July 2005, Volume 3 Edition 7
NOPLE Salmon Recovery
Newsletter
Darwin awards
- Darwin Awards ......2005. Yes, it's that magical time of the year
againw hen the Darwin Awards are bestowed, honoring the least evolved
among us. Here then, are the glorious winners ... so far: Click
here.
SRFB News
- Coming up: Friday July 15 is the deadline for submitting
6th Round preproposals. Due are the appropriate SRFB application and NOPLE
Addendum. For more info, check out the NOPLEgroup website.
- Next SRFB meeting is on Monday, July 18. Here's the agenda.
Federal & WA State Salmon Recovery News
- Shared Strategy Salmon Recovery Plans are online at the Shared
Strategy website.
- NOAA Fisheries Service accepts Puget Sound draft salmon recovery
plan from Shared Strategy
&
announces intent to produce draft northwest salmon recovery plans by
December 2005. Click here to
read all about it.
- Current rulemaking status of WDOE instream flows:
Olympic Peninsula Watershed & Salmon Recovery News
- The Sol Duc River gage is now online. It is currently reporting stage
in raw feet until the rating curve has been developed. Access it at the
DOE
River and Stream Flow Monitoring webpage.
- Sadie/Susie project implementation temporarily to close Sadie Creek
ORV Trail.
- State expands funding for family
forests fish passage projects. Deadline is June 30th. Think ahead!!!
- WDOT Fish Habitat Retrofit Program has done and is doing some work
on the Olympic Peninsula. Read all about it at this
link-- scroll down
for list of projects with links to details (i.e. Hoh River, Nolan Creek,
Hoko-Pysht).
- WDFW reports: Partners in new Discovery Bay wildlife area want to
raze house, but spare farm buildings. Click here.
- Surf before you swim - check
this DOE webpage for safe beaches before
you go swimming, diving, surfing, snorkling etc. Several beaches in
Clallam county are being monitoring.
- DOE reports that Water quality assessment identifies Washington's
polluted waterways. Find out all about the 303(d) listings together
with interactive map at this link.
- Before you leave home, check out the WDOT
Olympic Region webpage,
which provides info on Hood Canal Bridge closure, other transportation
projects to be aware of, and links to webcams.
- The latest Shellfish
Beach Closures.
Opportunities to put in your two-cents worth
Volunteer
- Hello Elwha Volunteers,
are you still looking for something fun to do this weekend? Come
out to the Elwha, volunteer and learn something new about an amazing
restoration project. On July 16th we will be heading
back into the Elwha Valley for our monthly exotic removal and Elwha
Restoration
education volunteer day and we want you there! On Saturday the 16th
we will be meeting at the Elwha entrance gate of Olympic National
Park at approximately 9:45am to 10:00am. For
those of us coming from Seattle, we will meet at the Edmonds ferry
landing at 7:30am to catch the 7:55am ferry to Kingston. For those
of us coming from the Port Angeles area, we will be meeting at the
Olympic National Park Visitor Center at 9:30am to carpool to the
Elwha entrance gate. Dan Campbell, from the Park's Exotic Plant Management
Team, will give us an overview of the specific species and threats
to the Elwha Valley in terms of exotic species. We will have lunch
and an educational presentation around 1:00pm and finish up the workday
around 4:00 to 4:15pm. NPCA will be supplying volunteers with gloves,
water and snacks donated by Cliff Bars, as well as fruit. Please
bring your own lunch. If you are planning on attending or have any
questions please e-mail me at jwalter@npca.org or call me at (206)
903-1444 x25, or my cell
at (206) 498-8499. Thank you all for your help and I look forward
to meeting you all at the Elwha. Cheers, Josh Walter
NW Region-NPCA 313-A 1st Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98104 206-903-1444 x25
206-498-8499 cell jwalter@npca.org
Education and Resources
- Just a quick reminder that tomorrow, Sat., 6/9, we begin our summer
river talk series here at RR Bridge Park with the Mastodons of Sequim,
presented by Clare Hatler at 10 a.m. in the park amphitheater.
Here is a list of upcoming
summer river talks and other classes at
the Center this summer. Please join us!
- Climate and Fisheries: Impacts, Uncertainty, and
Responses of Ecosystems and Communities
Victoria Conference Centre, October 26-28, 05, Victoria, BC CALL FOR
PAPERS, WORKSHOPS AND SESSIONS.
see www.fishclimate.ca for
details.
- For some dire climate and fisheries news, check out Trying
to solve the mystery of the 200,000 missing salmon
in the Seattle Times.
- DNR has issued a concise but fairly comprehensive overview regarding
ownership
of aquatic lands. This brief document covers both marine
and fresh waters. While there are many ill-defined aquatic land ownership
issues (as the brochure says "the answer is: It depends"),
it is helpful to understand the basic principles.
- Latest WFDW
Fish and Wildlife Planner Newsletter is available at
this link, as well as previous newsletters.
Grants
- For quick access to many grant resources, bookmark Grant
Resources.
- Another good grant resource page is PSAT's Funding
Programs.
- Acres for
America. The Acres for America program was established to provide
funding for projects that conserve important habitat for fish, wildlife,
and plants through acquisition of interest in real property. The
goal of the Acres for America program is to offset the footprint
of Wal-Mart’s domestic facilities on at least an acre by acre
basis through these acquisitions. Approximately $3.1 million will
be available annually for 10 years for conservation investments.
Annual pre-proposal deadlines are January 7, May 13, and September
17.
- 6th Round 2005 SRFB grants are
for projects
located within the NOPLE area (which extends from Sequim Bay west through
Cape Flattery, and Cape Flattery south through the
Hoh River), pre-proposals for the 2005 SRFB grant must be submitted
by July 15, 2005 to the NOPLE Coordinator. Eligible
applicants include municipal subdivisions, tribal governments, private
landowners, and
state agencies. A 15% percent match is required. Projects will be
reviewed for technical merit and prioritized locally based on how
well they link to the priorities listed in the NOPLE Salmon Habitat
Recovery Strategy. The ultimate decision of which projects to fund
will be made by the SRFB in December of 2005. For list
of previously funded projects.
- 2005 North Olympic Community
Salmon Fund awards grants of up to $40,000
to community groups, nonprofits, tribes, and local governments
to work with private landowners on habitat protection and restoration
projects within the NOPLE area. This "small grant" funding
is made possible by a partnering between the National Fish and
Wildlife Foundation and the Salmon Recovery Funding Board and is
available only to certain lead entities. Grant proposals for the
North Olympic Community Salmon Fund are due on October
11th, 2005.
The North Olympic Community Salmon Fund
will give preference to projects that address priorities listed in
the NOPLE Salmon Habitat Recovery Strategy, and engage groups with
histories of successfully implementing restoration projects and working
with communities. A 50% match is required. For list
of previously funded projects.
- USFWS Fish
Passage Program.
Closing Date: Ongoing.
Amount:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,690,000.
Expected Number of Awards: 30.
Award Ceiling: $3,690,000.
Award Floor: $1,000. Eligible Applicants:
Unrestricted.
The Fish Passage is a voluntary program that reconnects fish species
to historic habitats. Project funding is for fish
passage restoration by removing or bypassing barriers to fish movement.
Primary project types include dam removal, culvert
renovation, designing and installing fishways, installing fish
screens and barrier inventories to identify additional fish
passage mpediments. Proposals requesting between $1,000 and $50,000
are most attractive. There is no required match;
however a 50 percent cost-share is highly encouraged. Project ranking
criteria include: ecological benefits for federal trust species,
minimum costs to the Service for operation
and maintenance, permanence of fish passage benefits, current scientific
knowledge and proven technology, evidence of the
greatest number of partners, longest duration of agreements for
operation and maintenance, maximum in matching fund
contributions and address objectives outlined in approved management
plans. Projects must comply with all applicable
federal, state, tribal, and local regulations. For detailed
information . Note. It indicates that projects
to be done on USFS OR TRIBAL lands
will be considered priorities. See section
1.12 F of Fish Passage Program description
- On behalf of the Estuary Habitat Restoration Council, the US Army
Corps of Engineers is soliciting project proposals for estuary
habitat restoration projects. Notice was published in the Federal
Register Vol.70, No.109, June 8, 2005. The notice is attached in pdf
format.
Applications will be accepted until close of business on July
25, 2005. The application form is attached in Word
format. The application form has been approved for use by OMB - No.
0710-0014. These documents are available at http://www.usace.army.mil/civilworks/cecwp/estuary_act/ .
Prior to submitting an application, sponsors should read both documents
carefully as they provide guidance as to what is
required and what reviewers of the proposals will be looking for. We
expect to have a list of projects recommended by the Council for funding
in the fall.
Sponsors of selected projects will be required to sign a cost-share
agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers. The US Army Corps
of Engineers will not be giving the sponsors money but will do some
of the project work. These are not grants or cooperative agreements.
Questions may be sent to estuary.restoration@usace.army.mil.
- Patagonia Environmental Grants. Patagonia
provides grants to organizations that identify and work on the root
causes of environmental problems and that approach issues
with a commitment to long-term change. The company looks for programs
with a clear agenda for change and a strategic plan for achieving
the organization's goals. To apply, organizations must demonstrate
a strong base of citizen support. Projects funded also must
be action-oriented,
build public involvement and support,
be strategic,
focus on root causes,
accomplish specific goals and objectives,
takes place in communities in which Patagonia does business.
Grant proposals are due on August 31st. For more information, visit:
http://www.patagonia.com/enviro/grants_app.shtml
- North
American Wetlands Conservation Act Grants: Upcoming deadline
is July 29, 2005. These grants are available to a wide range of public
and
private partners. NAWCA
Small Grant applications are due by December
2, 2005.
- Fisheries & Habitat Restoration Partnership Announce Availability
of Funding for Local Projects. Ocean Trust and the Community-Based
Restoration Program administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration's
Restoration
Center are seeking applications for the Fisheries & Habitat Restoration
(FHR) Program. The program provides matching financial assistance
on a competitive basis to support community-based wetland, riparian,
habitat, and coastal living resource restoration projects that build
diverse partnerships with the food-producing fishing community and
foster local marine resource stewardship through education, restoration,
or enhancement activities. Individuals, associations, or companies
in fish and seafood production, processing, distribution, retail,
food service, or advisory services may apply. Project proposals should
describe the need for restoration or enhancement of a proposed habitat
or marine resource; the proposed restoration
or enhancement activity; potential industry, technical or community
partners; and the project's estimated budget and any sources of matching
funds or services.
In 2005, up to $100,000 of funding will be available on a 1:1 matching
basis for restoration projects. Matching funds from applicants may
include contributions of non-federal dollars as well as in-kind donations.
Projects with proposed funding levels from $5,000 to $20,000 are
encouraged.
Project proposals must be submitted July 15, 2005. Proposals submitted
after July 15 will be considered in a second solicitation period
ending November 30, 2005. The complete Request for Proposals and
a list of projects supported through this program are available at the Ocean
Trust
Web site: http://www.oceantrust.org/restoration.htm
One more:
- Burn Ban To Take Effect July 1: Rob Robertsen, the
Clallam County Director of Community Development and County Fire Marshal,
is announcing
that a County-wide burn
ban will
take effect on Friday, July 1, 2005. The burn ban will remain in
effect until October 1, 2005, unless conditions at that time require
the ban
to be extended. The end date of the ban could also be reduced if
moisture conditions are favorable in September. This burn ban is strongly
supported by the Clallam County Fire Chief’s
Association. Every summer, emergency response agencies respond to
a significant number of outdoor burn incidents and complaints. A majority
of these
responses are due to confusion with the current status of burning
regulations. In order to reduce the confusion that has surrounded multiple
burn bans
during previous summer periods, this ban will take effect annually
on July 1, ending October 1. This burn ban applies to outdoor burning
only. Recreational fires are still allowed unless further banned by
extreme conditions. As has
been
the law for many years, burn barrels are illegal in the State of
Washington and there is no outdoor burning allowed in the City of Port
Angeles or
the Port Angeles urban growth area. Many alternatives to burning exist.
For example, yard trimmings are accepted for free at the City of Sequim
and at the Port Angeles landfill.
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