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- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM OR-WA Gooseneck Creek County Road Culvert Replacement-Fish Passage Restoration" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 24, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 24, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $45,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "BLM OR-WA Gooseneck Creek County Road Culvert Replacement-Fish Passage Restoration" is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funding effort under the U.S. Department of the Interior focused on fixing a failing stream crossing on Rowell Creek where it passes beneath Gooseneck Creek County Road. The existing culvert is undersized, rusted through, and partially blocked by debris, which reduces its ability to carry water during high flows. On top of the capacity problem, the culvert is perched about three feet above the downstream channel, creating a drop that makes upstream movement difficult for adult salmon and trout and completely blocks juvenile fish from passing upstream. Because the culvert sits near Rowell Creek's confluence with Gooseneck Creek, the blockage affects fish attempting to access upstream habitat in a key part of the Gooseneck watershed.
A central purpose of the project is fish passage restoration. Rowell Creek is described as an important anadromous spawning stream within the Gooseneck system, and the culvert currently prevents fish from reaching nearly two miles of anadromous habitat located upstream. Replacing or upgrading the crossing is intended to reconnect that habitat, improving overall stream function and aquatic habitat quality. In practical terms, the project targets the removal of a physical barrier that disrupts migration and spawning access, which is particularly significant for species that rely on moving between mainstem and tributary habitats at different life stages.
The opportunity also emphasizes public safety and infrastructure resilience. Gooseneck Creek County Road is an emergency response access route, and the failing culvert increases the risk of road damage or washout during flooding. If the crossing fails, it could cut off access for emergency services and create a safety hazard for anyone relying on the road network beyond the crossing. The project is therefore framed as both an ecological restoration action and a preventative infrastructure measure aimed at reducing the likelihood of road failure during storm events or peak runoff.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this was offered as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, with activities categorized under natural resources. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.231. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity could apply, subject to any additional eligibility details that might be contained in the full announcement text. The opportunity was posted on June 24, 2016, with an original closing date of August 24, 2016. The award ceiling was $45,000, with BLM expecting to make one award, indicating a single, targeted project rather than a broad multi-award program.
Overall, the grant opportunity is aimed at replacing a problematic culvert to accomplish two linked outcomes: restoring fish passage and watershed connectivity in Rowell Creek (including access to roughly two miles of upstream anadromous habitat), and reducing flood-related failure risk on an important county road used for everyday travel and emergency response.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "BLM OR-WA Gooseneck Creek County Road Culvert Replacement-Fish Passage Restoration" opportunity?
This opportunity is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funding effort under the U.S. Department of the Interior focused on replacing or upgrading a failing stream crossing (culvert) where Rowell Creek passes beneath Gooseneck Creek County Road. The project is designed to restore fish passage and reduce the risk of road damage or washout during high flows.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Where is the project located?
The project targets a culvert on Rowell Creek at the point where it passes under Gooseneck Creek County Road, near Rowell Creek's confluence with Gooseneck Creek in the Gooseneck watershed.
What problem is the project trying to fix?
The existing culvert is undersized, rusted through, and partially blocked by debris. These conditions reduce its ability to carry water during high flows. In addition, the culvert is perched about three feet above the downstream channel, creating a drop that makes upstream movement difficult for adult salmon and trout and fully blocks juvenile fish from passing upstream.
Why is fish passage restoration a central goal?
The culvert currently acts as a physical barrier that interrupts migration and spawning access. Rowell Creek is described as an important anadromous spawning stream within the Gooseneck system, and the barrier prevents fish from reaching nearly two miles of anadromous habitat upstream. Restoring passage is intended to reconnect that habitat and improve stream function and aquatic habitat quality.
How much habitat is affected by the current culvert barrier?
The culvert prevents fish from accessing nearly two miles of anadromous habitat located upstream on Rowell Creek.
Which fish are affected by the perched culvert?
Adult salmon and trout have difficulty moving upstream because of the drop at the outlet, and juvenile fish are completely blocked from passing upstream.
How does the culvert impact the broader Gooseneck watershed?
Because the culvert is near the confluence of Rowell Creek and Gooseneck Creek, it affects fish attempting to access upstream habitat in a key part of the Gooseneck watershed. Removing the barrier helps restore connectivity between habitats that fish use at different life stages.
What are the public safety and infrastructure concerns addressed by this project?
Gooseneck Creek County Road is an emergency response access route. The failing culvert increases the risk of road damage or washout during flooding. If the crossing fails, it could cut off access for emergency services and create safety hazards for people relying on the road network beyond the crossing.
Is this project only about environmental restoration?
No. It is framed as both an ecological restoration project (fish passage and watershed connectivity) and a preventative infrastructure measure intended to reduce the likelihood of road failure during storm events or peak runoff.
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
This was offered as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement.
How is the opportunity categorized?
The activities are categorized under natural resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.231.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity could apply, subject to any additional eligibility details that might be included in the full announcement text.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 24, 2016.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was August 24, 2016.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $45,000.
How many awards was BLM expecting to make?
BLM expected to make one award, suggesting it was intended to fund a single, targeted project rather than multiple projects.
What outcomes is this project intended to achieve?
The project aims to achieve two linked outcomes: (1) restore fish passage and reconnect watershed habitat by removing a barrier on Rowell Creek, including access to roughly two miles of upstream anadromous habitat, and (2) reduce flood-related failure risk on an important county road used for everyday travel and emergency response.
Why is the existing culvert considered risky during high flows?
Its undersized capacity, rust damage, and debris blockage reduce its ability to carry water during high flows, increasing the risk of overtopping, structural failure, and potential road damage or washout.
What makes this crossing a complete barrier for juvenile fish?
The outlet is perched about three feet above the downstream channel, creating a drop that juvenile fish cannot pass, resulting in a complete upstream blockage for juveniles.
What is the general scope implied by the grant description?
The scope is focused on fixing a single failing stream crossing by replacing or upgrading the culvert to remove the fish passage barrier and improve the crossing's ability to safely convey water, thereby improving ecological connectivity and reducing infrastructure risk.
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