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The Consolidated Ditch, Pace Ditch, San Luis Valley Canal, Centennial Ditch, and Rio Grande #2 Ditch divert water off the Rio Grande to irrigate a combined 35,906 acres of agricultural land. Each ditch faced issues of aging and inefficient diversion infrastructure, and the river was impacted by nearby channel instability and sedimentation. Additionally, increased water shortages and prolonged drought make accurate water management even more important. Improving the diversion structures and streambanks has improved diversion efficiency and reduced maintenance, enhanced the water quality by reducing erosion, improved wildlife habitat, and enhanced recreation and safety by ensuring the diversions are passable by fish and boats where appropriate.
Goal: Replace the diversion and headgate with a rock cross vane diversion that is passable by fish and boats, as well as stabilization of surrounding streambanks and riparian habitat restoration.
Date of Completion: Spring 2018
Partners: Rio Grande #2 Shareholders, Riverbend Engineering, Cooley & Sons Excavating, RGHRP
Goal: Replace the diversion and headgates with automated water control gates and concrete diversion structure that includes fish passage. The project will also include stabilization of surrounding streambanks and riparian habitat restoration.
Date of Completion: Spring 2019
Partners: Consolidated Ditch Company, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Pace Ditch, Robins Construction, RGHRP
Goal: Replace the headgate with automated water control gates, stabilize surrounding streambanks, and restore riparian habitat.
Date of Completion: Spring 2019
Partners: San Luis Valley Canal Company, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Riverbend Engineering, Cooley & Sons, RGHRP.
Goal: Replace the diversion with a grouted rock structure, stabilize the surrounding streambanks, and restore the riparian habitat.
Date of Completion: Spring 2018
Partners: Centennial Ditch Board, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Riverbend Engineering, Robins Construction, RGHRP.
623 4th Street, Alamosa, CO 81101
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