Big Wood Travel Plan Implementation Project Blaine County Land, Water, and Wildlife Program Application for Conservation Funding

Prepared and Submitted by the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Blaine County Land, Water and Wildlife Program FULL APPLICATION FOR CONSERVATION FUNDING

Instructions

This form is used in the second phase of the Blaine County Land, Water and Wildlife Program’s (“Program” or “LWWP”) application process to request funding. Only projects with approved Pre-Applications in the first phase should be presented using this form.

Landowners are the Program’s most important partners and are invited to submit proposals using the Pre- Application to initiate a possible project. This Full Application for Conservation Funding may be prepared by the Landowner or by the entity or agency responsible for either owning/stewarding the land or property interests acquired with funding from the Program or for implementing the proposed activities for a non-acquisition project. These entities (including Blaine County itself, in the instances where it is taking the lead on a project) are referred to in this document as the Applicants and will work closely with the Landowner to ensure that the Application is complete and accurate. If the project proposes to acquire a conservation easement, the Applicant must be qualified as described in Idaho Code 55-2101, Idaho’s conservation easement enabling legislation, or have a partner that is a qualified easement holder. For other types of projects, the Applicant must be qualified under the Program’s guidelines. Refer to the Program Guide for additional information on the entities that qualify as Applicants.

Prior to beginning work on the Application, Applicants should carefully review the LWWP Program Guide and complete the Project Evaluation Checklist. These two documents explain how the Program operates and describe the characteristics of priority conservation projects. Keep those characteristics in mind as you complete the Application. Be sure to review the Six Minimum Requirements required for Levy funding, listed at the beginning of the Project Evaluation Checklist.

Please complete the Application in its entirety. Use additional pages as necessary to provide complete responses to each question. A fillable version, for optional use, is available on the website. Instructions for each section are provided in italicized text. In order for the Application to be processed and reviewed, every question must be answered and all required materials must accompany the form. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted for consideration.

If you have questions, call the LWWP Program Coordinator at (208) 788-5570 for assistance. When your application is ready, please submit it to: Blaine County Land, Water & Wildlife Program, 219 1st Avenue S., Ste. 208, Hailey, ID 83333. There are currently three application deadlines per year, posted on the website. Applications, together with the required attachments (described in Section IV below), must be submitted on digital media, accompanied by twelve (12) complete paper versions.

Note: When submitted to the County, this application will become a public document and all information contained in it may be viewed by any member of the public who may request to do so.

Blaine County Land Water and Wildlife Program Full Application, June 2013 (Revised from April 2011) Table of Contents

Section I - Project Basics ...... 2 Section II – Project/Property Information ...... 2 Section III – Project Finances ...... 9 Section IV – Required Application Attachments ...... 11 Section V – Due Diligence Investigations Note ...... 13 Signatures and Certifications ...... 14 Section II 3. d. iii. - Examples of Road Restoration ...... 15 Section II 5. - Site Description and Conservation Values ...... 20 Section III 1. iii. - Budget for Big Wood Travel Plan Implementation ...... 22 Section IV a and b - Maps of the Project Area ...... 23 Section IV d. - Pictures of the Project Area ...... 31 Project Evaluation Checklist ...... 34 Section IV f. and k. and Section V. - Scope of Work ...... 42 Section V. - Project Monitoring ...... 43 Section V. - Permits and Approvals ...... 43 Section V. - Project Budget and Timeline ...... 44 Section V. - Section IV i. - Funding Commitments ...... 45 SECTION I - PROJECT BASICS

1. PROJECT TITLE: Enter the title of the proposed project. This title will be used in all press releases, reports, and other public documents. Big Wood Travel Management Plan Implementation

2. APPLICANT(S): Provide the name of the primary Applicant. Applicant #1 (primary): Sawtooth National Recreation Area Address: 5 North Fork Canyon Rd., Ketchum, Idaho 83340 Applicant is: (Check one) Unit of Government: Private/Non-Profit Organization: Landowner

Applicant #2 (secondary, easement holder): NA Address: Applicant is: (Check one) Unit of Government: Private/Non-Profit Organization: Landowner (if applicable):

3. CONTACT PERSON: The person the County’s representative should call if there are questions or issues associated with the application. Name: Robin Garwood Title: Wildlife Biologist Address: 5 North Fork Canyon Rd, Ketchum, Idaho 83340 Phone: 208-727-5014 Email: [email protected]

SECTION II – PROJECT/PROPERTY INFORMATION

1. PROPERTY LOCATION: Give a brief description of the property location including the address, or if there is no address, a succinct description that will identify the general area. Attach additional pages, if needed. The full, current legal description of the property proposed for conservation should be included as an attachment. Address/Description: Big Wood River watershed within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Legal Description - Portions of T7N, R15E, Section 34, 35, 36; T6N, R15E, Section 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 35, 36; R6N, T16E, Section 30, 31, 32; T5N, R15E, Section 2; 6N, R17E, Section 16

Blaine County Tax Parcel number(s): NA

2. PROPERTY OVERVIEW: Give a description of the property and primary terms of the proposed transaction or objectives of non-acquisition projects. There is a section later in the application to provide more complete and descriptive information about the project’s strengths and property’s characteristics. a. Number of acres proposed for conservation action: How much land will the project protect or restore? If known, provide the acreages or approximate percentages of the land or habitat types present on the property. Blaine County Land Water and Wildlife Program 2 Full Application, June 2013 (Revised from April 2011) Approximately 5,450 acres. This includes approximately 1,390 acres of riparian habitat.

b. Existing Structures/Facilities: Describe the buildings and other improvements on the property proposed for conservation and the plans for their future care, if the project is an acquisition of a property interest. NA

c. Current use: Describe how the property is being used. What conservation management techniques are presently employed? Are there management plans or agreements in effect? The main land uses in the project area include developed and dispersed camping, non-motorized and motorized recreation (hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, skiing, driving), sheep grazing, and fuelwood harvesting. The Sawtooth NRA is guided by the Sawtooth Forest Land and Resource Management Plan.

d. Zoning: What is the current zoning on the property proposed for conservation or restoration? NA

e. Original Parcel Determination: Has one been completed? If so, when and what were the results? NA

f. Surrounding land uses: How are the adjoining properties currently used and managed? Are the current uses of adjacent lands compatible with the conservation objectives of the project? The main land uses in the areas adjacent to the project area on federal land include developed and dispersed camping, non-motorized and motorized recreation, sheep grazing, and fuelwood harvesting. These uses have all been accounted for in planning for this project.

g. Public land or protected properties that adjoin or are within ¼ mile of the property: List any lands owned, leased, or managed by the federal, state, or local governments or conservation organizations. Include brief description of known conservation easements. The project area is surrounded by public land on all sides. There are no known conservation easements adjacent to the project area.

h. Water features: Provide the name (if any) and brief description of any lake, pond, conveyance, river or stream that is on the property or borders it, and lineal feet of frontage. (In the narrative section there is a place to describe un-named but important water bodies, wetlands, or springs.) North Fork Big Wood River, Prairie Creek, Spring Creek, South Cherry Creek, Cherry Creek, North Cherry Creek, Senate Creek, Gladiator Creek, and Horse Creek. The project area includes approximately 12.5 miles of these streams.

3. PROJECT OVERVIEW a. Ownership: Unless you are proposing a purchase of land in fee title, does the landowner/applicant own all the property proposed for this project? If not, what are the plans and timeline for securing ownership? Yes

b. Conservation mechanism: Summarize the conservation purposes of the project and the legal tool or land management technique that will be used to accomplish those objectives. If a conservation

Blaine County Land Water and Wildlife Program 3 Full Application, June 2013 (Revised from April 2011) easement, will it be perpetual? NA. There is a section later in the application to provide more complete and descriptive information about the project’s strengths and property’s characteristics. Due to an increase in recreation use and travel within the Big Wood River watershed within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area (NRA), as well as the many resource and environmental protection issues that had developed over time, the Sawtooth NRA began travel management planning for this area in 2014 and completed the environmental analysis in 2018. The comprehensive analysis determined where the various uses were having unacceptable adverse effects on a variety of resources and where adjustments in management should be made. During the anlaysis resource specialists identified uses that were having unacceptable impacts to aquatic and wildlife resources. Routes and dispersed campsites within riparian areas have caused soil compaction, loss of riparian vegetaton, sedimetation into streams, and dispalcement of wildlife species of concern. Route density in some tributaries have casued increased habitat fragmentation and displaced wildlife species of concern. Two of the main objectives of the plan are to 1) manage and reduce resource impacts that are occurring due to wheeled motorized use of roads, trails, and unauthorized travel and 2) restore unauthorized routes identified as a problem to resources of concern (which include soil, water, fish, plants, and wildlife).

The main management technique that will be used to meet the objectives is the decommissioning of routes causing resource damage, primarily to soil, water, and wildlife by returning routes to as close to natural conditions as feasible. Restoration work will occur in several subwatersheds within the Big Wood River watershed. These include North Fork Big Wood River, Prairie Creek, Spring Creek, South Cherry Creek, Cherry Creek, North Cherry Creek, Senate Creek, Gladiator Creek, and Horse Creek. Restoration treatments include a combination of the following: installing barriers to block use of a route and/or confine a campsite, installing water bars; removing culverts; breaking compaction and conditioning the former surface; adding fine and course woody debris; pulling road shoulders to reestablish former topography and drainage; and restoring vegetation.

c. Development rights to be reserved and/or subdivision contemplated: If the project is not a fee title acquisition, are there specific development rights the applicant intends to reserve? If so, please describe them below. NA

i. Does the project include a division of land? If so, please provide a map and explain the circumstances.

ii. Have you contacted Blaine County Land Use Department to discuss the division of land? Has Blaine County considered any subdivision, site plans or permit requests related to the proposed project? If yes, please explain.

d. For restoration projects: How will you determine whether the project has met the goals? How will you know if/when the project results are stable (within the context of changing natural systems)? How will you measure success in terms of broader conservation values (performance standards)? Please be specific. Specific objectives of this project are to 1) reduce the amount of routes that are in riparian areas and adversely affecting aquatic habitat and processes and 2) reduce routes in high route density areas to Blaine County Land Water and Wildlife Program 4 Full Application, June 2013 (Revised from April 2011) help alleviate impacts to wildlife (breeding/rearing disturbance and displacement, habitat fragmentation). Success will be measured in terms of miles of routes restored. A monitoring plan is in place to track the effectiveness of the restoration of routes. See attachment under Section IV, k.

i. What are the risks associated with the project? The Sawtooth NRA staff has more than 20 years of experience using the techniques proposed to implement this project successfully. Therefore environmental risks associated with this project are low. There is one component of the project that will involve instream work (restoration of a ford on Horse Creek). When fords are restored they are vulnerable for the first few years to high flow events until vegetation establishes.

ii. What factors beyond the scope of the project may threaten its long-term success (e.g., changes in adjacent land use, changes in management, reduction of stream flows)? The Sawtooth NRA is committed to restoration in this project area as informed by the NEPA planning process and directed by the Decision signed August 30, 2018. A change in management direction is unlikely but possible. Lack of funding to complete implementation is also a potential threat.

iii. What evidence do you have that this project will succeed, either from your own experience or that of others? Please attach relevant reports or studies, or links. As stated in i) the Sawtooth NRA staff has many years of experience with the techniques proposed for this project. See the attachment title Restoration Examples for similar restoration work that has been completed by staff on the Sawtooth NRA.

e. Agreements: Do the parties have in place any agreements, binding or not, such as letters of intent or contracts demonstrating commitment to do the project? If so, what are the general terms of each? The Sawtooth NRA has three funding agreements in place. See Section III 4. for details on those funds.

f. Estimated closing date: If the County agrees to be one of the funders, when will all steps likely be completed and other funding secured for the proposed project? The Sawtooth NRA is seeking additional funding from National Forest Foundation and Idaho Dep. of Fish and Game. These funds may be secured by spring 2021.

g. For restoration projects: When do you want to begin on-the-ground work? Recognizing some projects can only be done during certain times of the year, when must you have approval in order to begin work when you want to? If LWW funds are received, we anticpate beginning work during the summer of 2020.

4. OWNERSHIP STATUS (Refer to the list of Required Application Attachments and Due Diligence requirements in Sections IV and V for additional information needed to supplement the responses to these questions): a. Current Owner(s): What are the names and addresses of the owners of the property? Please provide a copy of the deed or other record that shows the names of the owner(s) of the property proposed for conservation. Note: this form must be signed by the owner or someone with legal authority to sign on the owner’s behalf. Federal Governemnt (U.S.A.)

Blaine County Land Water and Wildlife Program 5 Full Application, June 2013 (Revised from April 2011) b. Encumbrances: Describe all mortgages, liens and other encumbrances affecting the property. If the project proposes to use a conservation easement, have you contacted the mortgagors/lien holders about this project? Do you have a commitment letter that they will subordinate to an easement? The commitment letter will be required prior to the LAB’s considering your Full Application. NA

c. Known title issues: To the best of the knowledge of the landowner and Applicant, are there any disputes, encroachments, or other issues affecting the property? Has a title search been performed recently? If so, please provide a summary of any available reports. NA

d. Known environmental hazards issues: To the best of the landowner or Applicant’s knowledge, are there any issues with the environmental condition of the property? Has a records search or other investigation been conducted? If yes, please provide a summary of any available reports. NA

e. Mineral rights: Indicate whether or not the landowner owns the subsurface rights associated with the property. If the rights are owned by another person or entity explain, to the degree known, what that owner's plans are for exploiting the minerals. Describe the rights below. NA

f. Water rights: Describe the type of water rights associated with the property, the ownership status of the associated rights, priority date and any available delivery history to the best of landowner and Applicant’s knowledge. Be sure to include whether the right has been decreed. (See the list of information required regarding water rights in Section IV – Required Application Attachments). NA

g. Do the property’s conservation values depend on the continued delivery, application and beneficial use of the water rights? For example, are there irrigated hay meadows that are important for wildlife? NA

h. Will any or all appurtenant water rights be tied to the project in perpetuity? What legal instrument will be used? Please specify, as necessary. NA

i. Use of water rights: How will water rights be used in the project? Are any changes to existing water rights necessary for the proposed project? NA

j. Need for additional water rights: Will any new water rights be required for the project? If yes, what type and amount? Have you initiated the process to try to acquire them? NA

k. TDR Certificate: If this is a TDR project, please attach the TDR Certification. Who do you propose shall be the buyer of the TDRs? NA

Blaine County Land Water and Wildlife Program 6 Full Application, June 2013 (Revised from April 2011) l. Permits/Approvals: List any permits or approvals required in order to complete the project, and the status and estimated completion date of each application if not already received. Project has gone through the NEPA planning process and there is a signed Decision dated August 30, 2018 Project has been reveiwed by US Fish and Wildlife Service through ESA Section 7 Consultation and determined to not likely adversely affect Canada lynx and not jeopardize the continued existence of wolverine Project has been reviewed by US Army Corps and authorized under Nationwide Permit No. 27 (Aquatic Habitat Restoration,Establishment and Enhancement Activities) Project has been reviewed an approved by Idaho Dep. of Water Resources Project has been reveiwed by State Historic Preservation Office and determined that there will be no effect to the Class I and Class II sites within the project area

5. SITE DESCRIPTION AND CONSERVATION VALUES: Explain in a narrative form why the project should be a priority for funding and how the project will conserve important resources targeted by the Program. Describe how each of the property’s conservation characteristics will be protected or improved through the project and how the project will provide lasting conservation for the property’s existing or anticipated resource values. For non-acquisition projects, proponents will generally be required to actively maintain and monitor the project for three years. Please limit the description to two pages. Review the Project Evaluation Checklist and the Program Guide to the Blaine County Land, Water and Wildlife Program prior to preparing this site description.

6. CONSERVATION OPPORTUNITY: Would the opportunity presented in this application be forfeited if the project is not funded at this time? Please describe the nature and immediacy of the opportunity. The window for implementing this project is limited by the NEPA Decision timeframe which is approximately 5 years or if there is a significant change in conditions (i.e. fire, new species listed under the Endagered Species Act, other new regulations or direction). Additionally because matching funds have been secured, implementation within the next 3 years is important.

7. FUTURE PROPERTY USE AND MANAGEMENT: Describe how the property will be used and managed if the project is funded as requested. Be as specific as possible so that the County can evaluate whether the conservation values of the property will, in fact, achieve lasting protection if the project is completed. If development rights will be retained explain how they may affect the conserved areas. The land uses described in 2c would continue, including developed and dispersed camping, non- motorized and motorized recreation (hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, skiing, driving), sheep grazing, and fuelwood harvesting.

8. EASEMENT STEWARDSHIP CAPACITIES Please complete the Partner Evaluation Form referenced in Section IV and attach it to this Application. It covers basic legal, organizational and financial information. For the project you are proposing, please answer:

a. Easement Stewardship Capacities (Answer if project will create a conservation easement or other less-than-fee property interest): Blaine County Land Water and Wildlife Program 7 Full Application, June 2013 (Revised from April 2011) What entity will hold the proposed easement, if different than the Applicant? Will the proposed transaction provide funds to ensure perpetual stewardship? Detail plans for monitoring and enforcement. NA

b. Fee Title Ownership and Land Management Capacities (Answer if the project will transfer fee title): What entity is proposed to own the property, if different than the Applicant? What is the proposed holder’s experience and track record for owning and managing conservation lands? Provide information about the entity’s financial and personnel capacities. How will the entity ensure lasting protection of the property? Ownership will remain with the federal government

c. Restoration and Rehabilitation Capacities (Answer if the project is primarily a restoration or other non-acquisition project). What entity will be responsible for initial work proposed, if different than the Applicant? Will the same entity be responsible for ongoing monitoring and land management to ensure that the improvements are maintained? Provide information about that entity’s capabilities and experience with comparable projects. Give specifics about long-term plans and the ability to fund monitoring and maintenance. The applicant will be responsible for the work proposed.

9. PROGRAMMATIC VALUE: Is the property associated with a larger conservation program or initiative? Provide the name of the program or initiative (if one exists) and describe its objectives. How does the proposed project fit into the program and contribute to the larger program’s success? How does being part of the program maximize the public benefit for Blaine County residents? This proposed project is part of the larger effort of implementation of the Big Wood River Travel Plan with the objectives to 1) manage and reduce resource impacts that are occurring due to wheeled motorized use of roads, trails, and unauthorized travel and 2) restore unauthorized routes identified as a problem to resources of concern. The Sawtooth National Forest is one of the National Forest Foundation’s Treasured Landscapes, Unforgettable Experiences sites, where the NFF is focused on restoring forests and watersheds in the headwaters of two major rivers: the Salmon and the Big Wood.

10. AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY-REQUIRED PREDATOR CONTROL LANGUAGE. For conservation easements, Blaine County requires the following: “Hunting, Trapping and Fishing: As landowner, reserves the right to hunt, fish and trap on the Property in compliance with state law, provided that trapping is consistent with the Conservation Values and preservation of habitat conditions. In addition, in controlling predatory and problem animals, shall comply with all applicable laws and use selective and humane control techniques, including, where practicable, non- lethal deterrents and management practices.” a. Will all signatories to the conservation easement agree to this language? NA

Blaine County Land Water and Wildlife Program 8 Full Application, June 2013 (Revised from April 2011) SECTION III – PROJECT FINANCES

The following information will allow the Program to assess the financial value presented by the proposed project. Securing maximum public benefit from the Levy funds is a high priority for the County. Accordingly, the Program is seeking as much leverage as possible from the transactions it supports.

Funding from the Program may be used only to pay for conservation of natural resources. Acquisition costs will be the responsibility of the landowner and Applicant, including, but not limited to appraisal, hazards assessment and title insurance. For non-acquisition projects such as restoration and habitat improvement projects, the Program will fund costs described in Attachment #4 of the Program Guide.

1. Estimated total value of the project. i. For fee title or conservation easement acquisitions, please provide the fair market value of the rights to be acquired or extinguished through this project. Prior to disbursement of Program funds this value will have to be substantiated with an appraisal. The figure provided in this section should represent the anticipated appraised value of the conservation easement or other rights that would be conveyed if the proposed transaction is completed. NA

ii. For TDR projects, please provide the same information as above, as well as how the estimated value will be calculated if not through an appraisal. NA

iii. For non-acquisition projects, provide a budget that identifies the actual cost of the proposed work to be performed and what part(s) you are requesting Levy funds for. Provide a figure or a range, based on the best possible information. A detailed scope of work and other information will be required prior to closing; please see Sections IV and V below. See budget and timeline.

2. Basis for Estimate: Explain how the Applicant determined the total value provided above. Explain how the project may be impacted if the final appraisal, required as part of the Due Diligence phase, does not substantiate the estimate provided. (Be sure to attach documentation as required in Section IV): The costs are based on the Sawtooth National Forest Construction and Maintenance Crew equipment and salary calculator, Sawtooth Forest salary costs for biologists and recreation staff that will be directing the restoration work, and other supply costs including signing and seeding.

Note: For acquisition projects, the County prefers that application packages include an opinion letter or initial appraisal from a qualified appraiser familiar with the market and the type of interests being acquired. However, it will accept and evaluate applications with data from similar transactions, together with an analysis from the Applicant. A full appraisal is required in the Due Diligence phase of the Land, Water and Wildlife Program’s project selection process.

3. Total dollar amount, and percentage of total project cost requested from Blaine County: $158,200

4. Funding strategy: Describe how the remainder of the funding for the project will be secured. Blaine County Land Water and Wildlife Program 9 Full Application, June 2013 (Revised from April 2011) The Sawtooth NRA has secured funds from Idaho Dep. Parks and Recreation, Specialty License Plate Fund, Secure Rural Schools Title II Projects Funds South Central Idaho (RAC), and National Forest Foundation. The Sawtooth NRA is providing funds and in-kind contributions and the Blaine County Recreation District is providing funds and in-kind contributions.

i. What sources are anticipated? We will be seeking funds from Idaho Deparment of Fish and Game in additon to sources listed above.

ii. Do you have the funds secured or in hand? Yes If not, when do you expect to know if you will receive them? If there is a date by which you must use the funds, what is it?

iii. Is the landowner providing matching funds through a partial donation or in-kind support? The Sawtooth NRA is providing matching funds

iv. Please list any other non-cash match below, including volunteers, if applicable. Blaine County Recreation District, National Forest Foundation, Forest Service

Note: Matching funds and/or bargain sales are strongly encouraged because Blaine County has very limited funds and multiple objectives for every dollar. Accordingly, projects that offer high leverage will be higher priorities and more likely to receive funding.

5. Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA). What is the status of the PSA? NA

Blaine County Land Water and Wildlife Program 10 Full Application, June 2013 (Revised from April 2011) SECTION IV- REQUIRED APPLICATION ATTACHMENTS Items a-l MUST accompany the application. An application missing any of these items will be considered incomplete and returned. The date for delivery of Due Diligence items will be negotiated among the parties. a. Site Location Map: On a Blaine County base map, clearly identify the location of the proposed acquisition. In the digital version of the application, provide a jpeg or pdf of the same map and location information. b. Project Boundary Map: On a map of sufficiently large scale to see the property, identify the boundaries of the proposed project. Provide a digital version of this map. If reserved building sites are proposed, identify their locations and approximate size. Similarly, if the proposal contemplates excluding or subdividing land, please indicate. Note: The County may require that reserved building sites be surveyed as part of Due Diligence. c. Legal description: Portions of T7N, R15E, Section 34, 35, 36; T6N, R15E, Section 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 35, 36; R6N, T16E, Section 30, 31, 32; T5N, R15E, Section 2; 6N, R17E, Section 16 d. Color Photos: Provide at least six (6) digital color photos (jpeg format) of the property proposed for acquisition. The photos should show important terrain, waterfront, man-made features, access roads, wetlands, unique characteristics, or other elements that make the property a good candidate for funding. Also include the most recent aerial photo available. e. Project Evaluation Criteria Checklist: Complete the form by identifying the property’s conservation characteristics on the Checklist. Sources of data or links to the data are provided in the Checklist. f. Documentation related to value estimate: If an opinion letter or initial appraisal is part of the package, provide information about the appraiser’s qualifications. If an estimate from the Applicant is being used, explain how the value estimate or range was developed. Provide as much information as possible about the data and analysis used. For non-acquisition projects, provide a draft scope of work and draft budget to substantiate the cost estimate. g. Water Information: If there are appurtenant water rights, provide a report from the Idaho Department of Water resources with the following information: NA o Water right number or permit number or license number (if not yet decreed) o Owner o Priority Date o Source o Diversion Rate (cfs) o Point of Diversion (legal description) o Place of Use “POU” (legal description and acreage) o Purpose of Use o Season of Use o Any and all combined use limitations (acreage and volume) o Conditions of approval, including any and all combined use limitations (acreage and volume) o Ten years of delivery records as available (water master delivery records, pump records, water assessments, etc.) o What is that actual place of use? Blaine County Land Water and Wildlife Program 11 Full Application, June 2013 (Revised from April 2011) h. Partner Evaluation Form: Please complete each time you request funding from the Program, if you have a Partner. NA i. Letter(s) from committed Partners (if any). See funding commitment letters. j. TDR projects: Please provide copies of all TDR Certificates. NA k. Plans for restoration and other non-acquisition projects: To the extent they currently exist, please provide engineering or other drawings, project budget, scope of work, timeline, maintenance plan, monitoring plan, and other information such as a re-vegetation plan required for the project. Also include a list of permits/approvals required and the status of each. Finals of all these materials, as well as Performance Guarantees with the County, will be required during the Due Diligence Phase, prior to the LAB’s Final Review. l. Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA): For fee acquisitions, the PSA is required prior to LAB’s consideration of the Full Application. For TDRs, the PSA is required prior to LAB’s Final Review. NA

Application Attachments cont’d: The items listed below are considered to be Due Diligence investigations. However if they are available at the time the Application is submitted, please include them. Otherwise, provide a proposed schedule for their completion. See Section V, below, for a full list of Due Diligence investigations. Closing procedures can be found in the Program Guide. m. Template Conservation Easement: If a conservation easement is the proposed legal tool for this project, provide any standard easement language that the Applicant intends to use as the basis for the document created in association with the proposed transaction. Be sure to include any language that may be used to tie the water rights to the property. Any draft document already negotiated between the landowner, Applicant and/or easement holder (if that is a different entity) should also be included with the Application. NA n. A summary of the most recent title report. NA o. A survey of the property. NA p. A summary of any hazardous material evaluations. During the environmental review process and analysis hazardous materials were not identified as an issue in the project area. Refer to the environmental documents.

Blaine County Land Water and Wildlife Program 12 Full Application, June 2013 (Revised from April 2011) SECTION V – DUE DILIGENCE INVESTIGATIONS NOTE

The actual list of Due Diligence requirements may vary from project to project. Landowners and Applicants should anticipate that most, if not all, of these items will be required for all projects involving an easement, TDR, transfer of fee title or other property interest. If the Full Application is given conceptual approval by the BCC, the County will work with the landowner and Applicant to decide on a schedule for delivery of these items. • Title commitment for the subject property and resolution of any title issues. • Final appraisal validating the anticipated value or range of values stated in the Application. • Phase I Environmental hazard survey, or some equivalent and previously approved type of investigation, and resolution of any significant problems revealed. • A Mineral Rights Statement. • Evaluation of information on water rights and their ownership and status provided with the Application for Conservation Funding. • The actual conservation easement (or other previously-approved legal instrument) with all of the terms as proposed in the Application. Needs to include language about the easement- holder and County responsibilities. • A baseline documentation report, as customary for conservation easements, or a description of current property condition for other types of projects. • A plan for managing the conserved or restored property • Purchase agreement between the County and the Landowner and/or Partner. • Grant agreement, if responsibilities have not been adequately covered in other documents.

For non-acquisition projects: • Copies of all approved permits not previously submitted. See list of approvals on page 43. Documents are available on request. • A “build to” set of plans. See Scope of Work page 42 • Evidence of Performance Guarantees with Blaine County. NA • Copies of Construction Agreements between applicant and contractors. NA • Final budget and justification for the figures. See Budget and Timeline page 44 • A plan for monitoring and reporting to the County (length to be agreed upon), including who will do the monitoring and reporting, when you will submit reports to the County, and whether there is any government agency involvement. See Project Monitoring page 43

Blaine County Land Water and Wildlife Program 13 Full Application, June 2013 (Revised from April 2011) Signatures and Certifications

I/we have prepared this application to the best of our ability and knowledge and request that Blaine County evaluate this request for funding based on the information contained herein. I/we understand the project selection process described in the Blaine County Land, Water and Wildlife Program Guide. I/we understand that a recommendation that this project move to the Due Diligence Phase is not a guarantee of funding. If any information or circumstance changes substantially the project may be subject to reconsideration or reapplication, as described in the Program Guide. Furthermore, I/we: • Support this project as proposed • Intend to complete the project if Blaine County authorizes funding • Understand that the Levy Advisory Board (LAB) is a recommending body only • Acknowledge that a recommendation from the LAB or the BCC that this project move to the Due Diligence Phase is not a guarantee of funding; nor is a LAB recommendation to the BCC for Final Review and Funding a guarantee of funding, and • Have discussed the project and this application with our legal advisor, accountant and/or decision-maker(s) within our organization, as applicable and appropriate.

I am legally authorized to sign this application as a representative of the Applicant.

Applicant signature Date

I am the landowner, or legally authorized to sign on his/her behalf.

Landowner or representative signature Date

Blaine County Land Water and Wildlife Program 14 Full Application, June 2013 (Revised from April 2011) Section II 3. d. iii. Examples of Road Restoration on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area

15 Travel Management

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2004 2003 Sawtooth National Recreation Area

16 Road 1999

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17 Cabin Creek Road 207 Changes

Background: • The extensive wetland complex north and west of Alturas and Perkins Lakes is fed primarily by the low, wide, alluvial fan of Cabin Creek via multiple channels. • Road 207 was constructed in the late 1950s and passed through ½ mile of this complex wetland, climbing nearly parallel with the drainage slope of the alluvial fan. • The road crossed the multiple channels of Cabin Creek, but the roads position on the topography forced a large portion of water (particularly at high flows) to run parallel to the road against the fill slopes until it reached a cross culvert or overtopped the road. This caused routine, chronic, and extensive scour to the roadway and sedimentation to Cabin Creek and Alturas Lake. This damage also required routine and expensive maintenance. • The culverts were also identified as possible barriers to fish passage. Both Cabin Creek and Alturas Lake are designated critical habitat for fish currently protected under the Endangered Species Act.

Action: • The SNF proposed to address this situation by relocating the route to a new bridge crossing of Alturas Lake Creek downstream of Perkins Lake. • However, comments received regarding the proposal recommended an alternative also be considered which would simply close and remove the route within the wetland, with no new road or bridge. • The NEPA analysis that followed demonstrated the merits of this alternative approach. • Vehicle access to all existing destinations would remain, with only a change in convenience – an increase of only 11 minutes for the most distant destinations. • Impacts to Alturas Lake Creek associated with the new road and bridge would be avoided. • This approach was selected by the decision maker, who also considered the substantial cost of construction and maintenance that would have been associated with a large new bridge and road. • Meanwhile the action also incorporated 2.3 miles of established and sustainable user-created vehicle routes in the vicinity into the transportation network. • The decision was fully implemented in September 2013.

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19 Section II 5. Site Description and Conservation Values

Site Description The 5,450-acre project area is in the Big Wood River watershed within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The project area has had much past human use including mining, sheep grazing, timber harvesting, firewood cutting, and dispersed recreational use (hiking, biking, skiing, horseback riding, and hunting). The area includes an extensive network of routes that consists of open forest system roads, motorized trails, summer non-motorized trails, ski trails maintained off open roads or trails, and unauthorized roads. The overall route density is high, including all roads and trails, at 2.1 miles/mile2.

Most of the routes in the project area were constructed for mining, logging, livestock grazing, and administrative purposes. Others evolved over time to gather firewood, access camping, and provide recreation opportunities such as groomed skiing and mountain biking. Personal firewood cutting has become more common over the past decade as insect and disease infestations produce more standing dead. Some of the routes are in riparian areas and adversely affecting aquatic habitat and processes. Some are contributing to high route density which can lead to breeding/rearing disturbance and displacement of wildlife, and habitat fragmentation.

Vehicle accessed camping is a popular activity and occurs throughout the project area. The growing number and size of campsites as well as the numerous unauthorized roads associated with camping have created widespread impacts along streams and within riparian areas as well as loss of vegetation in upland meadows. The number of sites varies from year to year as new fire rings are established and old ones abandoned. Inventory of campsites over the years has shown that most heavily used sites are more likely to occur near streams causing negative impacts to aquatic habitat condition including soil compaction, loss of vegetation, sedimentation into streams.

The Sawtooth NRA proposes to decommission closed and unauthorized routes causing resource damage, primarily to soil, water, and wildlife as described above. Closed routes will be returned to as close to natural conditions as feasible. Dispersed campsites that are causing unacceptable resource damage will be eliminated or moved to sites more sustainable. Restoration work will occur in several subwatersheds within the Big Wood River watershed. These include North Fork Big Wood River, Prairie Creek, Spring Creek, South Cherry Creek, Cherry Creek, North Cherry Creek, Senate Creek, Gladiator Creek, and Horse Creek. Restoration treatments include a combination of the following: installing barriers to block use of a route, installing water bars; removing culverts; breaking compaction and conditioning the former surface; adding fine and course woody debris; pulling road shoulders to reestablish former topography and drainage; and restoring vegetation. Restoration will be done using an excavator, backhoe and dump struck under the supervision of staff experienced in this type of restoration method.

Conservation Values The purpose of the project is to restore fish and wildlife habitat by rehabilitating routes negatively affecting habitat condition. Conservation outcomes include; reducing sediment into waterways; reestablishing vegetation in riparian areas; reducing route density thereby reducing habitat fragmentation and disturbance to wildlife. It meets three goals of the Land, Water, Wildlife Program: • Protect water quality, rivers and streams, riparian corridors, flood plains, wetlands and water rights. • Protect and preserve wildlife, habitat, and transit and migration corridors • Conserve, restore, or maintain and otherwise provide for proper stewardship of land and waters

20 The project area contains approximately 1,390 acres of riparian habitat. The Wood River sculpin, a US Forest Service Regional Forester's sensitive species, has been observed in the project area in the Big Wood River as well as many of the tributaries. The project area also contains habitat for redband trout.

Several beneficial effects are anticipated in the short- and long-term time periods. The decommissioning and restoration of old roads/unauthorized routes to a more natural contour and native vegetation should decrease hillslope erosion, sediment delivery and sedimentation into streams. The drainages will see a reduction in route densities as well as modeled sediment delivery to streams (EA, Table 6). Moving dispersed campsites to areas which are sustainable and controlling their spread, will greatly reduce adverse effects to instream and near stream watershed indicators, such as percent fine sediment, delivery of chemical and nutrients, stream bank stability, streamside shading, stream width to depth ratios, and water temperature. These reductions in adverse effects will improve stream habitat. It is anticipated that with the reduction of route densities inside the RCA as well as outside will significantly reduce the sediment delivery from roads within the project area as well as percent fine sediment and substrate embeddedness within the stream. Research has consistently shown that roads increase erosion and sedimentation more than any other practice associated with forest management. Several wildlife species of concern occur in the project area including wolverine, gray wolf, northern goshawk, flammulated owl, boreal owl, three-toed woodpecker, and spotted frog. State Species of Greatest Conservation Need with habitat (breeding or migratory) in the project area include little brown bat, silver-haired bat, hoary bat, western small-footed myotis, wolverine, common nighthawk, Clark’s nutcracker, olive-sided flycatcher, sandhill crane, and western toad. The area also contains elk calving habitat. All these species will benefit from reduction of road density by making habitat more secure and reducing fragmentation. Several of these species will benefit from riparian habitat condition improvement.

21 Section III 1. iii.

Budget for Big Wood Travel Plan Implementation

Target LWW Forest Area Completion Requested RAC NFF IDPR LPF BCRD IDFG Service Date Funds North Fork 2022 $44,700 $21,000 $17,500 Prairie Creek 2020-21 $19,000 $14,000 $8,000 $10,500 $8,300 $7,500 $2,000 Galena Area 2021-2022 $94,500 $58,000 $7,500 $14,000 $10,000 Total $158,200 $93,000 $8,000 $10,500 $25,800 $15,000 $16,000 $10,000

RAC - Secure Rural Schools Title II Fund - South Central Idaho NFF - National Forest Foundation LPF - Idaho Specialty License Plate Fund NFF - National Forest Foundation IDPR - Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation BCRD - Blaine County Recreation District IDFG - Idaho Department of Fish and Game

22 Section IV a and b Maps of the Project Area

23 Map 1. Vicinity Map

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Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, 0 10 20 Project Area Miles GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), (c) ± OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community Existing North Fork TH - close and naturalize

New North Fork TH

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Map 2. North Fork Project Area 25 Existing North Fork TH - close and naturalize

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Map 4. Prairie Creek Project Area 27 ± ProjectArea

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Map 5. Prairie Creek Project Area 28 Existing Gladiator TH - close and naturalize

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Map 6. Galena Project Area 29 Existing Gladiator TH - close and naturalize

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Map 7. Galena Project Area 30 Section IV d. - Pictures of the Project Area Examples of routes and camp sites causing unacceptable resources impacts within the project area.

31 32 33 BLAINE COUNTY LAND WATER & WILDLIFE PROGRAM Project Evaluation Checklist

Please respond to each question by selecting Y for Yes, N for No or N/A for Not Applicable. See the Appendix for data sources and descriptions of all highlighted items.

I. Six Minimum Requirements: In order to be eligible for funding from the Land, Water and Wildlife Program, projects must meet all of the following criteria.

1. Is the project located in Blaine County? Yes

2. Does the project serve at least one of the three primary levy purposes by protecting land, water, or wildlife? Yes

3. If this is an acquisition, is there a willing seller? For all other projects, has the landowner committed their property for the project? NA

4. Is there a qualified entity willing and able to hold and maintain the land interest to be conveyed? If a non-acquisition project, is there a qualified entity willing to take responsibility for the completion, maintenance and enforcement of the project? Yes

5. Have matching funds or other leverage for the LWWP’s funding been sought? (Matching funds may be required). Yes

6. Will the project have lasting conservation outcomes? Yes

II. Protect Water Resources: as the following criteria reflect the goals of the Land, Water & Wildlife Program, and yet each project is unique, projects are encouraged to, but not required to, meet the following criteria.

1. Is the property: a. On the Big Wood or Little Wood River? b. Within .25 mile of the Big Wood or Little Wood River? c. Within 1 mile of the Big Wood or Little Wood River?

2. Is the property proximate to one of the following tributaries of the Big Wood: East Fork Big Wood River, Warm Springs Creek, Trail Creek, North Fork Big Wood River, Indian Creek, Deer Creek, Croy Creek, or Seaman’s Creek? (Please identify which one): a. Immediately adjacent b. Within .5 mile of one of the above-named tributaries c. Within 1 mile of one of the above-named tributaries

3. Does the property currently contain the following ecological/natural characteristics that support protection of water quality and quantity? a. Y N Floodplain b. Y N Riparian corridor c. Y N Wetlands d. Y N Other aquatic sources, such as lakes or ponds

LWWP Project Evaluation Checklist 34 June 2013 (Revised from April 2011) 4. If a buffer will be created, how much wider is it than required by Blaine County? a. Less than 100 feet Part of the project involves moving campsites out of riparian b. 100-499 feet areas which will create riparian buffers. The distances will vary c. 500-999 feet buy will range from 100 to over 1000 feet. d. 1000 feet or more?

5. Does the project propose to restore or improve habitat in the new or an existing buffer? Y N 6. Does the property contain the three essential characteristics of wetlands: hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils and wetland ecology? Y N 7. Within the ecologically important areas identified in the prior question, is the vegetation currently: a. Completely undisturbed (100%)? b. 75% - 99% undisturbed? c. 50% - 74% undisturbed? d. Less than 50% undisturbed?

8. If the project is executed as proposed, will the vegetation in the ecologically important areas identified in the previous 2 questions be: a. Restored? b. More disturbed? c. In the same condition?

9. Are water rights appurtenant to the project/property? NA

10. Will all of the appurtenant water rights be tied to the property in perpetuity using a legally binding instrument? NA

11. Is the delivery rate sufficient to support the proposed project and planned future uses of the property? NA

12. If this is a working farms and ranches project, are all appurtenant water rights on the property being used for agricultural purposes? NA

13. Are any changes (i.e. transfers) to existing water rights necessary to implement the project as proposed? No

14. Are additional water rights required in order to implement the project as proposed? No

15. Are highly erodible soils, as defined by NRCS, present on the project site? No

16. Will the project improve a stream segment listed as impaired on Idaho's 303(d) listing? No

LWWP Project Evaluation Checklist 35 June 2013 (Revised from April 2011) 17. Is the project in one of the following time-of-travel zones identified by Parcel (RP) Number on Blaine County Geographic Information System (GIS) to protect drinking water? a. 3 year b. 5 year c. 10 year

18. Will the project restore or enhance natural hydrological processes in any Blaine County watershed? Please explain. (Examples include: restoring naturally functioning floodplain or natural flow regime, protecting in-stream flows, reconnecting severed tributaries and planting native vegetation.) Yes, this project includes improvement of approximately 1,388 acres of riparian area. Restoration activities include removing travel routes and camping areas from riparian areas by decompacting soils, establishing native vegetation, and creating natural barriers to prevent continued human use. III. Protect Wildlife & Fish Habitat

1. Is the project in an area identified as being important for either biodiversity or species of concern in one of Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s wildlife plans? a Mule Deer Management Plan 2008; Mule Deer Initiative b. Comprehensive Plan for Greater Sage-grouse in Idaho (2006) c. Wolf Management Plan d. Idaho Bird Conservation Plan

2. Is the project within a priority protection area for one of Blaine County’s potential partner agencies or organizations? a. Carey Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) b. Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) c. Silver Creek Preserve d. Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve e. Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA) f. Pioneer Mountains foothills

3. Have species federally designated in Idaho as Species of Concern, Threatened, or Endangered been found on the subject property? Yes

4. Have species under consideration for designation in Idaho as Species of Concern, Threatened or Endangered been found on the property? If yes, please name. Yes, whitebark pine

5. Does the project contain identified elk winter range? No

6. Does the project contain identified mule deer winter range? No

7. Does the project contain priority habitat types as described in the Idaho Comprehensive Wildlife Strategy or Big Wood Conservation Plan, or areas of high species richness or important land cover as indicated in Gap Analysis? Yes

8. Within the priority habitat types identified in the prior question, is the vegetation currently: a. Completely undisturbed (100%)? b. 75% - 99% undisturbed? c. 50% - 74% undisturbed? d. Less than 50% undisturbed?

LWWP Project Evaluation Checklist 36 June 2013 (Revised from April 2011) 9. If the project is executed as proposed, will the vegetation in the priority habitat types identified in the previous two questions be: a. Restored? b. Disturbed further? c. In the same condition?

10. Is the project located within one of the zones identified by the public in the criteria workhops being important for wildlife? No

11. Does the project protect areas through which wildlife move? Yes a. Across major roads where there are frequent wildlife/vehicle collisions? No b. Between protected lands and water sources or other resource areas? Yes c. By linking protected lands to other protected lands within winter range or corridors? No

12. Will the project expand or improve wildlife corridors, or increase connectivity for wildlife between other areas that are already conserved? Yes

13. Will the project result in improved habitat for game or nongame wildlife species through activities such as post-fire restoration or re-vegetation with native plants? Yes

14. Does the property contain any of the following specific stretches of water known to be important fish habitat? a. Big Wood River tributaries b. Big Wood River c. Little Wood River above Reservoir d. Headwaters of Salmon River to Custer County Line

15. Does the property abut or contain frontage on a stream subject to IDFG Special Rules? a. Y N Mainstream Big Wood only above the Glendale diversion to the North Fork; Silver Creek and tributaries above Highway 93 bridge; b. Y N Reaches of the Little Wood within the Beartrack Williams WMA near Richfield and the upper river above the Baugh Creek confluence.

16. Does the property contain one of the following important types of fish habitat? a. Fish spawning and rearing grounds? b. Spring creeks? c. Others? Please name:

17. Is the aquatic habitat identified in the prior question currently…? a. Completely undisturbed (100%)? b. 75% - 99% undisturbed? c. 50% - 74% undisturbed? d. Less than 50% undisturbed?

18. If the project is executed as proposed, will the habitat for fish and other aquatic species be: a. Restored? b. Disturbed? c. In the same condition?

LWWP Project Evaluation Checklist 37 June 2013 (Revised from April 2011) 19. Has the waterway on the property been identified as habitat for, or as a reintroduction location for an aquatic Species of Concern? (See distribution maps) a. Wood River Sculpin b. Inland Redband Trout c. Sockeye and Chinook Salmon d. Steelhead e. Westslope Cutthroat f. Other

20. Is the project contiguous with public land? Property is public land

21. Is the project contiguous with other protected land that is privately owned? No

22. Is the project an inholding within public or protected land? No

23. Does the project contain priority habitat as identified in previous questions in this section or in other sources you may know about that is contiguous with comparable, but unprotected, habitat on another property? No

24. If this is a restoration project, are there restoration or wildlife management activities on adjacent properties? Yes

IV. Protect Working Farms and Ranches

1. Is the project currently a working farm or ranch, meaning that it is being actively used to produce livestock, food or other agricultural products? No

2. Does the property receive an agricultural tax exemption? No

3. Is the project located in one of the priority agricultural zones identified in public workshops? No

4. Has the project been identified as a “Century Farm” by the Idaho State Historical Society? No

5. Is the project located within an area identified by NRCS as “prime” farmland or as being of local or state importance? No

6. What percentage of the property’s perimeter adjoins other working farms and ranches? a. 0-25% b. 26-50% c. >50%

7. What percentage of the adjacent properties is protected? a. 0-25% b. 26-50% c. >50%

8. Are locally consumed food products currently grown on the subject property? Project area contains sheep grazing allotments. Sheep are owned by local producers.

LWWP Project Evaluation Checklist 38 June 2013 (Revised from April 2011) 9. If the project is executed as proposed, will locally consumed food products be grown on the property? Sheep grazing will continue.

10. Is the property currently being managed in accordance with the Best Management Practices as identified by the Idaho Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollution Abatement Plan? NA

11. If the project is executed as proposed, will the property be managed in accordance with the Best Management Practices as identified by the Idaho Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollution Abatement Plan? NA

12. Does the agricultural operation currently have the following types of land resources/uses? a. Irrigated pasture b. Cropland (Hay, grain) c. Dryland grazing d. Leases on federal or state land e. Other. Describe: Sheep grazing

13. If the project is executed as proposed, will the acreage in agricultural land uses mentioned in the previous question: a. Increase b. Stay the same c. Decrease

14. Is the project currently managed according to a certified farm or ranch management plan such as Idaho OnePlan Farm Conservation Plan, NRCS Energy Management Plan, NRCS Forest Management Plan, Landowner Forest Stewardship Plan or other plan? NA

15. If the project is executed as proposed, will the property be managed according to one of the certified farm or ranch management plans mentioned in the previous question? NA

16. Is the subject property currently managed in a manner that is specifically intended to benefit fish and wildlife? (Examples include planting hedgerows, retaining riparian vegetation and excluding livestock from waterways.) The Sawtooth Forest Land and Resource Management Plan contains standards and guideline for livestock grazing. These standards and guidelines include protections for fish and wildlife.

17. If the project is executed as proposed, will management practices be instituted to benefit fish and wildlife? Yes

V. Conserve Scenic Open Space

1. Is the project within: a. .25 mile of a population center as defined by city limits? The project area is approximately 10 b. 1 mile of a population center as defined by city limits? miles north of Ketchum.

2. Is the property: a. Pristine, with no structures (i.e. buildings, barns, etc), roadways or significant modifications to the terrain, including agricultural fields, canals, ditches and berms.

LWWP Project Evaluation Checklist 39 June 2013 (Revised from April 2011) b. 1-5% developed c. 6-25% developed d. > 25% developed

3. If the project is executed as proposed, will the property be: a. Restored, with fewer structures or significant modifications? b. Further developed, with additional structures and modifications? c. Remain in current condition?

4. Does the project front: a. A major transportation route (Hwy 75 or 20)? b. A collector road?

5. Is the subject property visible from: a. A major transportation route (Hwy 75 or 20)? b. A collector road?

6. If the project is executed as proposed, will modifications to the property be visible from the roadways listed in the previous question? Yes

7. Is the project located within one of the areas identified by the public in workshops as a view that contributes to local identity? No

8. Does the project buffer or separate communities? No

VI. Support Transfer of Development Rights Program

1. Is the project located in the TDR Sending Area? No

2. Is there a resource management plan on the sending property? NA

3. Is the project located in a TDR Receiving Area? No

4. Do you have a buyer? If yes, is the transaction under contract? NA

VII. Increase Public Access for Recreation

1. Does the property currently provide public access to public lands? Yes

2. Does the project propose to provide or secure public access to public lands? No

3. Does the property currently provide public access to rivers, streams or lakes? Yes

4. Does the project propose to provide or secure public access to rivers, streams, or lakes? No

5. Will public access, even if on a limited basis, be allowed on the protected property? Yes

6. Does the project add to the publicly accessible trail network with a new connection, trail segment or access point? Yes

LWWP Project Evaluation Checklist 40 June 2013 (Revised from April 2011) VIII. Evaluate “Development Potential” 1. Does the property have the following features? a. Direct access to a public road b. Water frontage c. Views of the Sawtooths, Boulders, Pioneers, Smokies or White Clouds d. Access to electricity to within .25 miles e. Public water supply available within .25 miles f. R-10 or denser zoning g. Contiguous with public land

2. Has the land been platted? no

3. Has the land been subdivided into four or more residential lots of record? NA

LWWP Project Evaluation Checklist 41 June 2013 (Revised from April 2011) Section IV f. and k. and Section V. Scope of Work

This proposal address three areas within the upper Big Wood River watershed.

North Fork of the Big Wood The current trailhead located at the end of the North Fork road is in riparian area/spruce bog causing adverse impacts to riparian habitat. The trailhead will be moved approximately 0.4 miles downriver to an upland site that is sustainable (see Maps 2 and 3). Approximately 0.2 miles of the existing road between the current and new trailhead will be converted to a non-motorized trail and the remaining 0.2 miles of road will be returned to as close to natural conditions as feasible. Restoration treatments include a combination of the following: removing fill, installing barriers to block use of a route, installing water bars; removing culverts; breaking compaction and conditioning the former surface; adding fine and course woody debris; pulling road shoulders to reestablish former topography and drainage; and restoring vegetation. Native seed will be purchased and applied to restored areas as needed. Restoration will be done using an excavator, backhoe and dump struck under the supervision of staff experienced in this type of restoration method. The new trailhead construction will involve placing barrier rock to designate and confine parking; and installing signs.

Prairie Creek This tributary of the Big Wood River contains many roads that have been created over the years from dispersed camping and firewood cutters that have resulted in high road density and negative impacts to the riparian area of Prairie Creek. Additionally, many dispersed campsites are causing negative impacts to the riparian area. Approximately 7 miles of road causing unacceptable resource impacts will be returned to as close to natural conditions as feasible (see Maps 4 and 5). The Mill Creek Trailhead is in a spruce bog at the mouth of Mill Creek within the Prairie Creek watershed causing adverse impacts to riparian habitat. This trailhead will be removed and parking and access for the Mill Creek Trail will be at the existing Prairie Creek Trailhead. An approximately 0.5 mile segment of the Mill Creek Trail will be restored and an approximately 0.5 segment of trail will be be constructed to connect to the Prairie Creek Trailhead. Restoration treatments include a combination of the following: installing barriers to block use of a route, installing water bars; removing culverts; breaking compaction and conditioning the former surface; adding fine and course woody debris; pulling road shoulders to reestablish former topography and drainage; and restoring vegetation. Native seed will be purchased and applied to restored areas as needed. Signing will be purchased and installed to indicate road closures. Restoration will be done using an excavator, backhoe and dump struck under the supervision of staff experienced in this type of restoration method.

Dispersed campsites that are causing unacceptable resource damage will be eliminated or moved to sites more sustainable. Restoration activities include reducing the overall size, installing barriers, and reestablishing native vegetation. Campsites that will be eliminated will be returned to as close to natural conditions as feasible using techniques described for roads. Signing will be purchased and installed to indicate designated campsites.

Galena Area This area includes the Big Wood River tributaries of Spring Creek, South Cherry Creek, Cherry Creek, North Cherry Creek, Senate Creek, Gladiator Creek, and Horse Creek. As in Prairie Creek these tributaries contain many roads that have been created over the years from dispersed camping and firewood cutters that have resulted in high road density and negative impacts to the riparian areas. Additionally, many dispersed campsites are causing negative impacts to the riparian area. Approximately 13 miles of road causing unacceptable resource impacts will be returned to as close to natural conditions as feasible. The current Gladiator Creek Trailhead will be moved to an upland site approximately 0.5 miles south (see Maps 6 and 7). This will allow the last 0.4-mile section of the 42 Gladiator Creek road to be converted to a non-motorized trail and moved out of the spring that it passes through. Restoration treatments include a combination of the following: installing barriers to block use of a route, installing water bars; removing culverts; breaking compaction and conditioning the former surface; adding fine and course woody debris; pulling road shoulders to reestablish former topography and drainage; and restoring vegetation. Native seed will be purchased and applied to restored areas as needed. Signing will be purchased and installed to indicate road closures. Restoration will be done using an excavator, backhoe and dump struck under the supervision of staff experienced in this type of restoration method.

Dispersed campsites that are causing unacceptable resource damage will be eliminated or moved to sites more sustainable. Restoration activities include reducing the overall size, installing barriers, and reestablishing native vegetation. Campsites that will be eliminated will be returned to as close to natural conditions as feasible using techniques described for roads. Signing will be purchased and installed to indicate designated campsites.

Section V. - Project Monitoring Photopoints will characterize pre-project conditions, and follow-up monitoring with photopoints (typically in years 1 and 5) will assess the success of the project in achieving the objectives. Existing populations of non-native invasive and noxious plant species within the project area will continue to be inventoried and treated under The Sawtooth National Forest Integrated Weed Management Program using mechanical and biological control agents, and herbicide applications covered in the Biological Assessment and Biological Evaluation of Effects from Noxious and Invasive Weed Management Program on Fisheries, Terrestrial Wildlife and Rare Plant Species, Fairfield Ranger and Ketchum R anger Districts, and Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Sawtooth National Forest, April 6, 2012. Five years post implementation the project area will be inventoried for the invasion of new non- native invasive and noxious plant species. If located these species would be treated as described above.

Section V. - Permits and Approvals: • Project has gone through the NEPA planning process and there is a signed Decision dated August 30, 2018 • Project has been reveiwed by US Fish and Wildlife Service through ESA Section 7 Consultation and determined to not likely adversely affect Canada lynx and not jeopardize the continued existence of wolverine • Project has been reviewed by US Army Corps and authorized under Nationwide Permit No. 27 (Aquatic Habitat Restoration,Establishment and Enhancement Activities) • Project has been reviewed an approved by Idaho Dep. of Water Resources • Project has been reveiwed by State Historic Preservation Office and determined that there will be no effect to the Class I and Class II sites within the project area

43 Section V. - Project Budget and Timeline The costs are based on the Sawtooth National Forest Construction and Maintenance Crew equipment and salary calculator, Sawtooth Forest salary costs for biologists and recreation staff that will be directing the restoration work, other equipment costs including signing and seeding.

LWW Target Forest LWW % Area Tasks Requested RAC NFF IDPR LPF BCRD IDFG Total Completion Service Contribution Funds Date Restore and relocate North Fork TH $18,200 $10,000 $17,500 $45,700 2022 Decommission and North restore route $21,000 $10,000 $31,000 2022 Fork Purchase and distribute seed $5,500 $1,000 $6,500 2022 Total $44,700 $21,000 $17,500 $83,200 54 Decommission and restore routes and camp sites $17,000 $10,000 $8,000 $10,500 $7,500 $53,000 2020-21 Install ski trail barriers, Prairie route maintenance $2,000 $2,000 2020-21 Creek Restore and reroute Mill Creek Trail $3,000 $8,300 $11,300 2020 Purchase and distribute seed $2,000 $1,000 $3,000 2020-21 Total $19,000 $14,000 $8,000 $10,500 $8,300 $7,500 $2,000 $69,300 27 Decommission and restore routes and camp sites $89,000 $57,000 $7,500 $10,000 $163,500 2021-2022 Galena Install ski trail barriers, Area route maintenance $14,000 $14,000 2021-2022 Purchase and distribute seed $5,500 $1,000 $6,500 2021-2022 Total $94,500 $58,000 $7,500 $14,000 $10,000 $184,000 51

Total $158,200 $93,000 $8,000 $10,500 $25,800 $15,000 $16,000 $10,000 $336,500 47

RAC - Secure Rural Schools Title II Fund - South Central Idaho NFF - National Forest Foundation IDPR - Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation LPF - Idaho Specialty License Plate Fund BCRD - Blaine County Recreation District IDFG - Idaho Deparment of Fish and Game

44 Section IV i. Funding Commitments

45 April 25, 2019

Dear Susan,

I am pleased to inform you that the Sawtooth National Recreation Area License Plate Fund (Goat Plate Program) grant application you submitted for the 1Q 2019 was approved for $11,800. Note that these monies are specifically dedicated to fund equipment and operators for two weeks to help implement the Big Wood Travel Management Plan in the North Fork Drainage.

The Sawtooth Society is pleased to partner with the USFS in helping maintain trails and campgrounds that serve recreationists in the SNRA. Thank you for submitting the grant application and for working with the Sawtooth Society to preserve, protect and enhance the SNRA.

Please send you invoice to Becquel Smith, Sawtooth Society Operations Coordinator, P.O. Bob 820, Hailey, ID 83333 and she will mail the check for $11,800 to:

Susan James, Recreation Program Manager USFS 5 North Fork Canyon Road Ketchum, ID 83340

Please let us know if the check should be sent to a different address.

Just a reminder, that at six months, or midway (whichever is sooner) following award of your grant, you will submit an e-mail status report to the Society at [email protected]. The report should describe briefly what has been accomplished, how much grant money has been spent and advise of the estimated completion date.

Also, upon completion of the project, you will e-mail a status report to the Society. The report should describe what was accomplished, how much grant money was spent (including copies of paid invoices) and indicate what, if any, financial assistance was received from other funding sources. Absent Society written approval otherwise, unused grant monies shall be returned at this time. Additionally, we would appreciate knowing how the Society was recognized.

Again, congratulations, and keep up the good work!

Donna-Marie Hayes, Chairman Sawtooth Society LPF Grants Committee

46 June 5, 2019

Tom Winter Sawtooth National Forest HC 64 Box 9900 Stanley, ID 83278

Dear Tom,

It is my pleasure to inform you that the Idaho Park and Recreation Board has approved funding for the Mill Creek improvements in the amount of $31,432. Brad Little At the same time, I would like to commend you for your efforts to improve Governor outdoor recreation facilitiesand services in Idaho.

DavidR. Langhorst The grant number assigned to this project is MV20-3-07-1. Please use this Director grant number on all correspondence regarding this project.

Enclosed are the necessary grant agreement formswhich detail the scope of IDAHOPARK AND the project, funding sources, and specific commitments associated with the RECREATIONBOARD use of these funds. Please sign and return both agreements with original signature of the individual with authority to make long-term obligations for Doug Eastwood their respective agency or organization, within (60) days of this letter to: District One Adam Straubinger Randy Doman Idaho Departmentof Parks and Recreation District Two South Region Grant Specialist Brian Beckley PO Box83720 District Three Boise, ID 83720-0065

Gordon Hansen An original agreement will be returned to you a�ong with other necessc1ry District Four forms and further instructions. Pete J. Black Board Chair Funds for this projectwill be available afterJuly 15, 2019. All work on this District Five project must be completed and payments made by the end of the project period. Louis Fatkin District Six Thank you foryour interest in IDPR's grant programs and for your service to Idaho's recreating public. If you have any questions, please contact Adam Straubinger, South Region Grant Specialist, at (208) 514-2432 or DIRECTOR'SOFFICE [email protected]

Sincerely, 5657 WarmSprings Avenue P.O. Box 83720 Boise, Idaho 83720-0065 Oo----�R��� Phone (208) 334-4199 David R. Langhorst www.parksandrecreation.idaho.gov Director

Enclosures 47 Forest Service Sawtooth National Forest 370 American A venue Supervisor's Office Jerome, JD 83338 e 208-423-7500

File Code: 1350 Date: May 30, 2019 Route To:

Subject: South Central Idaho RAC Meeting Results

To: Kurt Nelson, Loren Poppert, Mike Dettori, Kirk Flannigan, Brian Anderson, Kelly Gardner

On May 29, 2016 the South Central Idaho RAC met and approved 21 projects for funding totaling $244,910.00. This total represents two years of Secure Rural Schools Funding, funds fromprevious years that were unspent and the Boise gave us funds for projects that they felthad an impact on Elmore County. You will see that there is a difference in amounts that were asked for and then ultimately awarded. In a few of the applications the proposal asked for In-kind costs in the budget proposal. The RAC does not fund In-Kind Cost as written in their operating guidelines. With the additional funds that we received the RAC made determinations to use the funding to increase funding for projects that had shown the need for additional funds. These funds can be used only for what you specified in your budget breakdown and they must be spent by December of 2021. These funds cannot be used for permanent employees' salaries. They can be used for seasonals and contract employees.

Project Title RAC Code Project Final Allocation Sponsor Beaver Releases 2019-001 David Skinner $2,500.00 227 Road Washout 2019-002 Kevin Duchow $15,000.00 Survey Fairfield Trails Support 2019-003 Jennifer $12,500.00 Stevens Baumgartner 2019-004 Steve Frost $12,500.00 Campground Fairfield Noxious Weed 2019-005 Renee Kehler $12,500.00 Program

Sawtooth Rd and Trail 2019-006 Kevin Duchow $21,000.00 Dust Abatement Sawtooth Avalanche 2019-007 Scott Savage $12,360.00 Center Camas County Weed 2019-008 Terry Lee $12,500.00 Control Ketchum Trail Crew 2019-009 Zach Poff $12,500.00 Bald Min. Thinning 2019-010 Scott Wagner $12,500.00 Treatments on Trailheads 2019-011 Gilbert $12,500.00 Ketchum RD Moreno

USDA ,,.. 7-e America's Working Forests- Caring Every Day in Every Way Printed on Re,;yded PJ�r .. , 48 Kurt Nelson, Loren Poppert, Mike Dettori, Kirk Flannigan, Brian Anderson, Kelly Gardner 2

Big Wood Travel 2019-012 Robin $16,800.00 Management Garwood Blaine Co. Noxious Weed 2019-013 Gilbert $12,500.00 Control Moreno Minidoka RV Route 2019-014 Mark Dallon $10,500.00 Rehab Minidoka Road and Trail 2019-015 Mark Dallon $11,000.00 Signs Sublette/Blackpine 2019-016 Jessica French $10,250.00 Troughs Big Cottonwood Cr. 2019-017 Mark Dallon $10,500.00 Culvert 8 Mile Creek Juniper and 2019-018 Mark Dallon $10,000.00 Aquatic Habitat Minidoka Northern 2019-019 Bobbi Filbert $10,000.00 Goshawk Sublette A TV/UTV Cattle 2019-020 Jessica French $2,500.00 Guard Minidoka Noxious Weed 2019-021 Jace Stott $12,500.00 Program Jace Stott

Kelly Gardner will set up Job Codes for these projects. The Project Managers will need to go into Work Plan and create the Work Plans for their project. Please work with Kelly on this process.

JULIE THOMAS Designated Federal Officer South Central Idaho RAC

cc: Jim DeMaagd, Keven Duchow, Terry Lee

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FS Agreement No. ------20-CO-I I 041400-035 Cooperator Agreement No. ------

COLLECTION AGREEMENT Between The NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION And The USDA, FOREST SERVICE SAWTOOTH NATIONAL FOREST

This COLLECTION AGREEMENT is hereby entered into by and between the National Forest Foundation, hereinafterreferred to as ''NFF", and the USDA, Forest Service, Sawtooth National Forest, hereinafter referredto as the "U.S. Forest Service," under the provisions of the Cooperative Funds Act of 1914 (16 U.S.C. 498 as amended by Pub. L. 104-127).

Background: The Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA) completed travel planning for the Big Wood River watershed in 2018. The plan revises the existing system of roads and trails open to wheeled, motorized travel on approximately 85,000 acres. The comprehensive analysis determined where the various uses were having unacceptable adverse effects on a variety of resources and where adjustments inmanagement should be made. The purpose of the Big Wood River Travel Management Plan is to: • Update the existing system of roads and motorized trails that provide for public access and recreational travel, considering the overall quantity and quality of opportunities. • Manage and reduce resource impacts that are occurring due to wheeled motorized use of roads, trails, and unauthorized travel. • Restore unauthorized routes identified as a problem to resources of concern (soil, water, fish,plants, wildlife, heritage, etc.).

The SNRA of the Sawtooth National Forest is partnering with NFF to implement the Big Wood Travel Plan. Several tasks identified in the Plan include: • Decommission of routes causing resource damage, primarily to soil, water, and wildlife. Closed routes will be returned to as close to natural conditions as feasible. • Designate dispersed campsites which includes campsites not located within a developed campground. Some campsites may be permanently closed and naturalized. • Relocate and consolidate trailheads. Trailheads located in riparian areas causing resource impacts will be moved to sustainable locations. • Prevent wheeled motorized use of groomed ski trails. Unauthorized routes that align with groomed ski trails will be closed seasonally using a gate or other barrier. • Convert some roads to non-motorized trail. These roads will be narrowed to a single­ track trai I. • Create parking areas to accommodate winter use.

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Title: Big Wood Travel Plan Jmplementation

I. PURPOSE: The purpose of this agreement, and incorporated Financial Plan, is to document the voluntary contribution of funds fromNFF to the U.S. Forest Service to implement the components of the Big Wood travel Management Plan to improve wildlife habitat and watershed conditons while maintaining public access.

II. THE NFF SHALL:

A. LEGAL AUTHORITY. NFF shall have the legal authority to enter into this agreement, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure proper planning, management, and completion of the project, which includes funds sufficient to pay the nonfederal share of project costs, when applicable.

B. Performin accordance with the Financial Plan.

C. Upon presentation of a Bill for Collection, reimburse the U.S. Forest Service the amount agreed to in the Financial Plan. D. Coordinate with the U.S. Forest Service and the monitoring associated with this project will occur as specified in Appendix B (Project Proposal). ill.THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE SHALL:

A. RElMBURSABLE BlLLfNG. The maximum total cost liability to the NFF for this agreement is $5,000. The U.S. Forest Service shall bill NFF quarterly as of December 31, March 31, June 20, and September 30 for funds sufficient to cover the costs forthe specific payment period. All reimbursement billings must be completed within the same fiscalyear as U.S. Forest Service expenditures. Overhead shall not be assessed.

Billings must be sent to: Attn: Robin Hill, Controller National Forest Foundation Bldg. 27, Ste. 3 Ft. Missoula Rd. Missoula, MT 59804 406-598-4919 rhi IJ(ei),nationa I forests.org

The U.S. Forest Service is required to issue bills forexpenditures incurred under reimbursable agreements at the end of or prior to the end of each fiscalyear. Therefore, an out-of-cycle bill may be received by NFF.

If payment is t1ot received to the satisfaction of the U.S. Forest Service by the date specified on the Bill forCollection (Fann FS-6500-89), the U.S. Forest Service shall

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exercise its rights regarding the coJlection of debts owed to the United States. Conditions specified in an associated payment bond guaranteeing payment must also be met.

B. Perform in accordance with the attached Financial Plan (Appendix A) and Project Prnposal (Appendix B). C. Coordinate between the NFF and the monitoring associated with this project will occur as specifiedin Appendix B (Project Proposal).

TV. IT IS MlJTUALLY AGREED AND UNDERSTOOD BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES THAT: A. PRINCrPAL CONTACTS. Individuals listed below are authorized to act in their respective areas formatters related to thjs agreement. Principal Cooperator Contacts: Cooperator Program Contact Cooperator Administrative Contact Dani Southard Sheree' Bombard National Forest Foundation National Forest Foundation Bldg. 27, Ste. 3 Ft. Missoula Rd. Bldg. 27, Ste. 3 Ft. Missoula Rd. Missoula, MT 59804 Missoula, MT 59804 Telepbone: 208.720.0957 Telephone: 406.830.3359 dsouthard<@nationalforests.org [email protected] tiona I forests.org

Principal U.S. Forest Service Contacts:

U.S. Forest Service Program U.S. Forest Service Administrative Manager Contact Contact Robin Garwood Arlene Alandt, Grants Mgmt. Specialist Sawtooth National Recreation Area Southwest Idaho Nevada Acquisition Center 5 North Fork Canyon Road 1249 S. Yinnell Way, Suite 200 Ketchum, ID 83340 Boise, ID 83 709 Telephone: 208-727-5014 Telephone: 208-373-4272 robin. ga rwood(ci).usda.gov [email protected]

B. PUBLIC NOTICES. It is the U.S. Forest Service's policy to inform the public as fully as possible of its programs and activities. NFF is encouraged to give public notice of the receipt of this agreement and, from time to time, to announce progress and accomplishments. Press releases or other public notices should include a statement substantially as follows:

NFF may call on the U.S. Forest Service's Officeof Communication foradvice regarding public notices. NFF is requested to provide copies of notices or announcements to the U.S. Forest Service Program Manager and to the U.S. Forest Service's Office of Communications as far in advance of release as possible.

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C. FREEDOM OF TNFORMATION ACT (FOIA). Public access to agreement records must not be limited, except when such records must be kept confidentialand would have been exempted from disclosurepursuant to Freedom ofInformation regulations (5 U.S.C. 552). Requests forresearch data are subject to 2 CFR 215 .36.

Public access to culturally sensitive data and information ofFederally-recognized Tribes may also be explicitly limited by P.L. 110-234, Title VIII Subtitle B §8106 (2009 Farm Bill).

D. PARTICIPATION IN SIMILAR ACTIVITIES. This agreement in no way restricts the U.S. Forest Service or NFF from participating in similar activities with other public or private agencies, organizations, and individuals.

E. ENDORSEMENT. Any ofNFF's coL1tributions made under this agreement do not by direct referenceor implication convey U.S. Forest Service endorsement ofNFF's products or activities.

F. NOTICES. Any communication affecting the operations covered by this agreement by the U.S. Forest Service or NFF will be sufficientonly ifin writing and delivered in person, mailed, or transmitted electronically by e-mail or fax, as follows:

To the U.S. Forest Service Program Manager, at the address specified in the agreement.

To NFF, at NFF's address shown in the agreement or such other address designated within the agreement.

Notices are effectivewhen delivered in accordance with this provision, or on the effective date ofthe notice, whichever is later.

G. PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS. Improvements placed by NFFon National Forest System land at the direction or with the approval of t]1e U.S. Forest Service become property of the United States. These improvements are subject to the same regulations and administration of the U.S. Forest Service as would other national forest improvements of a similar nature. No part ofthis agreement entitles NFF to any interest in the improvements, other than the right to use them under applicable U.S. Forest Service regulations.

H. PURCHASE OF ASSETS. Any assets (such as equipment, propetty, or improvements) purchased by the U.S. Forest Service with NFF's contributions shall become the propetty of the U.S. Forest Service.

I. TERMINATl ON FOR COLLECTION AGREEMENTS. Either party, in writing, may terminate this agreement in whole, or in part, at any time before thedate of expiration. The U.S. Forest Service shall not incur any new obligations for the terminated portion of this agreement after the effective date of termination and shall cancel as many obligations

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as possible. Full credit must be allowed for U.S. forest Service expenses and all non­ cancelable obligations properly incurred up to the effective date of tennination. Excess funds must be refunded in accordance with the REFUND provision of the agreement.

J. DEBARMENTA DN SUSPENSION. NFF shall immediately informthe U.S. Forest Service if they or any of their principals are presently excluded, debarred, or suspended from entering into covered transactions with the federal Government according to the terms of 2 CFR Part 180 . Additionally, should NFF or any of their principals receive a transmittal letter or other official Federal notice of debarment or suspension, then they shall notify the U.S. Forest Service without undue delay. This applies whether the exclusion, debarment, or suspension is voluntary or involuntary.

K. MODIFICATIONS. Modifications within the scope of this agreement must be made by mutual consent of the parties, by the issuance of a written modification signed and dated by all properly authorized, signatory officials, prior to any changes being performed. Requests for modification should be made, in writing, at least 30 days prior to implementation of the requested change. The U.S. Forest Service is not obligated to fund any changes not properly approved in advance.

L. COMMENCEMENT/EXPIRATION DATE. This agreement is executed as of the date of the last signature and has an expiration date of December 31, 2024. The expiration date is the final date forcompletion of al I work activities under this agreement. M. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES. By signature below, each patty certifies that the individuals listed in this document as representatives of the individual parties are authorized to act in their respective areas formatters related to this agreement. In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this agreement as of the last date written below.

I( S, President and CEO st Foundation

JIM DeMAAGD, Forest Supervisor Date U.S. Forest Service, Sawtooth National Forest The authority and format of this agreement have been reviewed and approved for signature. (20-CO-l l041400-035) Digitally signed by MALLO Ry MALLORY MUNZ Dale: 2020.04.22 MUNZ 14:40:50 -06'00' MALLORY MUNZ Date U.S. Foi·est Service Grants Management Specialist

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Burden Statement

According to the PaperworkReduction Act of 1995, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid 0MB control number. The valid 0MB control number for this information collection is 0596-0217. The time required to complete this Information collection is estimated to average 4 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing lhecollection of information.

The U.S. Department of Agrtcullure (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on lhe basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs,) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print. audiotape, elc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (voice). TDD users can contact USDA through local relay or the Federal relay at (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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e Forest Service Agreement #�I _2_0-_ C_O_-_11_ 0_414_ --'0_0 _-03_ 5_ _,______-'-A ;.i:.p1:...'-'-pnc:cd;;.;lx-'-A"--! ______, Collection Agreement Financial Plan Cooperator and FS Contributions

PERSONNEL Resource Specialists (List all personnel): #of Days $/Day

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 GS5 laborer 5.00 $142.00 $710.00 $710.00 Equipment operator (excavator) 5.00 $327.00 $1,635.00 $1,635.00 E ui ment operator (backhoe, dum truck) 5.00 $232.00 $1,160.00 $1,160.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Biologist 2.00 $450.00 $900.00 $900.00 Recreation Specialist 3.00 $450.00 $1,350.00 $1,350.00 Subtotal, Personnel: 20.00 $3,505.00 $2,250.00 $5,755.00 TRAVEL Explanation of trips: Vehicle From Whererro Where/For Whom Mileage PerDiem #of Cost or and Trips Airfare Lodging Cost $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Subtotal, Travel: $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 EQUIPMENT Name and Type of Equipment: Unit Cost Quantity Excavator - Caterpillar 318 $528 $528.00 $528.00 Backhoe $385 $385.00 $385.00 Service Truck $46 $46.00 $46.00 Oum Truck $536 $536.00 $536.00 $0.00 $0.00 Subtotal, E ui ment: $1,495.00 4 $1,495.00 $0.00 $1,495.00 SUPPLIES

Name and Type of Supplies: Unit Cost Quantity $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Subtotal, Supplies: $0.00 0 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

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CONTRACTUAL Describe Contracts that will most likely result from this project: 11 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Subtotal, Contractual: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

OTHER

Describe Other Costs of the Project: - $0.00 11 $0.00 $0.00 Subtotal, Other: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL DIRECT C:HA'RGES $5,000.00 $2,250.00 $7,250.00 Insert OVERHEAD ASSESSMENT Rate ,- (if applicable, see FSH 1909.13) 1-tere: 0.0% $0.00 Total Party Costs $5,000.00 $2,250.00 $7,250.00

TOTAL CHA'RGES $0.00 Insert OVERHEAD ASSESSMENT Rate (if applicable, see FSH 1909.13) Here: $0.00 Total Pass-Through Costs $0.00 TOTAL PROJECT COSTS I $7,250.00

Burden Statement

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid 0MB control nurnber. The valid 0MB control number for this information collection is 0596-0217. The time required to complete this infonTiation collection ls estimated to average 45 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions. searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and compleUng and reviewing the collection of informatlon.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disabHlty, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic infonnation, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance. (Nol all prohibited bases apply lo all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, elc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).

To file a complaint of discrimination, wrlle USDA, Direclor, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (voice). TDD users can conlact USDA through local relay or lhe Federal relay at (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice). USDA Is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

57 Appendix B Big Wood Travel Plan Collection Agreement Project Proposal and Operating Plan

Project Implementation The Sawtooth National Recreation Area is implementing a project to restore the Prairie Creek watershed including the obliterating undesirable routes and restoring and designating camp sites as described and authorized in the Big Wood River Travel Management Plan Decision. Undesirable routes wi II be decommissioned and naturalized to as close to natural conditions as feasible. Treatments include breaking compaction and conditioning the former surface; adding fineand course woody debris; pulling road shoulders to reestablish former topography and drainage. Where treads intersect natural topographic drainage, or where slopes steepen, natural drainage may be established. Restoration activities will also occur in camping areas where resource conditions have been severely degraded. This may include reducing the overall size ofan existing campsite, installing barriers, and reestablishing native vegetation. Some campsites may be permanently closed and naturalized. The Sawtooth National Forest Construction and Maintenance Crew will accomplish the work using an excavator, backhoe, and dump truck. Work will be implemented under the direction and oversight of a fisheries biologist, wild Ii fe biologist, and recreation specialist.

Project Monitoring Photopoints will characterize pre-project conditions, and follow-up monitoring with photopoints (typically in years I and 5) will assess the success of the project in achieving the objectives. Existing populations of non-native invasive and noxious plant species within the project area wiII continue to be inventoried and trnated under The Sawtooth National Forest Integrated Weed Management Program using mechanical and biological control agents, and herb.icicle applications covered in the Biological Assessment and Biological Evaluation of Effects from Noxious and Invasive Weed Management Program on Fisheries. Terrestrial Wildlife and Rare Plant Species, Fairfield Ranger and Ketchum Ranger Districts, and Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Sawtooth National Forest. April 6, 2012. Five years post implementation the project area will be inventoried for the invasion of new non­ native invasive and noxious plant species. If located these species would be h·eated as described above.

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FS Agreement No. 20-CS- I I 041400-03 7 Cooperator Agreement No. ------

CHALLENGE COST SHARE AGREEMENT Between The NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION

And Tbe USDA, FOREST SERVICE SAWTOOTH NATIONAL FOREST

This CHALLENGE COST SHARE AGREEMENT is hereby made and entered into by and between the National Forest Foundation, hereinafter referred to as "NFF," and the USDA, Forest Service, Intermountain Region, Sawtooth National Forest hereinafter referredto as the "U.S. Forest Service," under the authority: Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation Act of 1992, Pub.L. 102-154.

Background:

NFF is the congressionally chartered nonprofitpa11ner of the U.S. Forest Service, created to promote the health and public enjoyment of the National Forest System lands. It secures and administers private and public gifts of funds for the U.S. Forest Service, provides capacity for stakeholder engagement, land stewardship, and project implementation, and assists the agency in achieving its mission.

The NFF has invested heavily in restoration, conservation, and recreation projects throughout the Intermountain Region. NFF supports and facilitatesstakeholder collaboration, paLiner coordination, volunteerism, and stewardship. Projects have included recreation and maintenance, wetland and forestrestoration, reforestation, wildlifehabitat improvements, and community­ based collaboration. The NFF has also committed to Treasured Landscapes, Unforgettable Experiences sites, to implement stewardship projects that nurture more resilient forest ecosystems. Through this work, the NFF invests in the strength of communities by helping people to convert their passion for forestsinto meaningful, sustainable conservation solutions and actions.

The Sawtooth National Forest is one of the NFF's Treasured Landscapes, Unforgettable Experiences sites, where the NFF is focused on restoring forests and watersheds in the headwaters of two major rivers: the Salmon and the Big Wood. Across this area, visitation continues to grow largely fueled by the diversity in recreational opportunfry and abundance of wildlands and wildlife. While tourism is a critical economic driver, high visitation numbers are placing strain on the area's natural resources, nect;ssitating a need to invest in socially and ecologically sustainable recreation and building community understanding of and engagement in projects occurring on National Forest lands. To this end, the NFF is working with local citizens

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and stakeholders through organized collaboration to share ideas and findsolutions that result in healthy forests, wildlife,rivers and wildlands.

The Sawtooth National Recreation Area (NRA) completed travel planning for the Big Wood River watershed in 2018. The plan revises the existing system of roads and trails open to wheeled, motorized travel on approximately 85,000 acres. The comprehensive analysis determined where the various uses were having unacceptable adverse effectson a variety of resources and where adjustments in management should be made. The purpose of the Big Wood River Travel Management Plan is to: • Update the existing system of roads and motorized trails that provide for public access and recreational travel, considering the overall quantity and quality of oppottunities. • Manage and reduce resource impacts that are occurring due to wheeled motorized use of roads, trails, and unauthorized travel. • Restore unauthorized routes identified as a problem to resources of concern (soil, water, :fish,plant s, wildlife, heritage, etc.).

The SawtoothNational Recreation Area of the Sawtooth National Forest is partnering with NFF to implement the Big Wood Travel Plan. Several tasks identified in the Plan include: • Decommission of routes causing resource damage, primarily to soil, water, and wildlife. Closed routes will be returned to as close to natural conditions as feasible. • Designate dispersed campsites which includes campsites not located within a developed campground. Some campsites may be pennanently closed and naturalized. • Relocate and consolidate trailheads. TraiU1eads located in riparian areas causing resource impacts will be moved sustainable locations. • Prevent wheeled motorized use of groomed ski trails. Unauthorized routes that align with groomed ski trails will be closed seasonally using a gate or other barrier. • Conve1t some roads to non-motorized trail. These roads will be narrowed to a single­ track trail. • Create parking areas to accommodate winter use.

This agreement identifies NFF supp01t for work to be conducted on the project beginning in the summer of 2020 th�ough fall 2024.

Title: Treasured Landscapes and Big Wood Travel Plan Implementation

I. PURPOSE:

The purpose of this agreement is to document the cooperation between the parties to implement the components of the Sawtooth National Forest Treasured Landscapes, Unforgettable Experiencessite and Big Wood Travel Management Plan to improve wildlifehabitat and watershed conditions while maintaining public access in accordance with the followingprovisions and the hereby incorporated Operating and Financial Plan, attached as Exhibit A and Exhibit B.

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Il. ST A TEMENT OF MUTUAL BENEFIT ANDINTERESTS:

Through federal law and regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, the U.S. Forest Service has responsibilities on its landscapes and water bodies, including the protection, management, and use of the Nation's forest, rangeland, and aquatic ecosystems. A primary agency goal is to provide the public a variety of goods and services on a sustainable basis, while maintaining biological diversity and conserving wildlife species.

The NFF has invested heavily in restoration, conservation, and recreation projects throughout the lntermountain Region. NFF supports and faciLitatesstakeholder collaboration, partner coordination, volunteerism, and stewardship. Projects have included recreation and maintenance, wetland and forestrestoration, reforestation, wildlife habitat improvements, and community-based collaboration.

NFF bas a vested interest in working with the U.S. Forest Service to maximize the health of the lntermountain Region's national forests and grasslands forbot h organizations to meet their mutual goals.

NFF has extensive experience serving as a grant maker to assist federal agencies in identifying, rewarding, and managing projects that achieve mutuaUy beneficial outcomes. Th.is includes the development of implementation documents that guide investments to achieve targeted outcomes.

NFF possesses significant expettise in management for forest health, recreation, and stewardship projects that can help facilitateaccelerated high-quality forestrestoration on priority sites forthe U.S. Forest Service.

It is the desire of both patties to cooperate with each other to achieve capacity to: improve implementation of restoration, recreation and stewardship activities on forests and grasslands, adapt activities tluough use of adaptive management principles, promote shared stewardship tlu·ough pa1tner and volunteer programs, connect rural and urban communities to the Nation's forestsand grasslands, and maintain valued outdoor recreation settings and visitor experiences.

In Consideration of the above premises, the parties agree as follows: III. NFF SHALL:

A. LEGAL AUTHORJTY. NFF shall have the legal authority to enter into this agreement1 and the institutional, managerial and financial capability to ensure proper planning, management, and completion of the project, which includes funds sufficient to pay the nonfederalshare of project costs, when applicable.

B. USE OF GOVERNMENT OWNED VEHICLES. U.S. Forest Service vehicles may be used for official U.S. Forest Service business only in accordance with FSH

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7109.19, Ch. 60, the requirements established by the region in which performance of this agreement takes place, and the terms of this agreement.

C. BUILDING AND COMPUTER ACCESS BY NON-U.S. FOREST SERVICE PERSONNEL. NFF may be granted access to U.S. Forest Service facilities and/or computer systems to accomplish work described in the Operating Plan or Statement of Work. All non-governmentemployees with unescotted access to U.S. Forest Service facilities and computer systems must have background checks followingthe procedures established by USDA Directives 3800 series. Those granted computer access must fulfillall U.S. Forest Service requirements for mandatory security awareness and role-base advanced security training and sign all applicable U.S. Forest Service statements of responsibilities.

D. Manage pattnerships with third parties so that those parties may support implementation of the Sawtooth National Forest Treasured Landscapes, Unforgettable Experiences site and Big Wood Travel Plan.

E. As appropriate, coordinate with U.S. Forest Service on the planning and advancement of restoration, sustainable recreation and stewardship oppmtunities that enhance forest health, outdoor experience and community connections witl-1in the Salmon and Big Wood River watershed.

F. Work directly with the U.S. Forest Service, non-profit partners and third-party contractors to plan, implement, monitor, compile and report on-the-ground accomplishments associated with activities associated with the Sawtooth National Forest Treasured Landscapes, Unforgettable Experiences site and the Big Wood Travel Management Plan.

G. Provide the necessary oversight to third parties for each work project to ensure work is completed according to the terms of the agreement. Repott on-the-ground accomplishments to the Forest Service.

H. SUB-CONTRACTS: Coordinate with the U.S. Forest Service on the scopes of work and deliverables forcontracts with sub-awardees and other collaborators. IV. THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE SHALL:

A. PAYMENT/REIMBURSEMENT. The U.S. Forest Service shall reimburse NFF for the U.S. Forest Service's share of actual expenses incurred, not to exceed $500.00, as shown in the Financial Plan. The U.S. Forest Service shall make payment upon receipt of NFF's quarterly invoice. Each invoice from NFFmust display the total project costs for the billing period, separated by U.S. Forest Service and NFF share. In-kind contributions must be displayed as a separate line item and must not be included in the total project costs available for reimbursement. The final invoice must display NFF's full match towards the project, as shown in the financial plan, and be submitted no later than 90 days from the expiration date.

Each invoice must include, at a minimum:

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1. NFF name, address, and telephone number. 2. Forest Service agreement number. 3. Invoice date. 4. Performance dates of the work completed (start & end). 5. Total invoice amount forthe billing period, separated by Forest Service and NFF share with in-kind contributions displayed as a separate line item. 6. Display all costs, both cumulative and for the billing period, by separate cost element as shown on the financial plan. 7. Cumulative amount of Forest Service payments to date. 8. Statement that the invoice is a request for payment by "reimbursement." 9. If using SF-270, a signature is required. I 0. lnvoice Number, if applicable.

The invoice shall be forwarded to:

EMAIL: SM.FS.ASC [email protected]

FAX: 877-687-4894

POSTAL: USDA Forest Service AJbuquerque Service Center Payments - Grants & Agreements 101B Sun Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87109

B. Coordinate as needed with representatives ofNFF to identifyterrestrial and aquatic restoration, sustainable recreation improvement, and general stewardship activities and/or specificprojects that meet the purposes of this agreement.

C. Provide NFF with the expertise, as needed, with the design, implementation, and/or monitoring of projects, or other efforts to ach.ieve aquatic and tenestrial habitat restoration, and enhancement and public education about shared work.

D. Cooperate with NFF to carry out projects and effolis for whicb the parties may provide support under this Agreement. These projects will be identified and authorized under operating plans negotiated, drafted, and executed by the appropriate sponsoring U.S. Forest Service unit.

E. Make National Forest System lands available forthe furtheranceof this partnership, subject to the National Environmental Policy Act and other applicable Federal Law, regulation forest plans and approval by the appropriate U.S. Forest Service official.

F. SUB-CONTRACTS: Coordinate with the NFF on the scopes of work and deliverables for contracts with sub-awardees and other collaborators.

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V. IT IS MUTUALLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES THAT:

A. PRINCIPAL CONTACTS. Individuals listed below are authorized to act in their respective areas for matters related to this agreement.

Principal Cooperator Contacts:

Cooperator Pro�ram Contact Cooperator Administrative Contact Dani Southard Sheree' Bombard National Forest Foundation National Forest Foundation Bldg. 27, Ste. 3 Ft. Missoula Rd. Bldg. 27, Ste. 3 Ft. Missoula Rd. Missoula, MT 59804 Missoula, MT 59804 Telephone: 208.720.0957 Telephone: 406.830.3359 Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Principal U.S. Forest Service Contacts:

U.S. Forest Service Program Manager U.S. Forest Service Administrative Contact Contact Robin Garwood Arlene Alandt, Grants Mgmt. Specialist Sawtooth National Recreation Area Southwest ldaho Nevada Acquisition Center 5 North Fork Canyon Road 1249 S. Vinnell Way, Suite 200 Ketchum, ID 83340 Boise, lD 83709 Telephone: 208-727-5014 Telephone: 208-373-4272 robin.garwood(@.usda.gov [email protected]

B. ASSURANCE REGARDING FELONY CONVICTION OR TAX DELINQUENT R STATUS FOR CORPOA TE ENTITIBS. This agreement is subject to the provisions contained in the Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012, P.L. No. 112-74, Division E, Section 433 and 434 as continued by Consolidated and Futiher Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013, P.L. No. l 13-6, Division F, Title l, Section 1101 (a)(3) regarding corporate felony convictions and corporate federal tax delinquencies. Accordingly, by entering into this agreement NFF acknowledges that it: 1) does not have a tax delinquency, meaning that it is not subject to any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for wh.ich all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability. and (2) has not been convicted (or had an officer or agent acting on its behalf convicted) of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within 24 months preceding the agreement, unless a suspending and debarring officialof the United States Depa1iment of Agriculture has considered suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. lfNFF failsto comply with these provisions, the U.S.

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Forest Service will annul this agreement and may recover any funds NFF has expended in violation of sections 433 and 434.

C. NOTICES. Any communications affecting the operations covered by this agreement given by the U.S. Forest Service or NFF are sufficient only if in writing and delivered in person, mailed, or transmitted electronically by e-mail or fax, as follows:

To the U.S. Forest Service Program Manager, at the address specified in the agreement.

To NFF, at the address shown in the agreement or such other address designated within the agreement.

Notices are effectivewhen delivered in accordance with this provision, or on the effectivedate of the notice, whichever is later.

D. PARTICIPATION IN SIMILAR ACTIVITIES. This agreement in no way restricts the U.S. Forest Service or NFF from participating in similar activities with other public or private agencies, organizations, and individuals.

E. ENDORSEMENT. Any ofNFF's contributions made under this agreement do not by direct referenceor implication convey U.S. Forest Service endorsement ofNFF's products or activities.

F. USE OF U.S. FOREST SERVICE INSIGNIA. In order for NFF to use the U.S. Forest Service insignia on any published media, such as a Web page, printed publication, or audiovisual production, permission must be granted fromthe U.S. Forest Service's Office of Communications (Washington Office). A written request will be submitted by the U.S. Forest Service lntermountain Region to the Office of Communications Assistant Director, Visual [nformation and Publishing Services prior to use of the insignia. The U.S. Forest Service lntermountain Region will notify the NFF when pe1mission is granted.

G. NON-FEDERAL STATUS FOR COOPERATOR PARTICIPANT UABILITY. NFF agree(s) that any of their employees, volunteers, and program participants shall not be deemed to be Federal employees for any purposes including Chapter l 71 of Title 28, United States Code (Federal Tort Claims Act) and Chapter 81 of Title 5, United States Code (OWCP), as NFF hereby willingly agree(s) to assume these responsibiI ities.

Fu1iher, NFF shall provide any necessary training to NFF's employees, volunteers, and program participants to ensure that such personnel are capable of performing tasks to be completed. NFF shall also supervise and direct the work of its employees, volunteers, and participants performing under this agreement.

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H. MEMBERS OF U.S. CONGRESS. Pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 22, no member ot: or delegate to, Congress shall be admitted to any share or part of this agreement, or benefits that may arise therefrom, either directly or indirectly.

1. NONDISCRIMINATION. ln accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rightsregulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and emp.loyees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex1 gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program informationmay be made available in languages other than English.

To filea program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA officeor write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary forCivil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: [email protected]. USDA is an equal oppo1iunity provider, employer, and lender.

J. ELIGIBLE WORKERS. NFF shall ensure that all employees complete the 1-9 form to certify that they are eligible for lawfulemployment under tbe Lmmigration aud Nationality Act (8 USC 1324a). NFF shall comply with regulations regarding certificationand retention of the completed forms. These requirements also apply to any contract awarded under this agreement.

K. SYSTEM FOR AW ARD MANAGEMENT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT (SAM). NFF shall maintain current infonnationin the System for Award Management (SAM) until receipt of final payment. This requires review and update to the information at least annually afterthe initial registration, and more frequentlyif required by changes in informationor agreement term(s). For purposes of this agreement, System for Award Management (SAM) means the Federal repository into which an entity must provide information required for the conduct of business as a Cooperative. Additional information about registration procedures may be foundat the SAM Internet site at www.sarn.gov.

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L. ST ANDARDS FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT.

1. Financial Reporting

NFF shall provide complete, accurate, and current financialdisclosures of the project or program in accordance with any financial repmting requirements, as set fotthin the financialprovisions.

2. Accounting Records

NFF shall continuously maintain and update records identifyingthe source and use of funds. The records shall contain informationpertaining to the agreement, authorizations, obligations, unobligated balances, assets, outlays, and income.

3. Internal Control

NFF shall maintain effectivecontrol over and accountability for all U.S. Forest Service funds. NFF shall keep effectiveinternal controls to ensure that all United States Federal funds received are separately and properly allocated to the activities described in the award/agreement and used solely forauthorized purposes.

4. Source Documentation

NFF shall suppott all accounting records with source documentation. These documentations include, but are not limited to, cancelled checks, paid bills, payrolls, contract documents. These documents must be made available to the U.S. Forest Service upon request.

M. LIMITATION OF FUNDS. U.S. Forest Service funds in the amount of$ 500.00 are currently available forperformance of this agreement through December 31, 2024. The U.S. Forest Service's ability to provide additional funding is contingent upon the avai labi I ity of appropriated funds from which payment can be made. There is no legal liability on the part of the Forest Service for any payment above th_isamount until NFF receives notice of availability confirmed in a written modification by the Forest Service.

N. INDIRECT COST RATES- PARTNERSHIP

Indirect costs are approved for reimbursement or as a cost-share requirement and have an effective period applicable to the term of this agreement.

1. If the Cooperator has never received or does not currently have a negotiated indirect cost rate, they are eligible fora de minimis indirect cost rate up to 10 percent of modified total direct costs (MTDC). MTDC is defined as all salaries and wages, fringe benefits,materials and supplies, services, travel, and contracts up to the first $25,000 of each contract.

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2. For rates greater than IO percent and less than 25 percent, the Cooperator shall maintau1 documentation to support the rate. Documentation may mclude, but is not Limited to, accounting records, audit results, cost allocation plan, letter of indirect cost rate approval from an independent accounting fim1, or other Federal agency approved rate notice applicable to agreements.

3. For a rate greater than 25 percent, the Forest Service may require that the Cooperator request a federallyapproved rate fromthe Cooperator's cognjzant audit agency no later than 3 months after the effectivedate of the agreement. The Cooperator will be reimbursed for indirect costs or allowed to cost-share at the rate reflected in the agreement until the rate is formalized in the negotiated indirect cost rate (NlCRA) at which time, reimbursements forprior indirect. costs or cost-sharing may be subject to adjustment.

4. Failure to provide adequate documentation supporting the indirect cost rate, if requested, could result in disallowed costs and repayment to the Forest Service.

0. OVERPAYMENT. Any funds paid to NFF in excess of the amount entitled under the terms and conditions of this agreement constitute a debt to the Federal Government. The followingmust also be considered as a debt or debts owed by NFF to the U.S. Forest Service:

- Any interest or other investment income earned on advances of agreement funds; or

- Any royalties or other special classes of program income which, under the provisions of the agreement, are required to be returned;

If this debt is not paid according to the terms of the bill for collection issued for the overpayment, the U.S. Forest Service may reduce the debt by:

I. Making an administrative offset against other requests for reimbursement. 2. Withholding advance payments otherwise due to NFF. 3. Takmg other action permitted by statute (31 U.S.C. 3716 and 7 CFR Pait 3, Subpart B).

Except as otherwise provided by law, the U.S. Forest Service may charge interest on an overdue debt.

P. AGREEMENT CLOSEOUT. Within 90 days after expiration or notice of termination tbe pa1ties shall close out tbe agreement

Any unobligated balance of cash advanced to NFF must be immediately refunded to the U.S. Forest Service. including any interest earnedin accordance with 2 CFR Pait 200, Subpart D, 200.305.

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Within a maximum of 90 days following the date of expiration or termination of this agreement, all financial performanceand related repo1ts required by the terms of the agreement must be submitted to the U.S. Forest Service by NFF.

lf this agreement is closed out without audit, the U.S. Forest Service reserves the right to disallow and recover an appropriate amount after fully considering any recommended disallowances resulting froman audit which may be conducted later.

Q. PROGRAM PERFORMANCE REPORTS The pa1ties to this agreement shall monitor the performance of the agreement activities to ensure that performance goals are being achieved.

Performance reports must contain information on the following:

- A comparison of actual accomplishments to the goals established for the period. Where the output of the project can be readily expressed in numbers, a computation of the cost per unit of output, if applicable.

- Reason(s) for delay if establish�d goals were not met.

- Additional pettinent information.

NFF shall submit annual performance repo1ts to the U.S. Forest Service Program Manager. These reports are due 90 days after thereporting period. The final performance report shall be submitted either with NFF's final payment request, or separately, but not later than 90 days from the expiration date of the agreement.

R. RETENTION AND ACCESS REQUIREMENTS FOR RECORDS. NFF shall retain all records pertinent to this agreement for a period of no less than 3 years from the expiration or termination date. As used in this provision, records includes books, documents, accounting procedures and practice, and other data, regardless of the type or format. NFF shall provide access and the right to examine all records related to this agreement to the U.S. Forest Service Inspector General, or Comptroller General or their authorized representative. The rights of access in this section must not be limited to the required retention period but must last as long as the records are kept.

If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving the records has been staited beforethe end of the 3-year period, the records must be kept until all issues are resolved, or until the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later.

Records for nonexpendable property acquired in whole or in part, with Federal funds must be retained for 3 years afterits finaldisposition.

S. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA). Public access to agreement records must not be limited, except when such records must be kept confidential and would

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have been exempted fromdisclosure pursuant to Freedom of Information regulations (5 U.S.C. 552). ). Requests forresearch data are subject to 2 CFR 215.36.

Public access to culturally sensitive data and informationof Federally-recognized Tribes may also be explicitly limited by P.L. 110-234, Title VIII Subtitle B §8106 (2009 Farm Bill).

T. TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRJVJNG. In accordance with Executive Order (EO) 13513, "Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While Driving," any and all text messaging by Federal employees is banned: a) while driving a Government owned vehicle (GOV) or driving a privately owned vehicle (POV) while on official Government business; or b) using any electronic equipment supplied by the Government when driving any vehicle at any time. All cooperators, their employees, volunteers, and contractors are encouraged to adopt and enforce policies that ban text messaging when driving comp�ny owned, leased or rented vehicles, POVs or GOVs when driving while on officialGovernment business or when performingany work foror on behalf ofthe Government.

U. PUBLIC NOTICES. It is the U.S. Forest Service's policy to inform the public as fully as possible of its programs and activities. NFF is/are encouraged to give public notice of the receipt of this agreement and, fromtime to time, to announce progress and accomplishments. Press releases or other public notices should include a statement substantially as follows:

"The Sawtooth National Recreation Area ofthe U. S. Forest Service, Department of Agriculture is cooperating with NFF to implement the Sawtooth National forest Treasured Landscapes, Unforgettable Experiences site and Big Wood Travel Management Plan."

NFF may call on the U.S. Forest Service's Office of Communication foradvice regarding public notices. NFF is/are requested to provide copies of notices or announcements to the U.S. Forest Service Program Manager and to U.S. Forest Service's Office of Communications as far in advance ofrelease as possible.

V. PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS. Lnprovements placed on National Forest System land at the direction or with the approval of the U.S. Forest Service becomes prope1ty of the United States. These improvements are subject to the same regulations and administration ofthe U.S. Forest Service as would other National Forest improvements of a similar nature. No part of this agreement entitles NFF to any interest in the improvements, other than the right to use them under applicable U.S. Forest Service regulations.

W. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS. Any contract under this agreement must be awarded followingNFF's established procurement procedures, to ensure free and open competition, and avoid any conflict of interest ( or appearance of a conflict). NFF must maintain cost and price analysis documentation for potential U.S. Forest

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Service review. NFF is/are encouraged to utilize small businesses, minority-owned firms, and women's business enterprises.

X. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY. NFF may only use U.S. Forest Service propetiy furnished under this agreement for performing tasks assigned in this agreement. NFF shall not modify, cannibalize, or make alterations to U.S. Forest Service propetty. A separate document, Form AD-107, must be completed to document the Loan of U.S. Forest Service property. The U.S. Forest Service shall retain title to all U.S. Forest Service-furnishedprope1iy. Title to U.S. Forest Service property must not be affected by its incorporation into or attachment to any prope1iy not owned by the U.S. Forest Service, nor must the prope1ty become a fixtureor lose its identity as personal prope1ty by being attached to any real property.

Cooperator Liabi/;ty for GovernmentPro perty. 1. Unless otherwise provided for in the agreement, NFF shall not be Liable for loss, damage, destruction, or theft to the Government property furnishedor acquired under this contract, except when any one of the followingapplies:

a. The risk is covered by insurance or NFF is/are otherwise reimbursed (to the extent ofsuch insurance or reimbursement).

b. The loss, damage, destruction, or theft is the result of willful misconduct or lack of good faith on the part ofNFF's managerial personnel. NFF's managerial personnel, in this clause, means NFF's directors, officers, managers, superintendents, or equivalent representatives who have supervision or direction ofall or substantially all ofNFF's business; all or substantially all ofNFF's operation at any one plant or separate location; or a separate and complete major industrial operation.

2. NFF shall take all reasonable actions necessary to protect the Government property from fu1ther loss, damage, destruction, or theft. NFF shall separate the damaged and undamaged Government prope1ty, place all the affected Government property in the best possible order, and take such other action as the Prope1ty Administrator directs.

3. NFF shall do nothing to prejudice the Government's rights to recover against third parties for any loss, damage, destruction, or theft of Government property.

4. Upon the request of the Grants Management Specialist, NFF shall, at the Government's expense, furnish to the Government all reasonable assistance and cooperation, including the prosecution of suit and the execution of agreements of assignment in favor of the Government in obtaining recovery.

Y. OFFSETS. CLAIMS AND RIGHTS. Any and all activities entered into or approved by this agreement will create and support afforestation/reforestation effortswithin

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the National Forest System without generating carbon credits. The U.S. Forest Service does not make claims of permanence or any guarantees of carbon sequestration on lands reforestedor afforested through partner assistance. The U.S. Forest Service will provide for long-term management of reforested and afforested lands, according to applicable Federal statute regulations and forest plans. z. U.S. FOREST SERVICE ACKNOWLEDGED IN PUBLICATIONS, AUDIOVISUALS AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA. NFF shall acknowledge U.S. Forest Service support in any publications, audiovisuals, and electronic media developed as a result of this agreement.

AA. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT-PRINTED, ELECTRONIC, OR AUDIOVISUAL MATERIAL. NFF shall include the followingstatement, in full, in any printed, audiovisual material, or electronic media for public distribution developed or printed with any Federal funding.

"In accordance with Federal law am/ U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

To file a complaint alleging discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call toll free voice (866) 632-9992, TDD (800)877-8339, or voice relay (866) 377- 8642. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer."

lf the material is too small to permit the fullstatement to be included, the material must, at minimum, include the followingstatement, in print size no smaller than the text:

"This institution is an equal opportunity provider."

BB. REMEDIES FOR COMPLIANCE RELATED ISSUES. If NFF materially fail(s) to comply with any term of the agreement, whether stated in a Federal statute or regulation, an assurance, or the agreement, the U.S. Forest Service may take one or more of the following actions:

1. Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the deficiency by NFF or more severe enforcementaction by the U.S. Forest Service;

2. Disallow (that is, deny both use of funds and matching credit for) all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance;

3. Wholly or pa1tly suspend or terminate the current agreement for NF F's program;

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5. Take other remedies that may be legally available, including debarment procedures under 2 CFR Part 417.

CC. TERMINATION BY MUTUAL AGREEMENT. This agreement may be terminated, in whole or part, as follows:

1. When the U.S. Forest Service and NFF agree upon the termination conditions, including the effective date and, in the case of partial termination, the portion to be terminated.

2. By 30 days written notificationby NFF to the U.S. Forest Service setting forth the reasons for termination, effective date, and in the case of partial termination, the portion to be terminated. lf the U.S. Forest Service decides that the remaining portion of the agreement does not accomplish the purpose for which the award/agreement was made, the Forest Service may terminate the award upon 30 days written notice in its entirety.

Upon termination of ao agreement, NFF shall not incur any new obligations for the terminated portion of the agreement after the effective date, and shall cancel as many outstanding obligations as possible. The U.S. Forest Service shal I allow full credit to NFF for the United States Federal share of the non-cancelable obligations properly incurred by NFF up to the effective date of the termination. Excess funds must be refunded within 60 days after the effective date oftennination.

DD. ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION - PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT. ln the event of any issue of controversy under this agreement, the parties may pursue Alternate DisputeResolution procedures to voluntarily resolve those issues. These procedures may include, but are not limjted to conciliation, facilitation, mediation, and fact finding.

EE. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSlON. NFF shall immediately informthe U.S. Forest Service if they or any of their principals are presently excluded, debarred, or suspended fromentering into covered transactions with the Federal Government according to the terms of2 CFR Part 180. Additionally, sbould NFF or any of their principals receive a trans1ruttal letter or other official Federal notice of debarment or suspension, then they shall notify the U.S. Forest Service without undue delay. This applies whether the exclusion, debarment, or suspension is voluntary or involuntary.

FF. PROHIBITION AGAINSTINTERNAL CONFIDENTIAL AGREEMENTS: All non federalgovernment entities working on this agreement will adhere to the below provisions foundin the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, Pub. L. 114-113, relating to reporting fraud, waste and abuse to authorities:

(a) The recipient may not require its employees, contractors, or subrecipients seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohjbjting or

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otherwise restricting them from lawfully repo1ting that waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. (b) The recipient must notify its employees, contractors, or subrecipients that the prohibitions and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements inconsistent with paragraph (a) of this award provision are no longer in effect.

(c) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this award provision does not contravene requirements applicable to any other formissued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classifiedinformation.

(d) If the Government determines that the recipient is not in compliance with this award provision, it:

(1) Will prohibit the recipient's use of-funds under this award, in accordance with sections 743, 744 of Division E of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, (Pub. L. 114-113) or any successor provision of law; and

(2) May pursue other remedies available forthe recipient's material failure to comply with award terms and conditions.

GG. MODIFICATIONS. Modifications within the scope of this agreement must be made by mutual consent of the parties, by the issuance of a written modification signed and dated by all properly authorized, signatory officials, prior to any changes being performed. Requests for modification shouldbe made, in writing, at least 30 days prior to implementation of the requested change. The U.S. Forest Service is not obligated to fund any changes not properly approved in advance.

HH. COMMENCEMENT/EXPIRATION DATE. Th.isagreement is executed as of the date of the last signature and is effective through December 31, 2024 at which time it will expire. The expiration date is the final date for completion of all work activities under this agreement.

II. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES. By signature below, each paity cettifies that the individuals listed in this document as representatives of the individual parties are authorized to act in their respective areas for matters related to this agreement. In witness whereof, the patties hereto have executed this agreement as of the last date written below.

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S, President and CEO Date Foundation

JIM DeMAAGD, Forest Supervisor Date U.S. Forest Service, Sawtooth National Forest

The authority and format of this agreement have been reviewed and approved for signature. (20-CS-1 l 041400-037) Digilally signed by MALLORY MALLORY MUNZ Dale: 2020.05.07 MUNZ 16: 4:3 · 6' ' MALLORY MUNZ Date U.S. Forest Service Grants Management Specialist

Burden Statement

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75 Exhibit A Big Wood Travel Plan Challenge Cost Share Agreement Operating Plan for Prairie Creek

Project Implementation The Sawtooth National Recreation Area is implementing a project to restore the Prairie Creek watershed including the obliterating undesirnbleroutes and restoring and designating camp sites as described and authorized in the Big Wood River Travel Management Plan Decision. Undesirable routes will be decommissioned and naturalized to as close to natural conditions as feasible. Restoration activities will also occur in camping areas where resource conditions have been severely degraded. This may include reducing the overal I size of an existing campsite, installing barriers, and reestablishing native vegetation. Some campsites may be permanently closed and naturalized. The Sawtooth National Forest Construction and Maintenance Crew will accomplish the work using an excavator, backhoe, and dump truck. Work will be implemented under the direction and oversight of a fisheries biologist, wildlife biologist, and recreation specialist. Native seed will be purchased and applied to restored areas as needed. Along with the restoration work signing will be purchased and installed to indicate designated campsites and road closures.

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Attachment:I B I USFSAgreementNo.: 20-CS-11041400-037----··-···-- --· Mod. No.: I I Cooperator AgreementNo.: '------� Note: This Financial Plan may be used when: (1) No program income is expected and (2) The Cooperator is not giving cash to the FS and '3) There is no other Federal funding Agreements Financial Plan (Short Form) Financial Plan Matrix: Note:_AII columns may not be used. Use depends on source and type- . of contribution(. s). . FOREST SERVICE CONTRIBUTIONS COOPERATOR CONTRIBUTIONS

(a) (b) (c) (d)

Cash CQST ELEMENTS Noncash to Noncash In-Kind (e) Direct Costs Cooperator Total Salaries/Labor $2,250.00 $0.00 $1,320.00 $0.00 $3,570.00 Travel $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Equipment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Supplies/Materials $0.00 $400.00 $5,000.00 $0.00 $5,400.00 Printing $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Other $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Other $0.00 Subtotal $2,250.00 $400.00 $6,320.00 - $0.00 $8,970.00 Coop Indirect Costs $100.00 $1,580.00 $1,680.00 FS Overhead Costs $270.00 $270.00 Total $2,520.00 $500.00 $7,900.00 $0.00 i,::,�,;�.�:;·�"Ji- · Total Project Value: $10,920.00

Matching Costs Determination = Total Forest Service Share (f) (a+b) + (e) = (t) 27.66% Total Cooperator Share (g) (c+d) + (e) = (g) 72.34% Total (f+g) = (h) (h) 100.00%

Page 1 77 WORKSHEET FOR FS Non-Cash Contribution Cost Analysis, Column (a)

Use this worksheet to perform the cost analysis that supports the lump sum figures provided in the matrix. NOTE: This worksheet auto populates the relevant and applicable matrix cells.

Cost element sections may be deleted or lines may be hidden, if not applicable. Line items may be added or deleted as needed. The Standard Calculation sections provide a standardized formula for determing a line item's cost, e.g. cost/day x # of days=total, where the total is calculated automatically. The Non-Standard Calculation sections provide a write-in area for line items that require a calculation formula that is other than the standardized formules, e.g. instead of salaries being calculated by cost/day x # of days, costs may be calculated simply by a contracted value that is not dependent on days worked, such as 1 employee x $1,200/contract= $1,200. Be sure to review your calculations when entering in a Non-Standard Calculation, and provide a brief explanation of units used to make calculation, e.g. '1 month contract,' on a line below the figures. Salaries/Labor I Standard Calculation I Job Descriotion I I Cost/Day I# of Days I !Total I Biologist $450.00 2.00 $900.00 Recreaton Specialist $450.00 3.00 $1,350.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 I Non-Standard Calculation

!Total Salaries/Labor $2,250.00!

Travel I Standard Calculation I Travel Expense I Employees I Cost/Trip I# of Trips I JTotal I $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 I Non-Standard Calculation

!Total Travel $0.00!

E ui ment Standard Calculation Piece of E ui ment # of Units Cost/Da # of Da s Total $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 INon-Standard Calculation

78 !Total Equipment $0.00!

Supplies/Materials I Standard Calculation I Supplies/Materials I I# of Items ICosUltem !Total I $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 !Non-Standard Calculation I

!Total Supplies/Materials $0.00!

Printing I Standard Calculation I Paper Material I I# of Units ICosUUnit I !Total I $0.00 INon-Standard Calculation I !Total Printing $0.00!

Other Expenses I ' Standard Calculation ' I Item I I# of Units ICosUUnit I !Total I $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 !Non-Standard Calculation I

!Total Other $0.00!

Subtotal Direct Costs $2,250.00

Forest Service Overhead Costs ICurrent Overhead Rate I Subtotal Direct Costs I !Total 12.00% $2,250.00 $270.00 !Total FS Overhead Costs I $270.00!

TOTAL COST $2,520.00

79 WORKSHEET FOR FS Cash to the Cooperator Cost Analysis, Column (b)

Use this worksheet to perform the cost analysis that supports the lump sum figures provided in the matrix. NOTE: This worksheet auto populates the relevant and applicable matrix cells.

Cost element sections may be deleted or lines may be hidden, if not applicable. Line items may be added or deleted as needed. The Standard Calculation sections provide a standardized formula for determing a line item's cost, e.g. cost/day x # of days=total, where the total is calculated automatically. The Non-Standard Calculation sections provide a write-in area for line items that require a calculation formula that is other than the standardized formules, e.g. instead of salaries being calculated by cost/day x # of days, costs may be calculated simply by a contracted value that is not dependent on days worked, such as 1 employee x $1,200/contract= $1,200. Be sure to review your calculations when entering in a Non-Standard Calculation, and provide a brief explanation of units used to make calculation, e.g. '1 month contract,' on a line below the figures. Sa1a-ries'/Lab0r , Standard Calculation I Job Description I I Cost/Day I# of Days I !Total I $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 INon-Standard Calculation

!Total Salaries/Labor $0.001

Travel I Standard Calcwlation I Travel Expense I Employees I Cost/Trip I# of Trips I !Total I $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 !'Non-Standard Calculation

!Total Travel $0.001

Equimnenf I Standard Calculation I Piece of Equipment I# of Units I Cost/Day I# of Days I !Total I $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

80 liNon-StandardCalculation

!Total Equipment $0.001

Suppl'iesffl/Jateriars I Standard Calculation Supplies/Materials I I# of Items I Cost/Item !Total I Signing supplies and materials 1.00 $400.00 $400.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 !Non-Standard Calculation

!Total Supplies/Materials $400.001

Printing I Standa�d Calculation I Paper Material I I# of Units ICost/Unit I !Total I $0.00 !Non-Standard Calculation $0.00 !Total Printing $0.001

Other Expenses I Standard Calculation I Item I I# of Units !Cost/Unit I !Total I $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 I No11-StaAdard Calculatiorn

!Total Other $0.001 Subtotal Direct Costs I $400.00 I

Cooperator IndirectC osts

ICurrent Overhead Rate I Subtotal Direct Costs !Total 25.00% $400.00 $100.00I !Total Coop. Indirect Costs I $100.001

TOTAL COST I $500.00

81 WORKSHEET FOR Coo erator Non-Cash Contribution Cost Anal sis, Column c

Use this worksheet to perform the cost analysis that supports the lump sum figures provided in the matrix. NOTE: This worksheet auto populates the relevant and applicable matrix cells.

Cost element sections may be deleted or lines may be hidden, if not applicable. Line items may be added or deleted as needed. The Standard Calculation sections provide a standardized formula for determing a line item's cost, e.g. cost/day x # of days=total, where the total is calculated automatically. The Non-Standard Calculation sections provide a write-in area for line items that require a calculation formula that is other than the standardized formules, e.g. instead of salaries being calculated by cost/day x # of days, costs may be calculated simply by a contracted value that is not dependent on days worked, such as 1 employee x $1,200/contract= $1,200. Be sure to review your calculations when entering in a Non-Standard Calculation, and provide a brief explanation of units used to make calculation, e.g. '1 month contract,' on a line below the figures.

Salaries/Labor Standard Calculation Job Description I I Cost/Dav I# of Days I !Total N. Rockies Program Manager $440.00 3.00 $1,320.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 I Non-Standard Calculation

!Total Salaries/Labor $1,320.001

Travel I Standard Calculation I Travel Expense I Employees I Cost/Trip I# of Trips I !Total I $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 I Non-Standard Calculation

!Total Travel $0.001

Equipment I Standard Calculation I Piece of Equipment I# of Units I Cost/Day I# of Days I !Total I $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 I Non-Standard Calculation

82 !Total Equipment $0.001

Supplies/Materials Standard Calculation Supplies/Materials I I# of Items I Cost/Item Gates, barriers, signing materials 1.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 I Non-Standard Calculation

!Total Supplies/Materials $5,000.00I

Printing I Standard Calculation I Paper Material I I# of Units I Cost/Unit I !Total I $0.00 I Non-Standard Calculation I $0.00 !Total Printing $0.001

Other Expenses Standard Calculation I Item I I# of Units I Cost/Unit I !Total I $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 I Non-Standard Calculation I

!Total Other $0.001

Subtotal Direct Costs $6,320.00

Cooperator Indirect Costs

I Current Overhead Ratt? I Subtotal Direct Costs 25.00% $6,320.00 $1,580.00 !Total Coop. Indirect Costs I $1,sao.001

TOTAL COST $7,900.00

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