is to improve water quality conditions in Willow Creek Reservoir for the benefit of the community of Heppner, Oregon, and surrounding area. The reservoir is characterized by several water quality concerns, including dense cyanobacteria (or blue-green algae) blooms, low dis
| Agency | Engineer Research and Development Center |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | W81EWF-26-SOI-0003 |
| Posted date | 05/12/2026 |
| Application deadline | Jul 09, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | 100,000 |
| Award floor | 0 |
| Expected number of awards | 1 |
| Who can apply | This opportunity is restricted to non-federal partners of the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU). |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 12.630 |
| Description | A. Background The overall goal of this project is to improve water quality conditions in Willow Creek Reservoir for the benefit of the community of Heppner, Oregon, and surrounding area. The reservoir is characterized by several water quality concerns, including dense cyanobacteria (or blue-green algae) blooms, low dissolved oxygen concentrations, and high nutrient concentrations. Cyanobacteria blooms are known to produce toxins, thereby threatening the aquatic ecosystem and potentially exposing humans and animals to risk of death or chronic illness such as neurodegeneration and liver damage. Each summer, Willow Creek Reservoir post’s health advisories warning users of the potential hazards associated with recreational activities on the lake. Furthermore, fish kills, foul odors and other n |
| Agency contact | stacy.d.thurman@usace.army.mil |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362357 |