Since 1992, several species of salmon and steelhead that migrate from Idaho to the ocean have been listed as either endangered or threatened under the ESA. Sockeye Salmon were listed as endangered in 1992, Chinook salmon listed in 1993 (two runs of Chinook, spring/summer, and fall), and steelhead, which are a form of seagoing trout, listed as threatened in 1998. All of these species are anadromous, meaning they are seagoing. Salmon and steelhead migrate from Idaho and other Northwest states through the Columbia River to the Pacific Ocean, and return to their native rivers and creeks to spawn and continue the cycle.
Many factors are to blame for the reduction in salmon and steelhead including hydroelectric dams along the river, habitat loss, pollution and harvest.
Beginning in 2000, and revised in 2003, the Governors of Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington released a landmark series of consensus policy recommendations for protection and restoration of fish in the Columbia River Basin.
PCSRF Round 8 funded 8 highly competitive projects totaling nearly $1.42M granted in May 2009. For PCSRF Round 9 there is approximately $2.64M available to fund the best projects benefiting Idaho's anadromous fish. Project Applications will be accepted until COB, November 20, 2009. Each applicant must select and complete the appropriate application from the five choices below as well as a project budget and a statement of source for the required 33.3% non-federal match or 25% total project (75% / 25%). e.g. If your total project cost is $200K and you are applying for $150K in federal funds you must identify $50K in appropriate non-federal match. 33.3% of $150K is $50K.
This Document is a Summary of NOAAs Current PCSRF Objectives and Funding Catagories
PCSRF Application Form Round 9: Salmon Habitat Protection and Restoration
PCSRf Supplemental Worksite Form Round 9: Salmon Habitat Protection and Restoration
PCSRF Application Form Round 9: Salmon Enhancement
PCSRF Supplemental Worksite Form Round 9: Salmon Enhancement
PCSRF Application Form Round 9: Watershed Planning
PCSRF Supplemental Worksite Form Round 9: Watershed Planning
PCSRF Application Form Round 9: Public Outreach and Education
PCSRF Supplemental Worksite Form Round 9: Public Outreach and Education
PCSRF Application Form Round 9: Research, Monitoring, & Evaluation
PCSRF Supplemental Worksite Form Round 9: Research, Monitoring, & Evaluation
PCSRF Round 9 Budget Template note: you must fill out all tabs in the spreadsheet
There is approximately $2.0 million available to fund projects benefitting Idaho’s anadromous fish habitat. Project proposals were accepted until 18 September 2009. One proposal was received and will be considered for funding. The SRBA Board will place greater weight to project proposals that are most closely aligned to the goals and objectives outlined in the SRBA Agreement Term Sheet. For a general description of the priorities specified within the agreement, please review the accompanying guidance documents.
The Board will meet in October to make funding decisions.
If you have any questions, please contact Michael Edmondson at 208-334-2189 or by e-mail at mike.edmondson@osc.idaho.gov.
If you have any questions, please contact Michael Edmondson at 208-334-2189 or by e-mail at mike.edmondson@osc.idaho.gov.
