Indian Creek LiDAR Project | F17AS00308

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The Indian Creek LiDAR Project (Funding Opportunity Number F17AS00308) is a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.608, focused on natural resources work in the Klamath River basin. The project centers on acquiring LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data across 40,166 acres in the Indian Creek Watershed, which is a tributary to the Klamath River at approximately River Mile 108. The core purpose is to generate high-resolution topographic digital elevation models (DEMs) that provide much more detailed ground-surface information than typical mapping products, especially in complex terrain and riparian corridors where small elevation differences matter.

The intended use of the LiDAR-derived elevation data is strongly tied to fisheries and river restoration planning. High-resolution DEMs can support hydraulic analyses for fisheries projects, including evaluating channel geometry, floodplain connectivity, potential fish passage constraints, and how water moves through the system under different flow conditions. Beyond analysis, the dataset is also meant to help practitioners identify and prioritize potential on-the-ground project locations by revealing landform features and subtle terrain patterns that are difficult to detect with coarser elevation data or standard aerial imagery.

A second major value of the dataset is its broader applicability to landscape-scale restoration coordination. The opportunity notes that the LiDAR products will also be used by the Western Klamath Restoration Partnership, a collaborative group working to restore wildlife habitat and improve river health while supporting healthier fire regimes. In practice, LiDAR can help partners understand watershed and forest structure, locate areas prone to erosion or sediment delivery, map potential treatment areas, and improve planning across agencies and stakeholders by providing a shared, high-quality topographic baseline.

From an administrative standpoint, the notice is dated July 10, 2017, and it is explicitly labeled as a notice of intent rather than an open competitive solicitation. The record states that the opportunity has already been awarded to the Mid Klamath Watershed Council and that all required forms have been received. The expected number of awards is one, with an award ceiling of $31,845. Eligibility is listed generally as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced but not included in the provided text. Overall, the grant supports a targeted acquisition of LiDAR data to strengthen technical analyses and collaborative restoration planning in the Indian Creek portion of the Klamath River watershed.

• The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Indian Creek LiDAR Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608.
• This funding opportunity was created on Jul 10, 2017.
• Applicants must submit their applications by THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT. THE OPPORTUNITY HAS BEEN AWARDED TO MID KLAMATH WATERSHED COUNCIL AND ALL REQUIRED FORMS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $31,845.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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