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SUBJECT: APPROVE the Iron Horse Corridor Financial Element of the Iron Horse Corridor Management Program,
San Ramon, Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Concord areas. (Districts III and IV)
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There is no impact to the County General Fund. All time spent in support of the Financial Element will be funded
by the Iron Horse Corridor Trust Fund.
Public Works staff time was needed to prepare the Iron Horse Corridor Financial Element. All funds used to support
the creation of this document came from the Iron Horse Corridor Trust Fund.
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All: Iron Horse Corridor Financial Element AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
cc: S.Kowalewski,Deputy PW Director
M.Carlson,Public Works,TE BY: � DEPUTY
C.Lau,Public Works,TE
C.Raynolds,Public Works,Finance
C.Kutsuris,Department of Conservation and Development
J.Greitzer,Department of Conservation and Development
County Auditor/Controller
County Treasurer/Tax Collector
SUBJECT: APPROVE the Iron Horse Corridor Financial Element of the Iron Horse Corridor Management
Program, San Ramon,Danville,Alamo,Walnut Creek,Pleasant Hill,Concord areas. (Districts III
and IV)
DATE: JANUARY 6, 2009
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REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS AND BACKGROUND:
The Iron Horse Corridor,formerly known as the Southern Pacific Right-Of-Way,is 19.5 miles long traversing north-
south in Central Contra Costa County. The northern terminus is Mayette Avenue in Concord and the southern
terminus is the Alameda County line in San Ramon. The corridor varies in width from 30 to 100 feet and currently
has a 10-foot wide, paved multi-use trail (the Iron Horse Trail) managed by the East Bay Regional Park District
under a license from the County.
The County's policy regarding the use and ownership of the facility indicates the right-of-way shall remain in public
ownership along its entire route and be used as a non-motorized transportation route(trail)and underground utility
corridor, and provide an easement for a potential transit facility.
In July 1997 the County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to direct the Public Works Department and the
Department of Conservation and Development to jointly develop a Management Program for the Iron Horse
Corridor. The Management Program consists of the six elements listed below:
• Mapping: Preparation and maintenance of right-of-way maps that record the locations of all existing and
committed uses and easements.
• Use Conditions: Inventory of existing license agreements, contracts, and conditions for existing and
committed uses.
• Joint-Use Criteria and Standards: Establishment of criteria and standards to ensure the coexistence of the
existing and committed uses, and to evaluate the ability to accommodate new uses that may be proposed in
the future.
• Landscaping: Identification of the location and type of landscaping that can be accommodated in the right-
of-way, and the cost for installation and maintenance.
• Public Information: Development of a public information element to inform interested individuals of the
management program.
• Funding: Update of existing fees, and establishment of new mechanisms to cover program costs. Specific
mechanisms will be established to cover installation and maintenance of landscaping, such as formation of
an assessment district, private contributions, grant funding or a combination of new revenue sources.
The Public Works Department is coming to the Board at this time to present the final version of the Financial
Element. This document covers the estimated costs and funding sources for the Iron Horse Corridor Management
Program, including the costs of staffing, implementing and maintaining the Management Program. Public Works
staff took this document to the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee in October 2008 and the
Committee recommended the document to the Board as a consent item. At this time, Public Works staff is
requesting that the Board approve the Financial Element of the Iron Horse Corridor Management Program.
CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION
Failure to approve the Financial Element of the Iron Horse Corridor Management Program would delay the
adoption of a financial management document for the Iron Horse Corridor.
FINANCIAL ELEMENT
of the
Iron Horse Corridor Management Program
December 2008
Prepared by the
Contra Costa County
Department of Conservation and Development
and
Public Works Department
With assistance from the
Iron Horse Corridor Advisory Committee
Iron Horse Corridor Management Program
Financial Element
This Financial Element covers the estimated costs and funding sources for the Iron Horse
Corridor Management Program, including the costs of staffing, implementing and
maintaining the Management Program. There are five parts to this Financial Element:
1. Capital / Implementation Costs
2. Maintenance Costs
3. Cost Summary Table
4. Funding Sources
5. Funding Strategies
1. Capital /Implementation Costs
The capital costs, or implementation costs, of the Management Program are mainly the
cost of planting or implementing small-scale landscaping projects along the Corridor.
These costs will be borne by Contra Costa County in cases where the County plants the
landscaping. Individuals, community groups or other entities are responsible for paying
the capital or implementation costs when they undertake landscaping projects.
There will be some capital costs associated with the Public Information Element, mainly
involving the cost of installing informational signs along the Corridor, the costs of
establishing and maintaining the Corridor website (www.ironhorsecorridor.ore), and the
costs of periodic mailings or publications. The entire cost of the Public Information
Element is covered by Contra Costa County.
I.a. Capital Cost Estimates for the Landscape Element
The Landscape Element includes six design scenarios -- "entrance" and "planting"
designs for suburban, rural, and valley areas. The capital costs estimated in the
Landscape Element range from $10,910 to $81,840 for the various scenarios, as shown in
Table 1 on the following page.
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Table 1. Landscaping Cost Estimates
Type of Project Estimated Cost Range(Z)
Suburban entrance
(typically 6,000 square feet $20,460 $81,840
Suburban planting
(typically 10,000 square feet $27,280 $32,740
Rural entrance
6,000 square feet $10,910 $27,280
Rural planting
5,000 square feet $16,370 $19,100
Valley entrance
6,000 square feet $12,280 $35,460
Valley planting
10,000 s uare feet $30,010 $32,740
Notes to Table I
(1)--Estimated costs are inflated to 2007 dollars from the original Landscape Element cost estimates,
which were in 1999 dollars. The Consumer Price Index was used for escalation.
(2)-- The wide range for some costs, such as those for suburban entrance projects, reflects the raying
scope such projects may have as described in the Landscape Element. The low end represents basic
plantings of low-cost shrubs or perennials, while the high end adds trees and a more ambitious design
including amenities such as drinking fountains, benches, an irrigation system and signage.
It is anticipated that most small landscaping projects in the Corridor will not have access
to a water supply. The Landscape Element includes a list of plants (known as a"plant
palette") for low-maintenance landscaping. There are two public suppliers of water for
the communities along the Iron Horse Corridor—the Contra Costa Water District for the
northern part (Concord and parts of Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek), and the East Bay
Municipal Utility District for the southern part (parts of Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek,
and Danville, Alamo, and San Ramon).
The fee and equipment cost for a one-inch water meter in the East Bay Municipal Utility
District in the Iron Horse Corridor is about $55,000, not including labor costs. The fee
and equipment cost of a one-inch meter in the Contra Costa Water District is about
$39,000, not including labor costs.
Benches also may be installed along the Iron Horse Corridor, in addition to landscaping,
pursuant to the East Bay Regional Park District policy. According to the East Bay
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Regional Park District, the cost of a bench is about $2,500 including maintenance and
replacement if needed for a period of ten years.
Lb. Capital Costs of Public Information Element
The capital cost of the County's public information program for the Corridor—known as
the Public Information Element -- mainly involves the installation of signage at one-mile
intervals along the Corridor. The signage is intended both as way-finding signage and
public-information signage indicating the various uses of the Iron Horse Corridor and .
contacts in case an individual has questions or wants to offer information regarding Iron
Horse issues.
The Public Information Element also includes a website. The cost of designing the
website was $1,500. The County pays an annual registration fee for the website's domain
name. An incidental amount of staff time is involved in updating the site periodically.
2. Maintenance and Operations Costs
2.a Maintenance Responsibilities
Maintenance duties for the Iron Horse Corridor are shared mainly by the East Bay
Regional Park District, the Contra Costa County Public Works Department, and the
Alamo Parks and Recreation District. In addition, the Town of Danville maintains
landscaping it has planted in two locations on the Corridor within its town limits.
The East Bay Regional Park District is responsible for maintenance of the Iron Horse
Trail pavement, gravel shoulders, weed abatement extending two feet on either side of
the paved trail, and maintenance of gates, signs, fences., and bollards installed by the Park
District. The Park District is also responsible for policing and fire response, trail patrols
by Park District staff, trash pick-ups, and related matters.
The Contra Costa Countv Public Works Department is responsible for maintenance of
the Corridor lands alongside the trail, with the exception of specific areas which are
managed by other cities/agencies. For example, some cities have landscaped sections of
the Corridor adjacent to their city streets, and they assume responsibility of the
maintenance of these areas. These arrangements are typically recorded in license
agreements.
Walden Green, the linear park in the corridor at the Pleasant Hill BART station, is
maintained through a special multi-party arrangement involving the County
Redevelopment Agency and Contra Costa Centre among others.
In addition, utilities may be required to install and/or maintain landscaping or other
improvements as mitigation for their projects within the corridor. For example; the East
Bay Municipal Utilitv District (EBMUD) had a five-year responsibility to maintain
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landscaping it planted as mitigation for an underground water pipeline replacement
project in the Iron Horse Corridor between Walnut Creek and San Ramon. EBMUD's
maintenance responsibility for mitigation landscape maintenance extended for five years
from the time of planting. If any of the trees died within the first five years after planting
EBMUD was required to maintain that tree for five years from the time of replacement.
Contra Costa County was responsible for maintenance of the landscaping after that time.
The Alanzo Parks and Recreation District(also known as "District R7A") is in the
process of taking on the financial responsibility for maintenance on some parts of the Iron
Horse Corridor within its district boundaries. The scope of the District's maintenance
responsibility was still under discussion when this Financial Element was written. The
County Public Works Department will perform the maintenance work, with funds coming
from the Alamo Parks and Recreation District.
The Town ofDanville maintains landscaping it has planted at two spots along the trail,
one at the trailhead at Prospect Avenue near Railroad Avenue, and the other near the
intersection of Railroad Avenue and San Ramon Valley Boulevard.
There are other small areas that are maintained by individuals, groups, or organizations.
2.a.1 East Bay Regional Park District Maintenance and Operations Costs
The East Bay Regional Park District devotes an average of$25,000 per mile per year to
maintain its share of the Corridor(the trail plus weed abatement to 2 feet on both sides,
and other items noted earlier).
2.a.2 Contra Costa County Maintenance Costs
The County's maintenance efforts in the Iron Horse Corridor are aimed at risk reduction,
particularly fire suppression. The primary maintenance task is removing uncontrolled
weed and plant growth each year that could provide fuel for fires. Maintenance services
are not intended to maintain landscaping such as watering and pruning flowers and
shrubbery. In addition to weed abatement, maintenance also involves incidental risk
reduction (such as removing trees in danger of falling over or other hazards).
The Public Works Department's Maintenance Division provided the following costs for
its maintenance work along the 19.5-mile Iron Horse Corridor for fiscal year 2006/07:
Item Cost for FY 2006/07
Labor. $95,676
Equipment $15,121
Materials $ 4,014
Total $ 114,811
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2.b. Landscaping Maintenance .
Beyond the basic type of maintenance described in the preceding pages, specialized
landscape maintenance can be provided by the Contra Costa County General Services
Department or contracted out to independent providers. These services would maintain
the landscaping at various locations along the Corridor.
• Cost for landscaping maintenance will vary depending on the number and type of
landscaping areas being maintained, the type of work being performed and the
number of staff persons necessary to perform the work. Rates increase over time due
to inflation, salary increases and other factors.
• Cost for materials and/or equipment will vary depending on the circumstances.
• If irrigation is needed there will be substantial additional cost, as noted earlier.
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3. Cost Summary Table
Cost Category Estimated Cost Comments
Capital /Implementation
Landscape planting $10,910 - $81,840 Varies by type and area
per project (suburban, rural, valley), per
Landscape Element.
Water meter hook-up for $39,000 - $55,000 Per Contra Costa Water District
landscape watering per one-inch water meter and EBMUD; cost is
equipment only (labor not
included).
Bench $2,500 per bench Includes EBRPD installation,
4" x 6" plaque, maintenance,
and replacement, if needed, for
ten years.
Website Design $1,500 Incidental amount of staff time
involved in updating the site
periodically.
Signage'installation $500 - $1,000 Sign layout and design still in
per sign planning stages.
Maintenance
Trail maintenance $25,000 per mile per year Performed and paid for by the
East Bay Regional Park
District; includes maintenance
of other miscellaneous items in
addition to the trail.
Basic maintenance $114,811 per year Performed by Contra Costa
County Public Works Dept.,
paid from Iron Horse Trust
Fund; annual mowing and
weeding for fire suppression
and incidental clean-up or
hazard elimination (cost shown
is for FY 2006/07).
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4. Funding Sources
4.a. East Bay Regional Park District
As mentioned earlier the East Bay Regional Park District spends approximately $25,000
per mile on Iron Horse Trail maintenance and operations each year. The Park District
funds this through its own maintenance and operations budget.
4.b. Iron Horse Trust Fund
Contra Costa County's annual maintenance of the Iron Horse Corridor is paid from the
Iron Horse Trust Fund. This account, managed by the Contra Costa County Public
Works Department, consists of funds the County receives from various easements, leases,
and licenses to various entities that use the Iron Horse Corridor with the County's
permission. These generally pertain to easements and licenses granted for various
underground utilities, and other miscellaneous users.
The amount of funds in the Trust Fund varies throughout the year and from one year to
the next, since some sources of income are one-time and some are ongoing. Iron Horse
Corridor Accounting included a fund balance of$4,886,543 at the end of Fiscal Year
2006/07 with receipts of$457,981 and expenditures of$340,258. End of Fiscal Year
2007/08 had a balance of$4,653,223 with receipts of$426,415 and expenditures of
$659,735.
4.c. Grant Funding
There is a constantly changing variety of grant programs available for planting,
landscaping or ecological restoration in areas like the Iron Horse Corridor. Some are
state and federal grants and some are grants from private foundations. Funds from these
programs are limited, and are subject to changes in their agencies' budgets from year to
year. Most grant programs are highly competitive, making it difficult to obtain them.
Most, if not all, grant programs are for planting, restoration, or otherwise implementing
projects such as installing signage or trail improvements. Grants are not typically given
for maintenance needs or other ongoing operational work. Therefore, it is assumed that
funds for maintenance will have to come from another funding source. It may be
possible to obtain maintenance funds from other local sources for specific landscaping
project areas, depending on the circumstances. Iron Horse Trust funds may be available
to cover maintenance, subject to recommendation by the Advisory Committee and
approval by Contra Costa County Public Works Director.
The Public Works Department maintains a list of grant programs for planting, restoration,
conservation and other environmental and trail-oriented projects. The grant list will be
periodically updated to keep it current and provide interested parties with an up-to-date
list of possible grant sources. The list consists of a table that includes the names and
descriptions of the grant programs along with website addresses where available. Except
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in a few cases, the table doesn't include details such as maximum grant amounts or
specific eligible uses,because these details tend to change frequently. It is suggested that
interested parties contact particular grant agencies to obtain these details about grant
programs of interest. A general listing of grant programs is provided in the Appendix.
5. Funding Strategies
The limits of the Iron Horse Trust Fund make it critical to obtain grants or other sources
of funding wherever possible to maximize resources and implement landscaping projects.
The Trust Fund must be preserved mainly for ongoing maintenance as outlined earlier in
this Financial Element. Any other uses of the Trust Fund besides maintenance and
County staff time should be limited to small, one-time expenditures where: 1) a project is
deemed important by the Advisory Committee and staff and is consistent with the Iron
Horse Corridor Management Program; 2) no other funding source can be found; and 3)
the expenditure is small enough that it doesn't significantly reduce the Trust Fund
balance, in the judgment of County staff.
An appendix has been created (APPENDIX to the Iron Horse Corridor Financial
Element) and it lists grant programs that may be used as funds for projects. This
document also wants to advise the use of the internet to search for other types of funds.
Based on these circumstances, the following funding strategies are recommended.
a) For planting, restoration, and other projects sponsored by a public agency such as the
County or a city, funding should be pursued from non-Trust Fund sources. If the grant
requires a certain amount of local matching funds, Iron Horse Trust Fund money could be
used as the match, subject to recommendation by the Advisory Committee and approval
by the Public Works Director. Depending on the amount, approval by the Board of
Supervisors also may be necessary as determined by the Public Works Director.
b) For projects sponsored by individuals, community groups, non-profits and other
organizations, funding should be pursued from non-Trust Sources. Projects may be
funded by the entities themselves, by grant fund sources, or other funding sources
available to the project sponsor. County staff can provide information about grant
programs. Additionally, Iron Horse Trust Fund money could be used to fund a portion of
these projects, subject to recommendation by the Iron Horse Corridor Advisory
Committee and approval by the Public Works Director. Depending on the amount,
approval by the Board of Supervisors may be necessary.
c) Iron Horse Trust Funds will be used for the following tasks.
c.l. County maintenance of the Iron Horse Corridor as described earlier (except
within the Alamo Parks and Recreation District, where maintenance will be
financed through the District's annual assessments to property owners);
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e.2. Other county staff time spent on Iron Horse Corridor matters (such as
supervising volunteers who work on landscaping projects, Advisory Committee
staff time, and grant writing and records administration);
c.3. Creating and maintaining the Public Information Element which includes the
Iron Horse website (www.ironliorsecorridor.org), development of signage for
installation along the Iron Horse Corridor, and occasional flyers or public notices
as needed;
c.4. Matching funds to qualify for grant money, as required by many grant
programs, if recommended by the Advisory Committee and approved by the
County; and
c.5. Other occasional low-cost, one-time uses which pertain directly to
implementing the Iron Horse Corridor Management Program, when
recommended by the Advisory Committee and approved by the Public Works
Director.
d) If circumstances seem appropriate, the County in the future may pursue the concept of
an agreement with the cities along the Corridor to create a joint powers agency or some
other cooperative arrangement that could involve one-time or annual funding
contributions from the member governments. The joint powers agency model has been
used in other parts of the state for management of natural resources, and could apply to
the Iron Horse Corridor. Contributions would augment the Iron Horse Trust Fund to
create a larger pool of dedicated funds for the Iron Horse Corridor.
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APPENDIX to the Iron Horse Corridor Financial Element
Grant programs relating to landscaping, conservation, restoration, and trails
This is a general listing ofgrant programs and is not intended to be a complete list of available genus.
Each grant program has its own eligibility rules and requirements.
Projects in the Iron House Corridor may or may not be eligible for any given grant program.
Grantor Program Name Description Web Address
(all start with www.
except where noted)
or e-mail contact
American Community Community Service funding reinforces the americanexpress.com
Express Service volunteer effors of American Express employees
Philanthropic and advisors in their local communities and
Program continues the company's long-standing support to
local United Way organizations
American Global Releaf Provides matching funds for other grants to help americanforests.org
Forests Fund pay for tree planting and maintenance projects.
Grants are also offered to support or create
volunteer tree groups for planting and maintenance.
Angelica Environmental Protect watershed and marine ecology,endangered angelicafoundation.org
Foundation Grants species. Support advocacy,education,media
projects,direct action and research. Average
$5,000.
AT&T Civic& Support of environmental projects or initiatives, att.com/foundation
Foundation Community particularly in the areas of technology,education,
Service volunteerism,sustainability and clean water.
CA Dept. of Forest Cost-sharing grants for forest stewardship, ceres.ca.gov
Forestry and Stewardship demonstration,education,and assistance.
Fire Protection Program
CA Dept. of Urban Forestry Grants up to 90%of costs to establish tree planting ceres.ca.gov
Forestry and Program programs that will enhance the livability of urban
Fire Protection areas.
CA Dept. of California Forest Grants covering up to 75%of costs for planning, ceres.ca.gov
Forestry and Improvement outreach,education,organizing restoration projects
Fire Protection Program in watersheds,and assisting landowners with forest
improvement practices.
CA Dept.of Stewardship Cost-sharing grants up to$10,000 per year to ceres.ca.gov
Forestry and Incentives develop Forest Stewardship Plans and practices to
Fire Protection Program protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat,
riparian zones and wetlands,soil and water
resources,range-land and timber.
CA Dept. of Small Business Provides grants to local governments for tree ceres.ca.gov
Forestry and Administration plantings on publicly owned lands. Trees must be
Fire Protection Tree Planting purchased from and planted by small businesses.
Program 40 percent local match is required. About$1.8
million available annually.
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Grantor Program Name Description Web Address
(all start with www.
except where noted)
or e-mail contact
CA Dept. of National Trails Provides grants for acquisition,development and rrendon a,parks.ca.gov
Parks and Fund Act maintenance of non-motorized trails. About
Recreation $300,000 available annually on statewide
(Local competitive basis.
Services
Division)
CA Dept of Recreational Funds a range of project types for motorized and pdavidPParks.ca.aov
Parks and Trails Program non-motorized trails.
Recreation
CA HCF Program Categories will be funded during 2002/03 FY grant parks.ca.gov/grants/licf/hcf.htm
Department of cycle are: 1)Anadromous,2)Wetlands Habitat,3)
Park and Rec Riparian Habitat,4)Trails/Programs. Project
selection will occur by the end of January. Only
projects with complete applications will be selected
Coastal San Francisco Bay Projects to improve public access,protect,restore or coastalconservancy.ca.gov/
Conservancy Area Conservation enhance natural habitats,or assist in the
Program implementation of policies and programs of the CA
Coastal Act, SF Bay Plan,or related.Average$25-
200K. Usually no written proposal required.
Coca-cola Grants 1)Higher education--encourage students to stay in thecoca-
Foundation Administration school and pursue college and graduate school colacompany.com/foundation/in
education,2)classroom teaching and learning(K- dex.html
12)-innovative public school programs,certain
small projects in schools,3)global education
Conservation American Supports the creation of greenways and action- conservationfund.org
Fund Greenways oriented community-based efforts to provide
Dupont Awards recreational linear features along river,streams,
ridgelines and other natural features.
Contra Costa Bicycle funding The Transportation Authority recently allocated ccta.net
Transportation program $3.6 million in state funds for bikeway projects
Authority around the county over five years. About$1.8
million has been allocated. The remaining funding
cycle is scheduled for 2002. Applications
submitted via regional transportation planning
committees.
James Irvine Sustainable Linkage of economic development with irvine.org
Foundation Community environmental quality and social equity,including
Program recycling of inner city brown-field lands. Policy
development. In 1998 S.F. Development Fund
received$125K.
Jennifer Socially just and ecologically sustainable future-- jaf.org/geninfo.html
Altmann impact of endocrine disrupting chemicals&other
Foundation fetal contaminants on human health&on
biodiversity. Concerned w/manmade chemicals
that disrupt the developing fetus.
Keefe Family Provides funds for the environment and wildlife, (818)249-1448
Foundation education and literacy.
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Grantor Program Name Description Web Address
(all start with www.
except where noted)
or e-mail contact
Marin 1) Environmental Provides funds to preserve habitat and species and marinc£org
Community Education,2) sustain,enhance or rehabilitate the biodiversity in
Foundation Land watersheds,wetlands and coastal regions and in the
Conservation,and San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary. Average$1,000
3)Env. quality
Metropolitan Transportation for Provides planning grants and construction grants for mtc.ca.gov
Transportation Livable transportation-related projects that enhance the
Commission Communities livability of a community,preferably with a land-
Program use connection.
Milken Family Provides 6%of total funds for conservation, mfforg
Foundation wildlife protection and the environment.
Morrison- Provides funds for wildlife,arts,secondary mk.com
Knudson education and cultural programs.
Corporation,
Inc.
National Park Land and Water Grants to local governments and park districts for nps.gov
Service Conservation provision of parks and recreational facilities. No
Fund allocations in recent years. Requires 50 percent
state match. Grants average about$70,000 each.
National Park Rivers,Trails,and Planning and technical support for recreation and nps.gov
Service Conservation conservation. Provides expertise,not grants.
Assistance
Program
National Park Outdoor Provides grants for a variety of outdoor recreation nps.gov
Service Recreation: projects including bike trails. Capital use only.
Acquisition, Average grant about$68,000.
Development and
Planning
Nor-Al Provides funds for leadership development (510)644-1904
Memorial opportunities for low-income youth and grassroots,
Fund neighborhood-based social change and
environmental efforts.
Packard Conservation Grants for land transactions;policy,planning Packard.org
Foundation Program projects to protect California resources. At least
50%of total purchase price must be from other
sources.
Penney Family Work towards the achievement of self-reliance, commoncounsel.org
Fund(c/o expand political and social participation,promote
Common the public accountability of our governing
Counsel institutions,and advocate and respect and
Foundation) engagement among diverse cultural and racial
groups.
Pew Environmental Program focuses on global warming&climate pewtrusts.com
Charitable Program change and forest&marine protection. Support
Trusts advocacy,education and policy changes.In 1998
Friends of the River Foundation in Sacramento,for
example,received$300,000. Average: $200K
Proctor& Supports projects that deal with air quality,land and pg.com
Gamble Fund wildlife,and beautification.
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Grantor Program Name Description Web Address
(all start with www.
except where noted)
or e-mail contact
PowerBar DIRT Program Grants from$2,000 to$5,000 for local or regional powerbar.com
projects that increase or maintain access to outdoor
resources.
Recreational Supports protection and enhancement of natural rei.com
Equipment, resources needed for outdoor recreational sports
Inc. (REI) including preservation of wild-lands/open space.
Average$5400
Rockefeller Supporting model programs that further the Fund's rbf.org
Brothers Fund, global strategies,and by broadening and deepening
Inc. the national environment. Consistency and
reinforcing its ability to act effectively. In CA
Earth Council Foundation, San Jose,received$129
K in 1998.
S. Mark Taper Supports programs of general environmental smtfoundation.org
Foundation concern.
San Francisco 1)Health& Various grants to protect and restore the ecosystems sff.org
Foundation Education,2) Env. of the Bay Area, including its land,water&wildlife
and Social Justice, resources. Average grant is$25,000. Submit 2-3
and 3)Urban pages letter of interest followed by a completed
Impact proposal. How to Apply Workshop is available.
State Water 205 0)Water Planning activities designed to resolve actual or swrcb.ca.gov
Resources Quality Planning potential water quality issues, including watershed
Control Board Grants plans. Minimum reqired 25%local match. Work
must be completed within 2 years of project
commencement.
State Water 319 (h)Nonpoint Pollution control program-urban run-off. 40% swrcb.ca.gov
Resources Source Water local match required. Work must be complete
Control Board Quality within 3 years of contract execution. SFRWQCB
Improvement also?
Implementation
Grants
State Water 104(b)(3) Grants for wetland/watershed protection,river swrcb.ca.gov
Resources Wetlands corridor and wetland restoration,development of
Control Board Protection Grants wetland conservation plans,regulatory effectiveness
improvement,and wetland ecological integrity
assessment and monitoring.
State Water Water Recycling Facilities planning studies for water recycling using swrcb.ca.gov./recycling/recyfun
Resources Facilities Planning treated municipal wastewater. 50%match required. d/index.html
Control Board Grant Agency can receive more than one grant.
Surdna Environment Biological diversity&the human communities surdna.org
Foundation, which depend on it,human systems,transportation
Inc. and urban/suburban land use,and energy. Average
grant amount$50,000
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Grantor Program Name Description Web Address
(all start with www.
except where noted)
or e-mail contact
The Nature The David H. The program will provide two years of post- consci.tnc.org/smith.htm(no
Conservancy Smith doctoral support in applied conservation biology. At www.)
Conservation the end of research,candidates are asked to submit
Research Program academic paper.
The William Environmental education,land preservation,and hewlett.org
And Flora growth management.
Hewlett
Foundation
Trust for Sometimes sponsors or supports efforts to raise tpl.ore
Public Land funds for trail acquisition or enhancements.
Union Pacific Provides funds for land conservation and public up.com/found
Foundation gardens.
World Innovative Grants For the development of innovative local ww£org
Wildlife Program conservation strategies, with preference given to
Foundation conserve wetlands,coastal resources,migratory bird
habitat,endangered species habitat,or protected
natural areas.
Gaia Fund Environment Grants are usually within the range of$10,000 to gaiafunds£org/
$25,000. Strong preference is given to requests for
projects that(a)operate in and around San
Francisco,and(b)have annual operating budgets of
under$2 million.
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