FY 2002 Columbia Plateau proposal 199405900
Contents
Section 1. General administrative information
Section 2. Past accomplishments
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
Section 4. Budgets for planning/design phase
Section 5. Budgets for construction/implementation phase
Section 6. Budgets for operations/maintenance phase
Section 7. Budgets for monitoring/evaluation phase
Section 8. Budget summary
Reviews and Recommendations
Additional documents
| Title | Type |
|---|---|
| 2001 April Activity Report | Response Attachment |
| 2000 August Activity Report | Response Attachment |
| 2000 December Activity Report | Response Attachment |
| 2001 February Activity Report | Response Attachment |
| 2001 January Activity Report | Response Attachment |
| 2001 June Activity Report: Scheduled Activities | Response Attachment |
| 2001 March Activity Report | Response Attachment |
| 2001 May Activity Report: Scheduled Activities | Response Attachment |
| 2000 November Activity Report | Response Attachment |
| 2000 October Activity Report | Response Attachment |
| 2000 September Activity Report | Response Attachment |
| 199405900 Narrative | Narrative |
| 199405900 Sponsor Response to the ISRP | Response |
| 199405900 Powerpoint Presentation | Powerpoint Presentation |
| Columbia Plateau: Yakima Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
| Columbia Plateau: Yakima Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Yakima Basin Environmental Education |
| Proposal ID | 199405900 |
| Organization | Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Jim Esget |
| Mailing address | 1917 Marsh Road Yakima, WA 98901 |
| Phone / email | 5095755848 / jesget@pn.usbr.gov |
| Manager authorizing this project | Jim Esget |
| Review cycle | Columbia Plateau |
| Province / Subbasin | Columbia Plateau / Yakima |
| Short description | |
| Target species | |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 46.4 | -120.32 | Yakima Basin from Cascade Crest to confluence of the Columbia River |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
|---|
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|---|
| 1992 | Education Program of the Year from Washington State Wildlife Commission |
| 1998 | Governor Locke visits program |
| 1998 | Governor Locke includes mention of program in his state of the state address |
| 1999 | Grants from BOR and Forest Service provide additional aquariums for raising salmon in the classroom |
| 2000 | Program partners with BOR. They provide $100,000 for each of the next two years |
| 2001 | Julie Bradley retires, Julie Larson becomes program director |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Provide relevant, hands-on curriculum to all participating teachers and their students | a. Develop communications links with local research projects that have the potential for student involvement | ongoing | $27,500 | |
| b. Involve students in community problem solving related to local environmental issues, and arrange for area scientists to participate in teacher training sessions and student presentations | ongoing | $25,000 | Yes | |
| 2. Provide teachers and students with necessary equipment and materials to participate in local environmental education activities | a. Identify, purchase and maintain equipment related to teacher training field trip topics | ongoing | $15,000 | |
| b. Organize a check-out system for the equipment and materials | ongoing | $500 | ||
| 3. Continue to support teachers and students who have participated in the program | a. Provide updated information and access to newly acquired resources | ongoing | $500 | |
| b. Provide partnerships with other community agencies, groups, and organizations to student projects | ongoing | $5,000 | Yes | |
| 4. Foster community partnerships to improve both education and the environment | a. Involve various community agencies and organizations in active participation in classroom activities | ongoing | $15,000 | |
| b. Offer opportunities for student involvement in area projects sponsored by local agencies and organizations | ongoing | $15,000 | ||
| 5. Stimulate student interest in science and the environment as possible career choices | a. Arrange for local biologists and other scientists to participate in field trip training's and classroom presentations | ongoing | $10,000 | Yes |
| b. Offer opportunities for student involvement in area projects sponsored by local agencies and organizations | ongoing | $500 | Yes | |
| 6. Restore and enhance local habitat | a. Arrange partnerships with local agencies and organizations to involve students in ongoing relevant restoration projects | ongoing | $6,000 | Yes |
| b. Provide curriculum and activities aimed at creating positive attitudes about restoration and the environment among future decision makers | ongoing | $10,000 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Provide relevant, hands-on curriculum to all participating teachers and their students | 2003 | 2006 | $221,000 |
| 2. Provide teachers and students with necessary equipment and materials to participate in local environmental education activities | 2003 | 2006 | $65,000 |
| 3. Continue to support teachers and students who have participated in the program | 2003 | 2006 | $23,000 |
| 4. Foster community partnerships to improve both education and the environment | 2003 | 2006 | $124,000 |
| 5. Stimulate student interest in science and the environment as possible career choices | 2003 | 2006 | $44,000 |
| 6. Restore and enhance local habitat | 2003 | 2006 | $67,000 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $132,000 | $135,000 | $137,000 | $140,000 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2002 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FTE: 180 days @ $270/day | $48,600 |
| Fringe | 30% of salary | $14,000 |
| Supplies | Aquariums, water quality kits, associated materials | $10,000 |
| Travel | 4 Teacher field trip transportation @ $500/trip=2,000 | $2,000 |
| Indirect | 20% of personal line item | $8,400 |
| Subcontractor | EcoNorthwest 400 hrs @ $50/hr | $20,000 |
| Other | 50 substitutes @ $135/sub X 4 trips=27,000 | $27,000 |
| $130,000 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2002 cost | $130,000 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2002 budget request | $130,000 |
| FY 2002 forecast from 2001 | $127,500 |
| % change from forecast | 2.0% |
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|
Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Fundable only if response is adequate
Jun 15, 2001
Comment:
Fundable if an adequate response is given to the ISRP's concerns. While the ISRP is in strong support of this program, a response is requested identifying the nature and results of the program evaluation that was conducted in 1998. This is a long-standing program that has apparently (based upon the presentation and supplemental materials that accompanied the presentation) established a good record of involving students of a variety of ages, teachers, and professionals from a variety of agencies and groups in environmental education. A strength is the combination of both field and in-class work. The program appears to have good continuity and outreach to students and teachers.
As mentioned in last year's review, this proposal should have provided more information on curriculum and that is needed in a response. A more specific listing/description of the curriculum would be helpful for reviewers to relate what is being taught relative to the objectives of the overall Yakima program (e.g., is the restoration program providing a useful context for environmental education?).
Since it has already operated for a number of years, the response should provide a brief assessment of the results to date, what has and has not worked well, and any changes needed in the future.
The use of $17,000 for a subcontractor (EcoNorthwest) needs further clarification.
Comment:
The urgency of this project is addressing public instruction to environmental issues in response to legislative action. The project indirectly promotes/maintains sustainable and/or ecosystem processes through education of future land stewards. Significant in-kind cost share is being provided by the BOR.Comment:
Fundable. The independent evaluation conducted in 1997 was very positive and it is clear from that document and the curriculum details provided that the project is an effort that all involved should be proud of. We suggest that another evaluation be conducted near the end of this funding cycle to document the effect of changes in the program and in the expectations of participants. A survey of non-participants should be conducted to identify possible barriers to participation and a plan for reducing those barriers should be proposed in future funding requests.Comment:
Statement of Potential Biological Benefit to ESUN/A
Comments
Already ESA Req? N/A
Biop? no
Comment:
Comment:
Comment:
On trackComment:
On trackNW Power and Conservation Council's FY 2006 Project Funding Review
expense
May 2005
| FY05 NPCC start of year: | FY06 NPCC staff preliminary: | FY06 NPCC July draft start of year: |
| $135,000 | $135,000 | $135,000 |
Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website