Opportunity Information: Apply for R13SS10014
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Pacific Northwest Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Beaver Creek Rock Weirs Modification" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.517 Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 22, 2013 and posted on Aug 22, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 5, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $278,688.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $278,688.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the Bureau of Reclamation s intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Beaver Creek Rock Weirs Modification opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R13SS10014) is a continuation cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Region, under CFDA 15.517 (Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act). It was published on August 22, 2013, closed on September 5, 2013, and archived on September 6, 2013. The announcement is not a request for applications; instead, it serves as public notice that Reclamation intended to fund specific project activities without full and open competition. The listed eligible applicant type is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (other than an institution of higher education), and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
The project itself focuses on reconstructing rock weirs used at irrigation diversions on Beaver Creek to improve fish passage while still supporting lawful irrigation withdrawals. The work is tied to federal commitments under the Federal Columbia River Power System Biological Opinions, which drive a range of habitat and passage improvements intended to protect and recover native fish species, including those listed as endangered. Reclamation previously provided technical assistance for designing fish passage improvements at six diversion sites as part of a broader collaborative effort in the Beaver Creek basin.
A major driver for the modification and reconstruction work was physical damage and changed river conditions following significant flood flows in spring 2011, which were linked to above-average precipitation and worsened by watershed impacts from a large 2006 fire that burned more than half of the upper Beaver Creek basin. After these events, three weirs (Fort Thurlow, Thurlow Transfer, and Marracci) no longer met design criteria needed to provide fish passage across the full range of flows, meaning they could hinder fish movement under certain conditions and therefore required reconstruction to meet current passage standards.
The announcement explains that the recipient needed additional time and funding because of issues outside its control. Costs increased and schedules slipped largely because Reclamation engineers had difficulty finalizing a preferred design that could simultaneously address challenging site conditions, secure agreement from landowners and irrigators, and satisfy Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife fish passage criteria. One landowner (associated with the Thurlow Transfer site) ultimately opted out, reducing the scope from three weirs to two. The remaining effort centers on completing reconstruction for the two still-participating sites so that irrigators can continue exercising their appropriated water rights without resorting to in-stream workarounds like temporary push-up dams, which can disturb the channel and create serious impacts for native, sensitive fish populations.
Financially, the opportunity anticipated a single award with total estimated funding of $278,688, with the award ceiling and floor both set at $278,688 (effectively a fixed funding amount for the continuation action). For reference or access issues, the listed point of contact was Melinda Ritacco, Financial Assistance Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation (208-378-5103, mritacco@usbr.gov), and the general listing pointed to Grants.gov for additional information.
Beaver Creek Rock Weirs Modification (R13SS10014) - FAQs
What is the Beaver Creek Rock Weirs Modification opportunity?
It is a continuation cooperative agreement from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Pacific Northwest Region) to support reconstruction of rock weirs at irrigation diversion sites on Beaver Creek to improve fish passage while continuing to support lawful irrigation withdrawals.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R13SS10014.
Which federal program or authority is associated with this funding?
The announcement is listed under CFDA 15.517 and references the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
Is this announcement a request for applications (competitive grant)?
No. The announcement states it is not a request for applications. It serves as public notice that Reclamation intended to fund specific project activities without full and open competition.
What type of award is being used?
The opportunity is described as a continuation cooperative agreement.
Who is listed as the eligible applicant?
The listed eligible applicant type is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (other than an institution of higher education).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What was the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding was $278,688.
Was there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. The award ceiling and award floor were both set at $278,688, effectively making it a fixed funding amount for this continuation action.
When was the opportunity published and when did it close?
It was published on August 22, 2013, and closed on September 5, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on September 6, 2013.
What work was the project intended to fund?
The funded work focused on reconstructing rock weirs used at irrigation diversions on Beaver Creek so that fish can pass the diversion sites across a full range of flows while irrigators continue withdrawing water under lawful, appropriated water rights.
Why was reconstruction needed?
Reconstruction was driven by physical damage and altered river conditions following significant flood flows in spring 2011. The announcement links those flood flows to above-average precipitation and notes that impacts were worsened by watershed effects from a large 2006 fire that burned more than half of the upper Beaver Creek basin.
Which diversion sites were identified as no longer meeting fish passage design criteria?
The announcement states that three weirs (Fort Thurlow, Thurlow Transfer, and Marracci) no longer met design criteria needed to provide fish passage across the full range of flows.
Did the project scope change from the original plan?
Yes. One landowner associated with the Thurlow Transfer site opted out, reducing the scope from three weirs to two.
What were the reasons given for needing additional time and funding?
The announcement explains that additional time and funding were needed due to issues outside the recipient's control. It notes increased costs and schedule delays largely because Reclamation engineers had difficulty finalizing a preferred design that could address challenging site conditions, obtain agreement from landowners and irrigators, and meet Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife fish passage criteria.
How does this project relate to broader federal fish and habitat commitments?
The work is tied to federal commitments under the Federal Columbia River Power System Biological Opinions, which drive habitat and passage improvements intended to protect and recover native fish species, including species listed as endangered.
What prior work is mentioned in the announcement?
Reclamation previously provided technical assistance for designing fish passage improvements at six diversion sites as part of a broader collaborative effort in the Beaver Creek basin.
What problem does the project aim to avoid at the diversion sites?
The announcement indicates the reconstruction would help irrigators continue exercising their appropriated water rights without resorting to in-stream workarounds such as temporary push-up dams, which can disturb the channel and create serious impacts for native, sensitive fish populations.
Who is the point of contact listed for the opportunity?
The listed point of contact is Melinda Ritacco, Financial Assistance Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation.
What contact details were provided for the point of contact?
The announcement lists 208-378-5103 and mritacco@usbr.gov.
Where was the general listing said to point for additional information?
The general listing pointed to Grants.gov for additional information.
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