Willow Creek Reservoir Water Quality Research and Evaluation Studies
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Engineer Research and Development Center is funding Willow Creek Reservoir Water Quality Research and Evaluation Studies through a cooperative agreement to improve water quality in Willow Creek Reservoir, Oregon. The work focuses on empirical monitoring, limnological analysis, whole-lake hydrodynamic modeling, evaluation of mitigation strategies such as aeration and outlet operations, and dissemination of results for restoration planning. The project is restricted to non-federal partners of the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit, anticipates substantial government involvement, and is described as a five-year effort centered on monthly sampling, in-situ measurements, and reporting. A Statement of Interest is due June 12, 2026, full proposals are due July 9, 2026, and awards are capped at $100,000 per award with an estimated total funding pool of $500,000.
Eligible Applicants
This opportunity is restricted to non-federal partners of the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU).