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:
503.945.7499
FAX:
503.945.7319
Address (Street or P. O. Box, City, State, Zip) :
P.O. Box 12365, Salem, OR 93309-0365
Project Coordinator
Email: dchaas@odf.state.or.us
Project Coordinator (Name and Title):
DC Haas, President, Keep Oregon Green
Organization/Jurisdiction:
State-wide Non-Profit
Phone:
503.945.7499
FAX:
503.945.7319
Project Information
Project Title:
Oregon Junior Forest Ranger Program (JFRP)
Project Start:
July 2003
Project End:
Email: dchaas@odf.state.or.us
Unknown (ongoing)
Federal Funding Request:
$ 30,000
Total Project Funding:
$ 51,8
00 plus other ‘in kind’ services
Are you submitting multiple projects? If so, please explain and prioritize:
Yes, 1) OJFRP, 2) State Fair Exhibit, 3) KOG Sign Program
Brief Project Description:
This program would be modeled after similar programs (North Carolina, Alberta, CFFP, etc.) with a target audience of school aged children. The program combines fire prevention and forest ecology. Participants are required to complete several tasks in a workbook (plant a tree, help put out a campfire) and rewards children with a Junior Forest Ranger badge/certificate.
The program will help take the place of the old Smokey Bear Junior Forest Ranger program with an emphasis on Oregon ecosystems and human caused fire issues. Thinning, prescribed fire, forest health and prevention issues will all be address in this program. A statewide marketing campaign will be produced referring participants to a web site to register. Postcards will be dispersed as another means of registering.
The program does not need to be reinvented, only adapted from existing JFR programs.
Project Location:
Statewide
County:
Statewide
Congressional District:
Statewide
Project Type: Check appropriate project type. More than one type may be checked. If only Box (4) is checked, use Enclosure 4.
(1) Wildland Urban Interface Fuels Project
(2) X Wildland Urban Interface Education and Prevention Project
(3) Community Planning for Fire Protection Project
(4) 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:
Address these items as applicable:
 project location
 project implementation
 anticipated outcomes
 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: The OJFR program will be a statewide educational campaign targeting elementary aged students. The program will be marketed as a fun, family oriented curriculum, based on the old Smokey Bear
Junior Forest Ranger program.
Several avenues will be advertised for students to contact the program (web, phone, fax, and postcard). Participants will receive an OJFR workbook, interactive CD-ROM as well as other printed materials to help them complete the assigned tasks. There will be opportunity for individuals to work together (such as scouting groups or schools) to complete recommended assignments. A tree planting event could be sponsors by a Tree City, urban forestry program, or the timber industry. Fire prevention events could be sponsored by USDA Forest Service, ODF, Fire Association, or Fire Cooperatives.
A companion video series is desired to promote the various topics. Segments of these videos would be included on the CD-ROM program (similar to the Firewise program concept).
The goal of the program is to educate school aged children by creating awareness (through hands on participation) of fire prevention and forest health issues.
There will be significant opportunity for partnerships with this program. As in other states, agency support will be a critical in marketing the program. The curriculum will be evaluated and monitored by representatives from several agencies and departments. A steering committee will be implemented to monitor the program.
Project income will be based on the success of the applied grant. KOG will supply personnel and office support. Other ‘in kind’ services will be sought (i.e. printing, materials, distribution).
The JFRP is currently being reviewed by the USFS WO for distribution in 2005. KOG is working closely with the WO and hopes to deliver this program as a model.

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.
The program will create an awareness of fire prevention with a reward initiative. Participants will need to complete tasks that are specific to prevention (fire risks). Human caused fire will be a focus point within the program. Participants are rewarded with a certificate, Junior Forest Ranger badge, and a signed letter of completion for the Governors Office.
B.
This program will be built on an inter-agency cooperation and will be available to all agencies and departments. The curriculum is pertinent to communities in the urban interface, rural areas, as well as urban metropolitan areas. The program will be marketed in target areas, based on areas identified by the Oregon Department of Forestry, as well as other areas identified by the steering committee.
C.
Fuel treatment and fire strategy will be presented as it pertains to the target audience of grade school students.
D.
The State of Oregon (ODF) has been very active in fuel management as well as public education.
KOG will partner with ODF, USFS & BLM in the oversight and marketing of this program.
Leadership developed in cooperative efforts such as Firewise, FireFree, Life Safety 2000, and fire prevention cooperatives will be the foundation of the program.
E.
The curriculum will foster public support of fuel treatment programs through education and understanding. Thinning and prescribed fire will be better understood as a result of this curriculum.
F.
The curriculum will be monitored for effectiveness by a steering committee. Edits to the curriculum
A.
will be maintained as the steering committee deems necessary. 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 video production, computer imaging, advertising and printing will offer little to a sustainable economy.
B.
The project will be based on success projects of similar names. Our intent is to take the best of each existing state program and develop a marketable program to be used in other states. Our hope is to have a model program that is sought after by both an internal and external audience.
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.
The program will be monitored by an interagency steering committee (representatives from the
BLM, USFS, ODF, Oregon State Fire Marshals Office, Coos Forest Protective Association, Douglas
Forest Protective Association, Walker Ranger Forest Protective Association, Oregon Fire Educators
Association, Oregon Parks and Recreation, as well as representatives from structural fire departments), and the USFS WO Conservation & Education staff. The steering committee will determine if all contents are suitable for Oregon distribution. The proposed program will be presented to the Pacific Northwest Coordinating Group Prevention Working team for final approval before distribution
B.
A high level of cooperation is already established among fire prevention cooperatives, existing prevention committees, and various established partnerships with the Keep Oregon Green
Association. The program will be monitored at the highest level of regional prevention planning
(Pacific Northwest Coordinating Group Prevention Working Team) and distributed through area prevention cooperatives. Marketing will be coordinated with local media outlets through existing partnerships. Cooperators include, but are not limited to: BLM, USFS, ODF, Oregon State Fire
Marshals Office, Coos Forest Protective Association, Douglas Forest Protective Association, Walker
Ranger Forest Protective Association, Oregon Fire Educators Association, Oregon Parks and
Recreation, private corporations, as well as representatives from structural fire departments.
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.
At this time several committees have been approached about this program they include: ODF, Fire
Prevention representatives from BLM, USFS, Keep Oregon Green Executive Committee, Keep Oregon
Green Advisory Committee, Office of State Fire Marshal and Pacific Northwest Coordinating Group
Prevention Working Team. All have expressed interest and support in this program.
B.
The only local support would be in the form of: a) distribution of marketing materials, brochures, handouts, and b) assistance with program delivery through area prevention cooperatives.
C.
Benefits to the environment include a possible reduction in human caused fires as well as the possibility of more support with fuel treatment projects state-wide. Social benefits may be more limited and difficult to monitor; they may include additional civic programs, increased scouting activities, and more avenues for classroom activities. The educational benefits are enormous; they include a professional curriculum, interactive CD-ROMS, workbooks, brochures, web page components, and field activities.

Tasks
Develop Oregon program from existing programs. Evaluate curriculum for agency use.
Enclosure 3C - Project Work Form
Time Frame
One to three months from award date.
Responsible Party
Keep Oregon Green President
Keep Oregon Green Staff
Steering Committee
Deliver curriculum for field review. Four to five months from award date
Keep Oregon Green President
Keep Oregon Green Staff
Finalize curriculum. Solicit bids for interactive CD-ROM, web page and video formats.
Five months from award date.
Keep Oregon Green President
Keep Oregon Green Staff
Develop interactive programs and publications for review.
Six to eight months from award date.
Keep Oregon Green President
Keep Oregon Green Staff
Steering Committee
Present final draft to committees for their approval.
Develop marketing plan with first delivery areas identified.
Eight to nine months from award date.
Five to eight months from award date.
Keep Oregon Green President
Steering Committee
KOG Advisory Committee
PNWCG Prevention Working
Team
Keep Oregon Green President
Keep Oregon Green Staff
Steering Committee
Begin marketing campaign and field delivery of program
Eight to eleven months from award date.
Evaluate program success and failures.
Implement changes as needed.
Determine inventory needs based on success of first release.
After first distribution.
Keep Oregon Green President
Keep Oregon Green Staff
Steering Committee
Keep Oregon Green President
Keep Oregon Green Staff
Steering Committee

Enclosure 3D - Project Budget
Cost Category
Description
Federal
Agency
Personnel
KOG Staff
Temp hire
Subtotal
3,500.00
3,500.00
Fringe Benefits
Subtotal
Travel
Program evaluation
Program evaluation
Subtotal
600.00
600.00
Equipment
Studio rental, produce videos
Subtotal
3,000.00
3,000.00
Supplies
CD-ROMS, Tapes, labels
Subtotal
5,400.00
5,400.00
Contractual
Video/web/CD-ROM production 12,500.00
Subtotal 12,500.00
Other
Printing
Subtotal
5,000.00
5,000.00
Total Costs
Project (Program) Income 1
30,000.00
30,000.00
Partner 1 Applicant
10,000.00
10,000.00
800.00
800.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
3,000.00
3,000.00
21,800.00
21,800.00
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.
Partner 2 Total
10,000.00
3,500.00
600.00
800.00
5,000.00
6,400.00
12,500.00
5,000.00
8,000.00
51,800.00
51,800.00