Powell River
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS BUILDING STRONG®
FACT SHEET
(As of September 2012)
AUTHORIZATION: Section 105 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-668, as amended). Continuing Authorities Program (CAP).
TYPE OF PROJECT: 206 Ecosystem Restoration Project
LOCATION: Wise and Lee counties in southwestern Virginia.
CONGRESSIONAL INTEREST: Griffith (VA-09), Webb (VA), Warner (VA)
NON-FEDERAL SPONSOR: LENOWISCO Planning District.
BACKGROUND:
· The Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy (VDMME) have indicated an interest in partnering with the Corps of Engineers for sites within the Straight, Reeds, Jones, and Cox Creeks (SRJC).
· Potential ecosystem restoration solutions to be evaluated during the reconnaissance study include a variety of measures to improve aquatic ecosystem functions and values.
IMPORTANCE: This project will mitigate acid mine drainage (AMD) problems resulting from abandoned coal mines and construct and restore the ecosystem with construction of restoration treatment systems.
STATUS:
· Corps and sponsor still maintain interest in implementation of Powell II – SRJC. This project requires a new start approval.
BUDGET ($): Estimated project costs are shown below.
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Feasibility Phase
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Total Estimated Cost
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$1,700,000
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Federal Cost Estimate
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1,350,000
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Non-Federal Cost Estimate
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1,350,000
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Federal Funds Data
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Allocation thru FY 2011
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$815,000
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Allocation for FY 2012
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(-12,500)
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Balance to Complete
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0
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President’s Budget for FY 2013
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0
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SCHEDULE:
FY 2011 Completed Work: Complete Report
FY 2012 Scheduled Work: None
FY 2013 Scheduled Work: None.
Completion: Needs a new start provision (CAP 206)
For more information regarding Powell River – Ecosystem Restoration, contact Tom Herbert, CELRN-PM-P, phone: (615) 736-7194, email: thomas.herbert@usace.army.mil.