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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 CF Program Score Sheet FINAL1 2024 CF Program Score Sheet FINAL Please note: if none of the answers provided describe the project, answer “N/A” or “0”. ADJUSTED CRITERIA SCORE X WEIGHT = SCORE 1. To what degree does the project leverage contributions for acquisition from groups, agencies or individuals? ______ X 5 = _______ (Points awarded based on the following level of contribution) • Leverages significantly = 3 points • Leverages moderately = 2 points • Meets requirement = 1 point 2. To what degree does the project sponsor commit to provide long-term stewardship for the proposed project? ______ X 5 = _______ 0-3 points 3. To what degree has the project sponsor demonstrated effective long-term stewardship of a similar project? ______ X 1 = _______ • Highly demonstrated = 5 points • Moderately demonstrated = 3 points • Slightly demonstrated = 1 point • Effectiveness not demonstrated = 0 points 4. To what degree is the acquisition feasible? ______ X 5 = _______ • Highly feasible = 5 points • Moderately feasible = 3 points • Slightly feasible = 1 point 5. To what degree is the project part of an adopted open space, conservation, or resource preservation program or plan that was open to public review and comment, or identified in a community conservation effort that provided opportunities for public input? • Public input opportunities and plan/program is directly related = 3-5 points • Public input but plan is general in nature, anddoes not specifically apply to this project = 2-4 points • Plan or program was developed without public input = 1-2 points ______ X 4 = _______ 2024 Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program Score Sheet Name______________________ Project_____________________ 2 2024 CF Program Score Sheet FINAL 6. To what degree does the project conserve opportunities which are otherwise lost or threatened? ______ X 6 = _______ Sliding scale: 1-5 points 7. Are the conservation values of the project commensurate with or greater than the amount of CF funds requested, and will both the timeframes for meeting project objectives and associated metrics demonstrate achievement of the conservation objectives? ______ X 10 = _______ Sliding scale: 0-5 points 8. To what degree does the project preserve habitat for flora and fauna other than habitat for anadromous fish species? (Points awarded in part based on level of documentation.) a. State of Washington Priority Habitat specific to the project and/or State or Federal (NOAA and USFWS) Candidate, Endangered, Threatened or Sensitive species (provide list and references) = 0–3 points ______ X 3 =_______ b. Variety of native flora & fauna = 0–3 points ______ X 3 =_______ c. Provides wildlife corridor or migration route = 0–3 points ______ X 3 =_______ d. Current owner participates in conservation programs that enhance wildlife habitat = 0–3 points ______ X 3 =_______ 9. To what degree does the project protect habitat for anadromous fish species? Sliding scale: 0-5 points ______ X 3 = ______ 10. To what degree does the project preserve farmland for agricultural use OR forestland for silvicultural use? a. Likely will maintain active agricultural or silvicultural use = 0–3 points ______ X 4 =________ b. Current owner has a record of implementing management practices that preserves and/or enhances soil, water quality, watershed function and wildlife habitat = 0–3 points ______ X 4 =________ c. Property acquisition or proposed easement will likely preserve and/or enhance soil, water quality, watershed function and wildlife habitat = 0–3 points ______ X 4 = _______ d. Does this project preserve a mix of quality farmland and forestland? = 0-3 points ______ X 2 = _______ 11. To what degree does this project increase resiliency to and/or mitigate climate change, and is the project’s scale significant in regards to increasing climate resiliency? • Direct benefit and significant in scale = 2-3 points ______ X 5 = _______ • Indirect benefits and minor impact based on scale = 0-2 points 12. To what degree does the project serve: a. A significant benefit area? Sliding scale: 1-3 points ______ X 4 = _______ b. Is the project located in an area that is under-represented by CF funded projects? Sliding scale: 0-3 points ______ X 4 =_______ 3 2024 CF Program Score Sheet FINAL 13. To what degree will the acquisition provide educational opportunities, interpretive opportunities, and/or serve as a general community resource that does not reduce the conservation value(s) of the project? _______ X 4 = _______ • Public access, with planned or educational/interpretive displays and materials, events or activities that will not reduce the conservation values of the project = 5 points • Limited public access, available space for signage and educational materials = 3 points • Remote location = 1 point • No opportunity = 0 points 14. To what degree does the project preserve historic or culturally significant resources1? ______ X 3 = _______ • Project is registered with the National Register of Historic Places, or an equivalent program = 3 points • Project is recognized locally as having historic or cultural resources = 2 points • Project is adjacent to and provides a buffer for a historic or cultural site = 1 point • None of the above = 0 points 15. For O & M projects only (Sliding scale 0-100 for O & M standalone): Please describe in detail, the reason O & M funds are needed, proposed O & M activities, and how they protect resources cited in the original acquisition project. Attach additional information such as up-to-date stewardship plan, maps, field reports, work plan, budget, timeline, etc., to support the application, if appropriate. O & M projects must address a compelling, immediate need. Specifically include whether the project has an up-to-date stewardship plan. If there is such a plan, is it being implemented and is the proposed O & M work specifically included in the plan? Also, describe any unforeseen or urgent threats to the resource conservation values of the site and whether the proposed O & M activities will mitigate those threats and/or prevent potential future threats. • Is the proposed O & M work specifically described in the applicable stewardship plan? • Do the O & M funds address a compelling, immediate need? • Is the proposed O & M work specifically included in the stewardship plan? • Application addresses an unforeseen or urgent threat to the resource conservation values of the site? • Proposed activity mitigates or prevents potential future threats to the resource conservation goals of the project? 1 Cultural resources means archeological and historic sites and artifacts, and traditional religious ceremonial and social uses and activities of affected Indian Tribes and mandatory protections of resources under chapters 27.44 and 27.53 RCW.