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Wyoming Water Development Commission
Critical Aging Irrigation Infrastructure Project, Level I Study
With recent events such as the collapse of the Gering - Fort Laramie Canal tunnel, coupled with identification
of significant structural issues with the LaPrele Dam, and other recent structural failures, critical aging irrigation
infrastructure has become a pressing issue in the State. Much of the State's irrigation infrastructure exceeds 100
years in age. To begin to address the issue of aging infrastructure, the Wyoming Water Development Commission
(WWDC) received funding from the 2022 Wyoming State Legislature to conduct the Critical Aging Irrigation
Infrastructure Assessment Level I Study (Study). The goal of the project is to minimize economic impacts and
disruptions to producers by proactively identifying irrigation infrastructure failures before they occur.
Trihydro Corporation, based in Laramie, Wyoming, has been selected to complete the Study. Trihydro staff are
collecting information through research of historic reports, previously collected data, and discussions with
irrigation entities, irrigators, and select agencies across the state. A list of critical irrigation structures within the
State will be developed, prioritized, and evaluated to help the WWDC and Wyoming Legislature understand the
magnitude of aging irrigation infrastructure issues.
Ten public meetings are being held across the State to inform the public and gather additional input.
Landowners, ranchers, and farmers are invited to attend meetings in their area to help identify aging
infrastructure in their systems, discuss the areas of largest concern to daily operations with Wyoming Water
Development Office and Trihydro staff, and learn about funding opportunities for resource related projects.
Completion of the project is planned for December 2023
Past Meetings
(View Meeting Presentations)
Laramie - September 20
Hansen Arena
Mary Mead Room
306 WY-230
Laramie, WY
View Meeting Details
Saratoga - September 29
Platte Valley Community Center
Shively Room
210 W Elm Ave,
Saratoga, WY 82331
View Meeting Details
Lyman - October 11
Uinta County Conservation District Office
204 East Sage Street
Lyman, WY
View Meeting Details
Pinedale - October 12
Sublette County Library
Lovatt Room
155 S. Tyler Ave.
Pinedale, WY 82941
View Meeting Details
Casper - October 26
Central WY Fairgrounds
Indoor Arena Classrooms
1700 Fairgrounds Rd
Casper, WY 82604
View Meeting Details
Buffalo - October 27
Senior Center
Aspen Room
671 W Fetterman St
Buffalo, WY 82834
View Meeting Details
Riverton - November 8
Central Wyoming College
Intertribal Center Room #116
2860 W. Main St.
Riverton, WY 82501
View Meeting Details
Powell - November 9
Northwest College
Yellowstone Conference Center
Room YB 106
231 West 6th Street
Powell, WY 82435
View Meeting Details
Worland - November 10
Worland Community Center
Washakie Room
1200 Culbertson Ave
Worland, WY 82401
View Meeting Details
Torrington - November 17
Platte Valley Bank
The Community Room
2201 Main St
Torrington, WY 82240
View Meeting Details
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