Utah Diversion Measurement and Telemetry Program

Utah Diversion Measurement and Telemetry Program (UDMT)

The Utah Diversion Measurement and Telemetry (UDMT) Program is a federally funded, collaborative initiative between the Upper Colorado River Commission (UCRC) and the Colorado River Authority of Utah (Authority) with support from Jones and DeMille Engineering (JDE). The intent of this Program is to enhance water monitoring infrastructure across the Upper Colorado River Basin within the State of Utah by installing real-time measurement and telemetry devices on diversion structures.

Eligible water users will receive a measurement structure and telemetry devices, installed at their point of diversion, at no cost to them.

UDMT Information Sessions

LOCATION	DATE	TIME	ADDRESS
Emery Water Conservancy District	Aug, 25	1:00 - 2:00 PM	50 S 100 E, Castle Dale
Department of Natural Resources	Aug. 25	6:00 - 7:00 PM	319 N Carbonville Road, Price
Duchesne Water Conservancy District	Aug. 27	6:00 - 7:00 PM	275 N 800 E, Roosevelt
Green River City Hall	Sept. 1	10:30 - 11:30 AM	460 E Main Street, Green River
Department of Natural Resources	Sept. 2	6:00 - 7:00 PM	318 N Vernal Avenue, Vernal
Central Utah Water Conservancy District	Sept. 3	4:00 - 5:00 PM	766 N Center, Duchesne
Information Webinar: Virtual	Sept. 22, 2026	6:00 PM	Virtual Link

Previous Meetings:

UDMT Q&A Webinar Slides

UDMT Batch #1 Informational Webinar Slides

UDMT Batch #1 Informational Webinar Recording

Project Objectives

The objectives of the UDMT program is to support the implementation of the Upper Colorado River Basin Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) with the following key elements:

Facilitate implementation of conservation and drought mitigation measures
Improve the understanding of existing water use in Utah
Enhance water supply and runoff forecasting capabilities
Optimize water distribution systems
Enable data driven water management
Provide federal funding opportunities for water users in Utah

Application

Applications for the first round of projects are now closed. Please watch for updates about the next application period later this year.

FAQ's

Eligible applicants may include canal companies, water conservancy districts, tribes, and individual water rights holders and must meet the following criteria:
- Located in the Utah portion of the Upper Colorado River system
- Have ownership in a valid water right associated with their project and appropriate permission to engage in the Program
- Be willing to agree to the implementation requirements of the Program

Must comply with federal funding terms and conditions, including Buy America requirements
Are subject to NEPA compliance and other relevant state and federal permitting
Will require real-time measurement and telemetry
Will collect data that will be made publicly available through the Utah Division of Water Rights
Will be inspected by a member of the Project team
Must be operated and maintained through Program duration (2029)
Will be owned, operated, and maintained by the selected applicant after the program has ended

Installation: The projects will be installed by JDE and IEI. In select cases, UCRC and JDE may work with qualified applicants who would like to self-install their project.

Maintenance: Each project will be maintained by the selected applicant with support and training from JDE, IEI, and UCRC through 2029. It is expected that the selected applicant will continue operation, maintenance, data collection, and data reporting after 2029.

Ownership: It is expected that the selected applicant will own and operate the equipment and infrastructure post 2029. Details will be clarified in each individual project implementation agreement.

Program Contacts

- Jones and DeMille Engineering
  - Eric Major, Project Manager: (435) 760-5844 [email protected]

- Upper Colorado River Commission:
  - Ashley Nielson, Project Manager: (385) 592-9824 [email protected]

- Colorado River Authority of Utah:
  - Marc Stilson, Co-Project Manager: (801) 232-4790 [email protected]

Utah Diversion Measurement and Telemetry Program

Utah Diversion Measurement and Telemetry Program (UDMT)

UDMT Information Sessions

Project Objectives

Related Documentation

Application

FAQ's

Who can participate in the UDMT Program?

What types of projects are eligible?

What are the requirements for the UDMT Program?

What type of support and services will be provided to successful participants?

How will applicants be selected?

What is the UDMT Program budget, and how much will be funded?

Does the UDMT program require a cost share?

What is the schedule for the program?

Who will install, maintain, and own the equipment?

Program Contacts