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Guidelines for Completion

 

Full Instructions for Completion of the Online Project Suggestion Form

Please complete all of the information requested with the best information that you have available. Limited attachments are acceptable if they are necessary to adequately describe the project; however every effort should be made to have all pertinent information included on the Restoration Project Information Sheet. Below are specific guidelines for completion.


General Information

Organization:

The name of the organization or agency submitting the information.

If you are applying as an individual indicate by filling this section with "N/A".

Website:

The web address of the organization.

Contact Name:

The first and last name of a person who can be contacted for additional information.

Title:

The title (or position) of the above individual.

Phone Number/E-mail:

The phone number and e-mail of the above individual. This e-mail address receives a message with project specifics when you submit a project. However, any documents you upload to your project will NOT be attached to the e-mail you receive. You may log in at any time to view this information.

Address:

The mailing address of the above individual or organization

City and Zip:

City and zip code of the individual or organization.


Project Information
Project name:

The common name of the project, usually a combination of location and restoration activity.

Location:

The location where the restoration activity will take place.

County:

County where the project will be completed. If the project occurs across multiple counties list only the primary county name.

Watershed/Basin:

The watershed where the project will be completed. If the project occurs across multiple watersheds list only the primary watershed.

Latitude/Longitude:

Provide a latitude/longitude of the central location of the project activity. If the activity occurs over a large area you may also attach a map of the area of the activity.

Project Size:

The size of the area where project activities will occur; designated by linear miles, acres, or tonnage (e.g., area of plantings in a riparian buffer).

Affected Area:

The area affected or influenced by the project activity; designated by acres (e.g., area of water quality improvement as a result of riparian buffer plantings).


Project Description

A description of the project objectives, activities to be completed and expected outcomes; including information on the benefits of this project to the public and environment. If applicable, use this section to provide detail on the habitat and/or resource benefit (e.g., beach/dunes, oyster habitat). If this project is part of a multi-state project, please explain. In addition, feel free to attach other information, maps, or diagrams concerning your project.Maximum 2,500 characters.

Project Documents/

Upload up to 3 document files. Max file size 5Mb per document.

Supported file types include: docx, doc, dot, and pdf


Project Activity

The type of activity the project will complete to address the impacts to priority resources or habitats. Check all that apply.

Restoration:

Activities conducted to create, enhance, or restore an injured resource or habitat.

Protection:

Activities conducted to protect a resource or habitat by removing the threat to that resource or habitat (e.g., shoreline stabilization, buoys or markers, nest protection).

Debris Removal:

Removal of debris to restore and protect a resource or habitat.

Land Acquisition:

The acquisition and conservation of land in perpetuity to protect priority resources or habitats.

Maintenance/Management:

Activities conducted to maintain or manage the quality of a resource or habitat (e.g., prescribed burns).

Education:

Education of a targeted audience to restore or protect priority resources or habitats.

Infrastructure:

Public facility or systems needed to support economic or ecological resources.

Seafood Consumption:

Activities to promote or enhance the consumption of Gulf seafood.

Tourism:

Restore, enhance and/or create opportunities to travel to the region for recreational, leisure, or business purposes.

Other:

Eligible activities not listed above.


Project Habitat(s)

The type of habitat that the project activities are located within or will benefit. Check all that apply.

Upland:

Regions located away from coastlines and the floodplains of rivers, streams, and other bodies of water.

Riverine:

Regions located within or adjacent to open freshwater areas that occur within a defined channel.

Marine/Estuarine Wetland:

Regions that are inundated or saturated by saltwater on a consistent basis.

Freshwater Wetlands:

Regions that are inundated or saturated by freshwater (e.g., surface or groundwater) on a consistent basis to support saturation tolerant plant species.

Beach/Dune:

Regions along a sandy shoreline that include the area from the mean low tide through the dune system.

Subtidal:

Coastal regions that are permanently inundated with salt water (e.g., bays, ocean).


Resource Benefit(s)

Marine Mammals:

Whales, dolphins, manatees, otters, etc.

Birds:

All birds

Reptiles/Amphibians:

Sea turtles, alligators, snakes, lizards, frogs, etc.

Fish:

Nearshore and offshore fish

Shellfish:

Oysters, shrimp, crabs, etc.

Terrestrial Wildlife:

All upland animals

Corals:

Shallow and deep water corals

Vegetation:

All plants (e.g., submergent, emergent and terrestrial)

Water Column:

Water quality and plankton

Sediment/Benthos:

Sediment permanently inundated with water, and organisms associated with the sediment (e.g., worms)

Shoreline:

Land area adjacent to water (e.g., beaches, marsh)

Recreational or Cultural:

Improved recreation, tourism, community resilience, etc.

Status Species:

Will this project directly benefit State or Federally Iisted threatened and/or endangered species? If so, please list them. If not, please indicate N/A.

Economic:

Activities to enhance the area's standard of living and financial integrity.

Workforce Development
:

Improved job opportunities


Project Status

Property/Resource Acquisition:

Acquisition of the property, resource, or landowner agreements (e.g., easements) in which the project activity will occur. Indicate the status by selecting NOT STARTED, IN PROGRESS, COMPLETED, or N/A.

Planning/Design:

Project planning and engineered design of the project activity. Indicate the status by selecting NOT STARTED, IN PROGRESS, COMPLETED, or N/A.

Permitting:

Acquisition of all local, state, and federal permits needed to implement the project activity (e.g., NEPA). Indicate the status by selecting NOT STARTED, IN PROGRESS, COMPLETED, or N/A.

Time to Implementation:

Number of months required to prepare for the start of project activity.

Time to Completion:

Following the start of the project, number of months required to complete the project activity.

Planning:

Is this project included under a federal, regional, or statewide plan/initiative? (YES or NO) If yes, please Iist the plan/initiative in the space provided.


Project Cost

Estimated Cost:

The total cost of the project including and funds contributed by the applicant or other organizations (e.g., match funds).

Funding Available:

Monies (from the applicant or partnering organizations/agencies) already committed for partial funding of the project activity. Indicate amount in the adjacent box.


Project Partners

Please provide the name and contact of other organizations or agencies involved with the project activities. Describe the type of involvement (e.g., equipment, matching funds including the amount) of these other organizations or agencies.

 

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