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: Washington Department of Natural Resources
Phone: (360) 902-1300
FAX: (360) 902-1781
Email: sandy.Williams@wadnr.gov
Address (Street or P. O. Box, City, State, Zip):
1111 Washington St SE, PO Box 47037 Olympia, WA 98504-7037
Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator (Name and Title):
Sandy Williams
Organization/Jurisdiction: Washington Department of Natural Resources
Phone: (360) 902-1300
FAX: (360) 902-1781
Email: : sandy.Williams@wadnr.gov
Project Information
Project Title: Firewise Communities /USA Planning and demonstration.
Proposed Project Start Date:
November 15, 2003
Proposed Project End Date:
November 15, 2005
Federal Funding Request: $80,100.00
Total Project Funding: $99,600.00
Are you submitting multiple projects? If so, please explain and prioritize: NO
Brief Project Description:
This project includes Firewise workshops in target high risk communities, Firewise Communities USA
training for community stakeholders and hazard mitigation planning in multiple high risk communities listed
on the federal register. Our goal is to link the highly successful Firewise workshops, the new FireWise
Communities USA program, with the highly successful Urban Forestry programs in four pilot areas. Our
state board is very committed to the success of this project, and is excited over the possibilities for the
future.
This funding request includes meals and lodging at the workshops, technical assistance in the pilot
community planning phase, and partial funding for a future reduction project chip and grind as part of a
Firewise day.
Project Location (latitude/longitude if applicable):
County:
Congressional District:
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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
(3) X Community Planning for Fire Protection Project
(2) X Wildland Urban Interface Education and Prevention
(4)
Fuels Utilization and Marketing Project
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, and 12-pitch font.
Describe project including, but not limited to:
 Project location
Address these
 Project implementation
items as
 Anticipated outcomes
applicable:
 Measures and reporting
 Interagency partners
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Project relationship to community or natural landscape fire plans
Project time frames and income
Specify types of activities and equipment used
Amount or extent of actions (acres, number of homes, etc)
Environmental, cultural and historical resource requirements
Additional Comments
Our highly successful fuel reductions project in Roslyn has shown the effectiveness of fuel
reduction in high-risk areas. One concern has been the ability for communities to maintain and
enhance fuel reduction and other hazard mitigation measures. This proposal is designed to
address this situation by introducing the Firewise Communities/USA program in four or more pilot
areas, completing hazard mitigation assessment and planning, and instituting community based
activities to begin and maintain fuel reduction.
The Washington Firewise workshop two-day format has proven to attract community stakeholders,
to learn about the wildfire risks. We plan to recruit workshop past workshop attendees to attend
additional training for FireWise communities/USA training scheduled in conjunction with the 20032004 Firewise workshop schedule.
There will be a direct linkage with our highly successful Urban Forestry program for the obvious
reason that urban tree planning and wildfire hazard planning are directly linked in many of
Washington State’s high-risk communities. Many of the direct benefits from this partnership are
that most key community stakeholders are already involved, including power utilities. This
combined planning process is certain to mitigate special hazards associated with
planting/preserving wrong trees in the wrong place; i.e.; near power lines. The comprehensive
plans will b e completed by professional hazard urban planners in direct consultation with existing
tree boards.
Hazard reduction implementation and maintenance is assured through Firewise Communities USA
certification process. Communities must maintain the plan and dedicate at least two dollars per
capita each year for FireWise activities. DNR will be the lead for ongoing FireWise Communities
certification.
Requested funding includes funding for up to three Firewise workshops per year including FireWise
communities USA planning sessions. Additional contractual funding is requested for consultants to
complete a hazard reduction/urban tree plan for each pilot community. Additional community plans
including a risk assessment and hazard mitigation plan will be completed by DNR staff as part of
the match.
The remainder of the contractual funding is for a FireWise demonstration project in each pilot
community. We anticipate the pilot project will include at least a sample chip and grind project, with
most of the labor supplied by the pilot community.
This proposal represents the next level of planning, hazard reduction, and ongoing improvements
necessary for successful hazard reduction in the Wildland urban interface.
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, or natural landscapes.
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 (1) fuels treatment plan or (2) 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 (1) leads to, enhances or restores a local fire-adapted ecosystem, and/or (2) mitigates or leads to the
mitigation of hazardous fuel conditions.
F. How will the proposed treatments or programs be maintained in future years?
Response:
Past FireWise workshop participants have retuned to their communities and completed successful mitigation
measures and have several communities have expressed interest for future planning efforts. Past attendees
from the target areas will be invited to an advanced planning and workshop taught by consultants and fire
personnel. At least four pilot areas containing several communities have been identified in Washington .
One local coordination group has identified high-risk communities and leaders have expressed interest.
Firewise Communities/USA is a recognition program with four requirements that fulfills community planning
and treatments. First the community must form a FireWise board. Second the community must create a
FireWise plan that will identify wildfire hazards and lay out the steps necessary to reduce wildfire risk. Third
the community must dedicate up to two dollars per capita per year for plan implementation, and maintaining
mitigation actions.
The DNR will oversee certification for Firewise Communities/USA and the certification must be renewed
each year. Communities will receive a certificate and a large sign in front of the community as part of the
recognition process.
This2.proposal
l will
institute
fuel
and maintain fire safe practices into the future.
Increasing
local
capacity.
(30reduction
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)? How will this proposal link to other projects (or proposed projects) to create year-round jobs?
B. To what extent will this project be offered to serve as a model for other communities or natural landscapes?
C. Will biomass or forest fuels be utilized; if so, in what manner and how much?
Response:
Funds in this grant are earmarked for pilot areas to utilize local consultants when needed to advise community
Firewise boards. Up to five consultants will be employed over the next two years, with costs shared by the
grant and the communities. We anticipate that additional community jobs will be realized in organizing the
first FireWise clean up day, and landscaping /arborist services will be utilized over the next two years for
community fuel reduction projects funded by the community. The FireWise day community projects will
feature chip and grind demonstration projects partially funded under this grant . all chipped material
available to the community as mulch.
The pilot communities, will serve as “ambassadors” for future workshops and events to recruit future
communities.
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 or plan, or creates such a plan. Describe the plan if it
already exists.
B. Explain the level of cooperation, coordination or strategic planning through a “Local Coordination Group” for wildland fire
activities, or among federal, state, tribal, local government and community organizations. List the cooperators (a detailed list
of cooperators will be required for projects that are funded).
Response:
Fuel reduction critics have questioned past project costs, and the likelihood that fire safe landscapes will be
maintained in the future. This program is designed to formalize and certify hazard fuel reduction, and to
foster an ongoing committee in each community for maintenance and improvement. Future funding is
assured through the per capita funds obligated by the community. Local coordinating group members have
been recruited and will be trained as FireWise consultants during the 2003 FireWise workshop schedule.
DNR will provide and maintain Firewise communities/USA certification for communities that begin under
this proposal.
Local coordination groups are supportive for this pilot effort, and have identified and recruited target areas for
this project.
4. Expanding Community Participation. (15 Points)
A. To what extent have interested individuals, groups, and communities been provided an opportunity to become informed and
involved in this proposal?
B. Describe the extent of local support or opposition for the project, including any cost-sharing arrangements.
C. What are the environmental, social and educational benefits or concerns of the project?
Response:
Some target communities are already to begin the certification process. The Washington Urban ?Forestry
program managers is on board.
Enclosure 3C - Project Work Form
Tasks
Time Frame
Responsible Party
Grant agreement signed
June, 2003
Granting agency, DNR
2004 pilot Communities identified
June, 2003
DNR, local coordinating groups
2004 Firewise workshops
March-June, 2004
DNR
Community plans developed
June- august, 2004
DNR, target communities, consultants
2005 Firewise pilot communities identified
June 2004
DNR, local coordinating groups
2005 Firewise workshops
March-June, 2005
2004 Firewise Communities project days
March-June, 2005
DNR, target communities, consultants
2005 Pilot community planning begins.
March-June, 2005
DNR, target communities, consultants
Enclosure 3D Project Budget
Cost Category
Description
Federal
Agency
WADNR
communities
Partner 2
Total
Personnel
tech assist, project labor
Subtotal
4,000.00
4,000.00
Fringe Benefits
Subtotal
Travel
Subtotal
Equipment
Chipper rental
9,600.00
9,600.00
10,500.00
10,500.00
Subtotal
Supplies
brochures, videos, signs
Subtotal
Contractual
Planning consultants
media
Subtotal
Other
Training workshops
15,000.00
9.000.00
3,500.00
1,500
36,000.00
9,000.00
80,100.00
14,000.00
1,500.00
20,000.00
10,500
45,000.00
Subtotal
Total Costs
5,500.00
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.
99,600.00