FY 2000 proposal 20108

Additional documents

TitleType
20108 Narrative Narrative

Section 1. Administrative

Proposal titleRecruit, Train, Organize & Support River Stewards
Proposal ID20108
OrganizationOregon Trout
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
NameSteve Hinton
Mailing address117 SW Naito Pkwy Portland, OR 97204
Phone / email5032229091 / steve.hinton@ortrout.org
Manager authorizing this project
Review cycleFY 2000
Province / SubbasinLower Columbia / Columbia Lower
Short descriptionWorking to recruit, train, organize and support individules practicing river stewardship in sub-basin communities. This grass- root program strives to empower citizens with knowledge and tools to actively protect and enhance their local watershed.
Target speciesMulti-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
1995 Hired full time coordinator for program
1996 Initiated program in Rogue, Umpqua, and North Coast basins.
1997 Expanded program to include Mid Coast, John Day, Klamath, and Willamette Basins
1998 Began organizing in Lower Columbia, Sandy, Deschutes, and Grande Ronde

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

Project IDTitleDescription
9607 Mckenzie River Watershed Coordination Supports education/outreach objectives
8056 Holistic Master Watershed Stewards Similar Objectives

Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2000 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 2000 costSubcontractor
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2000 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 2000 costSubcontractor
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget
ItemNoteFY 2000 cost
Personnel $40,000
Fringe $12,000
Supplies $8,000
Travel $5,500
Indirect $10,250
$75,750
Total estimated budget
Total FY 2000 cost$75,750
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds$0
Total FY 2000 budget request$75,750
FY 2000 forecast from 1999$0
% change from forecast0.0%
Cost sharing
OrganizationItem or service providedAmountCash or in-kind
Lower Columbia Estuary Program Training Support $5,000 unknown
Packard Foundation Personnel Support $15,000 unknown
Symantec Corporation General Support $10,000 unknown
Alton Jones Foundation General Support $10,000 unknown
Other budget explanation

Schedule Constraints: Funding


Reviews and recommendations

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

Recommendation:
Do Not Fund
Date:
Jun 15, 1999

Comment:

Recommendation: Do not fund

Comments: The River Steward philosophy is commendable, but the proposal does not offer a clear and convincing need or to set forth specific goals. It lacks specifics in discussing the significance of river stewards to regional programs. Further, it does not specify any requirements for 'riverkeepers.' The authors do not provide sufficient detail to identify objectives other than in a generic sense.

Specific comments and questions that should also be addressed are: In recruiting and training members of the Riverkeeper Network, founded by Oregon Trout, it must be asked what benefits or measures of success can be demonstrated. What curriculum materials are intended? They must be critically evaluated to assure than scientifically sound material would be communicated.


Recommendation:
Do Not Fund
Date:
Aug 20, 1999

Comment:


Recommendation:
Date:
Aug 20, 1999

Comment:

Seems like a good idea, but unclear what funding the proposal will buy. This would appear to duplicate WS council activities. Proposal is pretty vague on what and how. #1-Not coordinated with ODFW or WS councils, apparently. #2-No info provided. #3-Oregon Plan & some WS action plans. #5-a little. #6-ongoing funding needed. #7-Addresses strategies in Ore. Plan, but don't appear to be linked to watershed specifics. #8-not as currently written. #9-if successful. #10-if successful. #11-if successful.
Recommendation:
Technically Sound? No
Date:
Aug 20, 1999

Comment:

Unclear which specific personnel are supported by the requested funding. The new subregion coordinators or the Portland staff?

Proposal doesn't clearly demonstrate direct on-the-ground benefits. How will this project benefit fish and wildlife?


Recommendation:
Do Not Fund
Date:
Mar 1, 2000

Comment:

[Decision made in 9-22-99 Council Meeting];