Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR PN 16 N010
Apply for BOR PN 16 N010
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Nason Creek Upper White Pine Construction" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.517.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 20, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 03, 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 $1,684,676.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Nason Creek Upper White Pine Construction opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BOR PN 16 N010) is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out, rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The funding activity area is Natural Resources, and it is listed under CFDA 15.517. Eligible applicants are county governments. The opportunity was created on July 20, 2016, with an original application closing date of August 3, 2016.
The purpose of the award is to support oversight and implementation of the Upper White Pine Floodplain Reconnection Project on Nason Creek. The core focus is river and floodplain restoration through the removal of human-made (anthropogenic) impacts at the site, specifically a levee and related infrastructure that currently constrain the creek. By removing or modifying these constraints, the project aims to restore natural floodplain connectivity and allow channel migration processes to occur more naturally. This is intended to improve in-stream aquatic habitat conditions, which can include better channel complexity, improved sediment and wood dynamics, and a more functional river-floodplain system overall.
A major expected outcome is a measurable increase in the area that can safely access floodwaters during storm events. The project is anticipated to expand the flood-prone area by roughly 10 to 27 acres depending on flood magnitude, with the lower end associated with more frequent events (around a 2-year recurrence interval) and the upper end associated with larger, less frequent events (up to a 100-year event). In practical terms, reconnecting the floodplain allows high flows to spread out, slow down, and interact with floodplain surfaces, which can reduce erosive energy in the main channel and support habitat-forming processes.
The work also includes adding large woody material (often referred to as large wood or engineered log structures depending on design). Introducing large wood is a common restoration approach in Pacific Northwest streams because it increases habitat complexity by creating pools, riffles, cover, and velocity refuges. The grant description specifically notes that the project intends to improve both the quality and quantity of pools, and to increase the availability of off-channel rearing habitat. Off-channel habitats, such as side channels and seasonally connected floodplain features, are especially important during high flows because they can provide calmer water, shelter, and feeding opportunities.
Ecologically, the project is explicitly tied to benefits for ESA-listed fish, particularly juvenile steelhead and spring Chinook. By expanding access to floodplain and off-channel areas, the project aims to improve rearing conditions, meaning better feeding and foraging opportunities as juveniles grow, as well as increased refugia from high water events and predators. These habitat improvements can be critical bottlenecks for salmonids, since survival at juvenile life stages is strongly influenced by access to complex, low-velocity habitat during winter and spring runoff periods.
To make the restoration actions possible, the project includes utility relocation work. Specifically, six power poles will be removed and the affected section of transmission line will be relocated to White Pine Road. This component reflects the practical reality of floodplain reconnection projects: restoring river function often requires moving or redesigning infrastructure that was originally built in or near the floodplain when floodplain occupation was prioritized over river processes.
Funding for the opportunity has an award ceiling of $1,684,676, and the agency anticipated making one award. Overall, the grant supports a construction-focused river restoration effort designed to reestablish floodplain function, improve aquatic habitat complexity, and strengthen habitat conditions for threatened and endangered salmonids in the Nason Creek system, while coordinating necessary infrastructure changes to enable the restoration to proceed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Nason Creek Upper White Pine Construction funding opportunity?
The Nason Creek Upper White Pine Construction opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BOR PN 16 N010) is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. It is offered as a cooperative agreement to support construction and implementation activities tied to the Upper White Pine Floodplain Reconnection Project on Nason Creek.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the Bureau of Reclamation expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out, rather than only providing funding without ongoing participation.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BOR PN 16 N010.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.517.
What is the funding activity area?
The funding activity area is Natural Resources.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are county governments.
When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on July 20, 2016. The original application closing date was August 3, 2016.
What is the purpose of the award?
The purpose of the award is to support oversight and implementation of the Upper White Pine Floodplain Reconnection Project on Nason Creek.
What problem is the project trying to address on Nason Creek?
The project focuses on river and floodplain restoration by removing human-made (anthropogenic) impacts at the site, specifically a levee and related infrastructure that currently constrain the creek. These constraints limit natural floodplain connectivity and restrict channel migration processes.
What does "floodplain reconnection" mean in this project context?
In this context, floodplain reconnection refers to removing or modifying structures (such as a levee and related infrastructure) that prevent floodwaters from accessing the floodplain. Reconnection is intended to restore more natural floodplain connectivity and allow channel migration processes to occur more naturally.
What outcomes are expected related to floodwater access?
A major expected outcome is a measurable increase in the area that can safely access floodwaters during storm events. The project anticipates expanding the flood-prone area by roughly 10 to 27 acres, depending on flood magnitude.
How does the expected floodplain expansion vary by storm size?
The anticipated expansion is roughly 10 acres for more frequent events (around a 2-year recurrence interval) and up to roughly 27 acres for larger, less frequent events (up to a 100-year event).
Why is reconnecting the floodplain expected to help the river system?
Reconnecting the floodplain allows high flows to spread out, slow down, and interact with floodplain surfaces. This can reduce erosive energy in the main channel and support habitat-forming processes that contribute to a more functional river-floodplain system.
What restoration features will be added to improve habitat?
The work includes adding large woody material (often called large wood or engineered log structures, depending on design). This approach is intended to increase habitat complexity and improve in-stream conditions.
What habitat improvements are specifically mentioned in the description?
The description notes the project intends to improve both the quality and quantity of pools and to increase the availability of off-channel rearing habitat.
What are "off-channel rearing habitats" and why do they matter?
Off-channel habitats are side channels and seasonally connected floodplain features that can provide calmer water, shelter, and feeding opportunities, especially during high flows. The project aims to increase access to these areas to support juvenile fish rearing.
Which fish species are expected to benefit?
The project is explicitly tied to benefits for ESA-listed fish, particularly juvenile steelhead and spring Chinook.
How are ESA-listed fish expected to benefit from the project?
By expanding access to floodplain and off-channel areas and improving habitat complexity, the project aims to improve rearing conditions for juveniles, including better feeding and foraging opportunities, increased refugia during high-water events, and reduced vulnerability to predators.
Does the project include infrastructure or utility work?
Yes. To make the restoration actions possible, the project includes utility relocation work.
What utility relocation is planned?
Six power poles will be removed, and the affected section of transmission line will be relocated to White Pine Road.
Why is utility relocation included in a river restoration project?
The description notes that restoring river function often requires moving or redesigning infrastructure that was originally built in or near the floodplain, so that floodplain reconnection and restoration actions can proceed.
What is the maximum amount of funding available (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $1,684,676.
How many awards did the agency anticipate making?
The agency anticipated making one award.
Is this opportunity focused on construction?
Yes. The grant supports a construction-focused river restoration effort designed to reestablish floodplain function, improve aquatic habitat complexity, and coordinate infrastructure changes needed to enable the restoration work.
What types of ecological improvements are mentioned beyond floodplain reconnection?
The description references improved in-stream aquatic habitat conditions, including better channel complexity, improved sediment and wood dynamics, and a more functional river-floodplain system overall.
What is the core restoration approach described for reducing human impacts?
The core approach is to remove or modify a levee and related infrastructure that constrain the creek, enabling more natural floodplain connectivity and channel migration processes.
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