LCBP Seeks Proposals for Culvert Replacement Engineering Designs in the Boquet River Watershed
Grand Isle, VT – The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP), a NEIWPCC program partner, seeks proposals for culvert replacement engineering designs for four undersized perched culverts in the Boquet River watershed in New York.
The purpose of this project is to create designs for the replacement of four culverts, correct structural deficiencies, improve stream geomorphic compatibility, and restore passage of all life stages of eastern brook trout and other aquatic species in this portion of the Boquet River system.
Engineers licensed to practice in the State of New York, or entities partnering with them, are eligible to submit proposals for the development of Final Designs for culvert replacements.
Dr. Eric Howe, NEIWPCC Program Director of the Lake Champlain Basin Program, said, “Many partners across the Basin are working to improve habitat for eastern brook trout and other aquatic species that rely on cold, clear, and connected streams. Upgrading infrastructure also reduces flood risk for surrounding communities. We are pleased to move this work forward in the Boquet River watershed through this opportunity.”
This grant opportunity is supported by funds awarded to NEIWPCC on behalf of the Lake Champlain Basin Program by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Proposals are due at 5:00 PM EST on June 30, 2025. Awarded projects will begin work by August 30, 2025. More information, including grant guidelines and applications, is available on the Lake Champlain Basin Program’s website at lcbp.org/grants.
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The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program coordinates and funds efforts that benefit the Lake Champlain Basin’s water quality, fisheries, wetlands, wildlife, recreation, and cultural resources. The program works in partnership with federal agencies, state and provincial agencies from New York, Vermont, and Québec, local communities, businesses, and citizen groups. NEIWPCC—a regional commission that helps the states of the Northeast preserve and advance water quality—serves as the primary program administrator of LCBP at the request of the Lake Champlain Steering Committee and administers the program’s personnel, finances, quality management and contracts. NEIWPCC is a program partner of LCBP. For further information, contact the Lake Champlain Basin Program, 54 West Shore Road, Grand Isle, VT at (802) 372-3213 / (800) 468-5227 or visit https://www.lcbp.org/.
