ID Number 2007-114
Fuels Treatment Projects Application
NATIONAL FIRE PLAN COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AND WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE PROJECTS
Applicant
Applicant/Organization:
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Type of Applicant:
A (State)
Email:
Wenatchee.Confluence@Parks.WA.gov
Phone:
509-664-6373
FAX:
509-662-0459
Please Call Ahead for FAX:
Yes
Address (Street or P. O. Box, City, State, Zip):
333 Olds Station Road Wenatchee, WA 98801
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator (Name and Title):
Mr. Tom Ernsberger, Assistant Region Manager - Resource Stewardship
Organization/Jurisdiction:
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Email:
Tom.Ernsberger@parks.wa.gov
Phone:
509-665-3329
FAX:
509-663-9754
Please Call Ahead for FAX:
Yes
Project Information
Project Title:
Squilchuck State Park Wildland Urban Interface Fuel Reduction Project
Project Location:
Squilchuck State Park
County:
Chelan
Congressional District:
5
Latitude:
47.0
Longitude:
120.0
State the desired outcome in relation to NFP Goals and the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). Project Objectives:
Reduction of heavy fuel loads within Squilchuck State Park, focusing on critical areas along boundaries directly adjacent to residential neighborhoods.
Efforts will also target creation of defensible space around significant park structures, including the historic Ranger's Residence. Fuel reduction target areas
will also include the group camp area and road edges adjacent to high traffic areas. The work will be accomplished through partnerships with adjacent
property owners, community volunteers, student organizations, Private contractors and interagency work agreements.
Name of CWPP:
Squilchuck CWPP
Name of Communit(y/ies) at Risk:
Greater Squilchuck Valley Community
Proposed Project Start Date:
05/01/2007
Federal Funding Request:
$64,100.00
Are you submitting multiple projects?
No
Proposed Project End Date:
09/30/2009
Total Project Cost:
$74,300.00
If YES indicate the relationship of the projects to one
another:
If YES, please list the titles of projects by priority and briefly explain their relationship.
Name of Federal, State or Tribal contact with whom you coordinated this
proposal:
Organization/Jurisdiction:
1) Len Riggin
Washington Department of Natural Resources
Phone
509-925-8522
Chelan County Fire District 1
2) Randy Johnson
Phone
509-679-9780
3) Mike Rickel
Phone
Email
Email
Chelan County Conservation District
509-664-0268
Email
Project Planning Information
Name of Local Coordinating Group:
Chelan Fire Advisory Board
For this project, explain the level of cooperation, coordination or strategic planning, through a "Local Coordination Group." If you have not worked with a
local coordination group, why not?
Full participation in CWPP process - cooperative review of all area grant applications.
List federal lands that are adjacent to the project and proximity.
USFS - Beehive Unit - less than 1/2 mile.
A) Is there a current hazardous fuels treatment or one that is planned in the next three years on federal land that is adjacent to this project?
Yes
B) Specifically is this project adjacent to a current prescribed burn project or one that is planned in the next three years on Forest Service lands?
Yes
Please indicate planned treatments and associated acres:
Treatment
Thinning
Acres
110
Treatment
Lop and Scatter
Acres
110
Treatment
Biomass Removal
Acres
110
Treatment
Acres
Treatment
Acres
0
If you have a treatment type other than standard types above:
Treatment
chipping
Acres
110
Project Evaluation Criteria
Applications for funding must include narrative responses that address the following criteria. Be sure you address every one briefly, yet thoroughly.
1. Reducing Hazardous Fuels (40 points)
A. Describe the community infrastructure that will be protected. This should include how this project implements all or part of the CWPP strategy. (15
points)
Response:
The Park is bordered on the West by Forest Ridge, a residential development. There are currently 40 residences
located there, with at least 18 homes abutting the heavily forested park boundary. This development is projected to
grow by another 30% over the next several years. in addition, 8 homes are located on the Squilchuck Road on the
Northern park boundary. Within the park are located several buildings, including a historic residence that is currently
occupied and a ski lodge, restroom building and maintenance shop.T
B. Explain how the proposal reduces fire behavior in high hazard areas by describing the fuels to be disposed or removed, the techniques and timing of the
treatments, and the treatment location relative to the values to be protected. (15 points)
Response:
The goal is to convert thick stands of Douglas Fir and Ponderosa Pine to more open stands with an understory of lowgrowing shrubs and grasses. Smaller trees of 8" or less will be selectively removed, beginning in the critical protection
areas described above. All biomass created will be removed from the site. Green bows have been used in the past on a
small scale for manufacture and sale of decorations by area FFA Forestry programs. The resulting fuel breaks will
result in lower fireline intensity, affording fire managers better and safer control options.
C. Explain how the project is designed to reduce smoke production impacts that affect public health. (10 points)
Response:
The use of a chipper will lessen the need for slash burning. Also firewood permits will be made available for public
removal of wood generated by the project. Additionally, in the event of a wildfire the lessened amount of on-site fuels
would have an effect on the size of the fire - consequently minimizing the smoke generated.
2. Increasing Local Capacity (20 points)
A. How would the implementation of the proposed project improve or lead to the improvement of the local economy in terms of jobs and sustainable
economic activity assuming that these grant funds would be used as "seed monies" for future projects. i.e. How many community supported jobs would be
created and for how long would they expect to last? (10 points)
Response:
Bids will be solicited for completion of portions of this project. Long term benefits will include increased value of
undeveloped real estate lots adjacent to the project area.
B. Will biomass that is produced by the project be utilized; if so, in what manner and how much? (10 points)
Response:
Chips will be made available to the public at no cost through public service announcements. Any viable post and pole
material will be used for building in the park or made available to the public. FFA students will continue using
product for various projects under discussion. Public collection of firewood will be allowed.
3. Demonstrating Community and Intergovernmental Collaboration (20 Points)
A. Describe how this project has been collaborated and coordinated with adjacent landowners, local/state/Tribal/federal agencies, and community groups
such as neighborhood associations. (10 points)
Response:
This project will help to accomplish the goals identified in the Squilchuck CWPP. Every effort is being made to work
with adjacent homeowners to prioritize defensible space around structures. Student organizations such as FFA
Forestry and Skillcenter - Fire Sciences have already been used for educational work parties. Volunteer Park Stewards
are currently beginning work on fuel reduction. Chelan County Fire District 1 has collaberated on planning criteria
and WDNR may pledge crew time.
B. Describe the communities/partners contributions to this project such as: cash or in-kind contributions, cost share agreements, equipment, or labor
(including volunteer work). (10 points)
Response:
DNR - soliciting crew time as available. Community volunteers for hand work. One adjacent land owner has verbally
committed to cash contribution for fuel reduction work in the park bordering his land.
4. Managing Cost Efficiency (20 points)
Discuss the process you used to arrive at your cost structure for the main Project Budget areas such as personnel, equipment, supplies and other (i.e.
overhead). In your response please justify: cost per acre, purchase of equipment, percent of overhead, percent of partner or matching funds, and portion of
administration cost. (20 points)
Response:
Cost structure template was used from previous years' application. Calculations were completed by Assistant Park
Manager Benner. Cost per acre for fuel breaks was prescribed at $800 to $1000 per acre by industry experts.
Project Work Form
Tasks
Planning
Permitting
Project Implementation
Time Frame
April 2007 - October 2007
April 2007 - December 2007
April 2007 - October 2008
Responsible Party
Craig Benner - Tom Ernsberger
Bill Jolly
Tom Ernsberger - Craig Benner
Project Budget
Cost Category
Description
Federal
Agency
Applicant
Partner 1
Partner 2
Partner 3
Total
Personnel
State Park Staff
27,800 x .5755
Subtotal
$8,000.00
$8,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$16,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$8,000.00
$8,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$16,000.00
$2,200.00
$2,200.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$4,400.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$2,200.00
$2,200.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$4,400.00
$500.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$500.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$500.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$500.00
$4,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$4,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$4,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$4,000.00
$4,400.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$4,400.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$4,400.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$4,400.00
$45,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$45,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$45,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$45,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$64,100.00
$10,200.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$74,300.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
Fringe Benefits
salary x 28%
Subtotal
Travel
110/night x 2
833 x .36
Subtotal
Equipment
1 chipper @ $2000
2 months
Subtotal
Supplies
fuel and maintenance
Subtotal
Contractual
corrections and private
Subtotal
Other
Subtotal
Total Costs
Project (Program) Income 1
(using deductive alternative)
1 Program income is the gross revenue generated by a grant or cooperative agreement supported activity during the life of the grant. Program income can be
made by recipients from fees charged for conference or workshop attendance, from rental fees earned from renting out real property or equipment acquired
with grant or cooperative agreement funds, or from the sale of commodities or items developed under the grant or cooperative agreement. The use of Program
Income during the project period may require prior approval by the granting agency.