The public comment period will end on August 7, 2000. Matching requirements The Board approved a schedule for the Second Round Grant Cycle. These types of activities will be eligible to receive funding if they will provide immediate benefits for improving overall project lists. The final definition of assessments and studies will be decided at the June SRFB meeting. The draft language being considered by the Board is attached below.
Comments are welcome.
The Board also decided that HB2589, passed by the Legislature earlier this year, provided adequate guidance for funding projects that may be the legal obligation of landowners, such as culverts and fish screens. HB2589 authorizes the Board to fund these types of projects if the project provides a clear benefit for salmon recovery and there will be harm to salmon recovery if the project is delayed. This approach places the benefit for fish as the primary criteria and provides flexibility for each watershed to recommend the best projects. Applicants for each project seeking SRFB funding must answer six evaluation questions. Citizen committees and lead entities have the option to expand on the number and types of questions asked when going through the local evaluation process.