FY 2003 Mainstem/Systemwide proposal 200308300
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 |
|---|---|
| 35026 Narrative | Narrative |
| 35026 Powerpoint Presentation | Powerpoint Presentation |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | On-line Subbasin Planning/Watershed Newsletter |
| Proposal ID | 200308300 |
| Organization | Intermountain Communications (IC) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Bill Crampton |
| Mailing address | 60968 Onyx St. Bend, OR 97702 |
| Phone / email | 5413128862 / intercom@ucinet.com |
| Manager authorizing this project | Bill Crampton |
| Review cycle | Mainstem/Systemwide |
| Province / Subbasin | Mainstem/Systemwide / |
| Short description | Delivers on-line news, information about Columbia Basin subbasin planning and other locally-based fish and wildlife restoration efforts to public and private stakeholders and interested parties. |
| Target species | NA |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
|---|
| 154 |
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 199800401 | Electronic Fish and Wildlife Newsletter | The Subbasin Planning Newsletter will share staff, equipment and offices with 199800401, The Columbia Basin Bulletin: Weekly Fish and Wildlife News. |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 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 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. The Subbasin Planning newsletter will provide twice-a-month objective news, information and announcements related to subbasin planning and other watershed restoration activities in Columbia River Basin, using e-mail delivery system and website posting. | a. Gather and report on information from watershed councils; federal, state, and tribal agencies; governors and congressional offices; NWPPC; utilities; agriculture, conservation and industry organizations; foundations; and researchers. | Immediate and ongoing. | $95,000 | Yes |
| b. Attend and cover regional meetings, conferences & workshops, conduct telephone and personal interviews, read and summarize reports and other documents. | Immediate and ongoing. | $10,000 | Yes | |
| c. Accurately portray positions discussed at meetings and elsewhere, include diverse reactions to topics discussed. | Immediate and ongoing. | $0 | ||
| 2. Market newsletter to build extensive use, and provide quality customer service. | a. Use Columbia Basin Bulletin's comprehensive subscriber list as foundation for product distribution b. Launch and maintain appropriate publicity efforts. c. Respond positively and promptly to subscribers seeking more information. | Immediate and ongoing | $5,000 | |
| 3. Add stakeholder-friendly subbasin planning/watershed restoration web page to the Columbia Basin Bulletin's website. | a. Post newsletter; links; archives; announcements; interactive forum on subbasin planning and watershed restoration. | Immediate and ongoing | $5,200 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. The Subbasin Planning newsletter will provide twice-a-month objective news, information and announcements related to subbasin planning and other watershed restoration activities in Columbia River Basin, using e-mail delivery system and website | 2004 | 2007 | $475,189 |
| 2. Market newsletter to build extensive use, and provide quality customer service. | 2004 | 2007 | $21,980 |
| 3. Add stakeholder-friendly subbasin planning/watershed restoration web page to the Columbia Basin Bulletin's website. | 2004 | 2007 | $23,531 |
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $120,810 | $126,850 | $133,192 | $139,851 |
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 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 2003 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FTE: 1.75 | $81,000 |
| Supplies | $2,500 | |
| Travel | $20,000 | |
| Indirect | telephone and internet | $6,000 |
| Other | website and e-mail delivery | $5,700 |
| $115,200 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2003 cost | $115,200 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2003 budget request | $115,200 |
| FY 2003 forecast from 2002 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermountain Communications | Office overhead, telephone, internet | $5,000 | in-kind |
| Intermountain Communications | Equipment | $15,000 | in-kind |
Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Fundable - no response required
Aug 2, 2002
Comment:
Fundable. This proposal is to extend the approach used in the Columbia Basin Bulletin to subbasin watershed planning. The project will provide an on-line subbasin planning newsletter for the use of agencies, watershed councils and the public in the 52 subbasins. It will build on the experience of the Columbia Basin Bulletin and share staff and equipment with the Bulletin.The proposed newsletter, as an information clearinghouse, is clearly relevant to regional programs, and, based on the performance of the Bulletin, is likely to provide a timely, useful communication product that will enhance information transfer and education within and among subbasins. The budget is extremely modest for an effort of this magnitude. By sharing facilities and personnel with the CBB the newsletter would be able to be a cost-effective way to add value to the subbasin planning process.
The oral presentation was informative about methods to be used to monitor and evaluate performance of the newsletter. The proposal would be strengthened by adding a description of these methods.
Suggestions for the newsletter:
- include a calendar of upcoming events or be linked to the NPPC or other regional coordinating calendar
- develop an appendix to the newsletter listing new publications (popular, grey literature and professional publications) on topics that are of interest to subbasin planning.
Comment:
This project would expand the CBB website to include information directly related to subbasin planning. The subbasin planning master contract contains funding for public outreach. This proposal should be considered for funding through the subbasin planning placeholder currently being implemented by the NWPPC.Comment:
Fundable. Disagree with CBFWA's Recommended Action ranking, should be higher priority. The services to be provided by this newsletter go beyond public outreach activities. This proposal is to extend the approach used in the Columbia Basin Bulletin to subbasin watershed planning. The project will provide an on-line subbasin planning newsletter for the use of agencies, watershed councils, and the public in the 52 subbasins. It will build on the experience of the Columbia Basin Bulletin and share staff and equipment with the Bulletin.The proposed newsletter, as an information clearinghouse, is clearly relevant to regional programs, and, based on the performance of the Bulletin, is likely to provide a timely, useful communication product that will enhance information transfer and education within and among subbasins. The budget is extremely modest for an effort of this magnitude. By sharing facilities and personnel with the CBB the newsletter would be able to be a cost-effective way to add value to the subbasin planning process.
The oral presentation was informative about methods to be used to monitor and evaluate performance of the newsletter. The proposal would be strengthened by adding a description of these methods.
Suggestions for the newsletter:
- include a calendar of upcoming events or be linked to the NPPC or other regional coordinating calendar
- develop an appendix to the newsletter listing new publications (popular, gray literature and professional publications) on topics that are of interest to subbasin planning.
Comment:
Statement of Potential Biological BenefitNo biological benefit. Delivers on-line news, information about Columbia Basin subbasin planning and other locally-based fish and wildlife restoration efforts to public and private stakeholders and interested parties.
Comments
Education and outreach are critically important elements of effective development and implementation of subbasin plans. However, these are outside the scope of Action 154.
Already ESA Required?
No
Biop?
No
Comment:
Category:3. Other projects not recommended by staff
Comments: