FY 2003 Mainstem/Systemwide proposal 200310300
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
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Engaging the Public in Watershed Planning; A Tool Box for Cultural Shift |
| Proposal ID | 200310300 |
| Organization | Columbia Basin Fish & Wildlife Authority, in partnership with Watershed Legacy Learning Community (CBFWA) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Jann Eckman |
| Mailing address | 2501 S.W. First Street, Suite 200 Portland, OR 97201 |
| Phone / email | 5032290191 / jann@cbfwa.org |
| Manager authorizing this project | Jann Eckman |
| Review cycle | Mainstem/Systemwide |
| Province / Subbasin | Mainstem/Systemwide / |
| Short description | WATERSHED LEGACY will demonstrate the principles of participatory planning in partnership with Walla Walla and Tualatin communities in developing a set of face-to-face and web-based tools and processes for citizen engagement in watershed planning. |
| Target species | All species in our ecosystem |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 46.0624 | -118.9393 | Walla Walla |
| 45.3377 | -122.65 | Tualatin |
| 46.2537 | -119.2269 | Yakima |
| 45.7204 | -121.5067 | Hood River |
| Portland |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Established working relationships with Walla Walla communities (see attached letters of support) |
| 2002 | Held well-attended diverse Open Space Community "Confluence" in Walla Walla subbasin, going on to its fourth season |
| 2002 | Began organizing Tualatin communities (see attached letters of support) |
| 2002 | Launched www.watershedlegacy.com website |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NWPPC Subbasin Planning | Supports NWPPC mandate for stakeholder engagement in Subbasin Planning |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Assess community needs and support what is working | 1.1 Conduct needs analysis via watershed councils and key community organizations to review current practices and determine informational, analytic, and communication needs. The emphasis is on supporting current community process towards what works. | 2003 | $8,122 | Yes |
| 1.2 Transcribe taped interviews and edit | 2003 | $2,256 | Yes | |
| 1.3 Use the participatory planning process to design community accountability strategies, set goals and establish evaluation criteria. | 2003 | $0 | ||
| 2. Design and test tools | 2.1 Develop scaled-down, scientifically sound versions of biometric software for production of user-friendly tools. | 2003 | $28,200 | Yes |
| 2.2 Develop thematic visual elements to provide interpretive access to quantitative results of biometric analysis. | 2003-5 | $5,640 | Yes | |
| 2.3 Compile resource database of existing web-based and other biometric data from agencies, academia, community groups and other sources. | 2003-5 | $13,536 | Yes | |
| 2.4 Develop content strands that fuel interest and support stakeholder groups, e.g., local news and events, success stories, viewpoint exchanges. | 2003-5 | $8,122 | Yes | |
| 2.5 Partner with Northwest Environment Watch and Ecotrust to apply new index of economic, ecological and social indicators. | $0 | |||
| 2.6 Purchase search-engine and on-line conferencing software and customize to WATERSHED LEGACY needs. | 2003 | $11,280 | Yes | |
| 2.7 Design engaging on-line environments for local project management and conferencing. | 2003-5 | $33,840 | Yes | |
| 2.8 Develop a “training the trainers” program to facilitate skilled use of web-based tools and build local capacity. | 2003-5 | $11,280 | Yes | |
| 2.9 Support Webmaster-Links Watershed Legacy Webmaster, hosting, coordination, coaching and peer-to-peer learning | 2003-5 | $11,280 | Yes | |
| 3. Demonstrate the process and provide coaching | 3.1 Contract with Local Project Stewards, develop work plan and three year vision. | 2003-5 | $33,840 | Yes |
| 3.2 Build local and regional partnerships. | 2003-5 | $15,228 | Yes | |
| 3.3 Open Space process facilitation, design consultation and coaching. | 2003-5 | $27,072 | Yes | |
| 3.4 Community Confluence expense | 2003-5 | $0 | ||
| 3.5 Media relations campaign | 2003-5 | $8,460 | Yes | |
| 3.6a Chronicling, communicating and celebrating results-Interviewers | 2003-5 | $5,414 | Yes | |
| 3.6b Chronicling, communicating and celebrating results-Transcription and editing of interview material. | 2003-5 | $1,805 | Yes | |
| 3.6c Chronicling, communicating and celebrating results-Writers | 2003-5 | $0 | ||
| 3.6d Chronicling, communicating and celebrating results-Digital Photographer | 2003-5 | $0 | ||
| 3.6e Chronicling, communicating and celebrating results-Video Production | 2003-5 | $16,920 | Yes | |
| 3.7 Design digital templates (text, audio, photo and video) for supporting community-based chronicling of success | 2004-5 | $0 | ||
| 3.8 Design prototype manuals in paper, CD-ROM, and online format for use in the participatory planning process, including web-based tools and online work environment. | 2003-5 | $10,152 | Yes | |
| 3.9 Project Management Expenses | 2003-5 | $4,512 | Yes | |
| 3.10 Travel/Lodging | 2003-5 | $10,152 | Yes | |
| 4. Evaluate results and plan for system wide application | 4.1 Evaluate the effectiveness of training, application of tools, and impact on planning processes. | 2003-5 | $5,640 | Yes |
| 4.2 Design system wide applications with the emphasis on low cost, peer-to-peer learning exchange and coaching. | 2003-5 | $5,640 | Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Assess community needs and support what is working | 2004 | 2005 | $0 |
| 2. Design and test tools | 2004 | 2005 | $89,200 |
| 3. Demonstrate the process and provide coaching | 2004 | 2005 | $190,000 |
| 4. Evaluate results and plan for system wide application | 2004 | 2005 | $20,000 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $182,623 | $154,874 | $160,140 | $165,584 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance 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 Operations and Maintenance phase
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
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Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
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Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2003 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FTE: Subcontracted & in-kind | $0 |
| Fringe | Subcontracted & in-kind | $0 |
| Supplies | $4,000 | |
| Travel | $9,000 | |
| Indirect | CBFWF @12.8% | $31,590 |
| Capital | "Catalyst" software by Big Mind Media | $10,000 |
| NEPA | $0 | |
| PIT tags | $0 | |
| Subcontractor | $223,801 | |
| $278,391 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2003 cost | $278,391 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2003 budget request | $278,391 |
| FY 2003 forecast from 2002 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBFWA | Web and Staff support | $34,000 | in-kind |
| Local | Staff | $12,000 | in-kind |
| Grants - in process | $151,000 | cash |
Other budget explanation
CBFWA will act as fiscal agent. Work will be performed by subcontractors.
Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Do not fund - no response required
Aug 2, 2002
Comment:
Not fundable. This proposal seeks funds to develop strategies to increase public participation in watershed planning. It proposes to test the Watershed Legacy approach that it asserts has proven effective in Walla Walla. We agree with the proponent that the subbasin planning process, as it currently stands, is fragile.While the watershed legacy approach might be successful in facilitating grassroots support that subbasin planning will require and to help gain local acceptance of solutions to the decline in fish and wildlife resources, the likelihood of success cannot be determined from the information presented in the proposal.
The proposal is inadequate for scientific review. It takes the approach of selling the success of Watershed Legacy rather than evaluating its effectiveness. No explanation is provided about the measures of effectiveness or why further tests are necessary in a different subbasin. Methods to be used to accomplish the tasks are absent. E.g. how is a "needs analysis" done? What does it contain? How are the elements measured?
The claim is made that lack of efficient tools and processes embedded in local organizational and communications infrastructure is the primary problem in watershed planning. However, the tasks and method to develop the tools and databases and to monitor and evaluate the project are underdeveloped.
It is not clear that this group has a high probability of success in designing and implementing web-enhanced analytic and communication tools. Success probably depends on the enthusiasm and direct work of the proponent more than the tools they describe. The "bottom-up" collection of disparate datasets is problematic in terms of generating data useful for analysis.
No analysis of present problems or past success is provided. Observation of "control groups" is supposed to provide a test of the strategy's effectiveness, but no details on observational variables or metrics is provided. How is the participatory planning modeled? What are the ecological, economic, and social indicators?
Comment:
Comment:
Not fundable, disagree with CBFWA's Recommended Action ranking. This proposal seeks funds to develop strategies to increase public participation in watershed planning. It proposes to test the Watershed Legacy approach that it asserts has proven effective in Walla Walla. We agree with the proponent that the subbasin planning process, as it currently stands, is fragile.While the watershed legacy approach might be successful in facilitating grassroots support required by subbasin planning and to help gain local acceptance of solutions to the decline in fish and wildlife resources, the likelihood of success cannot be determined from the information presented in the proposal. The proposal is inadequate for scientific review. It takes the approach of selling the success of Watershed Legacy rather than evaluating its effectiveness. No explanation is provided about the measures of effectiveness or why further tests are necessary in a different subbasin. Methods to be used to accomplish the tasks are absent. E.g. how is a "needs analysis" done? What does it contain? How are the elements measured?
The claim is made that lack of efficient tools and processes embedded in local organizational and communications infrastructure is the primary problem in watershed planning. However, the tasks and method to develop the tools and databases and to monitor and evaluate the project are underdeveloped. It is not clear that this group has a high probability of success in designing and implementing web-enhanced analytic and communication tools. Success probably depends on the enthusiasm and direct work of the proponent more than the tools they describe. The "bottom-up" collection of disparate datasets is problematic in terms of generating data useful for analysis.
No analysis of present problems or past success is provided. Observation of "control groups" is supposed to provide a test of the strategy's effectiveness, but no details on observational variables or metrics is provided. How is the participatory planning modeled? What are the ecological, economic, and social indicators?
The response did not instill any additional confidence that this project would be beneficial.
Comment:
Statement of Potential Biological BenefitIndirect. WATERSHED LEGACY will demonstrate the principles of participatory planning in partnership with Walla Walla and Tualatin communities in developing a set of face-to-face and web-based tools and processes for citizen engagement in watershed planning.
Comments
Education and outreach are critically important elements of effective development and implementation of subbasin plans. These are outside the scope of the RPA.
Already ESA Required?
No
Biop?
No
Comment:
Category:3. Other projects not recommended by staff
Comments: