Enclosure 3C - Project Summary Form
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NATIONAL FIRE PLAN COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AND WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE PROJECTS
Application for Prevention & Education Projects
Applicant
Applicant/Organization:
Columbia Breaks Fire Interpretive Center
Phone:
509-662-3035
FAX:
509-662-3035
Email:
arnesona@aol.com
Type of Applicant: (enter appropriate letter in box) Non-Profit Organization
L
A. State
B. County
C. Municipal
D. Township
E. Interstate
F. Intermunicipal
G. Special District
H. Independent School District
I. State-Controlled Institution of Higher Learning
J. Private University
K. Indian Tribe
L. Nonprofit Organization
M. Other (Specify) _______________________
Address (Street or P. O. Box, City, State, Zip):
P.O. Box 3773, Wenatchee, WA 98807
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator (Name and Title):
Arnie Arneson, President
Organization/Jurisdiction:
Columbia Breaks Fire Interpretive Center (CBFIC)
Phone:
FAX:
Email:
509-662-3035
509-662-3035
arnesona@aol.com
Project Information
Project Title:
Initiate on-site operations at CBFIC; conduct tours, and school field trips and prevention events.
Proposed Project Start Date:
Proposed Project End Date:
3/1/05
12/31/05
Federal Funding Request:
Total Project Cost:
$51,500
$58,500
Are you submitting multiple projects? If so, please prioritize, and explain if the projects are stand alone, sequential, or other:
No
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).
CBFIC was started in 1990 to develop a world-class center for wildfire education, training, research
and interpretation. A site has been purchased, 2 lookouts moved to the site, an interpretive trail,
amphitheater and a school wildfire curricula developed. The program has wide support from local,
State and Federal leaders and wildfire organizations. This request is to initiate on-site operations
by installing utilities and a temporary building and provide seasonal staff to conduct on-site tours
and school field trips, distribute prevention and protection information, and develop additional
programs and events. This request was ranked as #1 in Chelan County for wildfire education
funding by the Chelan County Fire Chief’s review committee.
Project Location (latitude/longitude of project):
County:
Congressional District:
Entiat, WA
Chelan
4th
Name of Federal, State or Tribal contact with whom you coordinated this proposal:
Telephone number of Contact:
Len Riggin, WA-DNR
509-925-0969
Enclosure 3C (Page 1 of 3) - 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, and 12-pitch font.
Describe project, including, but not limited to:
 type of project to be delivered
 project location
 method of delivery
 project relationship to community or natural
landscape fire plans
 target audience
 timeliness
 tools and/or skills needed to complete project
 projected timelines and cost estimation
 monitoring and evaluation procedures
For this project, explain the level of cooperation, coordination or strategic planning, through a “Local Coordination
Group.” If you haven’t worked with a local coordination group, why not?
CBFIC began in 1990 with the vision to become a world-class center for wildfire education,
training, research and interpretation. A 17-acre site was purchased at Entiat, WA for the center. Entiat was
chosen because of the frequent wildfire action in the area. To date 2 historic fire lookouts have been moved
to the site, an interpretive trail and amphitheater built. A school wildfire curriculum was developed and a
teacher’s workshop held to implement the program. A business and interpretive plan were prepared along
with a project brochure and video. There has been wide support for the program with over $300,000 being
raised from State funding, various grants and local fundraising. Over 25,000 volunteer hours have been
donated developing the site.
Response:
Last summer the CBFIC Board developed a strategic plan with short-term and long-range goals. This request
is to implement the short-term strategy. It is to initiate on-site operations by installing utilities and a
temporary building and provide seasonal staff to conduct on-site tours and school field trips,
develop additional programs and events. This would be a continuing program to inform and
educate residents and the public about the wildfire risks and how to reduce these risks and provide
information about the role of fire in these ecosystems. Emphasis is on school programs, on-site
events, a “Fire-wise” workshop and a season-ending event in the fall. The program would support
the fire management agencies to disperse fire brochures and information, promote collaboration
among the agencies and direct inquiries to the proper entity. The utilities and temporary building
would be installed in early spring 2005 and the staffing added by May 1. Staffing would continue
throughout the summer and culminate with a season-ending event in October.
CBFIC has an advisory board consisting of government, business, professional and educational leaders.
Strong support was given at last fall’s interagency workshop attended by representatives from Federal (FSAdmin & Research, BLM, NPS), State (Legislature, DNR, DOT), Local ( City, Fire Districts, Education
Service District, Audubon, Homeowner Assoc. and private citizens). Long-term partners include DNR, FS,
BLM, Fire District #8, Chelan County, Colville Confederated Tribes, Town of Entiat, School Districts and
resident groups, including the Audubon Society.
The program is an integral part of the evolving Chelan County Fire Plan and the public school districts’
conservation education programs. The Chelan County Fire Chief’s review committee ranked it as the #1
project for education funding in Chelan County. It is also ranked as #2 for funding in Chelan County by the
WACERT process.
Enclosure 3C (Page 2 of 3) - Project Evaluation Criteria
1. Prevention of Wildland Urban Interface Fire (40 points)
Describe how the proposal will lead to:
A. Reduction of wildland urban interface fire
B. Reduction of structural losses
C. Homeowner action and personal responsibility to reduce fire loss of private land.
The CBFIC is a continuing program for wildfire education, training, research and interpretation. It
will involve programs for school children and local, regional and national audiences. The existing
interpretive trail, “Trail of Fire and Forest” has 12 stations covering various facets of fire ecology, prevention,
and WUI issues. The school wildfire curriculum also covers all these elements.
Response:
This request will build on what is already in place. Having a staff person on-site will amplify the
effectiveness of on-site tours and will give an opportunity to develop additional programs and further
collaboration between fire management agencies and organizations. These will be both on-site programs and
field tours showing issues and concerns but highlighting successful treatment actions. The “Fire-wise”
workshop is targeted towards addressing WUI issues and building support for taking actions and accepting
responsibility. The “season-ending-event” will involve the various fire jurisdictions. The program will
summarize the year’s events and provide additional opportunities to address WUI and other issues.
The initial staffing will also give an opportunity to make contacts and develop plans to continue and expand
the program into succeeding years. CBFIC is dedicated to the vision of developing the world-class center for
wildfire education, training, research and interpretation. This request is an important step towards making
this a reality.
Enclosure 3C (Page 3 of 3) - Project Evaluation Criteria
2.
Community Participation (30 points)
Detail the community participation and collaboration for this project. Define clearly why you believe your group
will be successful in delivering the proposal to the target audience. How will the project be sustained or carried
forward beyond project timelines? How will the project be monitored and evaluated?
CBFIC has a long history of community participation and collaboration. It started as a Forest
Service challenge grant following the 1988 fires. The CBFIC Foundation was formed in 1990 with a broad
cross section of Board and advisory members. These include representatives from State, National and local
agencies , fire districts, city and chamber members, local educators, business and professional representatives,
and special interest groups.
Response:
This request is an integral element of the development strategy for the CBFIC program. It implements the
short-term strategy by initiating an on-site program. It gives an opportunity to have a staff person to develop
additional programs, make contacts and proposals to continue to expand the program. The staff person, in
conjunction with the Board, will give priority towards attaining means to continue the program for the next
year and beyond.
The school curriculum was developed in collaboration with the Forest Service and educators. An evaluation
and monitoring element was built into the process. This type of feedback will be utilized with all the
programs developed. The program is included in the education phase of the Chelan County Fire Plan and this
effort will also give ongoing evaluations of the program.
3.
Partnerships (40 points)
Detail the level of involvement of any local multi-agency, emergency services, non-profit coordination group, and
provide a list of partners for this project with their current and expected level of involvement, including any kind of
contributions or matching funds. What is the project relationship to a community risk assessment or mitigation
plan? Include the name of the plan, date it was prepared, and local contact to get a copy of the plan if requested.
In addition to the $40,000 that has been raised locally, $178,000 has been raised through various
grants(USDA-FS, County Title III, Fire DAC, DCTED, and the Heritage Resource Center) and a $100,000
direct legislative appropriation. Long time partners include:
 Forest Service – Board & advisory participation, grant assistance, on-site participation.
 BLM – Advisory participation, coop. agreement on adjacent land, on-site participation.
 NPS – Advisory participation, interpretive assistance.
 WA Legislators – Advisory participation, program support, funding assistance.
 WA-DNR – Board and advisory participation, grant assistance, on-site participation.
 WA-DOT – Advisory participation, on-site participation.
 Chelan County – Advisory participation, grant assistance
 Fire Districts – Board and advisory participation, grant assistance, on-site participation.
 School districts – Advisory participation, program development, on-site participation.
 Town of Entiat – Advisory participation, program and grant support, on-site participation.
 Colville confederated Tribes – Advisory participation, funding assistance.
There are numerous additional groups and organizations that could be listed if space permitted. CBFIC is
incorporated into educational portion of the developing Chelan County Fire Plan. The educational programs
will be coordinated in a county-wide effort.
Response:
Enclosure 3C - Project Work Form
Tasks
Time Frame
Responsible Party
Install utilities and temporary building
March & April 2005
CBFIC
Hire staff person
May 1, 2005
CBFIC
Develop and conduct programs and
tours
May-Oct 2005
Staff Person
Develop and conduct “Fire-wise”
workshop
Summer 2005
Staff person – assisted by
CBFIC, DNR and other
agencies.
Develop and conduct “year-endevent”
October 2005
Staff person – assisted by
CBFIC and other agencies
Enclosure 3D Project Budget
Cost Category
Description
Federal
Agency
Applicant
DNR
Partner 2
Personnel
Staff Person
Cooperators
$20,000
$2,000
Subtotal
Fringe Benefits
Subtotal
Travel
Subtotal
Equipment
Equipment & Supplies
$5,000
Subtotal
Supplies
Operating Expenses
$5,000
Subtotal
Contractual
Install Utilities & Bldg
$14,500
$2,000
$7,000
$2,000
$3,000
$51,500
$4,000
$3,000
Subtotal
Other
Event Expenses
Subtotal
Total Costs
Project (Program) Income1
(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.
Total