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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04092013 - C.113RECOMMENDATION(S): 1) APPROVE recommendations of the Fish and Wildlife Committee, as reviewed and approved by the Internal Operations Committee, regarding the awarding of grants from the Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund; and 2) DIRECT the Auditor/Controller to release a total of $80,181.72 from the Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund to the organizations outlined in Attachment A to support eleven (11) projects benefiting the fish and wildlife resources of the County. FISCAL IMPACT: $80,181.72, 100% Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund. A portion of the fines collected from violations of fish and game regulations in the County is deposited in the Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund, which as of February 12, 2013, had a balance of $109,933.14. State law defines how money in this fund may be spent, but the Board of Supervisors is responsible for authorizing specific expenditures. The projects recommended to receive funding are consistent with the expenditure criteria established by State Law. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 04/09/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Timothy Ewell, 925-335-1036 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: April 9, 2013 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: C.113 To:Board of Supervisors From:INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Date:April 9, 2013 Contra Costa County Subject:APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM THE FISH AND WILDLIFE PROPAGATION FUND TO SUPPORT PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT FISH AND WILDLIFE IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BACKGROUND: On March 11, 2013, the Internal Operations Committee considered and approved recommendations from the Fish and Wildlife Committee for allocation of Fish and Wildlife Propagation funds. The recommendation includes funding for eleven (11) projects totaling $80,181.72 that demonstrate a significant benefit to the fish and wildlife resources of Contra Costa County. A description of the specific recommendations and award conditions of the recommended awards are provided in Attachment A. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Projects benefiting fish and wildlife resources in Contra Costa County would not receive grant funding. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: There are five projects that would directly benefit public education projects related to the scientific principles of fish and wildlife conservation. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A Page 2 of 4 FWC Grant Program The Board has charged the FWC with coordinating a process by which fine money could be appropriately “expended for the protection, conservation, propagation, and preservation of fish and wildlife” [Fish and Game Code 13100]. Since 1996, the Fish and Wildlife Committee (FWC) has implemented a structured process for reviewing funding requests. The intent of this structured review process was to replace case- by-case decision-making with a grant process that enables comparative and efficient review of applications. The FWC developed a grant application packet (attached), which included a cover letter to explain the grant process and funding priorities, an application to solicit relevant information about the project, and a copy of the expenditure criteria established by California law for the Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund. As a new, additional focus for 2013, the Fish and Wildlife Committee expanded their outreach to schools with the intent to fund high value, low-cost public education projects related to the scientific principles of fish and wildlife conservation. In November 2012, the application packet was sent to the Fish and Wildlife Committee mailing list, the Contra Costa Watershed Forum mailing list, the Contra Costa County Office of Education, Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College, Los Medanos College and the California Regional Environmental Education Community (CREEC) for distribution to interested teachers and programs that would benefit from the grant program. Joan Morris wrote a short article in the Contra Costa Times regarding the availability of the grant application packet. It was also made available on the Committee’s website and to anyone who requested a copy. FWC Grant Review Process in 2013 A total of 15 applications requesting a total of $102,707.12 were received during the application period, which ended January 4, 2013 (chart attached). The Fish and Wildlife Committee discussed the funding applications at its January and February 2013 meetings. Some applicants came to FWC meetings to talk about their applications during public comment opportunities. The FWC acknowledged the hard work that went into all of the applications received and appreciates the commitment to improving the resources of the County demonstrated by these applications. II. Recommendation of Funding on Grants for 2013 At the February 20, 2013 meeting, the FWC recommended funding eleven (11) proposed projects. Five (5) of the recommendations would directly benefit public education. There were four (4) proposed projects that were not recommended for funding (see attached chart for more detailed information on all of the applications, including the four applications not recommended for funding). The specific FWC recommendations and the vote of the FWC on these recommendations are listed below. Members in attendance and voting on these items were: Susan Heckly (District II), Kevin McIlvenna (District III), Brett Morris (District IV), Daniel Pellegrini (District V), Jim Hale (At-large), Kathleen Jennings (At- large), Webb Johnson (At-large) and Jeff Skinner (At-large). Martha Berthelesen (District I) was absent from the January meeting and recused herself from all deliberations at the February meeting, citing a connection to one of the applications. Page 3 of 4 All recommendations are for full funding of the project as proposed unless noted otherwise. FWC Recommendations: 1) As in previous years, require recipients of the Fish and Wildlife Propagation Funds to adhere to three general commitments outlined in their application packets and reiterated in a letter accompanying the award check: a) return funds if the project is not performed; b) provide documentation and/or accounting to show that funds were spent for the purpose described in applications; and c) provide a brief summary report on the progress or results of the project by one year from the date grant awards are distributed. [8 ayes/0 noes] 2) Appropriate $160.00 to SPAWNERS for installation of two bee boxes at their Wilke Creek site to monitor native bees with high school students. (partial funding) [8 ayes/0 noes] 3) Appropriate $7,927.82 to East Bay Regional Park District for an upgrade to the backup aquarium system that houses the Mobile Fish Exhibit fish when they are not on display. [8 ayes/0 noes] 4) Appropriate $2,996.00 to the City of Lafayette Creeks Committee to develop two interpretive panels and install them on a well-used creekside walkway leading to the Lafayette Reservoir to educate pedestrians on riparian habitat for wildlife and water quality protection through low impact development practices. [8 ayes/0 noes] 5) Appropriate $19,140.00 to Mountain View Sanitary District to fund studies to better understand the toxic algae bloom that occurred in McNabney Marsh between mid-August 2012 and December 2012, hoping to avoid and/or control future blooms that may negatively impact fish and wildlife. This recommendation is contingent upon the results of the study being made public. [8 ayes/0 noes] 6) Appropriate $6,000.00 to Save Mount Diablo to fence Kirker Creek on Save Mount Diablo’s Thomas Property in order to protect the sensitive riparian habitat and creek from cattle, purchase two camera traps to document wildlife movement along the creek corridor, purchase materials for oak tree protection and purchase educational materials to be used during creek clean-up days and campouts. [8 ayes/0 noes] 7) Appropriate $10,000.00 to the City of Walnut Creek for the purchase and installation of a Leviathan floating island with biohaven technology as a means to enhance fish and wildlife habitat and improve water quality at Heather Farm Park. This floating island will also become a natural educational classroom resource. [8 ayes/0 noes] 8) Appropriate $1,712.52 to the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District as fiscal sponsor for the Alhambra Watershed Council for equipment and supplies to continue an ongoing Alhambra Creek water quality monitoring program to determine salmonid habitat suitability and involve Martinez High School students supervised by a trained adult volunteer. The goal is to determine whether water conditions could sustain trout and/or steelhead especially over summer months when crucial water quality may deteriorate. [8 ayes/0 noes] Page 4 of 4 9) Appropriate $8,200.00 to The Watershed Project for the installation of hanging native oyster gardens at a slip in a marina along the Richmond shoreline to provide wildlife conservation and educational benefits. The Committee encourages The Watershed Project to find a reduction in slip rental costs and use cost savings for additional non-labor project expenses. [8 ayes/0 noes] 10) Appropriate $10,000.00 to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge) for propagation of 1,000 host plants for the endangered Lange’s metalmark butterfly and for interns to improve habitat and install butterfly host plants at Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge. [8 ayes/0 noes] 11) Appropriate $10,000.00 to the Regional Parks Foundation to provide 600 low-income Contra Costa County third grade students with a hands-on educational experience related to fish and wildlife conservation during the 2013-2014 academic year. [8 ayes/0 noes] 12) In addition, purchase for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, two thermal imaging cameras for the estimated price of $4045.38, to aide in locating mountain lions, as well as locating suspects and evidence. [8 ayes/0 noes] Please contact Maureen Parkes at 925-674-7831 or John Kopchik at 925-674-7819 with any questions. Attachments:  Grant application packet for Fish and Wildlife Propagation Funds  Chart summarizing recommended and not recommended applications Contra Costa County October 26, 2012 Dear Fish and Wildlife Committee Propagation Fund Applicants: The Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Committee is pleased to announce that completed funding applications are now being accepted for consideration for the Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund (Fund). All application materials and guidelines are attached. Proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 4, 2013 (a postmark of January 4, 2013, does NOT satisfy the submission deadline). Proposals may be emailed or mailed. Any applications that are received after the due date or without a signature will be automatically rejected. The recommendations of the Fish and Wildlife Committee will be forwarded to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, which maintains final decision-making authority for expenditures from the Fund. The Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund is entirely supported by fine revenues resulting from violations of the Fish and Game Code and Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations in Contra Costa County (County). Projects awarded from the Fund must benefit the fish and wildlife resources of the County and must meet the requirements of Section 13103 of the Fish and Game Code (attached). All applications that satisfy the requirements listed in the funding application directions will be considered. The Fish and Wildlife Committee strongly encourages applications related to: • improving habitat, • scientific research, and In addition, as a new, additional focus for 2013, the Fish and Wildlife Committee wishes to fund high value, low- cost public education projects related to the scientific principles of fish and wildlife conservation. The Committee is interested in funding one or more small projects that will benefit the largest possible number of students (e.g. curriculum kits or other tools that have a high likelihood of making a significant impact on a broad audience.) The Fish and Wildlife Committee generally does not recommend funding for operating costs and overhead, such as benefits or utilities. If an hourly rate is listed, costs need to be itemized separately (see grant guidelines for more details). The Committee expects to recommend awards to several applicants. However, it is possible that a particularly excellent proposal will be recommended to receive a large portion of the total available funds. During the 2012 grant cycle a total of $50,645 was awarded to 10 projects. The awards ranged from $1,060 to $10,000. Successful applicants may anticipate receiving funding awards by the late spring or summer of 2013. Recipients must submit a mid-term budget and report six months after receiving funds and must have expended all funds and submitted a final project report within a year of receiving funds from the Committee (i.e. spring or summer of 2014). Details will be outlined in the grant packet to all successful applicants. Catherine Kutsuris Director Aruna Bhat Deputy Director Community Development Division Jason Crapo Deputy Director Building Inspection Division Steven Goetz Deputy Director Redevelopment, Conservation and Transportation Programs Department of Conservation & Development 30 Muir Road Martinez, CA 94553-4601 Phone: 1-855-323-2626 2 The Committee appreciates your interest in this opportunity to improve the fish and wildlife resources in Contra Costa County. Should you have any questions about the Fish and Wildlife Committee or this funding program, please contact me at 925-674-7831 or maureen.parkes@dcd.cccounty.us. Sincerely, Maureen Parkes Fish and Wildlife Committee Staff INSTRUCTIONS What Must Be Included in Your Proposal (not to exceed 3 pages): 1) Signed Application Cover Page (see attached) 2) Description of the project for which funding is requested. Please include an explanation of: • how this project will benefit the fish and wildlife of Contra Costa County • how this project meets the requirements of Section 13103 of the Fish & Game Code (attached) which defines the eligibility requirements for projects requesting funding from the Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund. Indicate which letter(s) of the Section 13103 is/are satisfied. • If your proposal is eligible under Section 13103 (d), (h), (i), or (m), send a copy of your draft proposal by December 4, 2012 to the CA Department of Fish and Game, 7329 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558 to request a letter of support. (This letter does not count toward your page limit). 3) Project schedule - Funds need to be expended a year from the date you receive the funding (by Spring/Summer 2014). 4) Project budget (itemized). The Fish and Wildlife Committee generally does not recommend funding for operating costs and overhead. Examples for these may include benefits such as health insurance, and operation costs such as electricity to run an office. If an hourly rate is listed, overhead costs needs to be itemized separately. The Committee generally gives preferences to funding material expenses (e.g. purchase of equipment). 5) Annual budget for the applying organization (NOT itemized). 6) Statement describing the applying organization, listing the Board of Directors and officers of the organization, and listing all affiliated organizations. 7) Statement describing the qualifications of the sponsoring organization and participating individuals for completing the project. 8) List of individuals responsible for performing project and of individuals responsible for overseeing project. 9) Statement describing the status of permit approvals necessary to perform project (if applicable). Format: • Your proposal packet, including cover sheet and any attachments must not exceed four single-sided pages or two double-sided pages, 8.5 by 11 inches in size. Do not use less than 11 point font. Do not have less than ½ inch margins on your pages. If you are including a letter from the CA Department of Fish and Game to demonstrate eligibility under Section 13103 (d), (h), (i) or (m) of the Fish and Game Code, this will not be counted as part of your page limit. Otherwise, if you submit more than 3 pages plus required cover sheet, your proposal may be rejected without review. • Do not attach an additional cover letter, brochures, posters, publications, CDs, DVDs or large maps. • Do not use yellow-sticky paper (e.g. Post-ItTM) to express extra comments. • Your complete application packet including signature must arrive by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 4, 2013 (Pacific Standard Time) to be considered for funding. (Please note: A postmark of January 4, 2013 does not satisfy the submission deadline. If submitted after the deadline, your proposal will be rejected). • Faxed applications will not be accepted. • Your complete application should be: Emailed to: maureen.parkes@dcd.cccounty.us OR Mailed to: Contra Costa County Fish & Wildlife Committee c/o Contra Costa County Dept. of Conservation and Development 30 Muir Road Martinez, CA 94553-4601 Attn: Maureen Parkes • Contact Maureen by email or at 925-674-7831 if you wish to hand deliver. Final Checklist Before You Submit Your Proposal: Please note that your proposal will be automatically rejected if you provide more materials than required below: • Signed Cover page (your proposal will be automatically rejected if you type your name in the signature space, submit an electronic signature, or do not provide your signature). • 3 pages or less on your project description (any extra attachments such as a map and an organization budget will be counted as one of the three page limit.) • Letter from the CA Department of Fish and Game only if your project is under section Section 13103 (d), (h), (i), or (m) of the Fish and Game Code. (This is NOT a part of the page limit listed above). If you have questions regarding the Contra Costa County Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund grant process, please contact Maureen Parkes: maureen.parkes@dcd.cccounty.us / (925) 674-7831. 13103. Expenditures from the fish and wildlife propagation fund of any county may be made only for the following purposes: (a) Public education relating to the scientific principles of fish and wildlife conservation, consisting of supervised formal instruction carried out pursuant to a planned curriculum and aids to education such as literature, audio and video recordings, training models, and nature study facilities. (b) Temporary emergency treatment and care of injured or orphaned wildlife. (c) Temporary treatment and care of wildlife confiscated by the department as evidence. (d) Breeding, raising, purchasing, or releasing fish or wildlife which are to be released upon approval of the department pursuant to Sections 6400 and 6401 onto land or into waters of local, state, or federal agencies or onto land or into waters open to the public. (e) Improvement of fish and wildlife habitat, including, but not limited to, construction of fish screens, weirs, and ladders; drainage or other watershed improvements; gravel and rock removal or placement; construction of irrigation and water distribution systems; earthwork and grading; fencing; planting trees and other vegetation management; and removal of barriers to the migration of fish and wildlife. (f) Construction, maintenance, and operation of public hatchery facilities. (g) Purchase and maintain materials, supplies, or equipment for either the department's ownership and use or the department's use in the normal performance of the department's responsibilities. (h) Predator control actions for the benefit of fish or wildlife following certification in writing by the department that the proposed actions will significantly benefit a particular wildlife species. (i) Scientific fish and wildlife research conducted by institutions of higher learning, qualified researchers, or governmental agencies, if approved by the department. (j) Reasonable administrative costs, excluding the costs of audits required by Section 13104, for secretarial service, travel, and postage by the county fish and wildlife commission when authorized by the county board of supervisors. For purposes of this subdivision, "reasonable cost" means an amount which does not exceed 3 percent of the average amount received by the fund during the previous three-year period, or three thousand dollars ($3,000) annually, whichever is greater, excluding any funds carried over from a previous fiscal year. (k) Contributions to a secret witness program for the purpose of facilitating enforcement of this code and regulations adopted pursuant to this code. (l) Costs incurred by the district attorney or city attorney in investigating and prosecuting civil and criminal actions for violations of this code, as approved by the department. (m) Other expenditures, approved by the department, for the purpose of protecting, conserving, propagating, and preserving fish and wildlife. Contra Costa County Office Use Only: 2013 Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund Application Cover Page Project title: Organization/Individual applying: (Organization type: please check one – government, non-profit, for-profit, other (explain) Address: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Name and title of contact person: One sentence summary of proposal: Requested grant: Proposal prepared by (name & title): Signature (Typing your name does not count as a signature. If this section is empty, your proposal will not be considered): ________________________________________________ Signed on _______________ Grant Applications and Fish and Wildlife Committee Recommendations 2013Organization Type of Org Project Title Type of project Location of the Project Requested Funding AmountRecommended Funding Amount Staff Summary of the RequestFWC Rationale for RecommendationeASPAWNERS non-profit Bee Boxes and Shed Security Project (a) education(e) habitat improvementWest County$960.00 $160.00Installation of two bee boxes at their Wilkie Creek site to monitor native bees with high school students, and upgrade the security on their tool shed at the El Sobrante Library.The shed portion of the grant request did not demonstrate as much benefit to fish and wildlife as other projects. For the remainder, the project meets requirements of Section 13103 and will provide substantial benefit to fish and wildlife resources of the County. BEBRPD government Mobile Fish Exhibit Improvements (a) education Countywide $7,927.82 $7,927.82Upgrade back-up aquarium system that houses Mobile Fish Exhibit when they are not on display. The upgrade would automate a number of regular tasks including water changes, water quality analysis and chemical treatment of the water. The upgrade would save approximately 600 gallons of water per week due to better filtration.The project meets requirements of Section 13103 and will provide substantial benefit to fish and wildlife resources of the County. CCA Dpt of Fish and Wildlife governmentThermal Imaging (g) purchase materials(m) other expenditures East County (1)West County (1)$4,045.38 $4,045.38A request for two thermal imaging cameras to aide in locating mountain lions, as well as locating suspects and evidence. The project meets requirements of Section 13103 and will provide substantial benefit to fish and wildlife resources of the County. Page 1 of 503-01-13 Grant Applications and Fish and Wildlife Committee Recommendations 2013Organization Type of Org Project Title Type of project Location of the Project Requested Funding AmountRecommended Funding Amount Staff Summary of the RequestFWC Rationale for RecommendationeDCity of Lafayette Creeks Committeegovernment Interpretive Panels for Lafayette Creek Trail (a) education Central County$2,996.00 $2,996.00Develop two interpretive panels that include website QR codes (an icon that can be scanned by a mobile phone to access web page information), and install these panels on a well-used creekside walkway leading to the Lafayette Reservoir to educate pedestrians on 1) riparian habitat for wildlife and 2) water quality protection through low impact development practices.The project meets requirements of Section 13103 and will provide substantial benefit to fish and wildlife resources of the County. EFriends of Pleasant Hill Creeks non-profit Tools for Restoration Work on Ellinwood Creek (a) education(e) habitat improvementCentral County$1,577.40 $0.00Seeks funds to purchase tools to remove invasive riparian plants from Ellinwood Creek and replant with native species, and involve the community, school groups and scout troops to educate them about riparian ecosystems and the habitat needs of local wildlife in this restoration effort.Compared to other projects the cost for supplies is high. The FWC determined that compared to other applications, benefits were not as large. FMountain View Sanitary District (MVSD)government McNabney Marsh Toxic Algae Bloom Research Project (i) scientific fish and wildlife research Central County$19,140.00 $19,140.00Through proposed studies, MVSD seeks funds to better understand the toxic algae bloom that occurred in McNabney Marsh between mid-August 2012 and December 2012, hoping to avoid and/or control future blooms that may negatively impact fish and wildlife. The project meets requirements of Section 13103 and will provide substantial benefit to fish and wildlife resources of the County. Recommend approval as long as the results of the study are made public.Page 2 of 503-01-13 Grant Applications and Fish and Wildlife Committee Recommendations 2013Organization Type of Org Project Title Type of project Location of the Project Requested Funding AmountRecommended Funding Amount Staff Summary of the RequestFWC Rationale for RecommendationeGEarthTeam non-profit Eco-Stewards at Helms Middle School (a) education(e) habitat improvementWest County $7,328.00 $0.00An after-school service-learning project improving San Pablo Creek with Helms Middle School students. Too much labor cost in proposal, internal inconsistencies in the proposal regarding the budget. The FWC determined that compared to other applications, benefits were not as large. HSave Mount Diablo non-profit Kirker Creek Fencing and Restoration Project(e) habitat improvement East County$6,000.00 $6,000.00Funds would be used to fence Kirker Creek on Save Mount Diablo's Thomas Property in order to protect the sensitive riparian habitat and creek from cattle. In addition, a portion of the grant would provide funds for two camera traps to document wildlife movement along the creek corridor, materials for oak tree protection and educational materials to be used during creek clean-up days and campouts. The project meets requirements of Section 13103 and will provide substantial benefit to fish and wildlife resources of the County. IThe Regents of University of California non-profit Farming for Native Bees: Educating Farmers about Native Bees' Role in Agriculture(a) education(e) habitat improvement (i) scientific researchEast County; with abroad educational component at state and regional levels$9,320.00 $0.00Expand previously funded Farming for Native Bees project, expanding bee habitat and combining targeted outreach and education, conservation and scientific research on the role of native bees in agriculture. Some duplication with grant approved in 2011. The FWC determined that compared to other applications, connection to fish and wildlife was not as strong as other grant requests.Page 3 of 503-01-13 Grant Applications and Fish and Wildlife Committee Recommendations 2013Organization Type of Org Project Title Type of project Location of the Project Requested Funding AmountRecommended Funding Amount Staff Summary of the RequestFWC Rationale for RecommendationeJCity of Walnut Creek government Floating Island Technologies and Education at Heather Farm Park(a) education(e) habitat improvement (i) scientific researchCentral County$10,000.00 $10,000.00Purchase and installation of a Leviathan floating island with Biohaven technology as a means to enhance fish and wildlife habitat and improve water quality at Heather Farm Park. This floating island will also become a natural educational classroom resource. The project meets requirements of Section 13103 and will provide substantial benefit to fish and wildlife resources of the County. KCCRCD government Water Quality Testing for Salmonid Survival in Alhambra Creek Watershed (a) education(e) habitat improvementCentral County$1,712.52 $1,712.52Equipment and supplies to continue an ongoing Alhambra Creek water quality monitoring program to determine salmonid habitat suitability and involve Martinez High School students supervised by a trained adult volunteer. The goal is to determine whether water conditions could sustain trout and/or steelhead especially over summer months when crucial water quality may deteriorate. The project meets requirements of Section 13103 and will provide substantial benefit to fish and wildlife resources of the County. LThe Watershed Project non-profit Wild! Oysters Gardening & Education(a) education(e) habitat improvement West County$8,200.00 $8,200.00Installation of hanging native oyster gardens at a slip in a marina along the Richmond shoreline to provide wildlife conservation and educational benefits.The project meets requirements of Section 13103 and will provide substantial benefit to fish and wildlife resources of the County. Encouraged to find a reduction in slip rental costs and use cost savings for additional non-labor project expenses. Page 4 of 503-01-13 Grant Applications and Fish and Wildlife Committee Recommendations 2013Organization Type of Org Project Title Type of project Location of the Project Requested Funding AmountRecommended Funding Amount Staff Summary of the RequestFWC Rationale for RecommendationeMUnited States Fish & Wildlife Service (Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge)government Lange's Metalmark Butterfly Habitat Improvement at Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge(e) habitat improvement East County $10,000.00 $10,000.00Propagation of 1,000 host plants for endangered Lange's metalmark butterfly and for interns to improve habitat and install host plants at Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge.The project meets requirements of Section 13103 and will provide substantial benefit to fish and wildlife resources of the County. NRegional Parks Foundation non-profit Kids Healthy Outdoor Challenge - Field Trips (a) education Countywide $10,000.00 $10,000.00The funds would be used to provide 600 low-income CCC third grade students with a hands-on educational experience related to fish and wildlife conservation during the 2013-2014 academic year. The project meets requirements of Section 13103 and will provide substantial benefit to fish and wildlife resources of the County. OSteven M. LeVine MD individual homeownerHabitat and Stream Bank Restoration Along Moraga Creek (e) habitat improvement Central County$3,500.00 $0.00The request is to fund a survey and design a residential habitat restoration and primary school education project for a 300-foot section of Moraga Creek.The project is on private property, limited public benefit. The FWC determined that compared to other applications, benefits were not as large. $102,707.12 $80,181.72$109,933.14Grants Requested & Recommended by RegionSubtotals by Region Requested Funding AmountPercentage of Total Amount RequestedRecommended Funding Amount Percentage of Total Amount Recommended for ApprovalEast$27,342.69 27% $18,022.69 22.5%West$18,510.69 18% $10,382.69 12.9%Central$38,925.92 38% $33,848.52 42.2%Countywide$17,927.82 17% $17,927.82 22.4%Total $102,707.12 $80,181.72 Grand TotalTotal Available Funds (as of 2/12/2013) Page 5 of 503-01-13