streamflow restoration applicant workshop · presentation dates: nov. 1, 2019, swro lacey nov. 4,...

Presentation dates:Nov. 1, 2019, SWRO LaceyNov. 4, 2019, ERO SpokaneNov. 5, 2019, CRO Union GapNov. 13, 2019, NWRO BellevueJan. 14, 2020, Online. A recorded version of the online webinar is available on Ecology's website until the close of the application period.

Streamflow Restoration Applicant WorkshopTo request ADA accommodation, visit https://ecology.wa.gov/accessibility, call Ecology at 360-407-6872, Relay Service 711, or TTY 877-833-6341.

Workshop Overview

1 Purpose of Workshops

2 Funding Program Overview

3 Grant Funding Guidance Overview

4Application Requirements and Considerations

5 EAGL Tips

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Streamflow Restoration Funding ProgramOverview

15 Year Competitive Grant Program - $300 million• Pilot Round (2018/2019)• Next Round (2020)

Statewide

Funding RuleChapter 173-566 WAC

Funding GuidancePublication 19-11-089

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Grant Map

Pilot Grant Round

2018 Quick stats 46 applications received $74M in project applications Evaluated under Interim Funding Guidance 15 projects approved ~$20M

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Changes since pilot grant round

• Grant evaluation staff feedback

• Cross-program coordination

• New Funding RuleChapter 173-566 WAC

• Drafted funding guidance and scoring criteria that is consistent with new funding rule

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Streamflow Restoration Competitive Grant Round (2020)

• Designed to encourage and support the local implementation of projects that restore streamflows to levels necessary to support robust, healthy, and sustainable salmon populations and meet the purpose of Chapter 90.94 RCW.

• $22 million for 2020 grant round

• Projects that improve streamflows are the highest priority for funding

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Grant Round Timeline

October 2019Funding Guidance and Scoring Criteria Published

Fall/Winter 2019 Applicant Workshops

Fall 2019- March 2020 Pre-Application Meetings

Funding Opportunity Announcement

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Grant Round Timeline Continued

February - March 2020 Application Period

April – June 2020 Grant Application Evaluations

August 2020 Offer Letters

Deadline: March 31, 2020 5pm

Grants Guidance Overview

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Eligible Applicants

Washington state agencies

Local governments

Quasi-governments in the state

Federal agencies

Tribal governments with reservation lands or treaty rights in Washington

Non-profit organizations

Out-of-state agencies and organizations, and for-profit companies are not eligible to apply for these competitive grants.

Eligible project types include, but are not limited to:

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Water right acquisitions.

Water storage.

Altered water management or infrastructure.

Watershed function, riparian and fish habitat improvements.

Environmental monitoring.

Feasibility studies.

Other projects consistent with intent of the law.

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Funding Priorities

Geographic location• Planning WRIA

• Metering Pilot

Projects identified:• In an adopted watershed plan; or

• Through a rulemaking process

Projects that improve streamflows or enhance instream resources which benefit:• Threatened and endangered salmonids; or

• Other native fish and aquatic species of concern

*Funding program priorities are consistent with WAC 173-566-150 and Chapter 90.94 RCW

Location Priority

Application Requirements and Considerations

Project types Mandatory elements Scoring criteria

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Disclaimers• Funds are limited• No guarantees • Projects may be divided into phases• Funding in one phase does not obligate

funding in subsequent rounds

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Important Considerations• Coordination with partners and

stakeholders• Project resiliency• Budget Considerations• Requirements for certain project types

• Water Rights Acquisitions• Managed Aquifer Recharge• Land Acquisitions• Altered Water Management &

Infrastructure

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Project Categories and Considerations

Description

Requirements

Examples

Water Right Acquisitions

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Purpose and Primary Benefits: Increase streamflows to benefit

vulnerable fish and wildlife Offset the impacts of water use

Project Requirements: Pre-application meeting Water right purpose of use

changed to instream flow Permanently convey the right to

Ecology’s Trust Water Rights Program

Water Storage

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Examples: Active Surface Storage Managed Aquifer Recharge Cisterns

MAR Specific Requirements: Phased approach Feasibility study Must meet WR/WQ program

requirements

Altered Water Management or Infrastructure

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Examples: Conservation and Efficiency Source Switches

Project Requirements: Permanently convey the saved water

to Ecology’s Trust Water Rights Program, and create: Permanent streamflow improvement Access to new water supplies when

identified in an adopted plan

Watershed Function, Riparian and Fish Habitat Improvements

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Examples: In channel habitat improvements Riparian restoration Strategic land acquisitions Levee modification Floodplain modification Large wood placement in incised

streams Fish passage Beaver dam analogs and/or

beaver introduction

Land Acquisitions Project Requirements: Signed Landowner

Acknowledgement Form

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Scored Criteria(Possible Points = 300)

1. Funding Priorities = 100 pts

2. Project Benefits = 40 pts

3. Budget = 30 pts

4. Durability & Resilience = 50 pts

5. Scope of Work = 30 pts

6. Applicant Readiness & Monitoring = 20 pts

7. Additional Project Considerations = 30 pts

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What makes a good application?

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Clear, concise Describe the

problem Support your

statements Provide clear

citations and resources

Spelling and grammar

Mandatory Application Elements

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Project specific requirements Water Right Acquisitions: Pre application meeting Land Acquisitions: Signed Landowner Acknowledgement Form MAR Storage Projects: Feasibility Study

EAGL = automated system Applications without all mandatory elements are

incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be accepted by the

system. Therefore, incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

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Pre-Application Meeting

Opportunity for applicants to discuss the details of their project with Ecology staff before application submission

• Water Right Acquisitions• Ecology priority

• All Other Projects• Ecology will meet requests as capacity

allows• In the order they are received

• To request a pre-application meeting, send an email by:

• Link in guidance• Link on website coming soon

EAGL (Ecology’s Administration of Grants and Loans)

Application Through

EAGL

What is EAGL?How do I access?Video

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Tips for Working in

EAGL

Make sure your EAGL account info is up to dateSave often!Avoid EAGL maintenance periods -

Mondays from 2-3pmUse Internet ExplorerRemember your application numberStart earlySubmit earlyUse uploadsUse the short description fieldPay attention to character limitsConsultants cannot be an

authorized official

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The webpageBecause there will be questions.

ecology.wa.gov/streamflowgrants

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ResourcesBecause there will be questions.

ecology.wa.gov/streamflowgrants

Publications: (Also found at ecology.wa.gov/pubs)• Grant Funding Guidance: 19-11-089• “Yellow Book”: 17-01-004• Landowner Acknowledgment Form*: ECY 070-614• Water Resources Program QAPP: 18-11-018External EAGL User Manual

To schedule a water right acquisition pre-application meeting* email: sfrwra@ecy.wa.gov

For general inquiries or to request a pre-application meeting for other project types email: sfrprjgrants@ecy.wa.gov.

*Required elements. See grant funding guidance.