FY 2001 Ongoing proposal 199405900

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Section 1. Administrative

Proposal titleYakima Basin Environmental Education
Proposal ID199405900
OrganizationU.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
NameJim Esget
Mailing address Yakima, WA 98907-1749
Phone / email5095755848 / jesget@pn.usbr.gov
Manager authorizing this projectJim Esget
Review cycleFY 2001 Ongoing
Province / SubbasinColumbia Plateau / Yakima
Short descriptionEducate teachers and students about local watershed issues and involve them in positive action projects.
Target species
Project location
LatitudeLongitudeDescription
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)

Sponsor-reported:

RPA

Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:

Reviewing agencyAction #BiOp AgencyDescription

Section 2. Past accomplishments

YearAccomplishment
1992 Educational 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 B.O.R. and Forest Service provide additional aquariums for raising salmon in the classroom
2000 Program partners with B.O.R. They provide $100,000 for each of the next two years

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

Project IDTitleDescription

Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
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 $27,000
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 $14,000
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 Yes
b. Involve students in collecting and presenting data to appropriate agencies and organizations as identified 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 and classroom presentations ongoing $10,000 Yes
b. Offer opportunities for student involvement in areas 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 $5,000 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
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
FY 2003FY 2004FY 2005FY 2002
$132,000$135,000$137,000$130,000

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget
ItemNoteFY 2001 cost
Personnel FTE: 180 days @ $250/day $45,000
Fringe 30% of Salary $13,500
Supplies Aquariums, water quality kits, associated materials $10,000
Travel 4 Teacher field trip transportation @ $500/trip=$2,000 incidental program coordinator travel=$1,000 $3,000
Indirect 20% of personnel line item $9,000
Subcontractor EcoNorthwest 400 hrs@$50/hr $20,000
Other 50 substitutes @ $135/sub X 4 trips=$27,000 $27,000
$127,500
Total estimated budget
Total FY 2001 cost$127,500
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds$0
Total FY 2001 budget request$127,500
FY 2001 forecast from 2000$123,000
% change from forecast3.7%
Cost sharing
OrganizationItem or service providedAmountCash or in-kind

Reviews and recommendations

This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.

Recommendation:
Ongoing Funding: yes; New Funding: no
Date:
Jul 14, 2000

Comment:

There is no change in budget or scope of work.
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Sep 13, 2000

Comment:


REVIEW:
NW Power and Conservation Council's FY 2006 Project Funding Review
Funding category:
expense
Date:
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