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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Threemile Fish Barrier Installation Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 8, 2009 and posted on Jul 7, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Threemile Fish Barrier Installation Project is a small, targeted federal funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) through its Klamath Falls Fish and Wildlife Office. The grant supports on-the-ground aquatic conservation work in Threemile Creek focused on preventing the upstream spread of nonnative brook trout and strengthening conditions for bull trout recovery. The project is built around fish passage barrier work: adding a second barrier and improving an existing one so that the upper portions of Threemile Creek remain protected from brook trout reinvasion.
The background for the project is that a brook trout passage barrier was already installed in 2007 on private property downstream of the USDA Forest Service boundary. While that barrier was intended to block brook trout from moving upstream, this opportunity is driven by risk management and effectiveness improvements. The proposed work would construct an additional barrier to reduce the chance that brook trout could re-enter upper Threemile Creek if the original barrier were to fail. In parallel, the project would also upgrade or improve the existing barrier in line with recommendations made by a USFWS Region 1/8 fish passage engineer, with the goal of making the overall barrier system more reliable and effective over time.
A key point in the announcement is that the barrier installation and improvement are described as the "catalyst" for other bull trout recovery actions in the creek. In practical terms, keeping brook trout out of upper habitat can remove a major obstacle to additional restoration and recovery measures, because nonnative species can compete with, prey on, or otherwise undermine recovery efforts for native trout. By securing the upstream habitat from reinvasion, this project helps create the conditions needed for subsequent recovery work to have a higher likelihood of success.
Administratively, the funding is offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, which signals that USFWS expects to be substantively involved beyond simply issuing funds. The notice states that Service involvement will include technical assistance and cooperative work with the recipient, which often means coordination on design, implementation approaches, and compliance or engineering considerations associated with fish passage barrier construction.
The opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $10,000. There was no cost share or matching requirement listed. Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The funding opportunity number is KFFWO ES 2, and the posting timeline shows it was posted on July 7, 2009, created on July 8, 2009, and closed on July 17, 2009, with an archive date of August 16, 2009. The activity category is Natural Resources, consistent with habitat protection and native fish recovery.
For access issues or questions tied to the original announcement, the listed point of contact was Joni Drinkwater, Administrative Officer, reachable by phone at 541-885-2510 or by email at jonidrinkwater@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Threemile Fish Barrier Installation Project?
The Threemile Fish Barrier Installation Project is a small, targeted federal funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) through its Klamath Falls Fish and Wildlife Office. It supports on-the-ground aquatic conservation work in Threemile Creek focused on preventing the upstream spread of nonnative brook trout and improving conditions for bull trout recovery.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The main goal is to keep nonnative brook trout from reinvading the upper portions of Threemile Creek by strengthening fish passage barrier protection. The project is intended to reduce risk if the existing barrier fails and to improve overall barrier reliability over time.
What work does the project fund?
The project centers on fish passage barrier work, specifically: (1) constructing a second barrier to reduce the chance of brook trout re-entry if the original barrier were to fail, and (2) upgrading or improving the existing barrier based on recommendations from a USFWS Region 1/8 fish passage engineer.
Why are fish passage barriers needed in Threemile Creek?
The barriers are intended to prevent the upstream spread of nonnative brook trout. Nonnative species can compete with, prey on, or otherwise undermine native trout recovery efforts. By securing upstream habitat from reinvasion, the project aims to strengthen conditions for bull trout recovery.
Was there already an existing brook trout barrier in place before this opportunity?
Yes. A brook trout passage barrier was installed in 2007 on private property downstream of the USDA Forest Service boundary. This funding opportunity focuses on adding redundancy and improving effectiveness to reduce reinvasion risk.
What is being changed or improved compared to the existing barrier setup?
The announcement describes two key actions: building an additional (second) barrier as a safeguard against failure of the original barrier, and improving the original barrier according to engineering recommendations to make the barrier system more reliable and effective over time.
How does this project relate to bull trout recovery?
The barrier installation and improvement are described as the "catalyst" for other bull trout recovery actions in Threemile Creek. Keeping brook trout out of upper habitat can remove a major obstacle to additional restoration and recovery measures and improve the likelihood that future recovery work will succeed.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) through its Klamath Falls Fish and Wildlife Office.
What type of award is being used for this funding?
The notice states the funding is offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement. This indicates USFWS expects to be substantively involved beyond simply issuing funds.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean for applicants and recipients?
Based on the notice, USFWS involvement will include technical assistance and cooperative work with the recipient. This often includes coordination on design, implementation approaches, and compliance or engineering considerations associated with fish passage barrier construction.
How much funding is available?
The opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $10,000.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No cost share or matching requirement was listed in the information provided.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are universities or institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility statement excludes institutions of higher education.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is KFFWO ES 2.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is Natural Resources, consistent with habitat protection and native fish recovery work.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting timeline shows it was posted on July 7, 2009, created on July 8, 2009, and closed on July 17, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is August 16, 2009.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Joni Drinkwater, Administrative Officer.
How could applicants contact the point of contact?
Phone: 541-885-2510. Email: jonidrinkwater@fws.gov.
Where is the project focused?
The work is focused in Threemile Creek, with the barrier context noting a location on private property downstream of the USDA Forest Service boundary and the goal of protecting upper portions of Threemile Creek from brook trout reinvasion.
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