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Home My WebLink AboutStaff Report 3.G 04/18/2011a �nA'`, DATE: Apr.1.18, 2011' TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council through City Manager FROM: Pamela Tuft, Interim Director, Department of Water Resources! & { _onservat o r i SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizin the City M( nag er'to: Execute a $54,300 Site Specific - > g Y A� reement with Ducks Unlimited (DU) for the'Shollenberger Marsh Enhancement.Project and Execute all Documents Necessary for the Administration of'the Project RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City'Counci 1 1, adopt the attached Resolution Authorizing the City Manager. to Execute a $54,30.0 Site Specific Agreement With Ducks Unlimited for the Shollenb&ger Park Enhancement Proj ect and. Execute all Documents Necessary for the Administration of the Project BACKGROUND Shpllenberger has operated as , d dredge spoils facility since the 1910's and has provided approximately 73 acres of wetland habitat when not in use. The site drains through 2 decanting g ates located at the southeast corner near the Point Reyes Bird Observatory (PRBO) offices. The decantm g channel is a critical_ piece of the dredge spoils site infrastructure which routes dredging water from the site back to the Petaluma River`via Adobe Creek. When the site is not in operatiowthe channel also carries storm drainage from residential homes in the southeast portion of the City. This channel, with its continual freshwater flow, provides refuge for local species during.dry, summer months. DISCUSSION. Water Resources and Conservation is seeking to enter into an agreement with Ducks Unlimited (DU) to accept a Site Specific Agreement (SSA) to assist in the development of the Shollenberger Enhancement Project, which includes vegetation.management in the decant channel and replacement of the decanting control structure. The Petaluma 'SSA is part of a larger $1,000,0;00 DU federal grant under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act ( NAWCA) to restore: San Pablo Ba y tidal wetlands. DU, has asked the City to agree to DU's contracting , procedures for its larger NAWCA grant, under which D_ _U. would bid, award and manage the Agenda Review, Ci � 'Attorn"' . � t ey Finance Director City Maoage construction project on City property and.facilities, subject to City design approval and inspection. The proposed Site Specific Agreement (Attachment -2)'is Ducks Unlimited's standard agreement for its overall grant, modified at the City' :request to provide indemnity and additional insurance for the City, include California prevailing wage requirements, and acknowledge the joint use of the project site for dredge spoils function in addition to habitat.restoration. The City will have the right to;.approve project design and, acceptance: However, Ducks Unlimited rather than the City will competitively solicit proposals land award and manage the :construction contract affecting City property and facilities, with,inspect on and coordination•as necessary from the City. The City will be responsible for. obtaining, temporary construction access and any costs related to it, will cooperate with DU to secure necessary permits and ac ti private vely seek additional funding from partners as needed for costs notcovered_in DU's $54;300' grant component. The City will be obligated to maintain the site in joint use as, beneficial bird habitat and dredge spoils drainage for 25 years, which the City is committed to do with or without these grant funds. Working with DU will provide` enhancement and improvements in freshwater marsh habitat quality in the channel. These enhancements will benefit the operations of the facility and provide support for several species of ducks, including the dabbling ducks, mallards, and northerii- pintail. Currenthy the decanting channel contains �a significantamount'of sediment, and is overgrown with. cattails which are impeding it's ability to dewater storm discharge. This overgrowth also impacts the channel's ability to'be used for its mtende&p' urpose during dredging operations. In its current state the channel also provides poor quality habitat for local fauna. This issue is the primary' interest of DU and is the main purpose for this SSA under'DU's NAWCA grant. The decant gates meter the flow from the facility into the channel and .onward to ; Adobe Creek. The gates are in failing condition and in need of immediate repair. During the winter of 2010 riprap was installed to prevent the failure of gate number 1. The .levee is stable but the gates will need to be replaced prior to any use ofthe site by the USCOE during dredging operations. DU's grant provides funding to replace the gates, which would otherwise require the City to fund and perform'ihat work. DU feels that this would allow the City further operational flexibility regarding the mixed uses of the - site..and prevent transfer of fresh water from the existing drainage Into the dredge spoil ponds. FINANCIAL, IMPACTS As art o p . f DU's NAWCA grant application, the City pledged a, $3;1,000 local match of in-kind services from. 2007 to 2011 that included administration of;native planting, on levee fringes and associated uplands accomplished, in 2007 -2008 with the coordination of Petaluma Wetlands Alliance�end local` partners including the U.S. Coast Guard, Whole Foods and Camelbak. Financial, impacts also include staff administration of`regulato "ry'permts, support during construction, temporary construction easements; :and ongoing: maintenance of the project for its joint purpose of providing beneficial water bird habitat and dredge spoils, functions for a 25 year period: The Pe'taluma`WetlandsAlliance has agreed to provide a cash match of,$4,000 to offset permit costs expected to be.approximatelyS12,000. Funding for the remaining permit costs are. associated with the decant gate replacement work and future dredging activities and can be assigned to those project costs. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution 2. Draft Site Specific Agreement with Ducks Unlimited y li 1 1 .Y Attachment 1 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING'THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A $54,300 SITE SPECIFIC AGREEMENT. WITH DUCKS UNLIMITED (DU) FOR THE SH6LLENBERGER PARK ENHANCEMENT PROJECT AND EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma wishes to enter into a Site Specific Agreement ("S SA"): Ducks Unlimited for the Shollenberger Park Enhancement Project, in the amount of $54,3.00; and, WHEREAS, Shollenberger Park is located along the Petaluma River within the City of Petaluma and is owned and operated by the City of Petaluma; and, WHEREAS, said the SSA is intended to benefit migratory waterfowl and other natural resources as described in the North American Wetlands Conservation Act grant awarded to Ducks Unlimited titled, San Pablo Bay Tidal Wetlands Habitat Restoration Project III ( "NAWCA Grant "); and WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma has adopted General Plan 2025 and the River Access and Enhancement Plan which call for the implementation of improvements as included in the project proposed for funding with the NAWCA Grant funds; and WHEREAS, the project is a habitat restoration project not exceeding five acres in size to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement or protection of fish, plants or wildlife and is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Title 14, Chapter.'3, of the California Code of Regulations ( "CEQA Guidelines "), Section 15333; and, WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma will continue to manage the Shollenberger Dredge Spoils Facility; and, WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma will comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to the project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that: 1'.. The City Manager is authorized to negotiate a Site Specific Agreement with Ducks Unlimited for administration of $54,300 of the NAWCA Grant funds with terms satisfactory to the City and in conformance with City Council direction, if any; I Upon execution of said agreement, the Water Resources & Conservation (WR &C) Engineering Manager is authorized to act as City Project Manager for the project. 3. The City Manager or his designee is further authorized to provide management and support services required for performance of the work and administration of the agreement, up to the amount of the City's local match for the NAWCA grant not to exceed $31,000, subject to the requirement of written consent by the City and Ducks Unlimited as to the delegation of authority to submit invoices for reimbursements. Attachment 2 .. UC K UNLIMITED City of Petaluma SITE SPECIFIC AGREEMENT SSA Project Name: Shollenberger Park Enhancement Project SSA Project Number: US -CA- 482 -2 This Site Specific Agreement (hereinafter "SSA ") is effective this day of 2011 between Ducks Unlimited, Inc. (hereinafter "DU ") and the City of Petaluma (hereinafter "Cooperator). WHEREAS, DU and the Cooperator have entered into this SSA to assist in the development of Shollenberger Enhancement Project, a property owned and managed by the City of Petaluma, (hereinafter "Site ") as described in the Project Proposal (hereinafter "SSA Project ") and attached as Exhibit A. The SSA Project is to benefit migratory waterfowl and other natural resources as described in the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (hereinafter "NAWCA ") Proposal titled, San Pablo.Bay Tidal Wetlands Habitat Restoration Project 111, (hereinafter "Grant Proposal ") attached as Exhibit B of this SSA, and WHEREAS, DU has secured funding pursuant to the Grant Proposal through Assistance Award Agreement No. CA- N871 -B (hereinafter "Grant ") between DU and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (hereinafter "FWS "). The purpose of this Grant is to restore an estimated 1,663 acres of wetlands and associated uplands and enhance 248 of those acres to benefit waterfowl, shorebirds, and other waterbird species that use the area for breeding, migrating and wintering (hereinafter "Grant Project "), and WHEREAS, the Cooperator has agreed to assist DU as provided in this SSA in the effort to implement the restoration activities for the Site as identified within the Grant Proposal. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises and other terms and conditions listed herein; DU and the Cooperator agree as follows: I. DEFINITIONS When used .n this SSA, the following terms shall have the meanings in this Section. 1. "Proj ect Period "— The Pr oject Period,starts on the date that the FWS Contracting Officer signed the Grant. (April 12, 2010) and ends two years later, or when the SSA Project is completed, whichever is later. a Attachment 2 2. "Program Income" is gross income earned by the Cooperator that is directly generated as a result of this SSA or earned by the cooperator as a result of this SSA. Program Income includes, but is not limited to, income from fees for services performed, the sale of commodities, and the use or rental of personal or real property acquired under this SSA. II. DU AGREES: To utilize existing preliminary design to initiate the final design, which shall be subject to approval of Cooperator, and to construct, or cause to be constructed, the SSA Project, subject to the terms and conditions of this SSA and its attachments. 2. To commence the construction of the SSA Project in 2010, or when given a Notice to Proceed by Cooperator. 3. To prepare all SSA Project bid specifications, accept or reject all contract bids, and be solely responsible for making any contract changes, additions; or deletions as the work progresses. The prime contractor shall be required to provide performance and payment bonds and carry casualty and liability insurance which names DU and the Cooperator as additional insureds. The contracts shall provide that the contractor acknowledges that the Cooperator is not a party and the contractor will assert no claims against the Cooperator in any disputes with subcontractors, material men, or DU and shall further provide that the contractor fully indemnifies and holds Cooperator, its officers, employees and agents harmless against any claims made by contractor and /or their officers, employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors and/or material men arising under the SSA Project contract and/or services or work performed pursuant to it. The contract(s) shall require that the contractor(s) shall pay prevailing wages pursuant to the California Labor Code, including but not limited to sections 1720 and 1771. 4. To provide SSA Project engineering design, grade staking and construction management services. 5. To provide funding for the development of the SSA Project in the amount of fifty -four thousand three hundred dollars. ($54,300) in cash and indirect overhead, or One Hundred percent (100 %) of the total SSA Project cost. Of these funds and in -kind services fifty- four thousand three hundred dollars ($54,300) is from the Grant. In -kind services provided by DU may include biological planning, survey, project design, and construction management. 6. That; Cooperator's joint use of the Site for dredge activities in the Petaluma River, including but not limited to use of the decant channel for transmission of saline water from Cooperator's dredge spoils site to the Petaluma River, is contemplated by this SSA and shall not constitute an event of breach or noncompliance with this SSA by Cooperator. 7. Indemnification. For services and construction work provided under this SSA, DU shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Cooperator, its City Council, officers, boards, commissions, agents and employees (collectively, "Indemnitees ") from all claims, suits Attachment 2 or actions of every name, kind and description, brought for, or on account of, injuries to or death of'any person, or damage, to property of any kind whatsoever and to whomsoever belonging, "resulting from the acts, omissions, negligence or willful misconduct of DU or its officers, agents, employees, servants, contractors or subcontractors, provided that this indemnity shall not apply to claims for which one or more of`Indemnitees have been found in a court of competent jurisdiction to be solely liable by.reason of its or their own active negligence or willfulmisconduct. In defending against such claim or demand, Coo perator,may..at its sole option call upon DU to provide such defense, with attorneys reasonably satisfactory to Cooperator, or Cooperator may provide its own defense and obtain reimbursement for the reasonable expense thereof from DU. III. COOPERATOR AGREES.: To allow DU to perform the activities and services as defined in and subject to this SSA and Its attachments. 2. To provide to DU any available topographic, soils, and hydrological data for the site. 3. To work with DU to obtain all required permits, agreements, leases, .approvals, and access rights necessary for the development of the SSA Project and provide to DU, and its officers, employees, agents, and the like, all reasonable assistance and cooperation necessaryfor the implementation of this SSA. 4. To routinely ;inspect the Site when any construction is in progress, maintain a written record of the construction activity, and keep DU advised of any desired changes, additions, or deletions to the SSA Project construction. 5. To provide routine inspection, operation, rehabilitation, and maintenance necessary to maintain the continuing viability and functioning of the SSA Project throughout the term of this SSA. 6 p e manage the Site to rov dehabitat that is beneficial to. native waterbird production and bon hcial to migrating and wintering- waterbirds as described' in °the Project Proposal in conjii ctiori`with joint use of the Site by Cooperator the US. Army Corps of Engineers and/or their respebtive agents or contractors in connection with periodic Petaluma River dredging operations, including' transport of saline water:from Cooperator's dredge spoils site to the Petaluma River through the decant channel. 7. In the event of periodic dredging activity by Cooperator and/or its agents or contractors affecting the Site, to return the Site to its pre- dredging condition -after the completion of dredging activities and within appropriate permitting parameters. 8. To actively seek additional funding to help underwrite additional Project costs in the event Grant funding is not sufficient to cause for the development of the SSA Project. Disbursement • of any funds so received will 'be handled in a manner as required by. the funding source(s). Al Attachment 2 9. To provide DU with all information requested by DU that is necessary to meet DU's obligations under the .. Grant within the time period specified by DU in any request for information. 10. Indemnification. Cooperator hereby agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend DU, . its officers, agents; employees, contractors and subcontractorsi. (collectively, "Indemnitees ") from and against, any land all claims, demands, injuries, losses, expenses (including attorney's fees), damages and liability of every kind and any actual or alleged negligent act or omission of Cooperator in the performance of Cooperator's obligations under this agreement or anyone performing on Cooperator's behal , any part of Cooperator's services, except to the extent such act or omission results from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of DU. In defending'against such claim or demand, DU may "at its sole option call upon. Cooperator to provide such defense, with attorneys reasonably satisfactory to DU, or DU may provide its own defense and obtain reimbursement for the reasonable expense thereof from Cooperator. 11. To report any Program Income ;,earned during the Project 'Period to the DU Project T gulations .(CFR), sections 12 Officer. In .65 or 12.924 as accordance ro i ate htt / /www.access. o. ov /nar Title 43 of the Code of Federal Re pp p ' ( p: gp g a/cfr /index.html), DU authorizes .the Cooperator to use program income and to treat it as additional funds committed under this SSA. The Cooperator must use the program income for the purposes and under the terms and conditions of this SSA. DU will not deduct it from the amount of the funds provided under this SSA and will treat it as additional funds committed : under the SSA for the purposes-of the SSA Project. The Cooperator will have no obligation to DU for program 'income earned after the Project Period. 12. To use the documents listed below for determining which costs are allowable or eligible based on the type of organization. The Cooperator must not use funds under this SSA or matching dollars for: research, studies; non- Grant - Project - specific communications products; travel for Federal employees; the cost of existing residences, structures, or. buildings unnecessary for wetlands` conservation purposes; the cost ofconstructing, removing, or repairing residences, structures, or buildings; or a cost (consideration) in excess of $1.00 to buy an option to purchase an interest in real property. 4. Office of Management and.Budget (OMB) Circular A -122, Cost Principles for Non- Profit Organizations, ( http:, /Nv\vw.whitehouse. ,gov /OMB /grants /index.html b. OMB Circular A -87, Cost Principles for State, Local and.Indian Tribal j Governments," ( http: / /www.whitehoLise.go,v /OMB /grants/index.html c. OMB Circular A -21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions, ( http: / / ,gov /OMB /,grants /index.html „ d, 48 CFR 31.2, "Contracts with Commercial' Organizations, ( http://www.access. , gpo. ov /nara/cfr /index.htn l e. North American Wetlands Conservation Act, U.S. Standard Grant Application Instructions [for tli year applicant submits the Proposal], "Grant Funds - Eligible Activities.and' Costs," "Match Funds - Eligible Activities and Costs, ". ( littp://northaineiican.fws.gov/naAca/elig8�htiiil ) Attachment 2 13. To with the � comply p y p rovisions of this Section with regard to all supplies and other expendable property purchased " th funds provided under this SSA or matching dollars or received as' a matching in-kind donation. Title to such supplies and other expendable property will vest n'the Cooperator upon acquisition. If there is a residual inventory of unused supplies exceeding $5,000 in total aggregate value upon termination or completion of the S , SA Project and the supplies are not-needed for any other federally sponsored SSA Project.. or program" the Cooperator will retain for use on non - federally sponsored activities or sell them, but must, in either case, compensate DU for its share. The amount' of compensation must be computed in the same manner as presented in Section 111. 1 of this SSA for equipment. 14. To manage and dispose of'-equipment acquired in whole or in part under this S.SA in compliance with 43 CFR 12'.'04. 15. To acknowledge in news,releases or other information on the SSA Project published or released for publication by them that funding was made possible through NAWCA and DU.., 16. To ensure that any habitat restored enhanced, and /or created is managed for the purposes for which it was intended inthe Grant Project, acknowledging that the Site is jointly used as 'dredge spoil placement s te',for Cooperator's dredge activities. If the Cooperator does {not ensure that such habitat is managed °for the Grant Project purpose ° in whole or in part, it agrees to pay DU for that percentage of 'the current fairmarket value of the original habitat restoration, enhancement, or creation .attributable to funds provided under this SSA. The Cooperator.must determine the current fair market value by obtaining at their expense an appraisal completed according to, nationallyrecognized appraisal ' pp q standards and subject to DU s review and approval. The requirements of this Section shall be in force for 25 years from the end of the Pt " ectPeriod:unless limited by easements, other legal instruments,, or special .considerations described in the Grant Proposal or approvedby4he DU Project Officer. 17. To ensure that any habitats restored, enhanced, or created in the SSA Project (including such work completed with matching funds or as a matching in -kind contribution) are available for site - inspection by DU and or their respective designee(s) to ensure that such habitat is manage, d 'for the purposes for which it °was intended in the Grant Project. The requirements of this Section shall be in -force for 25 years from the end of the SSA Project Period unless limited by easements, leases, other legal instruments, or special considerations described in the' Grant Proposal or approved by the DU Project ect Officer. 18. That, the Federal Government and DU have the right, unless, waived by DU, to: a. Obtain, reproduce, publish or otherwise use the data first produced under this SSA; and b. Authorize others to receive, reproduce, publish, or otherwise use the data. ; b. : ''.. Attachment 2 . 19. To � mediatel rei m b urse, s et ve a eements :Ghat is caused by or results from the st make. to Y FWS under there p gr Cooperator's . failure to comply' with the terms and conditions of this SSA or from the' Cooperator's activities under this SSA. If the Cooperator abandons.'the'Project Site or fails to manage and maintain it according to the terms of this, Agreement; ,the Cooperator shall compensate DU in an amount equal to one- twenty - fifth (1/25) of DU's incurred cost for each full year still - :remaining in the twenty -five year period following the end of the Project Period. 20. That ,the Cooperator certifies: (a) No Federal a ro Hated pp p „ fund s have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the Cooperator to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, Member, of Congress, an officer or emplgyer of Congress, or a Member of Congress i n connection with, the awarding of any Federal contract the' of. any Federal Gra g y nt „the making of anyFederal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, ;and extension, continuation,'renewal, ameiidment; .or modification of any-Federal Contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. (b) 'If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds.have been paid or will. be paid to any persons for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee :of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress; in connection with funding`under this S SA, the Re Lobb n c on accordance with is iinstructilons. (c) he Coopera " D is cl osure or shall require p P P Yi g that the language of this Section be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers ( including subcontract; subgrants, and contracts under this SSA, grants, loans, and cooperative agreement and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. (d)'This certification is,a material representation, of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction.was, made ''or entered into. The making of this certification is a prerequisitefor making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code:. Any person, who, fails to file the required certification shall be subject to civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. 211. That ,the Cooperator certifies: (a) any y performance of this SSA is facil'it to be utilized in erfo is n 1. .ot' X_, listed on the Environmental Protection Ageticy List of Violating Facilities; (b) Topromptly notify °DU prior to signing this SSA of receipt of any communication from the, DirectorOffice of Federal Activities, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, indication. that any facility which.- the Cooperator proposes to use for performance o the p f this SSA is under consideration to be listed on the Environmental : Prot ection Agency O l this enc. List of Violating Facilities; c to include substantial g Y , certification, including this subparagraph (c) in every nonexempt.subagrcement. 22 (a) To comply with all. requirements of section 114 of the Clean Air Act as amended (42 U.S C. 1857, et seq, as ante nded by Public Law 91 -604) and Section.303 of theFederal Wat'e'r Pollution Act (3 U.S.C. ,1251 et seq, as amended by Public Law 92 -50%, respectively; relating to inspection, monitoring, entry, reports, and information; as well as t � Attachment 2 other "requirements spec 'fiedih,;section 114 and section 303 of the'Air Act, and the Water Act and all fe ulat g bons° and guidelines,issized thereunder, before the ` effective date of ibis -SSA. (b) no portion of the work required by this SSA'will be performed in a facility fisted on the Environmental Protection Agency List of Violating Facilities on the date of this ,Agreement unless and until the En vironmental.Protection Agency eliminated the name of 'such facility.or facilities from such listing. (c) To use their best effort to complywith clean 'air standards and clean water standards at facilities in which this5SA i& (d) To insert the substance of the provisions of this Section in any nonexempt subagreement including this subpart (d). The "terms of this .Section the following meanings; (1) The term Air Act means''the Clean Air Act as amended (42 .1T:S.C. 1857, et seq, as amended by Public Law 91' -604) (2) ,The term "Water Act" means the Federal Water Pollution Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq, as amended by Public Law 92 -500) O y e ., eg � elines, standards limitations,, orders c " rohtions, or "oth ents whg re h a, ,•• 3 The terms clean air standards means an enforceable ations ui on p p er r : rwi p trols bi _ Order 11738, antra a 1 cableomp e se ado f lan as .described in Air A ted • ursuant to the Act or Execut u _ Act '42 U.S.C. `1857 c -5( ), • . leme p i'on procedure Or under" under () ''� ''° ved im lementat p p u. ( d) and a '�ro e coon 111 c or'�section ui d res ectivel of the•Air Act 42`U.S.;C. 185.7c " " -6 c se O O, or p � y ( );or an approved 'implementation procedure under 'sect 'on'I 12(d) of - the Air Act (42'! U: S` C. 1857c- 7(d)). y (4) The terms "clean „water standards” means any limitation,. control, condition,, prohibition,, standards, or other requirement which is promulgated pursuant to the Water Act or contained ` in a,permit issued to a discharger by the Environmental { Protection ,Agency .or by a State under an approved program, ,as authorized by Section with pretreatment regulations. as required b section 307 of he_. Wate e nsure compliance f the Water Act 33 U.S.C. 1342 y r Act (33 U.S.C. 1317). b ::h„ (5)' The term "compliance" means compliance with clean air or water standards-. Compliance shall also mean.. compliance with the, scheduled or°plan ordered or approved by aihcourt of competent. jurisdiction, the Environmental Protection Agency or any air or water pollution control issued pursuant thereto. „ (6) The term "facility" means an y building, � planf , installation, structure,.mme, vessel or , other floating craft, location or site of operations owned,, leased orsupervised by -a ' sponsor in the perform of an agreement or e e p gr gr inent "Where a to be utilized locafion,or site,of Operations contains or included more than one building; plant, installation, or structure, the'entire'location shall be deemed to'be a'facility'except'where the Director, Office of Federal Activities, Environmental Prow6tion.Agency; determines that' independent facilities are collated in one geographical area. Attachment 2 IV. DU " AND C00PE'RAT0WAGIEE': 1. To show the SSA Project to potential'bidders as deemed necessary and hold a pre - ' construction conference with the successful bidder prior to the commencement of SSA Project construction. 2. To conduct, a final inspection ;of the Site prior to accepting any completed SSA Project developments. DU may accept the SSA Project developments completed by the selected contractor subject to Cooperator's review and consent. 3. periodically review the Sit SA to study and consider Top y i e management pursuant to this. S, any'needed modifications. 4. To. acknowledge the contribution Hof each party in anyoral or written communications relate to t Site. S. To recognize outside contributors who might provide significant funding to help underwrite. the SSA Proj ect's cost who, otherwise are mutually deemed to deserve special recognitions; this recognition,.,can include signs, plaques, and/or cairns - on the Site. The costs of such recognition shall be borne by the party initiating the ; recognition., 6. con n either art to "e That this SSA shall ' not be trued g ` p y p m any one fiscal, b roanations as y llocated, for ;the;. admmstra vel a ' excess of au onzed t year an sum in exce_. th ar y ' ` pp g p J his SSA or donated. funds desi ated for this SSA. Pro ect or to involve either purpose of i P party in anycontract or other obligati' o ' n for 'f urther expenditure of money in excess of such appropriations oral ocations'. 7. To mutually consider the possibility of funding any extraordinary SSA Project repairs that might be required. 8. That ;the Si main :under the:,;urisdiction of the Cooperator and that the Cooperator e,, will re will be solely responsible for the Site's administration and management. 9. A UU appoints Renee Spenst'.as its Project Officer'. R Cooperator appoints Remleh Scherzinger as its Project Officer. . The parties'Inay change`'their respective Project: Officer at any time by providing the other party with the name of their new Project Officer. � W. That; this SSA shall become-.effective upon the date. first listed above, andilthereafter it will continue in force until all obligations under this SSA obligations under this S;SA.:have ' com t all;terminated or modified through written amend ent b the ili as at lier date. ,,parties ,p artes a , K� , 814 , Attachment 2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed the SSA as of this date and year first written above. CITY OF PETALUMA DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. BY: Name: John C. Brown Title: City Manager Date: Address: 11 English Street Petaluma, CA 94954 ,F 1626020.3 II BY: Mark E: Biddlecomb Director Date: U C� Attachment 2 (?.,. ' DUCc 4 Ks UNLIMITED EXHIBIT A PROPOSED PROJECT Shollenberger Enhancement Project SOUTHERN PACIFIC FLYWAY PROJECT' PROPOSAL WETLAND ENHANCEMENT SUBMITTED BY: Renee Spenst, Regional Biologist Project Number: US -CA- 482 -2 Project Name: San Pablo Bay Tidal Wetlands Habitat Restoration Project. III (NAWCA) Shollenberger Location: County: Sonoma Latitude: 38 °13'37.62 "N Longitude: 122 °35'31.26" W Ownership & Management: Shollenberger. Park is located along the Petaluma. River within the City of Petaluma and is owned and operated by the City of Petaluma. Contact: Remleh Scherzinger Engineering. Manager 202 North McDowell Boulevard Petaluma, CA 94954 -2307 (707)778 -4546 Size: Total Wetland Area Enhanced: 73 acres Purpose: This site is located at what was historically the toe of estuarine marsh adjacent to the brackish Petaluma River. This property is located behind levees and is operated jointly as a city nature park and as a dredge spoil placement site for dredge activities in the Petaluma River. The project objectives are to restore seasonal freshwater flow to an existing drainage that captures'run -off from adjacent industrial uses and saline water from the dredge spoil flats. Actions funded by this proposal include vegetation, management, and the replacement of water control structures to improve hydrology inFthe seasonal freshwater wetlands and to prevent the undesirable transfer of fresh water from the existing drainage into the dredge spoil ponds. Need: Enhancement activities at Shollenberger Park will improve pond and freshwater marsh habitat quality, which will directly benefit dabbling ducks, and particularly high priority species such as mallard and northern pintail. In Project Activities: Wildlife Values Ancillary Benefits: Management,Plans: Monitoring &i Evaluation: SSA Project Funding: Total Project Funding: Length of Agreement: Attachment 2 addition; Shollenberger Park is managed by the City of Petaluma and is open to the public. This is the most visited park in Petaluma. Improved hydrology . proposed by this project will benefit educational activities already in place at the park. Activities covered under this phase will include project management, survey, and engineering services to be perfoimed.:by DU, procurement of necessary materials, and contractor charges for earthwork activities to replace failing water control structures. DU's responsibility is to take the preliminary design through final design and oversee construction. A- portion of the funding; for this project is part of a NAWCA grant received by.DU. Specifically, the project will. enhance 73 acres of habitat in Sonoma. County. This project will benefit breeding, migrating, and wintering waterbirds as well provide habitat for endangered species and other wetland wildlife. The City of Petaluma will continue to manage habitat for breeding migrating, and wintering wildlife. The City of Petaluma will monitor 'the effectiveness of the project, but DU will make occasional; site visits and recommendations when requested. Personnel (DU) $ 5,000 Maferials $ 0 Contractor services $ 45,000 In- directs,(DU) $ 4,300 N,AWCA Funding $ 54,300 Match or Partner Funding: 0; If needed, additional funding will be sought from Partners for Fish and Wildlife or otherrstate, federal, and private sources. Grant Project Period plus 25 years to, EXHIBIT.. B NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT San Pablo Bay Tidal Wetlands Habitat Restoration Project III NAWCA PROPOSAL Attachment 2 �I Exhibit. B NORTH AMERICA_ N_ WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT PROPOSAL PROJECT OFFICER'S PAGE What is the proposal title? San Pablo Bay Tidal Wetlands Habitat Restoration Project III What are the geographical landmarks for the proposal? • State(s): California • County(ies): Napa, Solano, Sonoma • Congressional District(s): 6, 1. • Central latitude and longitude in decimal degrees: 38.176908, - 122.353470 What i& the date you are submitting the proposal? March 6, 2009 Does the proposal contain match associated with a previously submitted MCP? Yes Are you requesting that this proposal be considered as a continuation of a previous grant agreement (a Programmatic Project Proposal)? No. What is the status of previous NAWCA- funded proposals you have.submitted in the same project area? San Pablo Bay Tidal Wetlands Habitat Restoration Project 11, ongoing, due for completion 9/09 San Pablo Bay Tidal Wetlands Habitat Restoration Project I, completed How many more proposals are planned for'the same project area? This is the last proposal under this matching contributions plan, however many opportunities for restoration. still exist within the greater San Pablo Bay region. Whatis'the Project Officer's information? • Name:. Mark Biddlecomb • Title: Diectorof,Conservation, Western Regional Office • Organization: Ducks Unlimited • Address: 3074 Gold Canal Drive,.Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 • Telephone number: "91.6=852 -2000 • Facsimile machine phone number: 916 - 852 -2200 • Electronic mail address: mbiddlecomb @ducks.org Will any of the NAWCA funds requested as part of the proposal be received or spent by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife; Service or another Federal agency? No. Are carbon sequestration credits involved-in the proposal? No. To ensure that the proposal complies with available guidelines and to ensure that partners are aware of their responsibilities, the Project Officer certifies to. the following statement: I have read the 2009 standard grant instructions, eligibility information, and grant administration policies and informed partners or partners have read the material themselves. To the best of my knowledge, the proposal is eligible and complies with all NAWCA, North American Wetlands Conservation Council, and Federal grant guidelines. The tracts in this proposal .consist of work and costs associated with long -term wetlands and migratory bird habitat conservation. Do you have any comments, about, or suggestions for, the NAWCA program? None NORTH AMERICAN WE CONSERVATION ACT PROPOSAL "SUMMARY San Pablo Bay Tidal Wetland Restoration Project III COUNTY(lES), STATE(S), CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT(S): Napa, Solano, and Sonoma Counties, California; Congressional Districts 1 and 6 GRANT AMOUNT. $1,000,000 Allocation: Ducks Unlimited; Inc.: $1,000,000 MAT,CHING;PARTNERS $1,348,956 Grantee: Ducks Unlimited $ 56,232 North Coast Rail Authority $1,018,550 Viansa'Winery $ 124,200 Petaluma Wetlands Alliance $ 116,821 City of Petaluma $ 31,000 Camelbak $ 1,670 Whole Foods $ 483 GRANT AND MATCH - ACTIVITIES, COSTS, & ACRES $2,348,956/1,663(248 PA) acres Restored - $650,000 /1;5.00 -acres Enhanced - $1;578 ;956/163(248 PA) acres Other -.$40,800 Grant administration Indirect Costs - $79,200 NON - MATCHING PARTNERS $129;267 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service $ 127,619 U.S. Coast Guard $ 1,647 NON -MATCH - ACTIVITIES, COSTS, AND ACRES $129,267/(1 acres Restored and enhanced.- $129,267/(1,573) acres for which undivided interest is already accounted for above. FINAL TITLE HOLDERS /MANAGERS AND ACREAGE: U.S. Fish,and Wildlife Service — 1,500 acres; California Department of Fish and Game - 248 acres; Viansa Winery— 90 acres, City of Petaluma — 73 acres. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The San Francisco Estuary is surrounded by the second largest urban area in the west. In the past 150 years over 96% of historic tidal wetlands surrounding the estuary have been developed, filled, or converted for agriculture. By the 1970s,.declining populations of many wildlife species, increasing, population pressure, and shifting environmental awareness led to the re- valuation of wetlands in the estuary for their importance in providing habitat for native species, flood protection, water quality, nutrient filtration and cycling, feeding grounds for resident:an&migratory birds, and nursery grounds..for migratory salmonids and steelhead_ This recognition led to, the current push for wetlands restoration. Despite considerable habitat loss, San Francisco Estuary is widely recognized for its importance to resident and migratory bird species: It is one of three, sites given the highest ranking as a Site of Hemispheric Importance by the Western Hemisphere' Shorebird "Reserve Network, and as an Area of Continental Significance for waterfowl by the North American Waterfowl Conservation Plan. In the northern reaches of the San Francisco Estuary lies a distinct bay, known as San Pablo Bay. The surrounding marshlands are known as the San Pablo baylands, the project area of this proposal. The baylands consist of approximately 40,000 acres of tidal wetlands, non -tidal perennial and seasonal wetlands, riparian corridors, and uplands...Historically, the project area was characterized by broad expanses of shallow bays and brackish tidal marshes fringed -by grasslands, wet meadows, and oak savannas supported by substantial amounts of freshwater runoff from several watersheds;including.the Napa River Petaluma. River,, Sonoma Creek, Tolay Creek, and Novato Creek. Reclamation and.conversion have led to the loss of approximately 82% of historic wetlands in the project area, which are among the most important staging and wintering habitat complexes in the Pacific Flyway. Over 30 species of waterfowl occur in the project area. The project area supports one of the largest concentrations 15 I,. u ao g of sbpcps in Northpp approach 280 0 0 ducks approxim Howev these ,estimates s gg diving duck pop ulation. 5° %o from P9 0s waterf owl o ulations a s su est<a of 2 11 }, estimates..1h the project area supports nearly 600 shorebirds during peak migration periods. The tr Icts i&riti_fi this, proposal will help to reverse the impacts this region has',.experienced in the previous 150 years. The proposed activities will recontour converted agricultural lands to provide seasonal and semi- permanent wetlands for migrating and wintering birds; establish permanent freshwater sources for brooding waterfowl through the selective use of levees and water control structures; enhance salt pond habitat for foraging ex� tm actlons will ben ealthy tidal marshes with fringing mudflats by breaching and lowering e. • sh o reb irds an 'water ow � an restor -" � "tors, and neotropical songbirds. e g it nesting waterfowl other waterbirds rap FundingJhis proposal will help _meetJM coordinated goals of many national and regional conservation plans and agencies, including the North.America Waterfowl Management Plan, by acquiring restoring,,and,enhancing wetlands and associated uplands, on 2,989 acres of one of the most biologically significant areas of the Pacific Flyway, These areas are.identified as conservation priorities by the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture. Ducks Unlimited will implement this project collaboration with federal, state, local, non- profit, and private partners. HABITAT TY ES AND WILDLIFE BENEFITTING: The�lprojects identified' in this proposal have or will acquire, restore, and enhance 16,63 "new" and 1326 "duplicate" acres'oftiabitat including tidal and.brack sh estuarine wetland's; seasonal, semi-permanent, and permanent palustrine wetlands; and associated upland habitats. Both estuarine and`palustrme wetlands have been'. recognized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as nationally decreasing wetland types. p p 3 g� g g, g. , g Matchiac, uisitlo aterbird''� ec es that this region. dun during ben numerous wintering seasons. ' ' These actions will ben u a sllorebii p p g r s ef t highprionty waterfowl ,species such as northern pintail, mallard, lesser scau and eater " d and w scaup: �Jther noteworthy species benefited.imlude redhead, canvasback„ American wigeon,.ring= necked duck, gadwall cinnamon teal, ruddy duck, bufflehead, American avocet, 'b lack - bellied plover,'marbled godwit, aong- billed curlew, and willet. The proposed project will also benefit various threatened and endangered species including California clapper'rail, salt mars snowy p salmon. h harvest riiouse,'western siio lover, and chiiiook s PUB ` NE I have both indirect and direct benefits to the public for the surrounding metropolitan region of 7 L p LI eBE million people. Restored estuarine.and palustrine wetlands'will improve °water quality regionally. In addition; implementation of this proposal will';create a wide range of opportunities for the public., Property owners will allow public use on the projects sites in accordance with their overall ordinances,`regulations, and operations. Viansa Winery has a hilltop view of the surroundg go ots weands;. Bird counts, tours photography .; im p p ortaht ublic access and outreach role m bri opportunities, trails, and conservation,o nented wine collections wiEenhance the:visitor experience to the winery. East`Wiin o rov g p ides additional connectivity between the Napa Sonoma,IVlarshes Wildlife Area and Viansa Winery;, The,iproperfy is accessible to kayakers and boaters, and improved waterfowl and waterbird health from associated, hab'itat`improvements will benefit'hunters and birders alike. Cullinan Ranch will ultimately include safe access lanes from Highway 37, use of existing lot facilities, a"kayA launch point, a visitors kiosk; a' volunteer egrassroot V and ollaboratiue Sho on and'inter pretat on b complemented bycontinued galvanized by the Petaluma Wetland's Alliance;° an active con iiiittee of scientists and concerned citizens who support public access, outreach, and habitat restoration at the park. Shollenberger Park draws several hundred visitors daily. NEW PARTNERS: Viansa W Winery, , y partn thori ty, previously participat WCA grant, including: The prop ine North Coast Rail Auty, tha e Petaluma W' tlands All an e,C_ i of etalum , Camelback, Whole osed project includes ma Foods, and a new non- match partner U.S. Coast Guard. i PURPOSE AND SCOPE, Wha P ro P osalbblectves,affected, habitat °s,:and affected wildlife? (especially wetland-associated migratory 1. ,, birds and wetlan nc d futions? Proect.Area The San Francisco Estuary is the largest estuary system on the Pacific coasts:. of North and South America, and is globally recognized for'its;importance to -resident, migratory and wintering wetland- dependent avian species. San Pablo Bay is one of three large bays that comprise San Francisco Estuary. San Pablo Bay is located in the northernmost part of the estuary, u about 20 miles north of the city of San Francisco, at,the terminus of the Sacramento' and San Joaquin River system, which mass of California into San Francisco Estuary. The project area .consists of the, marshlands drains about 40;% of the land, along the north shore of San Pablo Bay, known as the San Pablo bayland'sand_ includes all of the.l'ow lying,areas extending to the edges of Petaluma and Napa. The project area consists of a'myriad of habitats that serve as the transition zone between the open bay and the mountains,of the California Coastal Range. The project area is comprised of approximately 40,000 acres of mudflats, tidal and brackish wetlands, seasonal, semi - permanent and permanent palustrine from grasslands,' .and _ supported b y substantial.�amoun of diked r uno ural lands, y p mostl is of eked a I u g some oak woodlands Wetland habitat's are su ted ands composed _ runoff : wetlands salt o p 1 se . veral watersheds including Napa River, Petaluma River, Sonoma Creek, Tolay Creek,.arid_Novato Creek. The project area'is particularly 'important to a large number of high priority waterfowl, shorebirds, waterbirds, and other region during breeding migrating, wetland-dep pe6 endent wildlife that g p ,p j p ides wintering waterfowls 6w such a t useph s re i , ating, and wintering periods, including high priority p s, northern mtail, mallard lesser scan and: reater scau .The ro ect area rov habitat for more half of the diving'duck population in the Pacific Flyway. Other noteworthy species benefited include redhead, canvasback, American wigeon; ring- necked duck, gadwall, cinnamon teal, ruddy duck, bufflehead'; American, avocet; black - bellied plover, marbled godwit, long- billed curlew, and willet. The proposed project will also benefit various wetland - dependent: threatened and endangered species including Californial clapper rail, salt marsh harvest mouse, western snowy plover, and Chinook,salmon, P y P j -has ex eri' . _ _ - through landtmani manipulations fora riculture, urban development, s and salt Reclamat on and conversion led. ,the ro 'ect a p g p _ g p 82 g p to the loss of approximately %0 of the historicbaylands, which define the project area..During the past decade however, state agencies, such as'tlie California Wildlife Conservation Board ,and, the State Coastal Conservancy, as well, as the US. 4 +' ( ) P y q g ' hm the San Pablo" Bay National Fish and Wildlife Service. USFWS , have made significant progress b ac uirm these critical lands before the were,lost" Wi R fige, And Mod Sonorna Ma shes Area,�op s organizations such as the Land Trust: The primary conservation strategy in:the,prolect area has been to restore converted agricultural lands io,tidal marshes and seasonal wetlands by re- establishing natural processes and hydrology, where appropriate.. The projects listed in this proposal'liave or will acquire, enhance and "restore a total of 1,663 "new" and 1,326; "previously- recognized" or "duplicate" acres, all,of Which are located within the boundaries of the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture. ro J f t Ba Tidal Wetlan ds Restoration Project III are to: ' ° Prolect�Obiect SanPablo�� 1 mcrease the 'a y The ob echoes o m creage'and diversity o available for migration, nesting, and 'wmtenngzwetland - dependent ° birds; 2) increase the; quality of existing wetland types; 3) encourage community involvement, in wetlands restoration and enhancement; and 4) work in coordination''with the ' oals and recommendations identified for'wetland conservation within the project area by the San Francisco. Bay Joint Venture; North American Waterfowl Management Plan, U& Shorebird Conservation Plan, Partners in Flight, the U.S. Waterbird Conservation Plan, and other regional plans. i s. Ducks Unlimitedwill employ the following strategies to meet these objectives: 1.) work with partners to restore, tidal marsh; 2.) work with partners to restore ,and enhance seasonal wetlands; and 3_) work with partners to restore enhance associated uplands. These strategies, will be implemented by the following grant funded restoration and enhancement actions. Cullinan Ranch (I,SOQ =acre re storation The, Cullinan Ranch property was among the first to be diked in the project ) area to reclaim lands for agriculture before the' "turn oftlie twentieth century. This site was purchased by the USFWS in order to provide�habitat for the federally endangered salt marsh harvest mouse. Restoration actions include lowering levees to within the elevations of the upper marsh and intertidal. zone to restore tidal flow to the property, favoring the establishment of estuarine emergent vegetation. Once the site reaches its restoration trajectory, the brackish marsh will not only provide habitat for salt marsh harvest mice, but also for a wide range of wetland- dependent species. Interim habitat, will particularly' benefit diving and dabbling ducks. Shollenberger Park (73 -acre enhancement) This site is located at what was historically the toe of estuarine marsh adjacent to the brackish Petaluma River. This property is located behind levees and is operated jointly as a city nature park and as a dredge spoil placement site for dredge activities in the Petaluma River. The project objectives are to restore seasonal freshwater flow to an existing-drainage that captures run -off from adjacent industrial uses and saline water from the dredge s oil; g p �tlats. Actions funded by this,proposal include vegetation management, and the replacement of water control structures to improve hydrology in the seasonal freshwater wetlands and to prevent the undesirable transfer of fresh water from the existing drainage into the dredge spoil ponds. Viansa ( 90-acre, .enhancement) — This`property was converted to wetlands in the mid -1990s by constructing a berm to capture freshwater run -off. In more recent years, the previous property owners failed to maintain the property's infrastructure, and the water control structures that were used for managing water levels deteriorated. The objective of this project is to enhance emergent wetland'habitat.by replacing the existing structures with an improved water conveyance system. The proposed project would enhance management capability within the existing wetlands and would create additional wetlands by the construction of a dividing, levee in the existing pond, installation of water control structures, and the excavation of a pond and a swale in.adjacent.upland habitats. This will create brood habitat, nesting islands, and a combination ofaeasonal and perennial wetlands. East Wingo (248 -acre, enhancement) — The project action is to raise the elevation of a dividing levee between the'Camp.2 property and the East Wingo unit of the Napa Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Area. This will increase wetland habitatwithin East Wingo b i rovidin g ding capability and creating ponded habitat important; for migratory waterfowl. P Additional act oris will -inc udelthe installation of a water control structure on an existing culvert connecting Camp 2 and East. Wingo in order to further increase water management capabilities for each of the two units. How does the.proposed work form a long, term wetlands and migratory bird conservation proposal that should be a funded under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA)? The proposed ma tch and grant funded projects are'. part of a coordinated effort throughout the project area to conserve wetland - habitats important for migrating and breeding waterfowl, shorebirds, other waterbirds, threatened and endangered species, and other wetland - dependent wildlifespecies. During the past decade state agencies such as California Wildlife La ' q d substantial acreages in the project area. The acquisi profit organizations such .as li ' nd Trutt,have C onservancy, USFW d Cam rtions at Leonard Ranch an � oma Conserva Board and the State Coastal.0 S,.and,non- t e s, s ac uire 10. Bay Tidal Wetlands Habitat Restoration Project NAWCAs I and.Il, are _part of this concerted effort e Yet there ... are several acquiredproperties "that have yet to be restored, and there are many other potential projects beingdeveloped'in the.project Completion of'the proposed projects will allow otherprojects to receive more attention and to, be further developed. Cullinan Ranch, for example, has been in development for over 16 years. The effort supported by this proposal is among the most important actions that can be undertaken at this time to improve habitat quality and wetland bird use in the project area because it will compliment other recently completed and proposed restoration projects in the project area, improving quality and connectivity. Restoration projects in the San Pablo Bay region are expensive and thus frequently must involve multiple funding partners to complete implementation. Funding from the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) program will form a significant component of the collaborative,wetland conservation and restoration effort underway in this region. North - American Wetlands Conservation Act funding provides one of the most�significant tools for developing partnerships in the project area. This project is exemplar for the types of partnerships that can be fostered by NAWCA, uniting federal, state, local, private, non - profit, and for - profit entities towards a common conservation goal. The restoration and enhancement projects will 1 make use of proven techniques to ensure long -term habitat improvements. In addition this project is important because it follows the recommendations and strategies for conserving priority habitats and species identified in the restoration implementation strategy of the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture. This phase of the project includes a partnership intently focused on the restoration and enhancement of wetland ecosystems, and the subsequent benefits to breeding, wintering, and migrating wetland - dependent birds, and other wetland - dependent species. What are the linkages between the- proposal and conservation objectives of the following programs /plans and other international migratory bird and wetlands conservation programs /plans: North American Waterfowl Management Plan,, Partners, in Flight, US Shorebird Conservation Plan, and North American Waterbird Conservation Plan? How do proposal activities address specific habitat priorities stated in these conservation plans? If there are no direct linkages to conservation plans,,how and why was the proposal was developed? The project area and the greater San Francisco Estuary are among the most important area's for migrating, breeding, and wintering waterfowl, shorebirds, waterbirds, and other wetland- associated species in the Pacific Flyway. There are more than 380 species of wildlife that inhabit or utilize habitats within the project area. The estuary is identified as one of 34 Waterfowl Habitat Areas of Major Concern as identified by the North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP), and is one of only three areas on the. Pacific Coast to be recognized as a Hemispheric Reserve. by the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network. The American Bird Conservancy has also recognized the estuary as a Globally Important Bird Area. The 1,,663(1,326) acres of conserved habitat in this proposal will assist in achieving the NAWMP's 1,100,000 acre habitat restoration and enhancement goal. Nationwide, NAWMP set targets for mallard at over 8 million, pintail at over 5. million, and greater and lesser scaup at,over.6 million. These species are among the most.common waterfowl species in the project area and the proposed actions will increase the amount of available food resources for these species, as well,as . for cackling Canada geese, improving survivorship and body condition, and helping to bolster and sustain waterfowl populations for these high priority species in accordance with the goals of the NAWMP. In addition, this project will help attain,acreage goals set by the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture (SFBJV), the local implementation arm of the NAWMP, which set specific acreage targets for of 47,000 acres for conservation, 19,000 acres for restoration, and 29,000 acres for enhancement within the project area. Restoration of Cullman Ranch will provide an additional 1,500 acres of tidal estuarine marsh. Enhancement actions at Viansa, Shollenberger, and East Wingo will improve habitat quality for 94 new and 248 previously recognized acres of palustrine emergent wetland. In addition, the actions at Shollenberger will improve the habitat quality on 62 acres of salt pond, a regionally declining habitat type, and on 7 acres of associated uplands. These acquisition, restoration, and enhancement actions are consistent with the priorities established by the San SFBJV, NAWMP, U.S.. Shorebird Conservation Plan, North American Waterbird Conservation Plan, National Audubon Society's Important Bird Areas (IBA) Program, Ducks Unlimited (DU) Conservation Plan, and Partners in Flight (PIF) Conservation of Land Birds of the U.S. Plan. This proposal is also consistent with the management goals and objectives for Napa Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Area established and managed by California Department of Fish and Game (DFG). `Ifthe proposal is pa a'larger multi -phase or landscape level project, how does it fit into the larger effort? This project and the previous two phases of San Pablo Bay Tidal Wetlands Habitat Restoration Project represent a regional effort to reintegrate natural landscapes, restore connectivity, and improve habitat in the project area. The on- going restoration effort exemplifies an emerging era of restoration implementation in the larger San Francisco Estuary. The SFBJV, USFWS, DFG, California Wildlife Conservation Board, State Coastal Conservancy, California Bay -Delta Authority, and many other organizations have identified the San Francisco Estuary as an important area, and have supported the actions listed within this proposal as being consistent with their long -term wetland conservation goals. This effort is supported at the state level, where citizens, lawmakers and conservation agencies have recognized the - importance of wetlands and coastal areas. Together, they have created agencies to direct the planning and protection of these habitats, and have passed multiple laws and bond measures to ensure that funding would be available to purchase, protect, and improve these habitats. The combination of bond funding with state, local and non - profit support has enabled the restoration of large tracts1and within the project area, including the North Bay salt ponds and Napa Plant Site North in the Napa Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Area, and Tolay Creek and Tubbs Island on the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge �` within the last'decade. These sources have provided:funding for projects with limited or no other funding sources such as the Napa Plant Site North and the North Bay salt ponds. How is the proposal unique from, or complementary to, previously funded proposals? This proposal is the third phase of the San Pablo Bay Tidal Wetlands Habitat Restoration.Project. The,reasons this proposal merits immediate funding are threefold. First, this proposal is unique for the size and types of declining habitats to be restored. Secondly, this proposal has united an extremely strong., and varied partnership comprised of state and federal agencies; non - profits, and for - profits, several of which are new partners, in support ofahis project and includes a strong grass roots effort directly involving local communities in habitat restoration. Third, the project tracts in this proposal are adjacent to many of the Phase II project sites, creating opportunities for synergistic improvements to habitat quality. The need for restoration within the project area is immense. Cullman Ranch is one of the largest tracts currently shovel ready for tidal restoration, and the need for immediate' restoration of this tract is driven, at least in part, by the need to accelerate sedimentation and marsh building through peat accumulation in advance of sea level rise associated with global climate change,, ,'Restoration of seasonal and perennial palustrine wetlands at Viansa, Shollenberger, and East Wingo are vital for provision of regionally rare and declining habitat types. In the urbanization of the San Francisco Estuary, many of the transitional seasonal and perennial wetlands have been lost to development, and the enhancement of these tracts will.help ensure the continued availability of this habitat type in the project area. How did you determine the proposal boundaries? The project area encompasses the San Pablo Bay watershed within the northern reaches of the San Francisco Estuary, extending through.all of the low lying baylands to the urban fringes of Napa and Petaluma. The project area represents a unique habitat complex comprising approximately 40,000 acres mudflats, tidal and brackish wetlands, seasonal; semi- permanent and permanent palustrine wetlands, salt ponds, wet: meadows, riparian areas, and associated uplands. Uplands are mostly comprised of diked: agricultural lands, grasslands, and some oak woodlands. The project area forms a large bowl bordered the mountains of the California Coast Range. Wetlands in the project area are supported by three main watersheds, including the Napa River to the East, Petaluma Creek to the West, and Sonoma Creek in the center. Each of the tracts in this proposal lies on. one of these main tributary watersheds. What are the threats and special circumstances that make NAWCA funding important at this time? Will any partner match be lost if the proposal is not funded? The projects listed within this proposal will enhance natural resource values and improve wildlife populations and habitat values in an urbanized estuary with a human.population of more than 7 million. A staggering proportion of wetlands have already been lost: over 96% of historic wetlands estuary-wide, and approximately 82% in the project area. Wetlands in the project area continue to be lost or threatened by sea level rise, conversion to agriculture, and development. In addition, the project area encompasses part of the most renowned wine producing region in the United States. As global'' wine consumption increases; "vineyard owners are planting ever closer to riparian corridors and floodplains. Floodplain wetlands.like those found at Viansa, Shollenberger, and East Wingo also face threats from continued development and degradation. Restoration of these three tracts will help ensure continued availability of this nationally and regionally declining habitat type. Sea level rise as a result of climate change poses a danger to coastal wetlands. Cullinan Ranch is the largest tract currently shovel ready for tidal restoration, and the need for immediate restoration of this tract is driven, at least in part, by the need to accelerate sediment accretion rates and marsh building through peat accumulation in advance of sea level rise, which is predicted to accelerate within the second half of this century. We consider immediate restoration of this site as its best opportunity to accrete sufficiently within the next 50 years to keep pace with accelerating rates of rise in the next 50 years. We have built a.strong consortium of project partners dedicated to wetland habitat restoration. Project partners have demonstrated their commitment to this project through a 2.15 to 1 match ratio. Additional funding from NAWCA for habitat improvements on these properties is urgently needed in order to implement restoration to obtain maximum habitat dky u' values. All of the property owners are dedicated to, managing: the properties in a manner that will ensure maximum habitat values for waterfowl, shorebirds, and other wildlife. With the coordinated.partnerships and additional funding, significant wetland _conservatiomopportunities exist in the project area. If funding erep' g 'not granted to this proposal, this partnership would lose match funding associated with;the planning, design, and enhancement work at Viansa andShollenberger, and East Wingo. Failure to receive funding for the proposed restoration and. enhancement activities l'i`sted -in this proposal would delay restoration goals for the region or eliminate future opportunities altogether; given the present economic challenges; at the state and federal levels. What are the c�� urrentpublic and private uses of Units in the area and are'you proposing any changes? Will you allow public access ?' Will you limit the. number of people permitted access or the season of access? ted with The projects lis' irnthis'proposalwill enhance natural resource values and °improve wildlife populations and habitat A� p � values in of the project sites, m accordance with the landowners public use Public +access. will be allowed and encouraged on each je area with a l?. P se plans. The will contribute to educating the public uman o u anon o more a_' on the importance ofwetlands. State and federally owned properties will be managed for wetland and wildlife conservation purposes in perpetuity. IF Cullman Ranch is owned bythe USFW,S and is,managed by the San Pablo'''Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Currently, . access is limited to an existing parking lot and levee ;along the project's western boundary. Upon completion, there will be several facilities for public' access, including the addition of a safe vehicular entry and exit lane, a visitor kiosk, a fishing d a ka sin "an int. Pu the cress will not be limited by the number of visitors or the season pf visit. Shohen g Park g b a y ty. Petaluma and is open,to the This is the visited park in P utinel'y found there during the course of any weekday. On weekends, this et aluma. Three ' , hundred visitors can r , o number surges to 500 per, day. Improve.`d hydrol_og -y proposed by this project will benefit educational activities already in place at the park, East Wingo:is located within the Napa Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Area, owned and managed by DFG. Pub t Napa Wild Area includes waterfowl and upland game bird hunting; fishing,,and 11 other wildhfeoriented ec reat on such ash d watching photography, and nature study. Department of Fish and Game uotas. The ro se anp o ects g will not Aretyp p publ is allowed, season ofaccess, and hunter IN q G tas. s uph osed' r' J t t eesof i ubl and uses 'that are currently allowed, but would increase 'the amount of managed'property that could be used by hunters and other visitors. Viansa wetlands will be available for viewing during normal business hours. The proposed project would expand public access to and use of the restored and enhanced wetlands. There are no plans to limit the number of visitors to the winery wetlands, but this policy is subject to review to ensure 'the continued, health -of the wetlands. Has the public been infor:med the proposal? Have landowners been. contacted? If applicable, what is the willingness of landowners to'sell properties? The publie,is aware of'this, ro' osal because project summaries and development be P l? ment of projects have ongoing, and,have p J p._ 4 en made available to several local and regional conservation committees. Landowner participation was achieved early u � on ih.the.planning process for this proposal. "BUDGET AND WORK PLAN PROPOSAL BUDGET TABLE ACTIVITIES GRANT $ MATCHING & NONMATCHING PARTNERS TOTAL $ TRACT ID PARTNE R NAME OLD NEW NON- MATCH $ MATCH,$ MATCH $ RESTORATION Contracts $570,000. $0 $0 $0 $570;000 Cullinan Ranch Contracts USFWS $0 $0 $35,673 $35,673 Cullinan Ranch Non- Contract Personnel & Travel $30,000 $0 $0 $0 $30,000 'Cullinan Ranch Non - Contract Personnel & Travel USFWS $0 $0 $91,946 $91,946 Cullinan Ranch Non - Contract ^Personnel & Travel DU $50,000 $0 $0 $50,000 Cullinan Ranch TOTAL RESTORED $600,000 $50,000 $0 $127,619 $777,619 NA ENHANCED Contracts $160,000 $0 $0 $0 $160,000 East Wingo Contracts $0 NCRA $1,018,550 $0 $0 $1,018,550 East Win go Coritracis $45,000 $0 $0 $0 $45,000 Viansa Contracts $0 Viansa $110 $14,200 $0. $124,200 Viansa Contracts $45,000 $0 $0 $0 $45,000 Shollenber er Materials &.E ui ment $0 PWA $21,405 $0 $0 $21,405 Shollenberger Non - Contract Personnel& Travel $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $20;000 Win go Non - Contract Personnel & Travel $5,000 $0 $0 $0 $5,000 Viansa Non - Contract Personnel & Travel $0 DU $2,232 $0 $0 $2,232 Viansa Non - Contract Personnel & Travel $5,000 $0 so, $0 $5,000 Shollenber er Non- Contract Personnel & Travel •$0 PWA $95,416 $0 $0 $95,416 Shollenber er Non- Contract Personnel & Travel 0 Coast Guard $0 $0 $1,648 $1,648 Shollenber er Non - Contract Personnel & Travel 0 Whole, Foods $483 $0 $0 $483 Shollenber er Non - Contract Personnel & Travel 0 City of Petaluma $31,000 $0 $0 $31,000 Shollenber er Non - Contract Personnel & Travel, 0 Camelbak $1,670 $0 $0 $1,670 Shollenber er Non - Contract Personnel &, Travel 0 DU $4,000 $0 $0 $4,000 Shollenber er TOTAL ENHANCED $280,000 $1;284,756 $14;200 $1,648 $1;580 ;604 N/A TOTAL OTHER DIRECT $40,800 $0 $0 $0 $40,800 N/A TOTAL DIRECT COSTS $920,800 $1,334,756 $14,200 $129,267 $2,399,023 N/A GRAND TOTAL(DIRECT $920,800 $1,349,956 $129,267 $2,399,023 N/A TOTAL INDIRECT $79,200 $79,200 N/A GRAND TOTAL THIS GRANT $1,000,000 GRAND TOTAL $2,478,223 N/A FUND SOURCES Units Grant Old Match New Match Non- Match Total Tract ID Grant $1,000,000 N/A N/A N/A $1,000,000 All United States, Fish and Wildlife Service August, 2010 $0 $0 $127,619 $127,619 Cullinan Ducks Unlimited Cullinan $56,232 $0 $o $56,232 Shollenberger, Viansa, Cullinan North Coast Rail Authority TOTAL COSTS„ $1,018 ;550 $0 $0 $1,018,550 East Win go Viansa Wine $110,000 $14,200 $0 $124,200 Viansa Petaluma Wetlands Alliance $116,821 $0 $0 $116,821 Shollenberger United States Coast Guard $0 $0 $1,648. $1,648 Shollenberger Whole Foods $483 $0 $0 $483 Shollenberger City of Petaluma $31,000 $0 $0 $31;000 Shollenberger Camelbak $1,670 $o $o $1,670 Shollenberger GRAND TOTAL $1,000,000 $2,133,475 $14,200 $129,267 $3,276,942 NA Do you need to explain any abbreviations in the Budget Table? No. If your grant request exceeds $1,000,000, what,is your justification? N/A If any match was previously approved by the Council via an Optional Matching Contributions Plan, did.,you include a copylof the letter. approving the Matching Contributions Plan and give the following informationi tracis affected, and how much of each partner's match has been used in previous proposals, how much is being used in this proposal, and how much will remain after the current proposal is funded? N/A RESTORATION BUDGET JUSTIFICATION — $777,619 and 1,500 acres Grant - $600,000 Match - $50,000 Non -Match - $127,619 What work will,be done, when and on what tract(s) through the CONTRACTS budget and how did you determine costs? If some tracts are. not yet identified, explain why and the method to be used to select `tracts during proposal implementation. The overall restoration budget for the Cullinan,Ranch project is approximately $ 10 million. Several funding sources have been identified and funding for the remainder of the restoration costs is extremely likely to be granted within this year. The contract& portion of the restoration budgetfor this proposal is $605,673. NAWCA funding will provide $570,000•and. non -match will provide $35,673. The contract work to be accomplished, its associated. costs, a general work schedule; and location of the work are summarized below. Item & Work _ � Units $ /unit Total $ Schedule month, .ear Tract Regulatory Compliance LS $35,673 $35,673 Through end of grant term Cullinan Eq uipment Mobilization LS $50,000 $50,000 August, 2010 Cullinan Levee Lowering 110,000 CY $4 /CY S437,500 August, 2010 Cullinan Breach Construction 15,000 CY $5.5 /CY $82,500 September, 2011 Cullinan TOTAL COSTS„ NA NA $605,673 NA NA How do you know the costs are reasonable and what other information justifies the CONTRACTS budget? Contract costs are based on estimates provided by local contractors and actual costs of similar work that DU currently has under contract in the area. Most of the contractors that provided estimates have previously worked, or are currently 0, working on habitat restoration projects with DU. These contractors are familiar with the type of work product that is desired and the local work conditions. Therefore, we consider these contract costs to be reasonable. What work will be done, when and on what tract(s) through the MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT budget, what will be purchased, and how did you determine costs? For plantings of seeds or seedlings are to be planted, what seed or plant species will be planted and what percentage:of each species is in the total,planting? All included in contracts budget, above. Are costs pro -rated and how do you know that costs are reasonable? What other information justifies the MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT budget? N/A What work will be done, when and on whattract(s) through the NON - CONTRACT PERSONNEL budget and how did you determine the costs? If some tracts are not yet identified, explain why and the method to be used to select tracts during proposal implementation. The non - contract personnel and travel portion of the restoration budget for this proposal is $171,946 and consists of the following: $30,000 grant, $50,000 old match and : $91,946 non- match The work to be accomplished by non - contract personnel could include project oversight, design, surveying, and analysis. Ducks Unlimited is the applicant with project management and construction oversight responsibilities, and will coordinate project implementation with the landowner and manager, the USFWS. Item & Work_ Units $ /unit Total $ Schedule month, ear Tract USFWS— Project Oversight, Coordination, Compliance LS $91,946 $91,946 2007 -2010 Cullinan Ducks Unlimited — Project Oversight LS $80,000 $80,000 2008 -end of grant term Cullinan TOTAL COSTS NA NA $171,946 1 NA NA How do you, know costs are reasonable and what other information justifies the NON - CONTRACTS PERSONNEL budget? The unit cost of these services is based on DU's current hourly rates. The estimated. level of effort required to coordinate this grant project is based on our experience as grantees on other NAWCA projects of similar scope and complexity. Will restoration of any tracts be credited to wetlands mitigation banks or be used to satisfy wetlands mitigation requirements? None of the properties listed under this restoration budget will be credited to wetland mitigation banks or used to satisfy wetland mitigation requirements. All restoration costs shown in the budget table are consolidated costs that each partner contributed to the restoration project. � Are: there "laln, - other'a.restoration costs shown in the Budget Table that are not described above? No. ENHANCEMENT BUDGET JUSTIFICATION — $1,580,604 and "163 (248) acres Grant - $280,000 Match - $1,298,956 Non -Match - $1,648 The overall enhancement budget for the projects listed in this proposal is $1,580,604. NAWCA funding will provide $280,000 old match will provide $1,284,756 new match will provide $14,200 and non -match will provide $1,648 Contracts The overall contracts portion of the enhancement budget for this proposal is $1;392,750 NAWCA funding will provide $250,000 new match will provide $14,200 and old match will provide $1,128,550 The contract work to be accomplished and its associated costs, general schedule for the work,.and location of the work are summarized below. Contactors will purchase and install water control structures. gill' � � �i l,r i �i•I�ti a ICI 'I" : I ,NP i �.. 'a•6,, � � ^, 'del r av be done wh ! N What Work will ' , en and on! what the.CONT&ACTS' budgepand. how did you determine �i cos'ts� If „some #racts.are`,.not yet identified, explaiii.why and the method 'to be used to select tracts during proposal implementati6 Item &'Wor.,k. Units $ /unit Total $ Schedule month, ear Tract ` E ui 'nient 1Vlobilization LS $20;000” „ $20,000 July 2011 Wingo Install'WCS's, ,• LS $60,000 $60,000 Jul 2011 Wingo Earthwork Excavation and Levee Improvement 20,000 $4 /CY $0 July 2011 Wingo Earthwork — Levee, Reconstruction, Engineering, Environmental' - Com liance, and Pro ht LS $1,018,550 $1,018,550 2008 72009 Wingo E ui men(Nlobilizatio''n LS' $8,000 $8,00,0 September 2010 Viansa Install WCS' LS $25,000 $25,000 September 2010 Viansa Earthwork — Excavation and Levee improvement 3 $4 /CY $12,000 September'2010 Viansa Engineering Design LS $24,200, $24 Se teinber 2008 Viansa Levee Improvements and WCS Installation LS 5100,000 $100,000 September 2008 Viansa Eq Mobilization LS $10;000 $10,000 _ A ri12011 Shollenber er :Install WCS "sale LS $30 $30,000 Aril 2011 Shollenber er Invasive Species Control LS' $5,000 T . $5,000 April 2Q I I Shollenb&' ei TOTAL COSTS NA NA $1,392,750 NA ,_ NA How do you know the costs are reasonable and what other information justifies the CONTRACTS budget? Contract costs for work is,based on estimates provided by'local contractors, and actual costs of similar work that DU currentlyhas under contract in th ea. Most of the contractors that provided estimates have previously worked or are currently working on.habitat:restoration projects with DU and other partners. These contractors are familiar with the type of work product that is desired and the local work conditions. Therefore, we consider these estimated costs to be I reasonable. What work willi;be done,when and on what4ract(s) through the MATERIALS' &.EQUIPMENT budget; be purchased, and how did. you determine costs ? For "plantings of seeds or seedlings are to be planted, what seed or plant species will be planted and what percentage of each species is in the total planting? If some tracts are not yet' 'identified, explain why and `the :method to be used,to select tracts during proposal implementation. ui budge q p t for this proposal is all included in „the contracts budget, abo The bulk of the' and e anent ve. Old match will provide $21:;405 : The water control structures will be purchased.and installed by - the selected'contractor(s). Petaluma Wetlands Alliance has led .a grass -roots volunteer effort; working in collaboration with the City of Petaluma and involving �mffort of u tra nit o Na such as Camelbak, the U . Coast Guard, and Whole Foods in a large -scale planting 11 g assalready been expended onthe� o co rp o r a tions hab s t c es. P• antin s included zip oxima - gallon:plant low h p g; , of .thous native`p p g pp, tely 2;440 tubes, 533 1mgs and ! C � l � � r d i 155 ,5- gallon,plantings of speeies such as creeping wildrye, yarrow, willow, and valley oak. Volunteer plantings will continue on the project site,in future years however they were not used,as. additional match in this proposal. The materials and equipment and their associated costs, general schedule for the recently completed related work, and location of the work are summarized below. Item& Work Units $ /unit Total $ Schedule month, ear Tract Native Plantings ` LS $21,405 $21,405 2007 -2008 Shollenber er TOTAL COSTS, „, NA NA $21,405 NA NA Are costs pro -rated and how do you know that costs are reasonable? What other information justifies the MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT budget? The costs of materials and equipment for this work are based on comparable.nursery.costs for similarly sized specimens based on prices for suppliers that we have worked with previously. Therefore; we consider these materials and equipment costs to be reasonable. What work will be done, when and on what tract(s) through the NON- CONTRACT PERSONNEL budget and how did you determine the costs? If some tracts are not yet identified, explain why and the method to be used to select tracts during proposal implementation. The overall non - contract personnel and travel portion of the enhancement budget for this proposal is $ 166,449 . NAWCA will provide $X000, Old Match will provide $ 134;801, and Non Match will provide $1,648 The work to be accomplished by non - contract personnel could include project oversight, design, surveying, and analysis. Ducks Unlimited will have project management and construction oversight responsibilities. Item & Work Units $ /unit Total $ Schedule month, ear Tract DU — Project Oversight, Surveying, LS $20,000 $20,000 June, 2010 East Wingo Engineering Design, and Construction Management DU — Site Assessment; Biological 22.76 $98/hour $2,232 2008 -2009 Viansa .' and Engineering Consultation DU — Project Oversight, and LS $5,000 $5,000 March, 2010 Viansa Construction Management PWA — Volunteer Coordination, 4.343 $21.97/hour $95,416 2007 -2008 Shollenberger Plantings, Invasi,ves Control, Bird Surveys USCG — Volunteer Plantings 75 $21.97/hour $1,648 2007 Shollenberger Whole Foods — Volunteer Plantings 22 S21.97/hour $483 2007 Shollenberger Camelbak — Volunteer Plantings 76 $21.97/hour $1,670 2608 Shollenberger City of Petaluma— Project Oversi I ght LS Part-time salary $31,000 2007 -2011 Shollenberger DU — Site Assessment, Project 40.82 $98/hour $4,000 2008 -2009 Sholl'enberger Oversight DU — Project Oversight, Surveying, LS $5,000 $5,000 April, 2010 Shollenberger Design; and Construction Management TOTAL COSTS NA NA $166,449 NA NA How do you know costs are reasonable and what other information justifies the NON - CONTRACT PERSONNEL budget? For the match and non -match work, costs were assessed using the following website in order to estimate the value of volunteer labor: http: / /www.independentsector. org/programs /research/volunteer time.html. For the new work, .the unit cost of these services is based on DU's current hourly rates. The estimated level of effort required to coordinate grant projects is based on our experience as grantees on other NAWCA projects of similar scope and 'complexity. Will enhancement of any tracts be credited to wetlands mitigation banks or be used to satisfy wetlands mitigation. requirements? None of the properties listed under this enhancement budget will be credited to wetland mitigation banks or used to satisfy wetland mitigation requirements. All enhancement costs shown in the budget table are consolidated costs that each partner contributed to enhance the property. Are there any other enhancement costs shown in the Budget Table that are not described above? No. OTHER DIRECT COSTS BUDGET JUSTIFICATION — $40,800 Grant - $40;800 Match - $0 Non -Match - $0 What work will be done, when and on what tract(s) through the OTHER DIRECT COSTS budget and how did you determine the costs? The other direct costs portion of the. budget for this proposal is $40,800 to be provided by NAWCA. Item & Work • Units $ /unit Total $ Schedule month, ear Tract Grant administration from grant funds 2 yr $20,400/yr $40,800 Entire grant period All TOTAL COSTS NA N/A $40,800 N/A N/A How do you know costs are reasonable and what other information justifies the OTHER DIRECT COSTS budget? Other direct costs for the project are limited to those associated with DU's coordination of the overall project and administration of the NAWCA grant, as summarized above. The unit cost of these services is based on DU's current hourly rates and.rounded to a lump sum estimate. Ducks Unlimited has considerable experience with the implementation of NAWCA grants within this project area and these costs are in line with previous NAWCA administration costs. INDIRECT COSTS BUDGET JUSTIFICATION - $79,200 Grant $79,200 Match $0 Non -match $0 Ducks Unlimited's 9.73% indirect cost rate was negotiated with the U.S. Department of Interior on August 12, 2008. The NAWCA Council Coordinator has a copy of Ducks Unlimited's current approved indirect cost rate agreement on file. However, we have elected to utilize a lower indirect cost rate 8.60% so that more funds will be available to support these valuable wetland habitat restoration projects. Allowable Category from Specific NAWCA.Budget Match Approved Indirect Indirect Negotiated Indirect Costs Line Items to Which Grant Amount Cost Rate * / Cost Agreement Indirect Cost'is Applied Amount Agreement Date Allowable direct costs, All contracts, materials, and excepting pass through non - contract personnel and $79,200 $0 August 12, 2008 $79,200 funds"to sub antees travel TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT QUESTION 1 HIGH PRIORITY SPECIES: Greater and Lesser Scaup, Mallard, Northern Pintail, and Cackling Canada Goose will be benefited by proposed restoration and enhancement actions. How does the proposal contribute to the conservation of waterfowl habitat? Despite considerable habitat loss, the San. Francisco Estuary is widely recognized for its importance to high priority waterfowl species. San Francisco Estuary is identified as one of 34 Waterfowl Habitat.Areas.of Major Concern as identified by the North American Waterfowl Management. Plan (NAWMP). Within the San Francisco Estuary, the project area is one of the most important staging and wintering habitat complexes in the Pacific Flyway, and more than 30 species of waterfowl occur in the area. The San Francisco Estuary supports approximately 50% of the entire Pacific Flyway. population, the vast majority of which utilize the project area. In most years, the project area also supports the majority of the Pacific Flyway population of wintering greater and lesser Scaup. In addition to serving as staging and wintering habitat, the project area also supports breeding high priority waterfowl. Nesting efforts by mallard and northern pintail have been well - documented in the project area. Improved wetland conditions and increased availability of wintering habitat will increase winter survival and improve waterfowl body condition and subsequent reproductive success. The partnership in this proposal is combining resources to address the needs of these high priority waterfowl species that rely on wetlands. in the project area for migration and breeding. The projects included in this proposal will restore and enhance 1,663(1,326) acres ofwaterfowl habitat that will help re-build both local and continental waterfowl populations. High priority waterfowl suffer from decreasing habitat availability and quality in the project area. Enhancement activities 1i at n g Viansa will im' rove habitat ' ducks t and parts high priority and Winery p h quality; which will directly benefit dabbling g olle ber er P ark icu ority species such as mallard and,northern pintail. Cackling Canada geese�are currently found in a reservoir'by Carquinez, within -.the project area, and may disperse into these enhanced habitats once improvements a =ave been completed. The restoration4Cullinan Ranch to tidal flows will create a habitat mosaic of deep and shallow intertidal habitats over the short term,, favoring greater and lesser scaup to a larger extent initially. As sediments accrete, the habitat will begin to favor w, ' t expected p habitat, suitable for these high priority species for the next several decades L unt 1 s sediments accrete marsh plain clew tions. Ori ' ce the site becomes colonized by tidal marsh, scaup foraging habitat will still be'found,in the large channels transversing the site. 1. How proposal will aid in meeting objectives of waterfowl conservation plans: San Francisco Estuary is identified in the NAWMP as a waterfowl habitat area of continental significance for North America's waterfowl. The 1 acres of conserved habitat in,this proposal will assist in achieving the plan's . entail at over S mill restoration and enhancement goal. Nationwide,.NAWMP sett ,targets for mallard at over 8 million 1 . t ai l 00 acre habitat and reater:and lesser scau ' at over 6millio p� n g _ p n. These species are among the most common waterfowl species in the project area and the proposed.actions will increase the, amount of available food resources. these species, as well for cackling Canada geese, improving survivorship and bodycondition, and helping to bolstenand sustain waterfoNvI for these high,priority species in accordance with the goals of the'`NAWMP. The SFBJV is the implementation arm the NAWMP. The SFBJV's implementation strategy identifies the restoration. of 15,000 acres'.`and the enhancement:of 13,000 acres of bay habitats, as well as enhancement of 12,000 acres of seasonal Wetlands, and 4 0004cres associated with.creeks and lakes, as their acreage objectives in the project.area. Goals include' i and enha , ua 1 and 66 quality )'f these h a ptats, This project will help achieve the acreage goals by. ^protecting, (:1 acres com osed.of each of these targeted habitat types. Habitat improvements will benefit'SFBJV priority species such as mallard,.and.northern pintail. The San Francisco Bay, Concept Plan for Waterfowl Habitat Protection was also completed under the guidance of NAWMP in 19£9. Concept Plan objectives include protecting 366;000 acres .of wetlands and deepwater habitats, increasing -the acreage of habitat available , for' waterfowl, shorebirds, and other wetland resources, and enhancing the value d� and diversity of :existing wetlands. This proposal will directly contribute to'fulfilling'� objectives by restoring 1,500 acres of estuarine tidal marsh.atCullinan Ranch into a mosaic of mudflats, channels, deepwaterhabitats, dominated by marsh plains; and by enhancing 404 acres of seasonal and perennial palustrine emergent wetlands at`Shollenberger Park, Viansa Winery;, and East Wingo. 2. How many individuals /pairs currently use the, proposal, area and for what life cycle stage and,how many will use the area at the completion of the proposal: HIGHI,PRIORITY SPECIES BREEDING WINTERING MIGRATION; „ ;i .. Current / Completion Current./ Com letion tion Current / Com , �� le" ,Greater and Lessen Scaup _ XR / XR A / A Ad A Mallard C/ C C/ C -A C/ C Northern Pintail R/ R C/ C -A C/ C Cackling Canada Goose XR / XR XR / XR -'R XR /'XR -R Numbers are based on USFWS winter waterfowl survey for 2008, other survey data, and estimates of habitat use The projects listed in this proposal will benefit five high priority species: northern pintail, mallard, lesser scaup, greater scaup, and cackling Canada goose. Lesser and Greater Scaup The roject area'' p J receives extensive use by greater and lesser scaup, and is a critical - wintering,areafor both species. The project area supports up to 70% of the Pacific Flyway population of these species. A peak population of 140,000 scaup has been recorded in the project area. Scaup have largely become dependent on two mollusk species in the bay. i u;� Restoration of tidal wetland habitat at Cullinan Ranch will increase foraging and resting habitat in this important wintering area, Mallard Mallards are the most abundant dabbling ducks in the seasonal and diked wetlands in the project area. Restoration and enhancement of seasonal wetlands at Viansa, Shollenberger Park, and East Wingo will increase'foraging habitat. Mallards utilize uplands adjacent to wetlands, and mallards within the project area comprise a significant proportion of the breeding population in the San Francisco Estuary.. Brood-rearing habitat already exists at Viansa and restoring upland habitat at this site will increase availability of high quality waterfowl nesting habitat. Northern Pintail Historically, northern pintails were once the most common dabbling duck in the project,area. Over 60% of the continental population.use Pacific Flyway wetlands. Serious declines in the continental population and the wintering population in the project area have occurred since the 1970s. Northern pintails use seasonal wetlands throughout the project area and nesting efforts have.been documented on the vicinity of the Viansa`project. Enhancirig upland and wetland habitat at Viansa will increase the amount of nesting cover available to northern pintails and other dabbling ducks. Restoring and enhancing seasonal wetlands at all the project sites will increase availability of foraging habitat for this species. Cackling Canada Goose Cackling Canada Geese were historically much more abundant. By the mid- 1980s, populations had reached record aow levels. The only recorded sighting throughout California for the 2008 Winter Waterfowl Survey was in the estuary. Restoration and enhancement of seasonal wetlands at Viansa, Shollenberger Park, and East Wingo will improve foraging habitat availability. The wintering site in the estuary is one of only a few in the state. 3. How proposal will impact species and improve habitat quality (describe before- and after- proposal environment): Over the past 150 years approximately 82% of historic tidal wetlands in the project area have been developed, filled, or converted for agriculture. Diking for reclamation or agricultural conversion resulted in a loss of estuarine habitat, decreased water quality, isolation from tidal flushing and nutrient exchange; and subsidence from sediment starvation and decomposition of peat soils. The continued restoration of tidal marsh within the project area will implement restoration priorities set in the landmark Habitat Goals Report, providing tidal flats for shorebird use, restoring tidal marsh tol much of the historic distribution, and preserving and enhancing seasonal wetland, transition, riparian, and upland habitat types to the benefit of myriad waterfowl species, and to rare and special status species of amphibians, mammals, birds ; and plants. The projects in this proposal will directly benefit high priority waterfowl such.as mallard, northern pintail greater and lesser scaup, and cackling Canada goose. Habitat restored and enhanced - by this project will help maintain and expand current population levels for all of these species by increasing the availability of high quality habitat. Through the enhancement of seasonal wetlands as a component of this project, northern pintail will gain valuable staging and molting habitats. Mallards.will have additional nesting, over- wintering; and staging habitat, and the number of breeding mallards: within the project area. is likely increase following successful gr ant p lementat ion. Se are commonemigrants that im stop over and winter on their way to the Pacific coast of Mexico. Habitat improvements such as those ass.ociated Cullinan Ranch will increase water quality and create appropriate growing conditions to favor colonization by seagrasses and their associated invertebrate communities, which will benefit scaup. Conservation of scaup migration staging areas, such as this one,'will promote healthy body condition and reduce mortality. The partnership in this proposal is combining resources to address the needs of these and many other waterfowl species that rely wetlands within the project area for migration and breeding. 4. Importance of each tract or logical groupings of tracts shown on maps in the proposal to the species (if tracts are not yet identified, explain what procedure will be used to ensure that high quality habitat is targeted): One of the most pressing waterfowl habitat needs in the project area is the restoration of seasonal and tidal wetlands. The extent and quality of mallard, pintail, and greater and lesser scaup migration and breeding habitats in the project area has declined precipitously since-the late 1800s. The tracts selected for this proposal have been specifically targeted for 01 restoration and enhancement activities because °they have been acquired by individuals and organizations that place a high value on conservation, restoration, and enhancement; These tracts present opportunities to restore and enhance declining wetland types that are vital for high priority waterfowl�species. Enhancement activities at East Wingo, Shollenberger Park, and Viansa Winery will improve habitat quality, which will directly benefit dabbling ducks, and particularly high priority species,,such as mallard and,northern pintail. Cackling Canada geese are currently utilizing a reservoir by Carquinez, within the project area, and may disperse into these enhanced habitats once improvements have been completed. The restoration of Cullman Ranch will favor greater and lesser scaup to a larger extent initially. As sediments accrete, the habitat will begin to favor northern pintails and mallards. The site is expected to provide habitat suitable for these high priority species for the next several decades. Shollenberger Park also serves an additional role in a large grass- roots led volunteer effort to educate the public about wetlands functions and values and to create opportunities for habitat restoration. OTHER PRIORITY SPECIES: Pacific Greater White- fronted Goose, Redhead, Canvasback, Ring- necked Duck, and American Wigeon will benefit by the proposed restoration and enhancement actions. 1. How proposal will aid. in meeting objectives of waterfowl conservation plans: Wetland habitat, restoration and enhancement activities in this proposal will increase the amount of available food resources for Pacific greater white- fronted goose, ring- necked duck, redhead, canvasback, and American wigeon, improving survivorship and body condition among these species. This project contributes tdconservation goals outlined in the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. This project . supports goals outlined in this plan to ensure sustainable distributions, diversity, and abundance of wetland- associated species in their historic range. 2. How many ° in' dividuals /pairs.currently use the proposal area and for what life cycle stage and how many will use the area at the completion of the proposal: OTHER PRIORITY SPECIES BREEDING WINTERING MIGRATION Current / Completion Current / Completion Current / Completion Pacific Greater White- fronted Goose XR/XR XR/XR XR/XR Ring-necked duck XR / XR FC / FC FC / FC Redhead XR/XR FC./ FC FC / FC Canvasback XR/XR A / A A / A American Wi eon XR / XR A / A A / A Numbers are based on USFWS mid- winter waterfowl survey for 2008, other survey data, and estimates of habitat use NAWCA funded projects listed in this proposal will directly improve,habitat on 1,663 new acres and 1,326 "previously" recognized acres, and will provide breeding, migrating, and wintering habitat for numerous "Other Priority Species" in the project area. These include: Pacific greater white - fronted goose, redhead, canvasback, American wigeon, and ring - necked duck. The benefits of increased management capabilities should be immediately recognizable and habitat conditions will continue to improve as the tracts herein reach their restoration potential. Pacific Greater White- fronted Goose A small wintering population of Pacific greater white- fronted geese typically occurs at Napa Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Area. Increases.n seasonal and semi - permanent wetland habitat at the adjacent Viansa project area will increase availability of foraging and resting habitat for these species. Ring- necked Duck Ring- necked ducks occur in deep seasonal, semi - permanent, and permanent wetlands throughout the project area. They are relatively uncommon in the project area and are most likely to be found'stopping over during migration. Restoration of , 1l- ara� seasonal and semi = permanent wetlands'at Viansa and East Wingo will increase availability of foraging and resting habitat. contribute to m' g g' availabilit g p g ark and Cullinan Ranch will also P 'creasin resource t a ement ca abilities at Shollenber er P" Redhead Redheads are found in the,bay during fall and winter months, and occasionally into spring. Large groups of redhead, canvasback, and.scaup are frequently seen together in the open water areas of the project area. Restoring tidal exchange at Cullinan Ranch, in particular, will increase habitat availability for wintering redheads, which are likely to use the deepwater habitats at Cullinan Ranch extensively. it C anvasback The proportion of the canvasback p o p ulation that use the project area has declined in recent years, but the project area still supports one of the largest concentrations of- wintering canvasbacks in North America. Improvements in habitat conditions as a result of this project will increase availability and quality of wintering habitat for-this' or this species. Canvasbacks use a diversity of wetland types and feed'mainly'by diving: The loss of the majority of.the'seagrass beds in the project, area has led to a diet shift towards invertebrates and mollusks. These projects will contribute to: meeting the annual life cycle needs ;i of this species and will potentially create circumstances under which additional.,seagrasses can colonize, particularly at and near the Cullinan Ranch site. American Wigeon „ g l s a wtl , g project g P p- ° -f, 14, individuals have been ecorded. Imp oyementsinwa er and vegetat on management P c apabilities as a result of this project g g g g documented.breeders at a -site n ea Shollenberger Park l o habitat restoration as a result of this project will increase also of nesting cover for this species. 3. )Flow proposal will impact species and improve habitat quality (describe before- and after- proposal environment): The project'rea,supports one of the largest- concentrations of canvasbacks in North America. The project area is one of the most important staging and wintering habitat complexes for. other priority waterfowl in the Pacific Flyway. The proposed tractsi-will improve wintering and migration staging habitat for several .other priority species, including Pacific greater white- fronted goose, ring- necked duck, redhead, canvasback, and American wigeon. Implementation,:of restoration on the proposed-tracts will provide essential and rare'seasonal, semi - permanent, and perennial wetlands favored`by ring- necked duck the Pacific'greater white- fronted:goose. Canvasback, redhead, and American wigeon will benefit from the large tidal restoration project' at Cullinan Ranch, creating more than 1,500 acres of high quality intertidal brackish marsh along the Napa River. Restoration -of seasonal and semi - permanent wetlands at Viansa and East Wingo will increase availability of foraging and resting °habitat. Mallard and American wigeon are also documented breeders at "sites near Shollenber er Park and nd' habitat'''restorat'ion'as a'resultofthisprect will ine ojr'ease availability 'of`ne sting ' cover _for this species. not yet dentified�expla�n tra hat proce'ddre willbe used to ensure fha hpgh quality hab al tot targeted) (if tracts are tat is tar eted One of the mostpressing waterfowl habitat needs in the project area is the restoration of seasonal and tidal wetlands. The in.the project area has declined precipitously since the late 800s due to t diking and conversion;of wetlands for extent and quality of redhead canvasback American wi eon, and rin duck mi ation and breeding habitats agriculture, salt` production, and development. Impacts from higher in the watershed decimated seagrass populations and increased turbidity and sedimentation within the lower reaches of the project area. The result is .greatly reduced spring and fall food sources :for migrating other priority species, as well as.reduced,nesting and brood rearing emergent wetland habitat. %, These project sites have been specifically identified for restoration and enhancement under the NAWCA program because they have been acquired by individuals and organizations with habitat conservation priorities, and the sites possess soil, vegetation, and hydrology attributes .that will ensure long -term restoration and enhancement success. In addition the tracts are located within easy dispersal distance from other sites where priority species occur, facilitating colonization of these tracts. Each of'these.tracts is adjacent to other wildland habitats, increasing connectivity and habitat continuity within the project area. Viansa, East Wingo, and Shollenburger Park will provide seasonal and perennial palustrine wetlands that are vital for foraging and resting of Pacific greater white- fronted goose, ring- necked duck, and American wigeon. Wigeon may also begin breeding at Shollenberger Park, dispersing from nearby breeding sites. Redhead and canvasback utilize the bay for wintering, migration, and staging. Deepwater habitats at Cullinan Ranch for the next few decades after breaching will provide extensive redhead and canvasback habitat, particularly in excavated barrow areas and channels. OTHER WATERFOWL OTHER WATERFOWL BREEDING WINTERING MIGRATION Current / Completion Current Completion Current / Completion Cinnamon teal FC / FC FC / FC FC / FC Gadwall FC / FC C / C C / C Northern Shoveler R/ R A/ A A/ A Rudd .Duck C -A / C -A A/ A C/ C Green- winged Teal XR / XR C / C C / C Tundra Swan No documentation of p resence R / R R / R Bufflehead No. documentation of p resence C / C C / C Common Goldene e No documentation of presence U / U U / U Numbers are based on USFWS mid- winter waterfowl survey for 2008, other survey data, and estimates of habitat use. Currently, over 30 waterfowl species have been observed using the project.area. Four of these species, cinnamon teal, gadwall, northern shoveler, and ruddy duck breed and nest within the ,preject area. All of these species will benefit from the proposed habitat improvements. Waterfowl species that will benefit from.the proposed project tundra swan, gadwall, cinnamon teal, northern shoveler, ruddy duck, green - winged teal, bufflehead, and common goldeneye. Tundra Swan A small population of wintering tundra swans occurs at Petaluma Marsh, which is near Shollenberger. Enhancement of seasonal wetland habitat as ,a result of this project will increase availability,of foraging and resting habitat for this species. Gadwall and Cinnamon Teal g f g p. g - prolect� „ „ Large numbers of gadwall and cinnamon teal utilize seasonal and semi- permanent wetlands throw hout"the� "" � area during the winter and migration periods. These species are also common breeders in the project area. Restoring and enhancing wetland and associated uplands -at the proposed project sites will increase availability of breeding and wintering habitat for these species. Green - winged Teal and Northern Shoveler Northern shovelers and green- winged teal use seasonal and semi - permanent wetlands as foraging, and resting habitat throughout the project area during fall, winter, and spring migration. The northern shoveler is a known a nesting and brooding species at Rush Creek, a property near Shollenberger Park. Restoration activities at Viansa and Shollenberger Park and enhancement of these habitat types at Cullman and East Wingo will increase availability of foraging and resting habitat for this species. Ruddy Duck One of the largest wintering concentrations of ruddy ducks in North America occurs in the project area, consisting of over 23,000 individuals. This species is also a common nester. Improving habitat conditions at Cullinan and other sites will increase the quantity and quality of breeding, foraging, resting, and wintering habitat for ruddy ducks in the project area. Bufflehead andiCommon Goldeneye More than 7,500 bufflehead and approximately 500 common goldeneye occur in the project area. Both species utilize similar habitats;, and restoration of tidal and semi - permanent wetlands will increase availability of foraging and resting habitat during winter and spring migration periods. TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT QUESTION 2 How does the proposal contribute to the conservation of other wetland- associated migratory birds? The estuarine and palustrine wetlands and adjacent upland habitats in the project area support a broad diversity of wetland - associated migratory bird species. The proposed restoration and enhancement activities will improve habitat for the NAWCA priority shorebirds, waterbirds,. and other wetland- associated species listed below. Approximately 280 species of migratory, wintering, and.breeding birds have been documented within the project area. Improved water and vegetation management capabilities at the proposed project sites will increase availability of mudflat habitat and provide better interspersion of "shallow water foraging habitat with adjacent uplands. These conditions will benefit species. such as American avocet, black- bellied plover, short- billed.dowitcher, marbled godwit, long- billed curlew, willet, and whimbrel. Loweri ng,levees andrestoring wetland contours at Cullman Ranch will improve tidal exchange at this site. Black rail, short-eared owl, and San Pablo song sparrow are year -round residents of the tidal wetlands in the project area and restoration of this wetland type will increase foraging and nesting;habitat-availability. Shorebirds will also benefit from features within1he proposed enhancement activities at Viansa, Shollenberger Park, and East Wingo. At Viansa and East Wingo improved water management will allow drawdowns that can be timed to provide optimal foraging habitat during critical migration periods_ At Shollenberger Park, marsh wren and tricolored blackbird will benefit from improved emergent cover -'and the expansion and enhancement of available habitat. Species such as northern harrier and short-eared owl will benefit from greater prey availability within the restored and enhanced habitats. The U.S. Shorebird Conservation Plan recognizes the Southern Pacific region as extremely important for breeding and migrating shorebirds; One of the primary goals of the plan is to increase migratory and wintering populations of all key shorebird species in the region by protecting existing habitat, managing �existing habitat for shorebirds, and creating additional shorebird habitat. The work to be accomplished by this project is consistent with the goals of the plan. This plan recognizes project area as a key shorebird area. The entire San Francisco Estuary, including the project area, is recognized as a Western Hemispheric Shorebird Reserve Network Site because it supports > 1 million shorebirds. The estuary supports a greater proportion of the region's total migrating and wintering shorebird population than any other coastal estuary on the entire U.S. Pacific Coast. The SanTrancisco Estuary supports >1 0,000 waterbirds and is recognized as a Nationally Important Waterbird Area by th"e'North American Waterbird Conservation Plan. Most of the birds are concentrated within the project area. The proposed projects are consistent with the conservation strategies and species priorities set by the North American Waterbird Conservation PI an. 'The ,work to be accomplished by this project will ensure the protection of existing deepwater habitat' and will increase or improve the seasonal and tidal wetland and adjacent upland habitat for waterbirds. A. PRIORITY BIRD SPECIES Using habitat and population objectives, from the U.S. Shorebird Conservation Plan, the Partners in Flight plan, the North American Waterbird Conservation Plan, and the Implementation Strategy of the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture, we identified 10 priority bird species that best demonstrate the benefits of the project activities on non - waterfowl species. These include: northern harrier, black rail, black - bellied plover, American avocet, willet, whimbrel, long - billed curlew, marbled godwit, short- billed.dowitcher, and western :Sandpiper. Each.of these selected species is identified as a priority in at least one of these four plans, and may also be identified in additional conservation plans as noted in the table below. The project areas located in the North.American Bird Conservation Initiative's Coastal California Bird Conservation Region (BCR 32). A select list of the priority NAWCA species for BCR 32 that occur in the project area, their abundance, T' �J season of occurrence, and corresponding use of the area is provided in the following table. Information contained in the following narrative was obtained from historical data, documents from various sources, and discussions with personnel from USFWS,.DFG, and Point Reyes Conservation Science (formerly Point Reyes Bird Observatory). Species / Number Plan Affected, Benefits of Project Tract Importance Northern 3 -400; expect Permanent protection of Utilizes a combination of tidal, seasonal, and perennial Harrier / 1, increase of - habitat for year -round marsh for breeding, foraging, and wintering; population 4, 7, BCR 10 pairs resident. will directly benefit from restoration of Viansa, East' 32 Wingo, Cullinan, and Shollenberger. Black Rail / 2,500- 3,000; Permanent: creation of Federal species of concern, state threatened; marsh 1, 4, BCR expect 1500 acres of tidal marsh endemic; population will directly benefit from the creation 32 increase of habitat tidal marsh at Cullinan Ranch, as well as from -110 enhancement of seasonal wetlands at other tracts. Black- 11,780; Restoration and Utilize mudflats and grassy meadows for foraging, bellied expect enhancement of mudflat migration, wintering; will directly benefit from restoration Plover / 2, 4, increase of and.salt pond habitat for of Cullinan and Shollenberger. 5, BCR 32 -150 wintering and migration American 22,880; Restoration and Breeds in marshes, nests on.open ground, feeds in Avocet / 2, expect enhancement of mudflat mudflats, salt ponds; will directly benefit from restoration 4, 5, BCR increase of and salt pond habitat for of Cullinan and Shollenberger. 32 -300 migration and winterin Willet / 2, 4, 32,946; Restoration and Utilize tidal flats, salt ponds for foraging, migration, BCR 32 expect enhancement of mudflat staging, wintering; will directly benefit from tidal flat increase of and salt pond habitat for creation at Cullinan; and salt pond & seasonal-marsh -400 migration and wintering enhancement at Shollenberger Whimbrel / Numbers in Restoration and Utilize tidal flats, salt ponds for foraging, migration, 2, BCR 32 1000s -expect enhancement oftmudfl'at staging, wintering;"vyill directly benefti'frot l tidal flat modest and salt pond habitat for creation at Cullinan; and salt pond & seasonal marsh increase migration and wintering enhancement at Shollenberger .Long- billed. `'1,980;'expect Restoration and Utilize *tidal flats, salt ponds for foraging, migration, Curlew / 1, increase of enhancement of mudflat staging, wintering; will directly benefit from tidal flat 2, 4, 5, BCR -30 and salt, pond habitatfor creation at Cullinan; and salt pond & seasonal marsh 32 migr ation and'wint&ring enhancementat Shollenberger Marbled 25,110; Restoration and Utilize tidal flats, salt ponds for foraging, migration, Godwit / 2, expect enhancement of mudflat wintering; will directly benefit from tidal. creation at 4, 5, BCR increase of and.salt`pond habitat for Cullinan; and salt pond & seasonal marsh enhancement at 32 -300 migration and wintering Shollenber er Short- 43,463; Restoration and Utilize tidal flats,'salt ponds for foraging, migration,: aft& Dowitcher / expect enhancement of mudflat wintering; will directly benefit from tidal flat creation at 2, 4, 5, BCR increase of and salt pond habitat for Cullinan; and salt pond & seasonal marsh enhancement at 32 -400 migration and wintering Shollenberger Western >100,000; Restoration and The most abundant shorebird species in San Francisco Sandpiper / expect enhancement of mudflat Bay; particularly use mudflats, and salt ponds for foraging 2, BCR 32 increase of and salt pond habitat for and resting and wintering, such as the habitat types found -1,500 migration and wintering at Cullinan and Shollenberger Plans: 1. Partners, in Flight; 2. U.S. Shorebird Conservation Plan; 3. North American Conservation Flan 4. Kestonng the Estuary: Implementation Strategy of the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture; 5. Southern Pacific Coast Regional Shorebird Plan; 6. Pacific Coast Regional Shorebird Plan; 7. Draft Grassland Bird Conservation Plan. B. OTHER WETLAND - ASSOCIATED BIRD SPECIES In addition to the high priority species listed above, many other wetland- associated birds.in the project area will benefit from the habitat protection, restoration, and enhancement projects that will be accomplished. We have identified 10 additional wetland - associated species that will help demonstrate the benefits of the project activities on non - waterfowl �t l species. A representative list of these species their abundance, season'of occurrence, and,corresponding use ofthe area is provided in the following table. The other wetland - associated birds listed below will also benefit from the improvements to estuarine and palustrine emergent wetlands and adjacent uplands from the proposed restoration and enhancement activities on the 4 tracts. TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT STION 3 QUE Project Area Peak Species Count Project Benefits Tract_ Importance California p ect increase estud ti dal Federally l endan ered• marsh e y g endemic with largest e stuary Cla er Rail p of —1 2 ;estuarine ma sh ad to population m _San Francisco E ;population will existing, populations directly benefit from the creation of 1,500 acres of tidal marsh,at Cullinan Greater Several' hundred; Restoration and Utilizes full r rarige of estuarine wetlands, mud'flats, Yellowlegs expect modest ' enhancement of and riverbanks for foraging, wintering, and I increase estuarine wetlands, migration; will directly benefit from restoration of mudtlats,, and 'riverbanks East Win o, Cullman, and Shollenber er Cooper's 3,370 (Marin Restoration and Utilizes tidal marsh such as'fhat restored at Hawk headlands); expect enhancement of t Cullinan; seasonal marsh a Viansa, East Wingo, mod'es't increase preferred habitat: tidal, Shollenberger for foraging'and'migration seasonal && perennial marsh Merlin 230 (Mann Restoration of ti da'1 -Utilizes tidal marsh such as that restored a t headlands); expect estuarine ,and Cullinan; seasonal marsh such as Viansa, East small increase enhancement: of seasonal Wingo','Shollenberge'r for foraging, migration, and .. and perennial marsh � � over - wintering � Peregrine 237 (Marin Restoration of tidal Utilizes tidal marsh sueh;as that restored at Falcon headlands); expect estuarine and. Cullinan; seasonal marsh at Viansa; East Wingo, modest °increase enhancement of seasonal Shollenberger for foraging, migration,.and over- and perennial marsh, wintering Red- tailed 13,303 (Marin Permanent protection of 'Year - round' resident; Utilizes'tidal marsh such as Hawk headlands); expect habitat;_fo_r year -round that restored at Cullinan; seasonal marsh at Viansa, moderate'.increase resident. East Win o, Shollenber er American 689 (Marin Permanent protection<of- Year- round.resident; Utilizes tidal marsh such as Kestrel headlands); expect habitat for year - round that restored at Cullinan; seasonal marsh.at Viansa, small .increase resident. East Wingo, Shollenberger.' Western ° A few pairs Enhancement of salt Federally threatened; utilize salt ponds for nesting, Snowy Plover currently breed in pond habitat at, feeding and breeding; will directly benefitfrom salt the project area; Shollenber er within g p hancement at Shollenbergenli , and en small potential dispersal, distance of a increase breeding population San Pablo Perhaps a few Permanent protection of Endemic to project area wetlands; will benefit from Song.Sparrow hundred; expect habitat for year -round restoration of Cullinan,,East Wingo I modest increase resident. Short- eared 50 -100; expect Restoration and Project area marshes are regionally important for Owl small (to modest enhancement of this species which requires vast open space, as increase if breeding preferred habitat: tidal, foraging and wintering grounds; will benefit from occurs here) seasonal &perennial restoration ofCullinan; near Suisun Marsh, this marsh I species' only known coast, , nesting site TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT STION 3 QUE How does the proposal location relate thie geographic priority wetlands described by the North American Waterfowl Management Plan; Partners In Flight, the U.S. Shorebird Conservation Plan, and /or the North American Water`bird Conservation Plan? A. NATIONAL PRIORITY WETLAND AREAS. Briefly describe how the proposed grant and match activities will address'the national and/or continental, geographic priorities for wetland:habitat conservation as outlined in the four major migratory bird conservation plans (Partners In Flight U.S. Shorebird Conservation Plan, North American Waterbird Conservation Plan and the North American Waterfowl Management Plan). Separate geographic priority maps for these bird groups ll are, located at: http: / /www fws: govi birdhdbitat/,GranisGNAW .CA/.Standard/US %Maps.shtm Exact project location will be based on the proposal coordinates you provide on the Project Officer's page. Do NOT include benefits from non -match work. North American Waterfowl Management Plan The North American Waterfowl. Management Plan (NAWMP) is an international strategy to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico for waterfowl. NAWMP emphasizes the importance of a partnership, approach to conserving habitats important to waterfowl and��other migratorybirds. San Francisco including the,project area, is identified as one, of 34_ Waterfowl Habitat Area's of Major Concern as identified by NAWMP. The San Francisco Bay Joint Venture�(SFBJV) is one of twelve implementation arms of NAWMP. The goal of the SFBJV is to protect, restore, 4 i, increase and enhance all types .of wetlands, riparian habitat and associated uplands throughout the San, Francisco Bay region to benefit.birds, fish and other wildlife. The'San.Pablo Bay Tidal Wetlands Habitat, Restoration Project_Phase'III is located completed, d irely "contribute t SBJ b ly to th e is proposal was p developed in close coordination with.the SFBJV, and'l,once Y d and objective's of the SFBJV. This roposaf is Phase III of the Sah,Pablo: " Bay Tidal Wetlands Habitat, Restoration Project, and the projects listed within it will acquire, restore, or enhance 1,,663 "new" acres and 1,326 "previously recognized" acres of wetlands and associated uplands. This project will help advance the SFBJV goals for protection of 47,000 acres, restoration of 19;000 acres, and enhancement of 29,000 acres of ' waterfowl habitat within the North Bay Subregion. Improved wintering habitat availability'and condition is thought to improve body condition of waterfowl and increase winter survival and subsequentreproductive success. These improvements may also benefit migratory birds found within ihe'boundaries of the 'foll g Joint entures Intermountain West;, Pacific Coast, Prairie Pothole and Joint V Central Valle y, Intermount Sonoran. Additionally, the results of these proposed projects would contribute to the conservation of 9 species that are federally listed as threatened or endangered (see Technical Question #6 for details) by improving available habitats. Partners In Flight (PIF) — Riparian and (Draft) Grassland.Bird Conservation Plans: California'PIF developed habitat basedl�conservation plans for''bir&conservation in the, state. Grassland types.'classiBed in the (Draft) Grassland Bird Conservation Plan include annual, grasses, perennial grasses., and,wet meadow. The Riparian °r m Plan classifies wetland meadow and freshwater emergent wetlands as priority bird habitats. These,, „habit ts,occur ii' r°the project area and will be improved;as a result of the proposed project. The proposed ,projects will contribute:to the' goals of these plans by promoting conservation and restoration of native grassland and riparian habitats to support long =terrii viability and recovery of both native bird populations and other native wildlife. species. The PIF primary focal species that will benefit from the proposed projects include: white - tailed kite, northern harrier, western meadowlark, savannah sparrow, and common yellowthroat. U.S. Shorebird ','Conservation Plan The goals of the U.S. Shorebird Conservation Plan are to ensure that all species of shorebirds are protected or restored, and that shorebirds continue to have stable populations that are capable of sustaining themselves'into the long -term future. The proposed projects occur in the area designated as the Southern Pacific region, which recognizes San Francisco Bay, i , including the project area , as hemispheric s impo key 'shorebird re gularly supp han 1 million- : " shorebirds. Within the estuary, , an Pablo Bay site re o im zedas a ke beca shorebird area by the Southe Pacific Regional Shorebird Plan. The proposed projects contribute to the,objectives of this plan by it nprovmg water management and therefore increasing availability of shorebird foraging habitat bycreating mudflat:and�shallow water habitats at Cullinan ,. ", Ranch, and enhancing salt pond habitat at Shollenberger Park. Improvements to the project areas will provide' additional habitat for several listed shorebird species including western snowy plover, as well as other priority species such as dunlin and western sandpiper, which comprise more than 90 % of the estuary's shorebird population. North American Waterbird Conservation Plan The project area is located in the Coastal California (Region 32) of the Pacific Coast Waterbird Planning Region of the North American Waterbird Conservation Plan ( NAWCP). The NAWCP provides a continental -scale framework for conservation and management of 210 species of waterbirds, including seabirds, coastal waterbirds, wading birds, and marsh birds utilizing aquatic habitats in 29 nations throughout North America, Central America, and associated islands and waters. The NAWCP promotes habitat and site -based conservation actions throughoutthe Americas, especially via the Important Bird Areas.programs and „similar Improved habitat conditionsxesulting from the proposed project will contribute -io the habitat goal of NAWCP, which is to protect and manage sufficient high quality habitat and key sites for waterbirds throughout the year tomeet species and population goals. In the project area, mudflats are particularly important for foraging. Estuarine and palustrine wetlands and upland transitions provide roosting and nesting opportunities for species such as the American coot, rallids, and grebes. B. REGIONAL IMPORTANT WETLAND AREAS. Briefly describe how the proposed grant and match activities will address the current regional geographic priorities based on Joint Venture science and planning information. To access this information or contact_ plan,coordinators, click,bel'ow: North American Waterfowl management Plan Joint Venture Coordinators ( http:Hwww.fws.gov/birdhabitat/JointVentures/`index.shtm ). Do NOTincluile benefts`from non -match work. San Francisco.'Bay Joint Venture ( SFBJV) Implementation Strategy: The primary goal of the SFBJV is to protect, , restore, increase, and enhance all types of wetlands, riparian habitats, and associated uplands throughout the San Francisco Bay region for all types of wildlife. Acreage objectives within the project area include: the acquisition of 23,000 acres of habitats, 23,000 acres of seasonal. wetlands and 1,000 acres of palustrine and riverine habitats,: restoration of 15',000 acres of bay habitats, 4,000 acres of seasonal wetlands, and 1,000 acres of palustrine and riverine habitats; and the enhancement of .13,000 acres of bay habitats, 12,000 acres of seasonal wetlands, and 4,000 acres of palustrineand riverine habitats. SFBJV partners have defined the following objectives to fulfill this goal: 1) secure, restore, and improve wetlands, riparian habitat, and associated uplands by applying incentives and using non - regulatory techniques, 2) strengthen and promote new sources of funding for such efforts, 3) improve habitat management on public and private lands through cooperative agreements and incentives, and 4) support the monitoring and evaluation of habitat restoration projects and research to improve future restoration projects. The San Pablo Bay Tidal Wetlands Habitat Restoration Project III was developed with guidance from SFBJV to fulfill these objectives and will restore a total of 1,500 acres of estuarine tidal marsh and, enhance a total of 404 acres of- seasonal and perennial palustrine emergent wetlands. r ' San Francisco Bay Concept Plan,for Waterfowl Habitat. Protection: The 1989 Concept Plan was completed.under the guidance of NAWMP. Concept.Plan objectives include protecting 366,000 acres of wetlands and deepwater habitats, increasing the acreage of habitat available for waterfowl, shorebirds, and other wetland resources, and enhancing the value and diversity of existing wetlands. This proposal will directly contribute to fulfilling these objectives by restoring 1,500 acres, of estuarine tidal marsh at Cullinan Ranch in a mosaic of mudflats, channels, deepwater habitats, dominated by marsh plains and by enhancing 404 acres of seasonal and perennial palustrine emergent wetlands at Shollenberger Park, Viansa Winery, and East Wingo. California Important Bird Areas (IBA) Program: The San Pablo Bay Tidal Wetlands Restoration Project III project area is located in the San Pablo Bay Wetlands IBA, a region renowned for its importance to bird diversity at global, regional, and state levels. The California IBA program was developed by California Audubon Society to guide conservation activities at local and national levels and to showcase these resources to interested groups and agencies. This proposal conserves, restores, and enhances habitat within the critically important San Pablo Bay Wetlands IBA. r�l . Baylands Ecosystem Habitat Goals Report (Goals Report): The.landmark Goals Report is the leading document guiding habitat restoration in the San Francisco Estuary and in the project area. The report was developed by a collaboration US. Environmental Protection Agency and the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board, with input from several scientific experts. Within the project area, the Goals Report calls for restoration of a large continuous band of emergent tidal marsh between the Petaluma and Napa Rivers in order to improve habitat quality and create dispersal.. corridors for wildlife and plant propagules. The Goals Report identifies the Napa River in the project area as particularly significant for the federally listed endangered salt marsh harvest mouse. The report recognizes the stretch of salt marsh between Sonoma Creek and the Napa River for supporting the largest population of mice in the North Bay. The region is also singled out as important habitat for California clapper rail and black rail. This region is unique for its high restoration potential adjacent to a large. riverine system. The area is also exceptional for its proximity to a large intact remnant historic marsh. This project will specifically address recommendations made to: "restore large areas of tidal marsh along both sides of the Napa River. This will entail restoring ... Cullinan Ranch to tidal marsh.;" and "...enhancing existing marsh patches by improving tidal circulation "; Large - scale restoration such as the proposed Cullinan project will widen and .deepen many of the tidal channels. to the benefit of diving ducks, many fish species, and water quality in general. The Goals Report also identifies the Sonoma Creek Area as providing an excellent opportunity to restore large tracts of tidal marsh. Particular-recommendations include: " restor[ing] large patches of tidal marsh along the entire shoreline of San Pablo Bay, particularly near the mouths of sloughs and major streams" and "restor[ing] a broad plain of tidal marsh on both sides of Sonoma Creek" upstream °of Highway 37. This project meets all of these criteria. Acreage of conserved, restored, and enhanced habitat will help meet acreage goals set by the landmark Goals Report and will implement the priorities discussed above. State Coastal Conservancy's Bay Area Conservancy Programs: The State Coastal Conservancy administers many programs to improve the natural resources along the coast and in the area. The Site Reservation Program provides capital funds and technical assistance to safeguard significant coastal resource sites and respond to opportunities to „acquire such sites when other agencies are unable to do so, through acquisition of interests in land for conveyance to permanent management agencies. The Resource Enhancement Program provides. capital funds and technical assistance for the preservation, enhancement and restoration of wetlands, watersheds, riparian corridors, and other wildlife habitat lands, including, where necessary, acquisition of interests in land, and for technical and scientific services necessary to design and implement such projects. The proposed projects will aid in furthering the goals of the State Coastal Conservancy programs by conserving, restoring, and enhancing vital under - represented estuarine habitats. California Wildlife Conservation Board's Land Acquisition Program: WCB acquires real property or rights in real property on behalf of the DFG and can also grant funds to other governmental entities or nonprofit organizations to acquire real properly or rights in real property. All acquisitions are made on a "willing seller” basis pursuant to a fair market value appraisal as approved by the Department of General Services (DGS). The acquisition activities are carried out in conjunction with the DFG; with the DFG recommending, priorities for proposed acquisitions. California Wildlife Conservation Board was instrumental to the acquisition of the Camp 2 site, granting the remaining funds needed to secure its purchase by DFG. S' an Pablo Bay; Watershed Restoration Framework Plan (Draft): Congress authorized the San Pablo Bay Watershed Reconnaissance Study and the San Pablo Bay Watershed Restoration Study under Section 503 of WRDA 1996 to identify opportunities and constraints for restoration in the watershed. In 1999 the project study plan was jointly published by the Army Corps of Engineers and the State Coastal Conservancy, with input from the San Pablo Bay Watershed Scoping Committee. Cullinan Ranch is listed as a potential restoration project. Specific objectives developed for the San Pablo Bay watershed under the Framework Plan, which this project helps to implement include the following: 1) restore tidal wetlands, 2) restore perennial and seasonal non -tidal wetlands, 3) restore riparian wetlands and associated upland habitat, 4) replenish depleted populations of native fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and invertebrates, 5) replenish native populations of waterfowl, 6) improve water quality in streams and wetlands so that demonstrable benefits are achieved for aquatic wildlife, 7) expand habitat for rare, threatened, and endangered species, and 8) improve stream conditions for native fish. The,proposed projects will complement these objectives and improve habitat conditions in the watershed to benefit myriad wetland- dependent species. 0 S'an:Francisco lBay Water Quality Control Plan: for the San Francisco, Basin: This documentwas developed by the regional water quality control board and 6fit Pies the protection, preservation, and,restoration of the Bay's tidal marsh system as, essential for maintaining the ecological integrity, and thus water quality, of the'San Francisco Bay. The d ,��,•, proposed,projects will aid in; achieving these go,als.,, Grant restoration and enhancement activities 'and ;match acquisition activities will aid in improving watefpality of the San Francisco Bay by improving ecological connectivity and function and by restoring tidal wetlands. San Francisco'Bay "Conserva. tion and Development Commission's (BCDC) San Francisco Bay Plan: San Pablo Bay p p Bay Plan. The objectives ofthe plan are to protect the bay as a great natural resource for the benefit of t is o integral rat cob orient of the San Francisco and future -generations and to, develop the bay and its shoreline to its highest potential with a minimum of bay filling. The proposed projects will further the BCDC's objectives. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Implementation Plan — Central Valley /San Francisco Bay Ecoregion: This proposal recommendations identlfi adhere'§ to the l' ed in the Implementation Plan 'for Central Valley /San Francisco Bay Ecoregion. ThisNplan c is for the protection (fee acquisition and,perpetual conservation easements), enhancement and restoration of wetland and upland habitats and for recovery and protection.ofspecific species and habitat types. Key species within this plan include. migratory and ; resident waterfowl, shorebirds, and threatened and endangered species. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency National. Estuary Program: The project area is an integral component of the San Francisco Estuary Project (SEEP), part of the National Estuary Program. The proposed projects within this proposal will contribute <to SFEP,'s goals of developing more effective management of habitats within the estuary while restoring and maintaining. its water quality and natural. It is specifically because of the recognized importance of San Pablo Bay and fihe SFEP 'within the National,Estuary Program that resources were made available for the San Pablo Bay' Watershed Restoration Framework Plan, see above. CALFED Bay Program: CALFED is a cooperative effort of more,than 20 state and federal agencies that are working wrthidh cal communities to improvethe quality and..reliability of California's water supply and to revive'the San Francisco Bay - Delta ecosystem. The major goals of the program. emphasize recovery of various at -risk species, iy rehabilitation of ?ecosystems within'the system, and protection and restoration of habitats for aquatic and terrestrial species ' throughout the Bay and.Delta areas, This proposal will directly contribute to the major goals and objectives identified within the Bay !Delta program by enhancing estuarine and palustrine emergent wetlands and associated upland,habitats to benefit residenispecies. The focus of Calfed restoration projects has largely shifted to fishes over the past , 5 years. This' project will benefit migratory salmonids and steetlhead, and will likely have subsidiary benefits for delta smelt, longfin smelt, and Sacramentosplittail. Ducks Unlimited, Ine.'s (DU) Conservation Plan (CP): DU's CP recognime the San,Francisco Estuary and the project area as a Level' l Priority Area within the Central Valley /Coastal Californ'iaxe "gion. Marshes extending from the project area into the greater estuary make up one of the largest contiguous tracts of tidal;marsh on the Pacific Coast. The estuary is a vital waterf owl staging =and wintering area on the Pacific Flyway. The region ,provides critical wintering habitat for h is addition to waterfowl am " much larger. ' imp ortance, wetlands y y' Estuary are re ognized for Bay, their whit 1 60% of th waterfowl wintering m the Paci is wa More s winter in estuary er. In, m the San Francisco importance'to shorebirds least 34 shorebird species, exceeding i million birds; utilize the estuary, ,concentrated largely intSan Pablo Bay. Wetlands in the region are threatened with continued urban development and competition. for '" y limited water resources. Extremely high land values limit the ability to purchase -additional property to meet conservation objectives. This"proposal will aid DU in achieving its wetland and waterfowl conservation objectives in the region. �." C'ullinan Ranch Management Plan: A management and monitoring plan is currently being developed by the USFWS for Cullman Ranch. Procedures outlined in the plan will be implemented by refuge staff as a component of normal operating procedures. East Wingo / Napa SonomaMarshes Wildlife Area Management Plan: Department of Fish and Game will manage East Wingo as a�component of the Napa Sonoma Marshes Wildlife.Area as a component of normal operating procedures. Shollenberger;Park Management Plan: The City of Petaluma is in the process of developing a management plan for Shollenberger Park which will.include recommended enhancement and management actions. These will be implemented as part of normal operating procedures by city staff. Viansa Winery Management Plan: Ducks Unlimited will partner with the winery to develop a management plan that will include routine water management strategies and necessary maintenance protocols. TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT QUESTION 4 How does the proposal relate to the national, status and trends of wetlands types? Estuarine intertidal and palustrine emergent wetlands, categorized as decreasing wetland types in the USFWS Wetlands Status & Trends Report, account for 99.8% of the habitat that will be enhanced and restored by funding listed within this proposal. NAWCA and its match partners will be contributing to the restoration and enhancement of 1,594 "new" acres consisting of estuarine, and palustrine emergent, as well as an additional 62 acres of palustrine unconsolidated bottom in the form of salt ponds, a regionally rare habitat type. NAWCA funds are being leveraged with agencies, foundations, and for - profit and non - profit partners to help increase the total acreage of habitat to be improved. Approximately, 82% of the historic wetlands'in the project area have been lost to development, agriculture, and salt production. Estuarine brackish marsh edged by expanses of intertidal mudflats and sprinkled with salt pannes, wide open ponds, and channels dominated the vast majority of the project area prior to conversion. Loss of these productive baylands and fringing marshes has taken a great toll on the waterbirds and wildlife adapted to this region. The proposed and match projects have and will improve habitats that will directly benefit the wintering waterfowl, shorebirds, and other wetland -' dependant species that migrate through and reside within the project area, for whom these habitats fulfill key components within their life ;cycles. Restoration of habitat will help ensure the availability of additional resources for waterfowl to improve body condition and reproductive success among migratory species, and resident species alike. Importance of -''any Stable or Increasing types to wetland- associated migratory birds: This project includes the restoration.of palustrine unconsolidated bottom in the form of a diked salt pond at Shollenberger Park. Enhancement of'this'habitat will directly benefit shorebirds and diving ducks, which already use the site extensively. Evidence to justify the status and importance of any wetland, types (including subsidiary types not listed below) to wetland - associated migratory birds that have a different regional or local-status than shown below: This project, includes the restoration of palustrine unconsolidated bottom in the form of a diked salt pond at Shollenberger Park. This is a 'rare and declining habitat type in the project area. Historically, salt marsh pannes and larger open water ponds created this type of habitat. Salt pond production in the baylands artificially created vast expanses of this habitat type and favored the species that utilize it. The salt production ponds in the North Bay have been acquired by DFG over the past decade,and are in the process of being restored. to a tidal marsh and managed.pond habitat mosaic. Habitat loss from marsh conversion for development and agriculture, restoration of the former salt ponds, and the decreased habitat complexity of many restored sites make salt pond habitat an important and regionally declining habitat type. Types -of .uplands (e.g., cropland, grassland, forest), and describe the relationship of the uplands to wetlands and migratory bird" conservation reasbwfor including in proposal): Seven upland ac were included within the scope of this proposal. These are uplands associated with the proposed restoration at Shollenberger Park. In addition, there are * adjacent uplands at all of the project sites. These adjacent uplands will be planted with native species, where feasible and budgets allow, enhancing habitat for native species. The enhanced upland habitats will provide improved nesting cover by establishing a mix of perennial and annual grasses. Unlike annuals that provide cover for a short duration, perennials will maintain their stature throughout the summer and well into winter. A mix of perennial and annual species will provide improved nesting habitat for waterfowl and other resident ground nesting birds throughout spring. K ACTIVITY AND TRACTS/ GROUPS OE' 11 W TRACTS IN „THE PROPOSAL:; STATUSi TYPES AND ACRES.OF WETLANDS B. 26 -99 C. 10 -25 DECREASING INCREASING STABLE UPLANDS TOTAL PEM E2EM PAB I PUB. L _ ' R ENHANCEMENT 94 1,500 TOTALS', 62 16-3248 0 7 163 RESTORATION 1,500 1,500 1,500 Viansa ;' 0 1,500 TYPE TOTALS . 94 1,500. 0 62 0 0 7 1,663 STATUS TOTALS 1,594 62 0 7 .1,663 GRAND TOTALS 1,656 7 1,663 r;i Restoration Grant 1,663 248 Tract: Cullinan Ranch 1,500 1,500 Enhancemerii Grant Tract: Viansa. 90 90F ract: Shollenber er Park 4 62 7 73 'PEM= palustrine emergent; E2EM= intertidal emergent marsh - PAB= palustrine aquatic bed; PUB=palustrine unconsolidated bottom; L =lacustrine Wl=rivenne; TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT QUESTION 5 How,does the proposal contribute to long -term conservation of wetlands and associated.'habitats? Narrative needed to explain the table information: Over 1,500 acres of restored tidal marsh at Cullinan,Ranch ensures these lands will be conserved in perpetuity. The enhancements at Shollenberger; Viansa and East Wingo will include the placement of water control structures to improve hydrology: Since these components include concrete water control structures, they are classified in the 26 -99 year category. These structures are designed to last for well over 50 years with limited annual maintenance needs. East Wingo is accounted for as duplicate acres because the land was part of the Camp 2 acquisition (MCP for NAWCA Phases I and II')':.p The proposed work will enhance palustrine emergent wetlands on the tract. Enhancements at Shollenberger include 7 acres of uplands which have been intensively planted with native species by volunteers, used as match for this proposal. Significance of the proposed work on each tract and the cumulative work in the completed proposal to long -term wetlands conservation in terms of 1) how work on each tract complements work on other tracts; I 01H ,,, ACTIVITY A. PERP. B. 26 -99 C. 10 -25 D.< 10 TOTAL ACRES ENHANCED,, 163(248) 163 248 RESTORATION 1,500 1,500 TOTALS', 1,500 16-3248 0 0 1,663 248 Cullinan 1,500 1,500 Viansa ;' 90 90 Shollenber er;, 73 73 . East Win' o 248 248 *TOT)kL. S 1,500. 163 248 0 0 1,663 248 p iidNaiih, • , f�' . ��' � �i. i , This work in the projectarea can be grouped along the three major tributaries to San Pablo Bay: the Napa River, Sonoma Creek, and the Petaluma River The confluence of these three river systems into San Pablo Bay supports one of the largest remaining expanses of we.tlands;in .California. The work on these tracts restores habitat to a variety:of pal'ustrine emergent and estuarine wetlands selected speci- fically to improve habitat quality and connectivity, and for functions and values that would benefit waterfowl;'waterbirds, and other wildlife. ( q 2 threats to wetlands values address acquisition. of water rights, if applicable); The current threats to wetland values throughout the project area region stem from increased property values due to land conversion from expanding urbanization and converting diked wetlands and riparian areas to vineyards. These threats are challenging conservation agencies and organizations to actively acquire and protect these valuable properties. 3) conservation or management of largeri wetland areas; and San Francisco Estuary is highly urbanized. In the.relatively undeveloped North Bay, the project area represents one of the few regions in California_ where such large -scale restoration remains possible. The USFWS and the DFG are the two largest public landholders in this region, and" have been working collaboratively to ensure maximum habitat and wildlife benefits to restored sites. 4) objectives 6f'wetlands conservation plans: The proposed g'fant.and match projects all,c,ontribute to meeting the,;objeetioes of myriadregional and nati'onal conservation plans, detailed in Technical Question 3, above, including priorities set by the NAWMP and'the SFBJV Implementation,'Strategy. On a regional level, the Baylands Ecosystem Habitat Goals Report is widely viewed as °ll the landmark plan g iding acquisrtton and restoration within the estuary and includes specific: restoration recommendations for the project area, such as�,restoring -tidal wetlands and enhancing seasonal wetlands between the Napa and Petaluma. Rivers. Th'e San! Pablo Bay Watershed R'es'toration Framework Plan calls for'restoration of tidal, perennial, and _seasonal wetlands. The proposed will imp'l'ement these objectives and improve habitat conditions in the watershed: to benefit myriad wetland- dependent species. Justification for modifying exis't►ng'wetlands from one type to another: N/A For proposed restoration and enhancement activities, how long results will last and when maintenance or additional work will be'heeded: Cullman Ranch, pis a uniquelysituated site along the Napa River and adjacent to- restored DFG lands. Once it is breached to • tidal action, saltumarsh is expected to accrete and to be self sustaining. The restoration projects at East Wingo, Viansa, and Shollenberger all depend on water control structures to ensure the continuation of wetlands functions and values on these tracts. They are'ldesigned'to last for well over 50 years with limited annual maintenance needs. Reliability and s Icse proposed vegetation control techniques- vegetation confro posed from Shollenberger Park within the freshwater wetlands. This area has been heavily colonized by cattail and a reduction.in cattail cover is desired to improve habitat for- waterfowl and shorebirds: Seasonal wetlands require-routine maintenance: The proposed actions will improve hydrology through these wetlands and will su, a, y need for maintenance for the next several years. bstanti 11 reduce the n Summar y of the long term conservation and management plan for the proposal area: A management 'and monitoring plan is currently being developed by the USFWS for Cullman Ranch. Procedures outlined in the plan will be implemented by refuge staff as a component of normal operating procedures.' Department of Fish and Game will manage East Wingo as a component of the Napa Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Area as part of normal operating procedures. The `City of Petaluma is in the process of developing a management plan for Shollenberger Park which will include recommended enhancement and management actions. These will be implemented as part of normal operating procedures by city staff. Ducks Unlimited will partner with the winery to develop a management plan that will include routine water management strategies and necessary maintenance protocols. Plans to sell any tracts in the proposal area: N /A. How easement °restrictions and reserved rights serve to ensure long -term wetland conservation and health: N /A. i �rI - --------- - - - - -- -- - - - - -- -- ---- -- TECHNICAL .ASSESSMENYQUESTION 6 How does proposal contribute'to :the conservation of habitat for wetland- associated federally listed or proposed 4i ndangered species;'wetland- associated state - listed species; and other wetland - associated Irish and wildlife that are specifically•involved with the proposal? i , A. Federally Threatened, Endangered or 'Proposed ,candidate species: Narrative: Restorationand of wetland and associated upland habitat will benefit numerous special- status species that are;'recognized by USFWS and DFG'. A. Federally Threatened, Endangered, Proposed;or Category I candidate species: i' Species Status California C* er Rail E Black Rail C Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse E Western Snow .Plover T Chinook Salmon Winter -run E !Steelhead Trout T Sacramento',S 1_ittail T Delta Smelt I T aFederally listed Gas Endangered = E, Threatened = T, Proposed = P, or Category I Candidate = C T hreatened and Endangered Birds and Mammals: California ' C Clapper Rail: Califoinia.clapper rail is a federal and state endangered species that is endemic to salt and brackish.marshes. The largest population occurs within the San Francisco Estuary. The population within the project area is thought'to number app'roxima'tely 350 individuals. California clapper rails are present in the Napa Sonoma Marshes r � Wildlife Area and areas adjacent to Cullinan Ranch This species will benefit greatly from the proposed tidal wetland restoration of 1,500 acres of suitable habitat at' Cullinan Ranch. Marsh restoration and channel development will create additional foraging, nesting, and escape' cover opportunities. The proposed restoration is likely to increase the population by approximately 12 additional individuals. The existing USFWS recovery plan, Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse and Californ ia Clapper Rail Recovery Plan, was written in 084. The USFWS is currently in the process of developing a multi - species update to the recovery plan, which -will include California .clapper rail. In the 1984 plan, habitat loss is recognized as the leading. cause for the decline of the California clapper rail. The project area is identified in the plan as'a region of particularly high marsh quality. The plan recommends the protection, enhancement, and restoration of marshes, particularly in the„ project;area and in Suisun Marsh.. The _plan recommends the acquisition and management of — 17,544 acres of existing habitat; and the restoration of an additional 17,297 acres of tidal marsh and diked historic baylands. The habit to of unre{ tricted,it dal circulation, development of healthy invertebrate population's and creation of suitable nesting suing fftom the4estorat on of Cullman Ranch will provide conditions required'by the California clapper rail. The proposed restor� tion at ^C� G g However, it is likely to lead to substa rove Habitat to warrant delisting or downgrading Hof; Ullman_ Ranch is unlikely to� sufficieritl N nn tin' o � the current endangered listen ntial population gains for the species. ix Salt:Marsh Harvest Mouse: This species is federally and state listed as endangered. Distribution used to range along the central coast of California as well as throughout the greater San Francisco. Estuary. Now mice are largely restricted to the San Francisco Estuary watershed, with a large population along the Petaluma River. No population figures are available ulation -s but o p p ize is thought to number a few thousand. The existing recovery plan, Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse and California Clapper Rail Recovery Plan, was written in 1984. In the plan, habitat loss is recognized as the leading cause for the.decline of the salt marsh harvest mouse. The project area is identified in the plan as a region of particularly high marsh quality . The plan recommends the protection, enhancement, and restoration of marshes, particularly in the project area, and calls for the restoration of seasonal wetlands that are adjacent to tidal wetlands'. The plan recommends the acquisition and management of 17,544 acres of existing habitat; and the restoration of an additional 17,297 acres of tidal marsh and dikedrhistoric baylands. ,Cullinan Ranch was'purchased using USFWS funding for endangered species habitat with the specific ;purpose of restoriiig habitat :to benefit the salt,marsh harvest mouse. Ther'e'is a population present on the adjacent property to the east of Cullinan Ranch, Guadalcanal Village. Mice will disperse. into Cullinan Ranch from the 4ul lil �� . adjacent property, and tidal wetland�restorati'on at Cullman will greatly increase habitat availability for this species. Although the proposed r'estorat'ion at Cullman Ranch is unlikely to sufficiently improve habitat to warrant delisting or downgrading oPthe current endangered fisting, the restoration action is likely to lead to substantial population gains for r the species. Western Snowy Plover: The Pacific coast; population of this species is federally listed as threatened. The entire Pacific coast population numbers about 3,000 individuals. The Pacific coast breeding population. extends, from Washington,State to Baja:Califorhia. Of these, approximately 500 breeding adults are distributed throughout the estuary. A small number J utilize salt ponds within the ptoject,area for nesting. Species declines are attributed to habitat loss and degradation. The Pacific coast population has become more reliant on artificially occurring salt ponds and dredge spoil sites, as well as on a variety of native sandy Habitat types as the estuary becomes increasingly urbanized. The project area is included within species recovery units specified in the recovery plan. Enhancemeni;,to the salt pond /dredge spoil habitat at Shollenberger will potentially "increase the amount of foraging and nesting habitat for this species, and may lead to small to modest population increases. Delisting:is predicted for `2047if the 'recovery pl'an,is successful. This action alone is unlikely to prompt delisting, but may be successful when combined with,oth'er actions. Threatened an Endangered Fishes: Threatened and "'endangered- fishes are most:likely,to benefit from the restoration of the Cullinan Ranch tract to estuarine tidal marsh. Fish population declines are variously attributable to a number of factors including entrainment in water diversions, reductions in freshwater , inputs D uts to the estuary, g supply, chan es in food toxic substances, over -f shing,,habitat loss disease o cin etition predation, declines in water quality, pollution, dam construction, and the proliferation. non- P ,P q n',P P ' native species, among other causes. The Cullinan Ranch site and surrounding area have:the potential to support habitat for anadromous salmonids; delta smelt and Sacramentoi splittail, all of which.have been recorded in surrounding areas. However the aquatic conditions within the site are currently not.suitable for these species.- Similarly, the tidewater goby is a federally endangered species once known to occu0n the area, but is no longer believed to exist there because of current conditions. Salmonids including Central Valley steelhead Central California o co st steelhead, winter -run and' Central Valley spring -run chinook salmon, and Central California coast coho sal e - federally= listed_species, have p l to oce r within in South g . otentia u Slough and Dutchman Slough. Additionally, San Pablo Ba y is desnated _i critical.habitat for winter -run Chinook salmon Strait,and the San Pablo Bay during surveys performed`;in 2 06. ( Restoration of tidal influence at fou nd in the M Island and Central California coast steelhead. y Cullman Ranch will ' result in the creation of suitable rearing' habitat for 'these special status fish, ( ) are pare c to be at an all th s outhern limit of their geographical , Chinook Salmon (Winter-run): C hin o ok range. Current ,population numbers low. The proposed recovery goal for the winter -run is a sustained population of,,at 1.0,000 females for 13 consecutive y ears. All Chinook salmon,runs originating in the CentrafVall'ey are currently' considered to be in jeopardy. The winter =run was the first Pacific salmonid g g and waei'diver's�ions were articu arl harmfu tions to y was upgraded to endangered in 1994. It is also state listed as endangered. Dam.construe p y l for this species. This federally endangered anadromous fish uses tidal P wetlands in +the 1 'rtant °for�this; +s" ec es. will`increase the amount of.habitat that is available s h r . P o ect area as fora in and mi ration habitat. Tidal wetland restoration at C u11man Ranch will be anc�ularl im p _ � , •to, uvemle,salmon priorJo migration to the Pacific'Ocean,, as well as the amount of resting habitat available to adult salmon, prior to migrating upstream to spawn. Steelhead Trout: This federally threatened anadromous fish uses tidal wetlands throughout the Central California Coast, 'including the project area, as foraging and migration habitat. Statewide populations are probably 250,000 adults, or lower, a reduction of over 50% in the last three decades. In 2008, record low numbers of both salmonids and steelhead were reported. Steelhead trout have been documented within.the major tributaries in the project area. Historically large runs migrated up the'.Napa River and its tributaries. The Napa River population has been largely reduced, and steelhead was listed as a threatened species in Napa County in 1997. Despite this, the Napa River watershed is still considered to be one of the most important to anadromous fishes within the estuary. Cullman Ranch lies along the lower Napa River. In combination with habitat improvements upstream, it is• likely that anadromous fish -populations,, _ and steelhead in particular, could!��' p g proposed T �will increase the ex erience substantial ams. The tidal wetland restoration at Cuhinan. Ranch amount of habitat that`is available to juvenile steelhead prior to migration to the Pacific Ocean as well as the habitat ri` �, • available for resting for returning adults. t Delta Smelt: This federally threatened. species was recently elevated to state endangered„ The distribution of delta smelt is restricted to the Sacramento -San Joaquin Delta, upstream into tributaries of the American, Sacramento, and San Joaquin Rivers, and west to into the project area and the Napa,River. Historically, delta smelt were among the most common fishes in this region, but they suffered a dramatic decline between the early 1980s and 1990s. Total population size is unknown. Delta smelt are considered an important °indicator species, because.they,are extremely environmentally sensitive, have a life cycle of one year, and have relatively low fecundity. Cullman Ranch.will provide habitat suitable for adult smelt for most of the year. Habitat suitability for spawning, larval rearing, and juvenile transport would be limited to the low - salinity winter months. Restoration of tidal marsh to Cullman Ranch may result in small benefits to this species. It.is worth noting that these actions will have, positive benefits for many other listed species as well. These restoration activities will benefit the following listed species as well, though to a more limited degree than the species listed above. California Lea "st Tern:: ' This state art federally endangered species occurs within the project area. Tidal restoration at Cullman will increase availability of foraging habitat for this species. Tidewater Gob.y: This federally endangered fish species occurs in the., Napa' River estuary, and restoration of tidal exchange at Cullman will increase habitat availability for this species. Soft Bird's - Beak and,Californa Sea ^Blite: These federally endangered, plant species occur in. tidal wetland; habitat in the project area .,and will benefit from the Specifically, restoration of tidal wetlands at Cullinan will increase °the habitat type in the region that these species occupy. B: State- listedendangered or threatened species (not included above): Black Rail A state threatened species and federal category I candidate species, black rails are endemic to saline, brackish, and freshwater wetlands in,the San Francisco Estuary, Coastal'Califomia, the Salton Sea, and lower Colorado River area. Population declines are largely attributed to habitat loss. The largest population in the estuary is located within the project area, where there are probably between 2;500 and 3,000 individuals. Black;rails commonly occur in the Napa Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Area and other wetlands adjacent to Cullinan Ranch. They require dense vegetation for nesting. This species will benefit from the.proposed protection, restoration, and enhancement actions on 1,663(1,326) acres of suitabl`e<habitat composed of freshwater and brackish wetlands. The proposed actions are likely to support an additional 110 individuals which will be a substantial addition to current population levels. This addition is unlikely to prompt delisting or downgrading from the current status, however may warrant delisting in combination with other conservation, ye"s4oration, and enhancement actions in the region. Peregrine Falcon This species is statccandidate for delisting and probably a few dozen pairs occur in the project area. The peregrme falcon was'- formerly federally listed as endangered but was delisted in 1999. This species was historically found'thr`ougho�ut'tlie We'§i' Midwest, and East, ranging into Mexico. �By Ahe mid- 1 970s populations in the "continental . U.S. were limited;to a few.hundred pairs, found only in the West. Now there are over 2,000 breeding pairs across the U.S. Population declines were l'arg'ely attributable to harmful bioaccumulation of DDT and its derivatives resulting,in low rates of reproductive' success. Populations in the San Francisco Estuary face a growing danger from the bioaccumulation of extremely high,levels of flame retardants (polybrominated diphenyI ethers or PDBEs) which are problematic for peregrines living in and near urban areas.. Concentrations have doubled every 10 years and one dead chick was found containing 95 porn of PDBEs..Chick's from rural areas contain only trace amounts. The restoration of habitat in the relatively rural ' area will provide valuable habitat for this species, which feeds extensively on waterfowl. This project will improve foraging conditions for the peregrine falcon at each of the four project sites by improving habitat conditions for their prey and thereby will contribute to recovery of the species. C. Other wetland - dependentfish -and wildlife species and narrative: Narrative: A number of species within the project area have been classified as Species of Special Concern by DFG. I. h r San Pakilo Son ow: This resident S e r . . S arr g p p�c'i'es of:Special Concern will benefit from theproposed semi permanent and p y g ability of nesting and foraging habitat. seasonal wetland restoration projects b mcreasm the avail Long- billed Curlew: Increased foraging, habitat availability will'benefit this Species of Special Concern. Double- crested,Cormorant: This Special .Concern Species feeds extensively on fish in tidal wetlands and open water habitats in the project'area. Restoring °t'idal wetland habitat will improve foraging conditions for the double- crested cormorant by improving conditions , for their prey. Northern Harrier: This Special Concern.Species uses wetland- associated uplands as nesting and foraging habitat. This P. 1 s ecies will benefit from�proposed upland restoration and enhancement that will occur on Cullinan, Shollenberger, Viansa, and Easnt Wingo. Suisun This species occurs in areas adjacent to Cullinan and near'the mouth of the Napa River. It uses tidal wetlands and associated habitat'; n the'project area. Tidal wetland restoration at Cullinan will increase availability of foraging habitat and escape cover for`this:species. Salt I� water and ve etat oona hroat: This species is listed as a California Special' Concern Species. Improvements in g � p ab hit ewill 'provide increased emergent cover that is used by this species as foraging habitatand escape cover. Mason's Lilaeopsis: This state endangered ,planiispec'ies.occurs in tidal wetland habitat in the project area and'will benefit from the ,,proposed projects. Specifically, restoration of tidal wetlands at Cullinan will increase the habitat type in the region that this species occupies. Tricolored Blackbird: kbird; R„ estoration of�'semi- permanent wetlands `at Viansa, East Wingo,.and Shollenberger: Park will ' in rease,emergent vegetation;that is used as breeding habitat by this federal Candidate I species. Improved water and le vegetation management °willialso increase availability of foraging and resting habitat for this species. TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT QUESTION 7 How does the ro osal "sa p p tis'fy the�partnership purpose of the North_Ameeican Wetlands Conservation Act? A. Ratio of the,'Non- Federal Match to the Grant Request: o San' Pablo Bay 1idal SWned p artne r Hean ri st 6 on oject III includes a ratio of than 1.34:1 of non- federal match g q g statements from all partners are „ included in the "Attachments" section at the; end oflahis proposal. , ,�pl J elShl ricI"udes'three matchin p artners t ° $ q �� This��art Partners: th at will contra p p g p bate at least 10 /o of the rant re uest mcl'udmg the Worth Coast Rail Authority , Petaluma Wetlands Alliance, and Viansa Winery. C.'Partner °Categories (includes non - match) Non - governmental conservation or'ganiiations: Ducks Unlimited, Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Local. governments, counties. or municipalities: - City of Petaluma Private,landowners: Viansa' Winery Profit- making ( corporations: North Coast Rail Authority, Whole Foods, Camelbak G Native. American gove "rnmen'ts'or associations: Federal agencies: U S Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Coast Guard Other partner groups: ° i rt I Ir . i s partners � y �ategopy in'C. above, non- financialgo trbutionspartners unique partners, large numbers D.:Im Important Partnership , of artners under an c This project brings together a!strong and diverse partnership between significant new partners iriAhe North Coast Rail Authority, unique partners like Viansa Winery,, and large numbers of partners Who have volunteered in a large grass - roots fund - raising effort led by the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance in collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard and private c orporations u f Petaluma. This effort is supported by established p artne sinclud ng D ck Unlim Unlimited, which has; p ated on he two previous phases ofthe project, and by the USFWS, an established partner in former NAWCA proposals. North Coast Rail Authority has expended the vast majority of project match towards successful implementation of the enhancement of East Wingo. Petaluma Wetlands Alliance and Viansa Winery are new to the project, new NAWCA partners, and have each committed at least 10 % each to implementation of this project. Petaluma Wetlands Alliance has developed a network of volunteers, docents, and friends who are committed to the restoration andienhancement of Shollenberge''r'Park in partnership with the City of Petaluma, another new NAWCA partner. Whok,Foods and Camelbak are new NAWCA partners who are all involved in a grass roots level restoration at Shollenberger Park led by %the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance to enhance wetlands, restore native uplands, and increase public awareness and engagement in wetlands and associated ecosystems. Viansa Winery is a high profile partner with a commitment to wetlands enhancement through wine.marketing. The winery has a waterfowl line of wines, and a:portion -of the profits from the sales will,.go towards the continued g gthe Viansa wetlands. The winery will have trainednaturalists lead educational tours,around the wetlands. management of , Ducks Unlimited has brought togetherthis diverse partnership of federal, state, and local agencies with non- profit`and for- profit organizations in order to reverse, One' of the greatest threats to wetlands in the project area - and globally: habitat lossr, By enharicmg aild restoring these tracts,, we seek to improve habitat quality and connectivity, to diversify habitat type and availability, and to provide °financial and technical resources in support of these goals. Why each non inatching partner listed in the Proposal Summary is important to the Proposal and What they will do to support and complement; the match - and grant- funded work: The USFWS has provided and will continue to provide key resources for the restoration of wetlands at Cullinan Ranch. Restoration of t' is tract l'as been' in the planning stages for over ,a decade. Through the °partnership With USFWS, Ducks m atching Unlimited will facilitate tidal.restoration to this strategically,located.property. The U.S. Coast Guard is a new non - m � g p artne r in the;NAWCA program and should'be recognized for their valuable volunteer efforts at Shollenberger Park to support Local community efforts to conserve wetlands. f' , i ATTACHMENTS L, Tract Table RPCtnratinn /FnhaneemPnt /Fctahikhed _ Tract ID/ 'pI Wetland Upland Funding County and Central Tract Location Final Title Holder Activity Acres Acres Sources State in Decimal Degrees "i 90 0 ' Viansa and Napa, CA 38 1250.08 Viansa Winery Viansa ,,,, NAWCA -122 26 52.14 Shollenberger, 66 7 PWA and Sonoma CA 38 1337.62 City of Petaluma Park p NAWCA -122 35 31.26 U.SFWS; Napa and 380802.22 . .Cullinan 1,500 0 DU, Solano, CA -122 1924.92 USFWS Ranch NAWCA (248) 0 NAWCA Napa, CA 38 13 10.33 CDFG Wino and WCB? -122 25 40.16 Partner Forms Partner co'ntnbution forms are included from the following organizations: Ducks Unlimited U.S. Fish and Wildlife'Service .North Coast Ra`i'.l Authority Viansa Winery ",ixl' Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Camelb'ak City of Petaluma Whole Foods li - U.S. Coast Guard 4 11 Standard Form 424 and Assurance D Maps Maps include: 1) project area overview 2) Cullinan Ranch 3) Viansa Winery 4) East Wingo /JCamp 2 5) Shollenbergei ti Park I , r WESTERN REGIONAL OFFICE 3074 Gold Canal Drive Rancho Cordova, CA 95670.6116 (916) 852 -2000 Fax(916)852-2200 www.ducks.org North, American Wetlands Conservation Act Partner Contribution Statement What ns the title of the proposal that you are contributing to? San Pablo Bay Tidal Wetlands i Habitat,Restoration Project - HI What'is the name of your organization? Ducks Unlimited, Inc. When- will you make the�contribution? Our contribution will be' made between 2007 and 2009. What is the value of your contribution and how did you determine the values? The value of our contribution is $56,232. Our matching. contribution'consists of $2,232 in staff time spent in preliminary site visits to Viansa Winery, $4,000 in staff time spent in preliminary site visits and preliminary design planning, meetings for Shollenberger- Park, and $50,000'in 'staff time for regulatory compliance, preliminary design, and site visits to Cullman Ranch. The details of these donated items are more fully described in the proposal. Does the icontribution have a non- federal origin? Yes. All funds ar,e.eligible as matching contributions under the NAWCA Grant Administration Policies. 1 J, What long-term migratory bird, and wetlands conservation. work will the contribution cover?, Our donation will assist, with the restoration and enhancement of .1,663 acres of wetlands, project work funded by this NAWCA grant. Does the proposal correctly describe your contribution, especially the amount? Yes. o yo -have, y d' comments? Ducks Unlimited is pleased to be leading the third phase of this versse e partnership and important wetland and wetland dependent migratory bird ii �xonservationreffort m'thea, Pablo Bay region. - Rudolph A. Rosen ctor; W stern Regional Office Duc s .0 li " ,it , DATE" d LEADER IN WETLANDS CONSERVATION , QPQ �MEr�r.oF ry v, y � 3 1gp9 Unlited De p artm e nt of the Interior FIS WILD FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE 7715 Lakeville Highway 2100 Highway 37 Petaluma, CA 94954 17071769 -4200 Aniiochhunes - Marin Islands- San Pablo Bay - Alameda Pr000sed National Wildlife Refuge North American. Wetlands Conservation Act Partner Contribution: Statement What, is the1itle of the proposal that you are contributing to? San Pablo Bay Tidal Wetlainds HabitatRestoration Project,lII What -4s the name of your organization? United States Fish and Wildlife Service When will you make the contribution? Our contribution has been and will be.made in 2007;;2008 2009,:and 2010. What: is the value of your contribution and how did you determine thevalues? The value ''of our contribution is $127,619:00: Of this, $91;946.00 was determined based on P Y P I? reviousl expended employee and future expected expenditures' of staff time corrimitted to,pro,ect. development. An additional $35,673 was determined on the actual costs of contracted expenses. Does"' the contribution have :a non federal origin? No. These funds are federal in origin and are not eligible for use as match under the NAWCA- program guidelines: However they demonstrate our'commitment to successful project completion. Wh at ;'long4errn migratory bird and wetlands conservation work Will the . c ntrrbutio n cover? Once completed, this project will restore over 1500 acres of former !. a a ricultuial lands to tidal brackish ma p marsh, which will be ermanently protected as a part '!, of the San P, ablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Numerous, waterfowl, shorebirds, i waterbirds, ands from rsp mars dependent species such as salt marsh harvest mice and clapper ailsfivvill ben' s restoration project. Does the .proposal correctly describe your contribution, especially the amount? Yes. _February 12, 2009 San Pablo Bay NWR, Marin Islands & Antioch Dunes 7715 ;Lakeville' Highway Petaluma, CA '94954 r -North Coast Railroad Authority 419'Talmage Road, Suite M Ukiah, CA 95482 (707) 463 -3280 F http : / /www.northcoastraiLroad.org North American Wetlands Conservation Act Partner Contribution Statement What is the title of the proposal that you are contributing to? San Pablo Bay Tidal Wetlands Habitat Restoration Project III What is the -name of your organization? North Coast Railroad. Authority When will you make the'contribution ?`Our contribution has been and will be made in 2007 -2009. vau e of our oniribu on is $1,018,550. Our matching ontrtbution c o the values? The ue of our.contribution and how did ou,deter n consists of $ and,it was determined on the actual costs of procured materials and contracted expenses. Does the °contribution have anon- federal origin? Yes... All funds are eligible as' matching contributions under the NAWCA Grant Administration Policies. What long -term migratory bird and :wetlands conservation work will the contribution cover ? In 2007 and 2008, we expended $915,000 and in 2009 we have committed $103;550 towards the upgrade and enhancement of the existing railroad.levee to increase the level of protection for the wetlands to the west.of the rail.line-and to increase management flexibility for habitat :throughout the Wingo and Camp 2 properties. Doves the proposal correctly describe your contribution, especially the amount? Yes. 'Doyouhave�any additiorialcomments? , February 20, 2009 S Date ,» G l North American Wetlands Co nservation Act Partner C.ontributgon Statement What; is the title of :.the proposal that you are contributing to? San Pablo Bay Tidal Wetlands Habitat Restoration Project II WhatfisAhe name, your organization? ViansaVinery & Italian,M,arketplace When; wili you make the lcofitribution? Our contribution has been and will be made in 2008 and 2009. What�l s'the - value ofyour'contribution did you deterinine the values? The value of our contribution is, $124;200;; and it •was determined ,on the actual costs of procured materials and contracted expenses: Doesl the contriliniion have a non- federal origin? Yes. All funds are non=federal and are eligible ;for use;as match under the NAWCA program guidelines: What' Honig -term migratory bird' and° wetlands conservation work' will the contribution cover? F In 2008; we expended $124,200 -on projects to rehabilitate a failing leveli to replace deteriorating water con trol s, tructures and on vegetation management. In 2008 -2009. we have committed $24,200 towards the design of the Viansa :wetlands. Does correct osal the ro descri your contribution, especially the amount? Yes. , P P ... � . Do you have any additional comments? Signatu "rei 01 M„ oyd W: Davin President & CEO Viansa', Winery r Date,signed: February 10 2009 VIANSA, WJNERY & ITALIAN MARKETPLACE 25200 Arnold Dr. (Hwy,121) Sonoma,, California 95476 707 35.4700; • FAX 707 996.4632 ;n P ETALUMA WET - LANDS ALLIANCE 26 February 2009 FAX NO. 7077633577 Mar. 04 2009 12:30PM P2 WETLAN PETALUMA L Cr I!. P.O. BOX 973,1PE- ALUMA CA 94953 -0973 www.petdwUwetk9ds:9r9 NORTH A IkRICAN WET' LANDS CONSERVATION ACr PROPOSAL, PARTNER CONTRIBUTION FORM' I'I ftat is the flatof bt t H tliat,you are:66n ributmg to? San a eds abiW Restoration Project: M What dx °the ofyour organiratiom (private landowners,indieatc "Private")? Petalwnawedaads, Alliance When irvifl you make the wntritinfion? The contributionAW made`in 2007 and 2008. ^ What the value ofyour, eontidbutiou4md i bow did;you deterntine�the value? X We ed a,total.of$I16 "$2 ;. , . 0.71.between January �1, 2007 and.Docember 31, 2008. This was composed of °e con con 4nbuted� olunteer lioeus foot plaatiig native plants:on levee hinges auil associated' uplands; $14,500.20 m volunteer;hours for bud surveys; and $21,40S.U0 "cotnpa able cstimated value in native plantings based on Ca)flora prices for the same species, umbea n m nd see. Volunteer costs the Independent Sew estimated a`match - time value , and of S 197 per hour which was dew ctor researcli th offal fo I arg p�rourams/reseaschivaiuY�tee tir+ie:html ).oayslues ofvolunteerti ne,for wWW E peri ' . 1n 2006 which is the most recent for w#uch data is provided, ' 1D'oes the cont4ution have a non - federal origin? Yes. Lf th�a u based . i ° , � I rovide the- coiitriti fund- raising event or other tutors action, if tbat future action fse�s, will yon siiIl I "I p` tion amount? NIA �?1!b at to rato bird and wetlands 'coaservatiion, work will the conirl6ut 632 C0 ttg terra;�odag ry ve� The enclosed f es represont.tbe 2007 and 2008 volunteer. hours contnbuted;and value of na:tiveplants as Noll o ngoffig � P t habi r ep p m at S bergex Park and Alman Marsh (collectively ze£eued to ,, _ ger o sal ) site ompnses about 250 acres. Habitat restoration has been and contuuzes to be done on selected portions of the levee banks and associated uplands in the site. - In 2007 we contributed 1587 hours at $21.97/hr in estimated value'for a total of $34 in match - time value: hi 200$'we co ntri bu ted 2096hours at $21.97/br in estimated' value for a total of $46,049.12 in match -time value. FROM G&E_MOORE FAX NO. 7077633577 Mar: 04'2009 12:31PM P3 Volunteer PWA Doc nts and Fri � ends, as well as volunteer hours s b members of Casa Hi S (PWA), sent those expended b members of the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance pen y High Sc Boy . Scouts of America, and Athleta. These, figures, do not : include hours expended by groups who wrote dr separate partner letters, but who did work collaborativelywith PWA on this important restoration effort. In addition to weeding'and "`mowing" we planted thousands of native plants:at the site most of which were grown by students at the local Casa Grande High and were valued at average retail prices charged by local native plant nurseries. Tuba-, 2440 $5.00 $14210.00 1 gallon 533 $10.00 $5,330.00 5 gallon 155 $25.00 $3,875.00 Total $21,405.00 We als ; pip perform montli ly suryeys of birds and large ma m m als our public wends Whi ,are done o by at least five= le (1 team 1e2der,. I recorder, 3 or 4 spotters) which takes approximately 4 -- 51 hours per survey_ The purpose.of these surveys' is to not only know is currently presently using our site, but to develop along= teim;data base to evaluate changes.in_bitd usage as a managementtool forhab tat evaluation PP eloped`by PRBO Conservat :Science staff` (formerly Point Reyes B d Observe Thi who have ocated'their headquarters at Shollenberger Park and who closely partner with us�an many activities. Wei value'this contributed survey time for two years:at24 x 5 x 5:5 hods for A total of 660! or a dollar value of UOW.20'wl ich does not include computer time, Does the proposal correctly describe your contribution, especially the amount? Yes. -the h aYi� A� sal, i4,:your organization competent to hold tithe to, and ;manage, land to y ou w�ing`to. apply a Noficc -of Grant Agreement or other recordable doc�uauent P may. YQN,have'any additional comments? The pwpose of submitting this "match °time" to Ducks Unlimited is to include aportion of it as needed, towatPhe match efforts of our community toward a NAWCA grant proposal which will iztclu&maish . restoration work at SholienbergerPark,as a srntall component�ofa larger ..wetlands restoration grant prapo;atbeing written ;by Dnepr Unlimited for restoration along San Pablo Bay. Shollenberger Park, is owned +by the City of Petaluma_, thus we share the. stewardship activities at Shollenberger Mth the city Ili anhhlt►a Milk the`two managers responsible; f6r:the.a3r the D�irecto3r'of the PetaZuxna Water Resources `Department:and the Director of the Petaluma Parks & Recreation Department Signature Name, Titre,, and Affiliation: Gerald L. Moore Ph.D., Chairman, Petaluma Wetlands Alliance Date Signed: North American Wetlands Conservation Act Partner Contribution Statement Whams the title of the proposal that you are contributing to? -Habitat restoration in Petalurna's public wetlands, including A Marsh and'Shollenberger Park. What is the name of your organization? CamelBak Products LLC u Wheu did:you make the contribution? Twenty six of our people worked on this project for three hours on 1 August 2008. What is the value of your contribution and how did you determine the values? Does the contribution have a rion- federal origin? Twenty six people x three hours is 78 „person =hours of time removing invasive weeds. We valued this time at $ 21.97 /person -hour which works . $571.2 2 in labor. We' also' "donated to PWA one box of work gloves, of assorted sizes, valued at $ 200.00 for total contribution value of $ 771.22. Labor time was determirie& from the Independent Sector Research,.website: ww.indep Support is of non - federal origin. What long -term migratory bird and wetlands conservation work will the contribution cover? These wetlands are at n:orthern'tip of the San; Francisco Bay Estuary and are used by 190 species of birds: Many species of water birds use the site as a rest -stop during annual migrations, and about'20,bird species nest there. The restoration goals include removing eight species a nd replacing them with <about 30 species of native grasses, shrubs, and trees. The proje tei ran by the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance, a committee of Madrone Audubon, and sanctioned by the City of Petaluma. Does the proposal correctly describe'your contribution, especially the amount? Yes. o 'O°' D,. 3 have any additonaT comments ?. Signature: Elizabeth Scott Executive Assistant CamelBak Products LLC Date Signed: 2/23/09 CamelBakTroducts, LLC 2000 S. McDowell Blvd., Suite'200, Petaluma, CalitoN 94954 800 - 787-8725 www,camelbal .Fj� Pamela T6rliatt Mayor Teresa Barrett Uavi6blass Mike Harris MikeHealy David +R4hhitt Tiffany +Renee Councilmemhers ni it av . „J Water Resources & Conservation 202 N. McDowell Boalzvard Petaluma, CA 0954 Phone (707)7784546 Fax (707) 7134508 E- fad: dticrc�%c:, j�etgltama.ra. us CI TY OF PE ' POST OFFICE BOX 61 P CA 94953-0061 North American Wetlands Conservation Act Partner Contribution Statement What:is the title of the proposal that you are contributing to? San Pablo.Bay Tidal Wetlands Habitat Restoration Project Ill What +is the name of your organization? City of Petaluma When will•you make the contribution? Our contribution has been and will be made in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. Whatis?the value of your contribution and how did you determine the values? The value of our contribution is $31,;000, and.t was determined based on the projected costs of salaries for employees contributing 464 hours from 2007 to 20 the contribution have a non - federal origin? Yes. All funds are non - federal and 'are. eligible for use as match under the NAWC.A program. guidelines. What long - term migratory bird and wetlands conservation workwill the contribution cover? Our contribution covers maintenance of Schollenberger Park and the wetlands, and implementation of the habitat restoration project. Does the proposal correctly describe your contribution, especially the amount? Yes. Do you have any additional comments? Yes., We are very pleased to partner with Ducks Unlimited on this important project and would. be grateful for the opportunity to use their expertise to beneficially restore wetlands habitatiln the City. Ciaanat irf Michael Ban, P.E., Director Petaluma Water Resources & Conservation Date signed: March 3, 2009 4 lr ,_ 1 February 26 2009" N oah Ara�ericanletlands 'Corlsel-vateoin Apt Partner Contribution'Staternent What :is the title of the proposal that you are contributing to? Habitat. restoration in Petalumi C s public wetlands, including Alman Marsh. and ' Sholleriberger Park.: What is the name of.your organization? Whole Foods Market Petahma When did you make the contribution? October 16, 2007. I� • What, is the value of your contribution and how did you determine the:valu'es? D oes the contribution. have a fion4edeeal origin? h ours ti f our',employees spent 2 hours removing invasive weeds. Tlii was 22, man gctor website.for California) for a total contribu Lion of $ 483 34frThzs was of nonafederal _origin. What long =term migratory bird and wetlands conservation work will the contribution cover,? These wetlands are at, the northein tip of the San Francisco Bay Estuary and are used b 190.: species of birds. Many species of water birds use the site as a rest -stop during y an' n migrations, and about 20 bird species nest there. The restoration goals'include rem ive grasses,tshrubs and tee.s. The project Brun by the Petaluma Wetlaq' ds s pecies - native � Alliance, -a committee of'Madrone Audubon, - and sanctioned by the City of Petaluma. Does the correctly describe your contribution; especially the amount? Yes. ,, Do you have any °additional comments? ;[We' intend. to co tirue our partnership A:. suppo cof Petaluma Wetlands Alliance'; „ Rbrts to help restore biological habitats at our incredibly popular and valuable g g y qi,' employees., iho ber er Park and A1man Marsha ain this year with a si filar size team of n ,, Signature: a I Y Melissa Mueller, marketing & Community Rdlatioris ' Date signed: Thursday, February 26, 2009 6ari East Washington .Street, Petaluma, CN94952 7 935 tel • 707 762.87og fax N U.S. Department of, LAMS Petaluma Detachment 599 7omales Road Homeland Security USCG Twining Center Petaluma Petaluma, CA,94952 Staff Symbol: United`'�States_ Phone: (707) 765 -7958 Fax: Coast' Guard' Email: February 12, 2009 Petaluma Wetlands Alliance P.O. Bax 973 Petaluma, CA 94953 -0973 Dear Mr. Moore, I am pleased to confirm that my organization has been partnering in a community service Petaluma Wetlands .Alliartce to help restore biological habitats at Sholleriberger. Park and,Alman Marsh. In'respc�nse to. the your inquiry, in keeping with ,the North American Wetlands,Conservation Act, please find ;rriy'partner contribution statement below: What is the title of'the proposal„ that you .are contributing to? Habitat restoration.in Petalui wetlands,, na's public I mcluding Alman Mars p hand Shollenberger Park. What is the nan 't of your organization? United State' Coast Guard, Training Center Petaluma, OS "A" School. When Aid yon make the contribution? This contribution was made on 11 August, 2007, and included removing invasive weeds; and ° drainage restoration. ect was not done' "What is-the- value, ont ib tio'u have of non - federal' or tion .antes w o did . ou determrne values? Does, the y gi ? p government time; this worked f was ^done' as a volunteer community, service project, during off -duty hours. Twenty -fipe people; r, �.„ or three6.hours onthis Project; for a total of 75 man- hours. Using the; Independent Sector, Research evaluation of volunteer time'values -for the +state of'California, 2006, we value this'time at $21.97 pet hour. The total value ofthis public service project can be valued at $549.25. What long -term migratory bird and wetlands conservation work will the contribution cover? "These wetlands -are at-the northern tip of the San Francisco Bay Estuary and are used by 190 species of birds Many species of water birds use the site as a rest -stop during annual migrations, and about 20 bird species nest there. The restoration goals 'include removing eight species ;of invasive weeds and them with about 30 species of native grasses, shrubs, and trees. The project is run by the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance, a committee of Madrone Audubon, and sanctioned by the City of Petaluma. i Does i> ` 'e proposal correctly describe your contribution, especially the amount? Yes. Do you',have any additional comments? Coast Guard Training Center Petaluma personnel appreciate the Petaluma community's support of our personnel and our facility. As residents of the Petaluma community, Shollenberger Park and Aiman Marsh are invaluable assets to us not only as =a place to walk, run, let.go of the stresses of work, and.enjoy nature, but also as a place to learn and to teach our children about the natural world—the concept of habitats, habitat specific wildlife; and the im ortance,of water in our world., Thank you.for your constant efforts to preserve Shollenberge Park,and Alman marsh for the wildlife, and for us humans. My work g rou p and I would be delighted to volunteer at Shollenberger on a regular basis; I look forward to discussing the possibilities With you. S earst Chief Petty Officer, USCG OMB Number; 4040 -0004 Expiration Date: 01/31/2009 Applicationlor Federal Assistance SF -424 Version 02 *1. Type of Submission: *2. Type of Application If Revision, select appropriate.letter(s) ❑ Preapplication ® New ® Application ❑ Continuation *Other (Specify) ❑ Changed/Corrected;Application ❑ Revision 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier: 5a. Federal Entity Identifier: *5b. Federal Award Identifier: State Use Only: 6. Date Received by State: 7. State Application Identifier: 8. APPUIC NT INFORMATION- *a. Legal Name: Ducks Unlimited, Inc. *b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN): *c_ Organizational. DUNS: 13- 5543799' 013462697 d. ,Address: *Street 1: 3074 Gold Canal Drive , Street 2: *City: Rancho Cordova County: Sacramento *State: CA Province: *Country_ USA *Zip /;Postal Code 95670 :e;' Organizationnal Unit: Department Name: Division Name: V1lestern. Regional Offic e g Conservation Programs f; kpme"and,661iteict information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: 'Prefix: Mr. *First Name: Mark Middle Name: *Last Name: Biddlecomb Suffix: Title: Director of Conservation Programs Organizational Affiliation: *Telephone Number. 916- 852 -2000 Fax Number. 916- 852 - 2200' *Email: •mbiddlecomb@ducks.org OMB Number: 4040.0004 Expiration Date: 01/31/2009 Application 6r Fed ral A e ssstance $F -424 Version 02 *9. Type of Applicant 1:Ze Applicant Type: M.Nonprofit w /501 C3 IRS Status(Oth' Than Higher Edu Type of Applicant 2 : Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type: *Other (Specify) *10 Name of Federal Agency: United States "Fish and Wildlife Service 11. Catalog oflFederal Domestic Assistance Number: . 15 -623 CFDA Title: North American`Wetlands Conservation Act Fund *12 Funding Qpportunity Number: ' NAW CA- 09- USSTAN DARD -623 *Title: NAWCA 'US STANDARD GRANTS 13. Competition Identification'Number. Title: 14. Areas Affected by Project ;(Cities, Counties, States, etc.): Napa, Solano, and Sonoma Counties,. California *15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: San Pablo Bay Tidal Wetlands Habitat Restoration Project III . � I a OMB : Number: 4040 -0004 Expiration Date: 0 113 1/2 009 Application;for Federal Assistance SF -424 Version 02 16. Congressional Districts -0f: *a. Applicant: 3 *b. Program/Project: 6, 1 17. Proposed" Project: *a. Start Date: *b. End Date: 18. Estimated Funding;($): *a. f=ederal 1,129;267 *b. Applicant, 56,232 *c. State 481,967 *d. Local 'e. Other 31;000 'f. Program Income 1,578,476 *g. TOTAL 3,276;942 *19. Is Application Subject to Review. By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? ❑ a. This, application was made to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on ❑ b. Program ^is subject to E:O. 1'2372 but has not been selected by State for review. ❑' c. Program is not covered 'byE. O. 12372 *20. `Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal.Debt? '(If "Yes", provide, explanation.) ❑ Yes [E No 21. *By'signing this application, I certify (1.) to the, statements contained in the list of certifications ** and,(2) that the statements herein are t rue, 'complete•and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also'provide the required assurances ** and agree to comply with any resulting terms c if. I accept an award. I am; aware 'that anyfalse, fictitious,•or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal,, civil, or administrative penalties. (U. S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001) ® ** I AGREE; *. The list of certifications and as'surances,:or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specificinstructions Authorized Representative: Prefix:' ,. Dr. *First Name: Rudoph . Middle Name: A.. ... *Casf_Name- Rosen Suffix: *Titles, Director ; West6m Regional Office *Telephone Number: 916- 852 -2000 Fax Number: 916-852 -2200 * Email: rrosengducks.org *Signature of Authorized Representative: Date Signed: l� Authorized for Local Reproduction StapdardForrnA24 (Revised 10/2005) Prescribed by OMB Circular A -102 a OMB Number. 4040 -0004 tkoiration Date: 01131/2009 Application I& Federal'; Assistance SF -424 Version 02 *Applicant Federal Debt Delinquency Explanation The following should contain an explanation if the Applicant organization is delinquent of any Federal Debt. ling da�aseurces . gather oCe tiomo aimng the s estimated to average ti0 m:nules per respanse, including tine for reviewing vistruclions. search" ,t re crin urbes �eo<ion of in the on a f eeded, and coin P� ting and rev.'w ing the collection of informalxsn. Send comments regarding't ., ri for ng this g Jeri estimate sp or an y�other aectof this cc9le tion of n armation, including suggestions- for reducing this burden •to,the Office of Management and Bud{ .erwork Reduction Project`(0398 -0043), Washington. DC 20503. :ASE DO NOT: RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE'ADDRESS PROVIDE THE?SPONSORING AGENCY. 1is is a smndard-form^(Jbichu1inz dieeonrinuanon sheet) required for use as,a corer sheet for ,submission ofprespplicadons and applications, and ie]ated information under discredoir�i.v programs_ Some of the items are regS&cd`xnd -some ge optional at the discretion of the applicant or ttie Federal 1. a€ Y" ($ °�c'i').- Required stems are idm if4with an asteiiskor; rhe;fbnn'imd are specified in the instructions below. in addition to the instructions provided below, applisxnts t tonmk agency, ii ct ions to deterring 'speci8C3egtlirErients_ Item E _.. Item Entry: 1. Type of'Submission: Selectone'type of sutxnissian in "10: Name Of Federal Agency: (Required) Enter;Ute'name of the _ agency : acco rd ance: with instructions. gency from which assi is being request With Federal , a gency • Preappligaticn this application. • Application 11 g Assistance n • 9 pP q Y agenc irk - - " 6t a p i this auburn Unless r dhe m i og oral Dom�sbcAssisiartce number and Enteerihe Catalde c Federa]:D Assistance tuber ed requested b a g e n c y , a�:anls pp5c q " y , pp ynot. title of the program under which assistance is requested, as use this to submit changes afte the closing date. round in the program.anaiouno_ment if app5cab!e_ 2. p ) yP pP t2 pp ty umber tie: (Required) Enter th? ' ^y xordance l n azstruchons. P � Fundi O ortuni Mari is,requ bee and Gale of th,t eppor #utiiiyunder � p n lNeiv- An lioafion"that s being submitted to an agency for the whi�ass sta�i ested, as found in.the program rirstti annou ncement. • „. • Contnua fon•- Anextensson for anadudsonaIftmdingtbudgetperiod 13. Competition Identification Number fritle:: Enter the for a:pro;'ect with a projected'compr -'dcn date. Ws can include Competition Identification Number, and title'of the' competition renewals. under -which assastanx_;is requested, ifappScabL:. Revsien Any;'chnnge Wthe Federal Gmer iment'sFshanciai O eontingeni lia from an exiging obligation. If a revision, enter the appropriate letter(s). More thin one maybe. 1a. Areas Affected By Project: List the areas'or entities usi ng - seleaied_ lf'Celt "er" is selected, please spedfy in:textbox,provcded: e Award r lin. d , etc.) en ter the cat nes a cities, coxrnbes, s e tc.) enter agenc innstruct s Use',thecontinualion e C_;Increase•Duratron 0._De ease Dura5on , E. Other (s eci }, addrional arras, ifneeded. 3. Date fie Received : - Leave °this dlblant. This date ;wdVbe assigned by 15. Descripfrve Title'of'Applicant's Project '(Requaad) Enter Fed brief descriptive title of the pr'vject. !f appropriate, attaich'a map showing prol bt Ivcali '(eg., construction,or reaf property projeqts). For preappycations, adac4a summary 4. Applicant Identifier. Enter the entity, identifrrass:gno by the, Federal agency, , d any. or applicant's control number,.if appEpabte. desceiptiano. the projecL 5a ea]: er _ h� ` anger asst` ned.to g your Feg Ia. Congressional ;Districts ;Of (Required)18a: Ente[lhe deral y 64 ,federal or qn b e app�carlt's Congressional' District and 1Bb. Enter all District(s) affecte by the program or proem Enter in the format2 characters Slate Abbreviation— 3 characters District Number, 5b, Award Ide Federal do fin revisi fifer For:nesw appGcabons leave blank. Fora "sting award enier,the previously • number. If a chang4corrected � assigned Fed aw and ideriifv-r e.g- CA -0 Q5 'Dr,,Cafi omia l distrxt, CA-012 for Cal`fomia 13" application, enter the Federal ldeantifliir in accordance with'agency distract, NC -103 for NorthgCarolina s 103' dstrict. instructions_ If a3 or the districts in s state 1 or all 'all' for the distric,.9umb6r. e_ MD -all a affe ed; enter 8 ,,,D to - - eived , rate:, Lea a this f eld.blarik_ This dale rim© be red S to if a doable congressional districts in Maryland. 4 If nationwide, Le. all districts within all sW.es'are affected, 7. State Ap`plicitron'idenhfiiie Leave this'field blank. — this identfier wo lie assigned byAhE State rf ajiphcable ., enter US -all; If the programljxoleu' is outside the US, enter OM DO. 78 AppUcantinformatron u►ter the fallowerg.in accordance wth agency instructions: a Leg Name (Required) Enter he al name of a a 17 p j .{ ; gwred) °Enter then ce k the n mry ^at thea ion proposed st rt d o a date o the a t. as re sterd witft the Gen'Conhractcr R fist one regislgimf GCkmay be obtained byvtsiti thebrmts-g website- b. ( er( 18. Estimated Funding: (Required) Enter the amount requested _rnp cyero Taxpayer :ldentification IN oc TI as assigned by the In Revemie.Sendce. If rcr arnzation is natln the US, enter Y°u . 9 gJbud period by or to be ccniribu,ed durin the fast fundin ribuiions 4 �'grit � 4 should each contributor. Value of in -kind con• should be c. Organ" iational DUNS: (Required) Enter the organization's DUNS or included on appropriate lines, as applicable. If the act;crrwill DUNS+4',numb _r received from Dun and °&adstreet. Informaticn-on result,in a dollarchange to an existing awrard„indiWe only the obfaireaig a DUNS number may be obtained by visiling the Grants_gov amount of ihe•change. For decreases, enclose 'the amounts in. website. parentheses. d. Address: Enter' he complete address as follows: Street address (Gene 1 required ), City(.Requiremd County,,State ( Reduired. if ccun ry is 11S), lication Subject'to Review by State Under, Executive Province.,Country (Required). Zlpfpostal Code (Required, Icou 12372 Process? .i4pp6cants stwuld'contaa the State Point of Gcntaot,(SPOC) for Federal Fxecutve Order TSl23&72 g of primaryorganiiational e Or anizational Unit: Enter'Jhe name to de termine Mellher the applic ation is v. t to the aril and,de artment ordiinsionJf• lieab14 thatwill undertake the W assistance midi! , if a lioablez° Stab- intergovernmentalreview process- lect the f. Name; and contacfinformation of,personto be contacted on appropriate',box If V is seated, enter the date',the 8 PP ( last name to app5cabon was subm { crga n affilia'�an rfp affil eq (i requrred), rg ant rFquent oiq any Federal Debt? �anizafro (n q o anizati }" t - bone numbe Re the a number and ema3 address (Requiti a} of the person to contact. on (Required) Select the appropnate box_ This ptrestion appliesto mattemrrelated to whis"applicaiion_ the.app5can; organization riot;ti a persomwho signs as'ihe• authorized repres<ntaiive. Caiegcrxs of debt !include delkiq audit dis afaw ance5. , loans and taxes If s (include aWexpl on the c affix datidn sheet - g. Type ot,Applicant'(Required) 21. Authorized Representative= (r3equired)'To be signed and -. See t o ,hree a licant s m;acoordance P pP � tYPE{. } with agency dated by the authorized represEntaSye ofthe applicant i } crgareza,±on Enter the name (First and lass name requited) title (Required). telephone number(Reguired). fax number. A. :State Govemment M. NonproMl with .0103 IRS 9 County God+ rnment Status (Other than Institution and'email'address {Required) of the person authorized to sign C_ tyaw T&vnship Gevemment of Higher Education} ;or the applicant D. SpFcial Distrii'eC ov'ernment N. Nonprofi wrihout 501C3 IRS A copy of the governing body's authorization for you tosign Regional Organization Status {Other.than Ins_tituton this applicat...on as the ofncial represeniative muss be an Me in F U':S: Terriory cr Pessession of Higher Education } the appli6g s cfFxe_ (Certain Federal agencies may r�sire C. lndeperidEnt'Sctwol 0is;ridt 'O. Private Institution of Ff gher that tfiis authodza'acnbe submitted as part of the app5cation.) H. P it B State Coniiolled Education In5ihr4en of, Higher Education P Incividuat I. Iridla rmillve American Tribal fi. Far -PmM Organizat m Gcvemme_nt (Federahy (Other than Small Business) t2e nz=_al oog ) R. Smatl9vsiness . J lndianftflve m erican Tribal S }fsparuo-servireg tnsiitution &c Prnment (biherthan T. I l3storieally Cor-eges Federally Ricognized) and,UrL- versibes {HSCUs) K. tndian,'Native fimencan U. Tribally Conf odled Colleges y sign `- Tiiball � Qe -. - ated an d UnJvers'rtiies fr C CU s) irga 0 hization u. Alaska Native,and NaNe L Publidlnd =14ousing tfawaiiian-Serving Institutions Authority W. Nan - domestic (ncn -US) Entity X Other (specify) W " ASSURANCES - CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS 1. . OMB Approval No.4040 -0009 Public reporting burden for tifhis oollectlorrof Information is toravera g a "15 minutes per es p onset including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing -data sources; gathering and maintaining'the and completing; and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding ^.the °burden estimate, or any other aspect of this coflectiomof information including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348 - 0042), Washington, DC 20503. PLEASE,DO NOT.RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY. NOTE Certain'of these assurances may not,be applicable to your project or program. if you,have questions, please contact the Awarding. Agency. Further, certain. Federal- assistance awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be. notified. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant:, I certify that the applicant: 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, and the institutional, managerial financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non - Federal share of project costs) to ensure proper planning, management and completion of project described in this application. 2. Will give the awarding agency; the Comptroller General of the Unffed!States and, if appropriate, the State, the right to examine ,all records; books, papers, or documents related'toithe assistance; and.will'establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accountingstandards or agency directives. 3: Will not dispose of, modify the use of or change the sde and facilities without ermission and instructions he terms of the real property, title or other Interest i li from theawarding agency. Will record the Federal awarding agency directives and will:includ6'a covenant in,theaitle of real property acquired in whole or. ;in part with Federal assistance funds to assure non= discrimfnation,during the useful life of the project. 4. Will comply the requirementsrof the assistance awarding agency with regard to the review and approval of construction,plans'and specifications. 5. Will provide and maintain competent and adequate engineering,supervision at the. construction site to ensure thatthe complete work,.conforms'with the approved °plans and spectfications,,and will furnish progressive reports and .sucKother information as may be required by the assistance - awarding agency or State'. ! 6. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable Ume,frpTe pfter regeipt•:of approval.of the awarding agency T 7. Wi safeguard s'to'prohibitemployees from using their positions fora ;pur,pose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of intetest, or personal gain. Previous Edition Usable 8. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of°1970,(42 U.S.C. §§4726-4763) relating to prescribed standards of merit systems for programs funded under one of the 99 statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration (S CT.R. 900, Subpart F). 9. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. §§4801 et seq.) which prohibits the use of lead -based pain in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures. 10. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non- discrimination. These include but are not1imited tot' Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of (P.L. 88 -354 which prohibits. discrimination on the basis;of race color or national origin; (b) Title IX•of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. § §1689 1683, and 1685- 1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of, 1973, as amended (29) U.S.C. §794),,which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination:Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S:C..§ §6101 - 6107), which prohibits discrimination on the• basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and: Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92 -255), as amended relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1.976, (P.L, 91 -616) as amended, relating to nondiscrimination.on the basis of alcohol abuse or . alcoholism; (g) § §523 and.,527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912(42 U.S.C. § §290 dd -3,and 290 ee 3), as amended, relating',to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of:' he� Civil Rights Act "of 1968(42 U.S.C. § §3601, et seq), as •: amended, relating to nondiscriminat omin the sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any other nondiscrimination provisions fn the specific statue(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made; and (j) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statue(s) which may apply to the application. Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424D (Rev. 7.97) Prescribed by OMB Circular A -102 i III 11. Will comply( or has already complied, with, the PLICAN QRGANI TION requirements of Titles I l Iand'I ll of the Uniform Relocation V, L, L s 14 Q k Assistance, end Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 61 -646) which provide;,for fair and equitable treatment Opersons displaced or whose, property is acquired asra result of Federal and fed'eraliy- assisted programs. !These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for projecfpurposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases; 12. Will comply ; With the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. § §1501 - 150..8 and 7324 = 7328) which limit the political activities of °employees whose principal employment activities are funded;.in whole,orin part with Federal funds.. " 13. Will comply,ias applicable, with the provisions'of the' Davis- Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. § §276a to 276a- 7),,the'Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. §276c and 18 U.S:C. §874), and the Work Hours;and.Safety Standards Act (40 U.S:C..§§327- 333) regarding labor standards for federally - assisted construction subagreements. 14. Will complymith flood insurance purchase requirements Section 102(6) of the Flood Disaster`Protection Act of 1973" (P;L..,93- 234)'which requires recipients in , a' speciaLflood hazard area`to participate imthe program and to purchase' flood insurance-If the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $10;000 or more. 15. Will comply environmental standards which may be prescrnbed;pursuantto the following: (a) institution of environmental quality control:measures under the [ \ A National; EnvironmentalzPolicy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91- 190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of ;violating facilities pursuant to,EO 11738; (c) protectionof wetlands pursuant to.EO 11990; (d) evaluation offlood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988;,(6) assurance of',project consistency with the approved State management program developed under the Coastal ZoneVanagement Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. § §1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of Federal actions to State (Clean Air) implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the:Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42'U_.S1G. § §7401 et seq:); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking' Water Act 1974, as amended (P.L. 93 -523); and, (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (P.L.'93 -205). 16. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C,`§ §1271 et seq.) related to °protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system. 17. 'Will assist the awarding,, agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the NationaPHisto'ric Preservation Act of 1966, as arnended'(16 U.SC; §470)`;EO 11593 (identification and protection of hi'stonc propertles), -and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation of 1974 (16 U.S.C. § §469a -1 at seq). 18. Will cause to be performed`the, required 'financial and compliance audits in`accordanceWith the: Single Audit Act Amendments of 199,6 and OMB.CircularAo. -133, "Audits of States, Local Gowrnments, and Non- Profit+ Organizations'" 19. Will comply with all appl cableareguirements • of all other Federal laws, execubve?orders ;,regulations, and policies governing this program. ' E TIFYING OFFICIAL SIGN RE' F HOR ED " Complef i i o .gov PLICAN QRGANI TION * "DATE SUBMITTED Completed on submiss' o GVrn go v'� V, L, L s 14 Q k �� r� i Wihd '11" LEVEE x� r t tending F1eitl s ' ^� � r b TW v , 7 , ,\ Sono a mangy CIQb ,,,E � a_• i � � 1 -� '�? r C w sky man /f�i■ i � -c �"� e „ � .'' �'' s? � . �'9 �.a >..:�� ° --;s tr ! »:-, � :1�a�FP (....�+!- ...?�`� '4,, `^ .` ' Via nsa (Regional and Project Location) Legend Grant Enhancement (Viansa) USGS Quad: Sews Point ..J'D —' Feet 4 ., y Project Location F F 2p ..J'D �\ N VIA East Wingo (Regional and Project Location) Legend Grant Enhancement (East VVingo) Match Acquisition (Camp 2) U-SGS Quad: Sears Point 0 1,000 2,000 Feet Vi A, �\ N VIA East Wingo (Regional and Project Location) Legend Grant Enhancement (East VVingo) Match Acquisition (Camp 2) U-SGS Quad: Sears Point 0 1,000 2,000 Feet ivi