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Grants available to improve watersheds and forest health

Flagstaff, Ariz., June 13, 2017, For Immediate Release — Grant applications are being accepted now by the Coconino Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) for projects that can be funded under the authority of the Secure Rural Schools and Communities Self-Determination Act.

The primary location for projects is intended to be on federal lands on the Coconino and Kaibab National Forests, and small sections of the Prescott and Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. However, projects can be on non-federal lands within Coconino County where projects would benefit resources on the national forests.

The Act authorizes grants to federal agencies, State and local governments, private and non-profit entities, and tribal governments for projects that improve the maintenance of existing infrastructure such as roads, trails, recreation facilities or projects that improve forest health and restore and improve land health and water quality.

Some examples of eligible projects include:

•  Road, trail, and infrastructure maintenance or obliteration,

•  Soil productivity improvement,

•  Improvements in forest ecosystem health,

•  Watershed and stream restoration and maintenance,

•  Restoration, maintenance, and improvement of wildlife habitat,

•  Control of noxious weeds,

•  Re-establishment of native species.

Each project proposal will be evaluated on its cost-effectiveness, to what extent partners are involved, how the project improves the quality of human life including any employment opportunities, and how the project will improve watersheds and forest ecosystem health in general. The total amount to be dispersed by the committee includes approximately $600,000.

The Act allows RAC Title II funds to be used for the costs of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis, or for on-the-ground project implementation.  All project proposals for on-the-ground project work need to be NEPA sufficient at the time of the proposal.

Proposals are submitted online at www.tinyurl.com/RACproposal, and the proponent should choose “Coconino” for the name of the Resource Advisory Committee. Deadline for submission of project proposals is July 21, 2017. Previous project examples can be found online at www.tinyurl.com/RACprojectexamples.

More information about the Secure Rural Schools Act can be found at www.fs.usda.gov/pts/, and information about RACs can be found at www.fs.usda.gov/main/pts/specialprojects/racs. For questions regarding the Coconino RAC, please contact the RAC Coordinator, Brady Smith, at the Coconino National Forest Supervisor’s Office at 928-527-3490 or by email at bradysmith@xxxxxxxxx.

 

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Brady Smith, MBA 
Public Affairs Officer

Forest Service

Coconino National Forest,

Supervisor's Office

p: 928-527-3490 
bradysmith@xxxxxxxxx

1824 S. Thompson Street 
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
www.coconinonationalforest.us 
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