Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Electronic Fish and Wildlife Newsletter |
| Proposal ID | 199800401 |
| Organization | Intermountain Communications (IC) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator |
| Name | Bill Crampton |
| Mailing address | 60968 Onyx Street Bend, OR 97702 |
| Phone / email | 5413128860 / intercom@ucinet.com |
| Manager authorizing this project | Bill Crampton |
| Review cycle | FY 2001 Ongoing |
| Province / Subbasin | Systemwide / Systemwide |
| Short description | Delivers by email to policymakers, stakeholders, and the public a weekly electronic newsletter containing objective, summary information about Columbia Basin fish and wildlife issues. |
| Target species | |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|
| 1998 |
Provided weekly, objective information related to fish & wildlife policymaking in the Columbia R. Basin using e-mail delivery system. The coordination of information assisted policymakers & public in building & implementing restoration efforts. |
| 1999 |
Delivered same service & established reputation as information source fair to all interests. Increased sub- scriber circulation. Started in 1998 with 300 subscribers & built base to 1,900 subscribers with actual readership much higher. |
| 2000 |
Continued to deliver high-quality product, increased subscription base, built Website & improved delivery of e-mail product. |
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 2001 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 2001 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 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| 1. Weekly, objective, summary information related to fish & wildlife policymaking in Columbia R. Basin using e-mail delivery system.
|
a. Attend meetings, conduct interviews, summarize reports & documents.
b. Coverage of: NWPPC, Federal Agencies & Caucus, CBFWA, Tribes, Congress, Administration, & other relevant activities.
c. Accurately portray positions & report diverse reactions.
|
a. Immediate & ongoing
b. Immediate & ongoing
c. Immediate & ongoing |
$152,000 |
|
| 2. Provide quality customer service to subscribers and interested individuals. |
a. Provide "feedback" feature for readers to respond to newsletter content.
b. Provide names & contact information for sources used.
c. Respond positively to subscribers seeking more information about topics & assist in technical difficulties. |
a. Immediate & ongoing
b. Immediate & ongoing
c. Immediate & ongoing |
$8,000 |
|
| 3. Market newsletter to increase circulation. |
a. Write press releases, make phone contacts, put notices in journals and other newsletters.
b. Operate Website and archive past issues.
c. Operate Website search function for specific articles |
a. Immediate & ongoing
b. Immediate & ongoing
c. Immediate & ongoing |
$5,605 |
|
| * 4. Optional: Electronic Columbia Basin Subbasin Planning Newsletter. ($81,700) See "Reason for change in scope", pg. 8. |
|
|
$0 |
|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
| FY 2005 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2002 |
|---|
| $199,057 | $187,630 | $193,259 | $182,165 |
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 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 2001 cost |
|---|
| Personnel |
FTE: 4 |
$142,175 |
| Fringe |
0 |
$0 |
| Supplies |
|
$1,430 |
| Travel |
|
$13,200 |
| Indirect |
telephone and internet |
$3,300 |
| Capital |
0 |
$0 |
| NEPA |
0 |
$0 |
| Other |
e-mail delivery & web site posting |
$5,500 |
| $165,605 |
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2001 cost | $165,605 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2001 budget request | $165,605 |
| FY 2001 forecast from 2000 | $150,450 |
| % change from forecast | 10.1% |
Reason for change in estimated budget
Intermountain Communications is proposing the BPA budget for The Columbia Basin Bulletin increase about 10 percent, from $150,450 a year to $165,605.
The FY2001 budget reflects a 10 percent increase in hourly rates for all personnel. The increase is based on inflation, the track record of The Columbia Basin Bulletin, and the editors’ and writers’ increased knowledge and experience in writing about complex Basin issues. The increase will also allow the Bulletin to keep readers’ informed about the NWPPC’s amendment process, the federal decision making expected during this fiscal year, and the region’s move toward subbasin planning. This budget will allow the CBB to maintain current levels of quality.
Reason for change in scope
* Electronic Columbia Basin Subbasin Planning Newsletter: $81,700.
Intermountain Communications is proposing an optional, adjunct project to the CBB that will provide information coordination to the regional subbasin planning process.
Delivered by e-mail twice a month, The Columbia Basin Habitat Report (working title subject to change) will offer complete, objective information linking restoration efforts at the province, subbasin, & watershed levels; improve public understanding of subbasin-based restoration efforts; provide useful news, information to stakeholders, agencies, watershed council members and staff, local and state officials, Congress, the public & other interested parties.
This project will include extensive cost-sharing with Intermountain Communications and the CBB. Budget: Personnel $61,000; travel $9,000; phone $4,000; Production/delivery $4,000; overhead $1,300; Admin $2,400. Total $81,700.
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.
Recommendation:
Ongoing Funding: yes; New Funding: no
Date:
Jul 14, 2000
Comment:
Intermountain Communications is proposing the BPA budget for The Columbia Basin Bulletin (The Bulletin) increase about 10 percent, from $150,450 a year to $165,605. The FY2001 budget reflects a 10 percent increase in hourly rates for all personnel. The increase is based on inflation, the track record of The Bulletin, and the editors' and writers' increased knowledge and experience in writing about complex Basin issues. The increase will also allow the Bulletin to keep readers informed about the NWPPC's amendment process, the federal decision making expected during this fiscal year, and the region's move toward subbasin planning. This budget will allow The Bulletin to maintain current levels of quality.
A potential change in scope includes a new objective (Section 5, Objective 4 - Electronic Columbia Basin Subbasin Planning Newsletter: $81,700). The MainSys SRT does not support the additional objective until a more detailed discussion and review can be completed.
Intermountain Communications is proposing an optional adjunct project to The Bulletin that will provide information coordination to the regional subbasin planning process.
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Sep 13, 2000
Comment:
Rationale: Budget increase inappropriate in this review.
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