Project Summary Form
Id Number 2006-033
NATIONAL FIRE PLAN COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AND WILDLAND URBAN-INTERFACE PROJECTS
Application for Fuels Treatment Projects
Applicant
Applicant/Organization:
Len Riggin / WADNR Southeast Region
Phone: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
Type of Applicant: (enter appropriate letter in box)
A
509-925-0969
FAX: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
A. State
B. County
C. Municipal
D. Township
E. Interstate
509-925-8522
Please Call Ahead For FAX
H. Independent School District
I. State-Controlled Institution of Higher Learning
J. Private University
K. Indian Tribe
L. Nonprofit Organization
Address (Street or P. O. Box, City, State, Zip):
713 Bowers Road Ellensburg, WA 98926
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator (Name and Title):
Mr. Len Riggin Fuels Management Coordinator Southeast Region
Organization/Jurisdiction:
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Phone: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
509-925-0969
FAX: (111 111-1111 x 1111)
509-925-8522
Call Ahead For FAX
Email:
len.riggin@wadnr.gov
Project Information
Project Title:
Baker's Pond
Proposed Project Start Date:
05/01/2006
Federal Funding Request:
$ 134,500
Proposed Project End Date:
07/31/2007
Total Project Funding:
$
201,684
Are you submitting multiple projects? If so, please explain and prioritize:
Yes Prioritization and ranking will be established by the Local Coordindating Group [Garfield County Resource Advisory Council] Contact
Len Riggin at len.riggin@wadnr.gov 509-925-0969
Brief Project Summary: Who, What, Where, Desired Outcomes in relation to NFP Goals and Community Risk Assessment and
Mitigation Plans (This should summarize page 2).
The project is located in the Pataha and Tumalum watershed. The Pataha and Tumalum watershed consist of approximately 20,000 acres which
includes the communities of Scoggin Ridge, Stevens Ridge, Bakers Pond, Pataha Creek and Peola.
Shaded fuel breaks will be developed at geographic breaks to establish compartments over the landscape to lower the potential for catastrophic
wildfires. Several large fires have threatened this drainage in the past three years. The goal is to provide breaks that will halt the spread of fire into
the drainage. In the shaded fuel breaks, thick stands of Douglas Fir and Ponderosa Pine will be thinned and ladder fuels and high fuel
concentrations will be removed, as described in the Healthy Forest Restoration Act. The shaded fuel break will connect with other fuels projects on
Pomeroy Ranger District [Arbothknott Fuels Reduction Activities], and projects on private property.
Project Location:
Latitude: 46.47396
Longitude: 117.595
County:
Garfield
Name of Federal, State or Tribal contact with whom you coordinated this proposal:
Federal Congressional District:
5
Telephone number of Contact:
Monte Fujishin USFS Pomeroy Ranger District
509-843-4631 Ext.
Melinda Martin USFS Pomeroy Ranger District
509-843-4631 Ext.
Mike Miraglio SE Wash. Resource Advisory Council
509-758-5558 Ext.
Project Narrative Description
Applications for funding must include a narrative response that describes the proposal. Please do not submit responses
longer than one page, single space, 12-pitch font.
Describe project including, but not limited to:
x project relationship to the community risk assessment and
x project location (e.g., Watershed,
Address
mitigation plan
neighboring community)
these items
as applicable: x anticipated outcomes
x amount or extent of actions (acres, number of homes, etc.)
x project timeline and matching or contributed funds
x community partners and their
role(s)
x proponent’s ability to complete project
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?
Garfield County Resource Advisory Board acting as Local Coordinating Group
Is this project adjacent to a current prescribed burn project on federal lands or to one that is planned within the next
three years? (Yes/No) Yes
Please indicate planned treatments and associated acres:
* Treatment Thinning
Acres 118
Treatment
Acres 0
Treatment
Acres 0
Treatment
Acres 0
If you have a treatment type other than standard types above:
Other 1 Shaded Fuel Break
Acres 118
Other 2
Acres 0
Project location: The project is located in the Pataha and Tumalum watershed. The Pataha and Tumalum watershed consist of approximately 20,000
acres which includes the communities of Scoggin Ridge, Stevens Ridge, Bakers Pond, Pataha Creek and Peola.
Shaded fuel breaks will be developed at geographic breaks to establish compartments over the landscape to lower the potential for catastrophic
wildfires. Several large fires have threatened this drainage in the past three years. The goal is to provide breaks that will halt the spread of fire into
the drainage. In the shaded fuel breaks, thick stands of Douglas Fir and Ponderosa Pine will be thinned and ladder fuels and high fuel
concentrations will be removed, as described in the Healthy Forest Restoration Act. The shaded fuel break will connect with other fuels projects on
Pomeroy Ranger District [Arbothknott Fuels Reduction Activities], and projects on private property.
Anticipated outcomes: There will be a decrease in the potential for fatalities, firefighter injuries, and damage to communities, watersheds and the
environment from severe wildland fires. Hazardous fuels will be treated using appropriate methods to reduce the risk of wildland fires. This project
will provide the basis for developing fire-adapted ecosystems by creating shaded fuel breaks and defining areas for future fuel management projects.
Communities at risk will gain the potential to seek economic opportunities from treatment services. Fuel breaks will be connected and extended into
other areas of concern for compartmentalizing wildfires to geographic areas.
Project relation to the community risk assessment and mitigation plan: The Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies [RAMS] and National Fire
Plan Assessment [NFPA-299] were completed for this area and a rating of high was established which shows the need for mitigation measures to
lower potential for catastrophic wildland fire. This area has been designated as needing a Wildfire Protection Plan [CWPP]. The CWPP is schedule
for development in 2005. The population of the watershed is approximately 1,500 residents with approximately 208 homes/structures.The project is
located in the Pataha and Tumalum watershed. The Pataha and Tumalum watershed consist of approximately 20,000 acres which includes the
communities of Scoggin Ridge, Stevens Ridge, Bakers Pond, Pataha Creek and Peola.
Landowners have begun Pataha and Tumalum Area Community Wildfire Protection Plan [CWPP] utilizing landowner funding and expertise. CWPP
will identify the needs for fuels mitigation projects. They are currently doing defensible space around their properties.
WADNR: Will participate in the development of, as a consultant, for the CWPP. Stewardship guidance is also provided for determination of forest
health issues and suggestions for forest management plans. WADNR provide for wildfire protection.
US Forest Service: Will be consulted in the needs of the community and provide direction as to the most effective means of protection. They also
provide the fire history for the area and regime. The shaded fuel break will connect with other fuels reduction projects on Pomeroy Ranger District
[Arbothknott Reduction and Restoration Plan], and private property projects.
The project timeline consist of:
There will be two operating seasons needed to accomplish the proposal with two operational contracts.
May 2006: Notification of landowners and right of access request
June 2006: Contract development and field layout, approximately 118 acres
July 2006 Award project to successful contractor
Aug 2006 to May 2007: contract operation
July 2007: close out contract and grant, monitor project success
Contributor Wages Travel Equip.• Supplies Other•Total
Landowners $10,240 $1,024•$1,500•
$1,000•$13,764
WADNR
$38,400 $11,520•$1,500
$500
$1,500•$53,420
••••Total contribution $67,184
WADNR is currently involved in the fuels mitigation program to reduce fire cost, size and starts. This program of shaded fuels breaks, to protect the
landscape, meets the needs and objectives. WADNR will utilize RAMS to monitor and analyze data requiring cost information, size and cause of
Project Evaluation Criteria
Applications for funding must include narrative responses that address the following three criteria. Be sure you address every one
briefly, yet thoroughly. Limit your responses to the area provided.
1. Reducing Hazardous Fuels (50 points)
A. Describe the community infrastructure that will be protected.
B. Explain how the proposal reduces fire behavior in high hazard areas by describing the fuels to be disposed or
removed, and the techniques and timing of the treatments.
C. How will the proposed treatments be maintained in future years?
D. How will you use multi-party monitoring to improve this and future projects?
Response:
Describe the community infrastructure that will be protected.
Project relation to the community risk assessment and mitigation plan: The Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies and
National Fire Plan Assessment [NFPA 299] was completed for this area and a rating of high was established which shows the
need for mitigation measures to lower potential for catastrophic wildland fire. The population of the watershed is approximately
8,000 residents with approximately 330 homes/structures.
Explain how the proposal reduces fire behavior in high hazard areas by describing the fuels to be disposed or removed, and
techniques and timing of the treatments.
A shaded fuel break will be strategically constructed to provide protection for communities from a catastrophic fire. Several large
fires have threatened this drainage in the past three years. The goal is to provide shaded fuel breaks that will provide control points
and halt the spread of fire into and out of the drainage. In the shaded fuel breaks, thick stands of Douglas Fir and Ponderosa Pine
[200 to 1200 stem/acre] trees will be thinned and ladder fuels and high fuel concentrations will be removed, as described in the
Healthy Forest Restoration Act. The fuel breaks will be 200 feet in width. Within these breaks, trees will be spaced to 20 feet by 20
feet, pruned to a height of 20 feet and/or 50% of the crown remaining on live trees, and all under story trees, and all brush will be
chipped and/or mowed to ground level. All biomass created will be chipped. The chips will be distributed throughout the forest floor.
Changing the fuel structure to a low ground cover will lower fire intensity enabling fire managers to control the fire The shaded fuel
break will connect with other fuels projects on Pomeroy Ranger District [Arbothknott Fuels Reduction Activities], and projects on
private property.
Timing of treatments
May 2006: Notification of landowners and right of access request
June 2006: Shade Fuel Break Contract development and field layout, approximately 118 acres
July 2006 Award project to successful contractor
Aug 2006 through May 2007: contract operation and adminstration
July 2007: close out contract and grant, monitor project success.
How will the proposed treatments be maintained in future years.
The project will be maintained with the use of community work parties and a developed grazing program. Grazing will begin three
years after completion of the shaded fuel break then utilized for three years thereafter as needed. Chemical treatment may also be
used for maintenance of lower shrubs and grasses. Future projects will be developed for use of the small wood for commercial
value.
How will you use multi-party monitoring to improve this and future projects?
Risk assessment and mitigation strategies [RAMS] will be use to monitor the project and the outcomes. By monitoring fire statistics
supplied by USFS and WADNR analysis can be complete for fire cost reduction and reduction of fire starts. Garfield county will be
responsible for the CWPP monitoring and the needs for changes and the recording of those changes. Landowners will be
responsible for the monitoring of the treatments and the need for maintenance and procedures needed to maintain the completed
projects. Landowners will also identify the need for future projects. The local coordinating group will rank the needs for future
projects and funding request.
Project Evaluation Criteria
2.
Increasing Local Capacity (25 points)
A. How would the proposal improve or lead to the improvement of the local economy in terms of jobs and
sustainable economic activity?
B. How many jobs are expected to be created or retained and for how long? (Please distinguish between
essentially year-round and seasonal jobs).
C. What tools and skills will be gained or utilized as a result of this project?
D. Will biomass be utilized; if so, in what manner and how much?
Response:
The contract for the shaded fuel break will be let with in the local region increasing the job force needs for approximately 2 years on
seasonal bases. This proposal will lead to seasonal improvement of the local economy by adding additional people to accomplish the
reduction of fuels in the Bakers Pond. These people will then be able to support the local businesses such as grocery stores,
restaurants, fuel providers, equipment rental, and possibly even hotels. This has the capacity to remove local laborers from the
unemployment rolls for Garfield County. There may be an increase in recreational activity once the fuel break is completed. This
activity could include, hiking, horseback ridding, grazing and wildlife observation areas. This project may extend over two operating
seasons, depending on weather, fire season, and time frame in which the grant is awarded. The proposal will employ a ten person
crew for two working seasons. Also a chipper will be utilized for two working seasons. The long term process should employ a
grazing contractor for as long as the program is in place. The grazing program will be seasonal employment. The tools and skills that
will be gained from this grant will be for local employment. These people will learn how to operate machinery and some basic
forestry concepts. Once these people learn these skills it will possibly assist them in obtain permanent jobs in related fields, thus
resulting in a reduction in the unemployment in the county.
3.
Demonstrating Community and Intergovernmental Collaboration (25 Points)
A. How will this project implement a community risk assessment and mitigation plan? Include name of plan, date
it was prepared, and local contact to get a copy of the plan if requested.
B. How has this treatment been coordinated with adjacent landowners and local/State/Tribal/Federal agencies?
C. Identify the cooperators/partners involved in implementation of this project.
D. Describe the extent of current local support for the project, including any cost-sharing agreements.
Response:
The Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies [RAMS] and National Fire Plan Assessment [NFPA 299] was completed for this
area and a rating of high was established which shows the need for mitigation measures to lower potential for catastrophic wildland
fire. Cwpp is being developed and should be completed 2005. Contact Len Riggin at len.riggin@wadnr.gov 509-925-0969. The
population of the watershed is approximately 1,500 residents with approximately 208 homes/structures. The project is located in the
Pataha and Tumalum watershed. The Pataha and Tumalum watershed consist of approximately 20,000 acres which includes the
communities of Scoggin Ridge, Stevens Ridge, Bakers Pond, Pataha Creek and Peola.
Landowners have begun Pataha and Tumalum Area Community Wildfire Protection Plan [CWPP] utilizing landowner funding and
expertise. CWPP will identify the needs for fuels mitigation projects. They are currently doing defensible space around their
properties.
WADNR: Participated in the development of, as a consultant, the CWPP. Stewardship guidance is also provided for determination
of forest health issues and suggestions for forest management plans. WADNR provides wildfire protection.
US Forest Service: Will be consulted in the needs of the community and provide direction as to the most effective means of
protection. They also provide the fire history for the area and regime. The shaded fuel break will connect with other fuels reduction
projects on Pomeroy Ranger District [Arbothknott Reduction and Restoration Plan], and private property projects.
Project Work Form
Tasks
Time Frame
Landowner notification and right-of-way
access rquest
May 2006
Shade fuel break contract development and
field layout, approxomately 118 acres
June 2006
Award shaded fuel break contract to the
successful contractor
Responsible Party
Washington Department of Natural
Resources (WADNR)
Landowners
USFS
Washington Department of Natural
Resources (WADNR)
Landowners
USFS
WADNR
July 2006
Contract Operation and adminstration
Aug 2006 to July 2007
WADNR
Landowners
USFS
WADNR
close out contract and grant
July 2007
Project Budget
Landowners
Cost Category
Description
Federal
Agency
Applicant
Partner 1
Partner 2
Total
Partner 3
Personnel
adminstration
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$38,400
$10,240
$0
$0
$48,640
$11,000
$38,400
$10,240
$0
$0
$59,640
$0
$0
$0
$11,000
wages
Subtotal
$11,000
Fringe Benefits
Subtotal
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$5,000
$11,520
$1,024
$0
$0
$17,544
$0
$0
$0
$5,000
$0
$11,520
$0
$1,024
$0
$0
$17,544
$0
$1,500
$1,500
$0
$0
$3,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,500
$1,500
$0
$0
$3,000
$500
$500
$0
$0
$0
$1,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$500
$500
$0
$0
$0
$1,000
$118,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$118,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$118,000
$0
$0
$0
$118,000
$0
$1,500
$1,000
$0
$0
$2,500
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,500
$1,000
$0
$0
$2,500
$134,500
$53,420
$13,764
$0
$0
$201,684
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Travel
$0
Subtotal
Equipment
radios computers saws
Subtotal
Supplies
signs posters
Subtotal
Contractual
Shaded fuel break
120 acres
Subtotal
Other
Subtotal
Total Costs
Project (Program)
Income1
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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.