Secure Rural Schools and Community
Self-Determination Act of 2000
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Resource Advisory Committees (RACs)
Find committee members, meeting notes, and projects at the national Payment to States web site. Links for the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest RACs are listed below.
FY 2008 Project Proposal Information
Project Submission Form
WHAT
Title II of the “Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000” (public law 106-393) provided the opportunity for anyone to propose projects “on or benefiting National Forest lands and purposes”. Although the act was due to expire in 2006, Congress has extended it an additional year.
Proposals must:
- Comply with Federal laws
- Be consistent with the Forest Land and Resource Management Plan
- Be approved by the Resource Advisory Committee (RAC)
- Be a project that “will improve the maintenance of existing infrastructure, implement stewardship objectives that enhance forest ecosystems and restore and improve land health and water quality”.
Fifty percent of all project funds are to be used for projects that are primarily dedicated to road maintenance, decommissioning or obliteration or restoration of streams and watersheds.
The Resource Advisory Committees will submit prioritized lists of projects to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Supervisor for final approval and funding.
Funds are provided under the act by the Federal Government; however, the Counties elect the amount of funds they want to dedicate to Title II projects each year.
Last year counties elected the following Title II allocations:
- Whatcom and Skagit Counties (North MBS RAC): $639,854
- Snohomish County (Snohomish County RAC): $117,751
- King and Pierce Counties (South MBS RAC): $88,759
The potential allocations for 2008 are:
- Whatcom and Skagit Counties : $645,000
- Snohomish County: $119,000
- King and Pierce Counties: $80,000
WHEN
Project proposals for FY 2008 (October 1 – Sept 30) are due by July 16, 2007. Funds for approved projects do not become available until October 1 at the earliest, and typically aren’t available until January or February.
HOW
Complete a Title II Project Submission Form. The Mount Baker Snoqualmie RAC’s use a modified version of the national form. Please be sure you have the correct form.
This modified form is provided below in two different formats for your use. The MS Word format was created with Microsoft Word software. The RTF version can be read by most word processing software programs. This form is also available from the local Forest Service office.
- MBS Title II Project Submission Form - MS Word Format
- MBS Title II Project Submission Form - RTF Format
- MBS Title II Project Submission Form Instructions [ PDF, 8 pages]
You are encouraged to contact the Forest Service about your proposal so they can help you through any potential hurdles your idea may have.
You are also encouraged to submit your proposal electronically. Any maps, designs etc. can be submitted hard copy if they can't readily be provided electronically. Electronic filing will facilitate getting your project reviewed and enhance it’s likelihood of being funded.
WHERE
Send proposals by e-mail or regular mail to:
Whatcom & Skagit Counties
North MBS RAC
Jon Vanderheyden
360-856-5700 ext 201
810 State Route 20
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284 |
Snohomish County
Snohomish County RAC
Barb Busse
360-677-2412
PO Box 305
Skykomish, WA 98288 |
King & Pierce Counties
South MBS RAC
Jim Franzel
425-888-1421
42404 SE North Bend Way
North Bend, WA 98045 |
Additional Sources of Information
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