9-15-1102. Lower Encampment Watershed.
(a) Authorization is granted for funding of the following large project as provided in this section.
(b) Project: Lower Encampment River Restoration:
(i) Project sponsor: Trout Unlimited;
(ii) Project purpose: Stream habitat enhancement, fish passage modification, wetland enhancement and irrigation improvement in order to:
(A) Provide stability to stream function;
(B) Allow natural movement of trout in an area of high recreational value; and
(C) Enhance irrigation efficiency in an area of high productivity for agriculture.
(iii) Project description: Streambank stabilization, channel design and modification and enhancement of diversion structures;
(iv) Total project budget: Two million one thousand four hundred ninety dollars ($2,001,490.00);
(v) Project grant: The Wyoming wildlife and natural resource trust account board is authorized to grant to the sponsor six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000.00) for the purposes specified in this subsection;
(vi) Appropriation: There is appropriated from the income account to the board six hundred thousand dollars ($600,000.00) or as much thereof as is necessary to carry out the purposes of this subsection. Unexpended and unobligated funds appropriated under this subsection shall revert to the income account on June 30, 2019.