Project Summary Form
Id Number 2006-038
NATIONAL FIRE PLAN COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AND WILDLAND URBAN-INTERFACE PROJECTS
Application for Fuels Treatment Projects
Applicant
Applicant/Organization:
Len Riggin Wa.Dept. Natural Resources 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 Deptartment 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:
Swauk Drainage Shaded Fuel Break
Proposed Project Start Date:
05/01/2006
Federal Funding Request:
$ 128,000
Proposed Project End Date:
06/30/2008
Total Project Funding:
$
308,920
Are you submitting multiple projects? If so, please explain and prioritize:
yes Priortization will be established by the Local Coordinating Group [Kittitas County Local Coordinating Group] contact person Len Riggin
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).
A shaded fuel break will be strategically constructed on the edge of the communities of Liberty, Liberty Mountain, Highway 97,Harkness Gulch and
Lauderdale along US Forest Service and US Bureau of Land Management to lower the potential for catastrophic wildfires. Shaded fuel breaks will
be developed at geographic breaks to establish compartments over the landscape for wildfire containment. The goal is to convert thick stands of
Douglas Fir, Grand Fir and Ponderosa Pine [200 to 1200 stems/acre]to open stands of Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir with an under-growth of
grass and low growing brush, and to eliminate ladder fuels and fuel concentrations. The shaded fuel break will connect with other fuels reduction
projects on the Cle Elum Ranger District and private property.The RAMS and NFPA 299 has been completed for this area. A rating of high was
established which requires mitigation measures to lower potential for catastrophic fires.
Project Location:
Latitude: 47.21321
Longitude: 120.695
County:
Kittitas
Name of Federal, State or Tribal contact with whom you coordinated this proposal:
Federal Congressional District:
4
Telephone number of Contact:
Mark Gonzolaz USFS Cle Elum Ranger District
509-674-4411 Ext.
Derald Gaidos Kittitas County Fire Marshall
509-962-7000 Ext.
Jim Rees US Bureau Of Land Management Wenatchee
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?
Kittitas County 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 128
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 128
Other 2
Acres 0
The treatment is located in the Swauk Drainage Community Wildfire Protection Plan [CWPP]. The Swauk consists of approximately 53,000 acres
which includes the communities of Liberty, Liberty Mountain, Highway 97, Harkness Gulch and Lauderdale. A shaded fuel break will be strategically
constructed on the boundaries of USFS and BLM managed lands. Additional shaded fuel breaks will be developed at geographic breaks to
establish compartments over the landscape to lower the potential for catastrophic wildfires. The goal is convert thick stands of Douglas Fir and
Ponderosa Pine, as described in the Healthy Forest Restoration Act, to stands containing shaded fuel breaks, which consist of open stands of
Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir with an under-growth of grass and low growing brush, and to eliminate ladder fuels and high fuel concentrations.
The shaded fuel break will connect with other fuels reduction projects on USFS and private property projects . The USFS, WADNR managed lands,
BLM and all participating landowners will benefit from the treatment.
Fire adapted ecosystems will be rehabilitated and maintained, using appropriate tools in a manner that will provide sustainable environmental,
social, and economic benefits. Communities and watershed at risk will benefit by reduced likelihood of severe losses from wildfire and gain potential
to seek economic opportunities from treatment services. Hazardous fuels will be treated using appropriate methods, such as thinning, pruning,
under-story removal and establishment of more fire adapted environment. There will be a decrease in the potential for fatalities, firefighter injuries,
and damage to communities, watersheds, and the environment from wildfires. Hazardous fuels will be treated, using appropriate methods, to reduce
the risk of wildfire in communities, watersheds and the environment. Shaded fuel breaks will be constructed by creating a 200-foot wide break, trees
will be spaced to 20 feet by 20 feet, pruned to a height of 20 feet or 50% of the crown remaining, and all under story and brush will be removed.
These fuel breaks will provide fire managers to have control points already establish in case of a wildfire.
Landowners: Have completed the CWPP for their community and watershed. CWPP identified the needs for shaded fuel breaks. They are currently
doing defensible space.
WADNR: Participated in the development, as a consultant, for their Fire Protection Plan. WADNR has also provided for shaded fuel break
treatments, within the community, through funding from Western States Wildland Urban Interface Grant Program 2003. Forest Stewardship Planning
guidance is also provided for determination of forest health issues and suggestions for forest management plans.
Kittitas County Sheriff and Fire Marshal: Emergency Management Service has provided consultation for the development of the Evacuation and
Structure Protection Plans.
USFS: Was 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 Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies [RAMS] and National Fire Plan Assessment [NFPA-299] are being used for risk assessment and to
identify required mitigation measures needed to lower potential for catastrophic wildfire. RAMS will be used to do analysis of fire starts, causes, and
cost to determine the success of the program and the benefits to the communities. RAMS will be used as the tracking tool for all fuels manipulation
projects. The NFPA-299 will be used in the analysis of landowners property and structures. NFPA will also identify the needs of the landowners for
protection of their properties. A prescription can be written at the request of the landowner.
The Union Valley Area consists of approximately 53,000 acres with a population basis of approximately 1,500 residents and 20,000 recreational
visitors. There are approximately 180 structures.
May 2006: Notification of landowners and right of access request
June 2006: Contract development and field layout approximately 68 acres
April 2006: Award project to the successful contractor
May 2006 through June 2007: contract operation and administration completed acreage entered into RAMS
Jan 2007: Notification of landowners and right of access request
Feb 2007: Contract development and field layout approximately 60 acres
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:
A.•This is a dispersed forest and agricultural area containing roughly 208 landowners including approximately 53,000 acres that will
be protected. All associated infrastructure [power lines, roads etc.] associated with communities will be protected with the reduction
of fire intensity and size. The reduction of fire size will lessen the impact to the environment and watershed.
B.• The goal is convert thick stands of Douglas Fir and Ponderosa Pine [200 to 1200 stems/acre], as described in the Healthy
Forest Restoration Act, to stands of open Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir with an under-growth of grass and low growing brush,
and to eliminate ladder fuels and high fuel concentrations. All biomass created will be chipped. The chips will be distributed
throughout the forest floor. The fuel structure will be changed to a low ground cover, lowering fire line intensity enabling fire
managers to control the fire. The shaded fuel break will connect with other fuels reduction projects on USFS and private property
projects completed. The fuel breaks will be 200 feet wide. 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 remove all under story trees. The USFS, WADNR
managed lands, BLM, and all associated participating landowners will benefit from the CWPP.
May 2006: Notification of landowners and right of access request.
June 2006: Contract development and field layout approximately 68 acres
April 2006: Award project to the successful contractor
May 2006 through June 2007: contract operation and administration completed acreage entered into RAMS
Jan 2007: Notification of landowners and right of access request
Feb 2007: Contract development and field layout approximately 60 acres
April 2007: Award project to the successful contractor
May 2007: through June 2008: contract operation and administration
June 2008: close out contract and grant. Monitor project success. Completed project entered into RAMS.
C.• The project will be maintained with the use of work 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.
D.•Risk assessment and mitigation strategies [RAMS] will be used to monitor the project and outcomes. By monitoring fire statistics
supplied by USFS and WADNR analysis can be completed for fire cost and reduction of fire starts. Kittitas County will responsible
for the CWPP monitoring and need for changes and the recording of those changes. Landowners will be responsible for the
monitoring of treatments and need for maintenance and procedures needed to maintain the completed project and funding
requests.
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 breakwill be awarded to local contractors increasing job force needs for approximately 2 years on
seasonal basis. This proposal will lead to seasonal improvement of the local economy by adding additional people to accomplish the
reduction of fuels in the Union Valley. These people will then be able to support the local businesses such as grocery stores,
restaurants, fuel providers, equipment rental, and possibly hotels. This has the capacity to remove local laborers from the
unemployment rolls for Chelan 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 obtaining 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. The population of the watershed is approximately 1,500 residents with approximately 180 homes/structures.
Landowners: Have completed the Swauk Basin Community Wildfire Protection Plan [CWPP]utilizing landowner funding and
expertise.Contact Len Riggin for a copy of the CWPP 509-925-0969 len.riggin@wadnr.gov. CWPP identified the needs for shaded
fuel breaks. They are currently doing defensible space around their properties.
Wash. State Department of Natural Resources [WADNR]: Participated in the development of, as a consultant, their CWPP.
Stewardship guidance is also provided for determination of forest health issues and suggestions for forest management plans.
WADNR provides wildland fire protection for private lands.
Kittitas County Fire Marshall Office: Emergency Management Service has provide consultation for the development of the
Evacuation and Structure Protection Plans
US Forest Service: Were 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.USFS provides wildland fire protection for Federal lands.
The shaded fuel break will connect with other fuels reduction projects on CleElum Ranger District, and private property projects
already completed plus proposed plans utilizing funds from the National Fire Plan Grants 2003
Project Work Form
Tasks
Time Frame
Notification of landowners and right-of-way
access request.
May 2006
Contract development and field layout,
approximately 60 acres.
Award project to sucessful contractor.
Responsible Party
Washington State Department of
Natural Resources (WADNR)
Landowners
WADNR
Landowners
June, July 2006
Contract operation and contract
adminstration.
WADNR
Aug. 2006 to May 2007
WADNR
Landowners
Phase II: Notification of landowners and rightof-way access request.
Jan. 2007
Contract development and field layout,
approximately 68 acres.
Award project to sucessful contractor.
WADNR
Feb.2007
WADNR
Landowners
Contract operation and contract
adminstration.
Mar.2007 tp May 2008
Close out contract and monitor sucess. Track
in RAMS
Close out grant
WADNR
June 2008
Project Budget
Landowners
Cost Category
Description
Federal
Agency
Applicant
Kittitas County F.M.
Partner 1
Partner 2
Total
Partner 3
Personnel
wages (loaded)
Subtotal
$0
$13,400
$153,600
$3,360
$0
$170,360
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$13,400
$153,600
$3,360
$0
$170,360
$0
$0
$0
Fringe Benefits
Subtotal
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$840
$900
$420
$0
$2,160
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$840
$0
$900
$420
$0
$2,160
$0
$700
$1,400
$350
$0
$2,450
$0
$900
$1,200
$0
$0
$2,100
$0
$1,600
$2,600
$350
$0
$4,550
$0
$1,000
$500
$0
$0
$1,500
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,000
$500
$0
$0
$1,500
$128,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$128,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$128,000
$0
$0
$0
$128,000
$0
$1,000
$1,000
$350
$0
$2,350
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,000
$1,000
$350
$0
$2,350
$128,000
$17,840
$158,600
$4,480
$0
$308,920
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Travel
$0
Subtotal
Equipment
saws, chipper,etc
operating
Subtotal
Supplies
office
Subtotal
Contractual
128 ac. shaded fuel break
Subtotal
Other
indirect suport staff
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.