Stream Gaging Instrumentation and Water Flow Measurement Project Implementation

Stream Gage Improvement Program (CalSIP) Assistance

How We Can Help You Secure CalSIP Funding

As experts in stream gaging instrumentation and open channel flow measurement, we offer comprehensive assistance from application to project implementation. Our expanded local team, now bolstered by the addition of Evoqua to the Xylem portfolio, is well-equipped to provide rapid and efficient service across California.

Our Services

Project Planning - We help you develop a detailed project plan that aligns with CalSIP goals and makes your proposal stand out.

Technical Support - We provide accurate technical specifications, cost estimates, and timelines for your application.

Collaboration - Our team works closely with your agency to finalize project details and seamlessly initiate the installation process.

Site Assessment - We assess potential gage locations, prioritizing data accuracy, accessibility, and environmental factors.

Installation - We manage the full installation process, including telemetry system integration and data infrastructure setup.

Commissioning - We ensure all equipment is properly installed, calibrated, and tested to meet stringent standards.

Maintenance & Support - We provide ongoing maintenance services, including regular calibration and software updates, to ensure long-term gage accuracy.

Compliance - Our team assists with compliance throughout the project, ensuring you meet CalSIP and CDEC requirements.

Local Workforce Advantage - Our enhanced local team ensures rapid, efficient service across California, helping you achieve your project goals faster.

Get Expert Assistance with Your CalSIP Application

Let us help you create a compelling application and guide you through the process from start to finish. Fill out the form on this page, and one of our experts will contact you to discuss how we can support your project.

CalSIP Funding Requirements

To qualify for CalSIP funding, public agencies must:

• Submit a short survey and location via an online map, followed by an application questionnaire.
• Applications are reviewed monthly, with a final deadline of 5 p.m. on the last business day of each month.
• Preference is given to projects offering long-term operations and maintenance beyond the funding period.

Stream Gage Project Requirements:

• The useful life of a stream gage is typically five years or more.
• A minimum operation duration of one water year (October 1–September 30) is required.
• Telemetered data must be decoded and posted on CDEC following guidelines in the “Stream Gage Operations Reference Document.”
• Annual data certification by a Professional Engineer (P.E.) is required.

Potential funded projects include:

• New stream gage installations or upgrades to existing stations
• Reactivating historical stream gages
• Integrating stream gage data into public databases
• Purchasing and installing stream gaging equipment
• Maintenance and operation of gages installed under CalSIP
• Real-time data publication for public viewing
• Data certification by a qualified licensed civil engineer or hydrologist, no less than annually

Eligible Public Agencies

CalSIP funding is available to the following public entities:

• Counties, cities, and community service districts
• Irrigation, flood control, and reclamation districts
• Groundwater sustainability agencies, school districts, colleges, and universities
• Federally recognized Tribes