Enclosure 3A - Project Summary Form
NATIONAL FIRE PLAN COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AND WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE PROJECTS
Application for Wildland Urban Interface Fuels / Education and
Prevention / Community Planning for Fire Protection Projects
Applicant
Applicant/Organization:
Keep Oregon Green
Phone:
FAX:
503.945.7499
Email:
503.945.7319
dchaas@odf.state.or.us
Address (Street or P. O. Box, City, State, Zip):
P.O. Box 12365, Salem, OR 93309-0365
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator (Name and Title):
DC Haas, President, Keep Oregon Green
Organization/Jurisdiction:
State-wide Non-Profit
Phone:
FAX:
503.945.7499
Email:
503.945.7319
dchaas@odf.state.or.us
Project Information
Project Title:
Keep Oregon Green Highway Sign Program (KOGHSP)
Project Start:
Project End:
July 2003
Ongoing
Federal Funding Request:
Total Project Funding:
$ 10,000
$ 33,500
Are you submitting multiple projects? If so, please explain and prioritize:
Yes, 1) OJFRP, 2) State Fair Exhibit, 3) Keep Oregon Green Highway Sign Program
Brief Project Description:
Keep Oregon Green (KOG) plans to place highway signs along forest and rangeland areas
reminding the public to be careful with wildfires. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)
has already granted permission for the placement of these signs within their right-of-ways. The
signs will be placed statewide in areas determined to be high at risk.
Signs will be developed and produced in Oregon. The signs will be developed on reflective
material, and place in accordance with ODOT standards.
Project Location:
State-wide
County:
Congressional District:
State-wide
State-wide
Project Type: Check appropriate project type. More than one type may be checked. If only Box (4) is checked, use Enclosure 4.
(1)
(2)
Wildland Urban Interface Fuels Project
X Wildland Urban Interface Education and Prevention Project
(3)
(4)
Community Planning for Fire Protection Project
Fuels Utilization and Marketing Project
If the applicant is an unincorporated area, define the geographic area being represented:
Enclosure 3B (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, 12-pitch font.
Describe project including, but not limited to:
 project location
Address these
 project implementation
items as
 anticipated outcomes
applicable:
 measures and reporting
 partners
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project income
project time frames
specify types of activities and equipment used
amount or extent of actions (acres, number of homes, etc)
environmental, cultural and historical resource requirements
Response:
Project Location:
Across Oregon, along highways adjacent to forested and rangeland fuels.
Project Implementation:
The project will be managed by KOG with the assistance of ODOT and the Oregon Department of
Forestry (ODF). The program will be launched by late summer.
Anticipated Outcome:
The KOG Highway sign program was very popular in the 1960’s through the 1990’s. ODOT has
requested that we update our signs and has offered to place our signs once an inventory is
developed. The signs will promote a wildland prevention message to thousands driving the Oregon
highways.
Measures and Reporting:
A listing of signs will be monitored by ODOT. KOG will monitor human caused fires (especially in
the areas with highway signs) with the assistance of ODF and federal agencies. All findings will be
included in the KOG annual report.
Partners:
KOG will work closely with ODOT and ODF in sign placement. KOG will also seek the assistance
of local fire prevention cooperatives and federal agencies for sign locations.
Project income:
The majority of the income will come from the KOG budget. In kind services and grant money will
make up the difference.
Project Time Frames:
KOG and ODOT are ready to order these signs. A sign order will be placed once a grant is
awarded. Signs will be placed in the field shortly thereafter.
Specify Types of Activities and Equipment Used:
All equipment used will be directed by ODOT.
Amount or Extent of Actions:
The highway sign program will be promoted statewide reaching both residents and non-resident
drivers.
Environmental, cultural and historical resource requirements:
These issues are addressed by ODOT in accordance with right of way laws.
Enclosure 3B (Page 2 of 3) - Project Evaluation Criteria
Applications for funding must include narrative responses that address the following four criteria. Within each criterion, subcriteria are listed in descending order of importance. Limit your responses to the areas provided.
1. Reducing Fire Risk. (40 points))
A. Describe how the proposal promotes reduction of risk in high hazard areas or communities.
B. Describe how the proposed project benefits resources on federal land or adjacent non-federal land, or how it protects the safety
of communities.
C. To what extent does the project implement or create a cooperative fuels treatment plan or community fire strategy (include
evidence of the plan if it already exists)?
D. Explain to what extent the affected community or proponent has been involved or plans to involve the affected community in a
qualified fuels education program (e.g., FIREWISE).
E. Explain how the proposal (a) leads to, enhances or restores a local fire-adapted ecosystem, and/or (b) mitigates or leads to the
mitigation of hazardous fuel conditions.
F. How will the proposed treatments be maintained over time?
Response:
A. Highway signs will be used to remind drivers to use their ashtrays and/or prevent wildfires. Highway
signs have been a successful means of communicating this message for decades.
B. The highway sign program is another tool to convey a prevention message across Oregon. It may not
be the most aggressive way, but it does provide a friendly reminder may otherwise be unseen.
C. No fuels treatment will be addressed with this program.
D. No communities have been involved with the planning process of this campaign. Local departments
or ranger stations may include their communities with if their conditions warrant.
E. The program will aid in the mitigation of potential fire starts.
F. No maintenance of treatments will be needed.
2. Increasing local capacity. (30 points)
A. How would the proposal improve or lead to the improvement of the local economy in terms of jobs and sustainable economic
activity? How many jobs are expected to be created or retained and for how long (please distinguish between essentially yearround and seasonal jobs)?
B. To what extent will this project be offered to serve as a model for other communities?
C. Will biomass or forest fuels be utilized; if so, in what manner and how much?
Response:
A. Little to no impact will be derived from the acceptance of this project. The improvements offer little
to a sustainable economy.
B. The program is delivered as a state-wide program. Localize use of the program is encouraged.
C. No biomass or forest fuels will be utilized in this program.
Enclosure 3B (Page 3 of 3) - Project Evaluation Criteria
3. Increasing interagency and intergovernmental coordination. (15 Points)
A. Describe how this project implements a local intergovernmental strategy plan, or creates such a plan. Describe the plan if it
already exists.
B. Explain the level of cooperation, coordination or strategic planning among federal, state, tribal, local government and
community organizations. List the cooperators.
Response:
A.
B.
The program is a simple interagency project. Both KOG and ODOT have identified a need. KOG
can fund some of the project funding; ODOT has agreed to place the signs. ODF will assist in
identifying sign locations.
A high degree of cooperation is already established between KOG and ODOT. Program cooperators
include, but are not limited to: KOG, USDA Forest Service, BLM, Oregon State Fire Marshals
Office, Oregon Department of Forestry, and local fire prevention cooperatives.
4. Expanding Community Participation. (15 Points)
A. To what extent have interested people and communities been provided an opportunity to become informed and involved in this
proposal?
B. Describe the extent of local support for the project, including any cost-sharing arrangements.
C. What are the environmental, social and educational benefits of the project?
Response:
A. Most cooperators listed in 3B have agreed to support the grant request. The project will occur on public
lands managed by ODOT.
B. Local support would be in the form of: a) printing of signs at a reduced rate, and b) donated materials
and labor to place these signs.
C. Benefits to the environment include a possible reduction in wildland fires. Social benefits may be more
limited and difficult to monitor; a change in behavior is sought. Educational benefits include a
heighten awareness of wildland fires and the destruction they cause on our lands.
Enclosure 3C - Project Work Form
Tasks
Time Frame
Responsible Party
Order signs and identify sign locations.
One to two months from award date.
Keep Oregon Green President
Keep Oregon Green Support Staff
ODOT
ODF
Release final draft of sign locations.
Two to three months from award date.
Keep Oregon Green President
Keep Oregon Green Support Staff
ODOT
ODF
Distribute signs to ODOT and/or ODF field
offices for placement.
Three to four months from award date.
Keep Oregon Green President
Keep Oregon Green Support Staff
ODOT
ODF
Place signs in identified areas under the
direction ODOT
Three to five months from award date
ODOT
Monitor sign program, human caused fires,
and public feedback in areas with signs.
Ongoing.
Keep Oregon Green President
ODF
Enclosure 3D - Project Budget
Cost Category
Description
Federal
Agency
Applicant
Partner 1
2000.00
6,000
2000.00
6,000
Partner 2
Total
Personnel
KOG Staff
Subtotal
8,000.00
Fringe Benefits
Subtotal
Travel
500.00
500.00
Subtotal
Equipment
500.00
Supplies
500.00
5,000
5,000
Subtotal
Subtotal
4,500.00
4,000
Subtotal
Contractual
Printing of signs
4,000
5,500.00
10,000.00
5,000.00
10,000.00
5,000.00
15,000.00
5,000.00
33,500.00
Other
Subtotal
Total Costs
10,000.00
3,500.00
Project (Program) Income1
10,000.00
3,500.00
1
15,000.00
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.