Hangman (Latah)
Creek Watershed Planning Project
Phase IV Plan Implementation
The Planning Unit has agreed by consensus
to continue watershed planning through Phase IV funding. The
first step will be to develop a new Memorandum of Agreement between participating
local governmental jurisdictions and other appropriate stakeholders.
This new group will form the core of a decision-making body
required to continue the watershed planning process. This interim
body, called the Watershed Implementation Team, will be responsible
for detailing a Scope of Work and structuring a longer-term
formal body responsible for future implementation measures.
The Watershed Implementation Team will be similar to
the Planning Unit and its’ current stakeholder membership.
The Spokane County Conservation District (SCCD) has been designated
as the Lead Agency. The SCCD will submit and administer the
Phase IV grant application. The Watershed Implementation Team
will then select and hire a professional consultant to facilitate
and develop the Detailed Implementation Plan.
Another important
element of this management plan is that it should be considered
a “working” document. It must
be able to consider and accept new technology or advancement
in areas that prove to be more effective and efficient. This type of adaptive management promotes
a need for periodic review of the plan. It is recommended that
this plan be reviewed in 18 months after it is approved by
the appropriate County Commissioners.
Phase IV funding
House Bill 1336 provides the funding mechanism for Phase IV activities. Phase IV allows up to $400,000 in grant funds over a five-year period. Funding will be available for up to $100,000 per year for the first three years of implementation. A two-year extension may be available for up to $50,000 each year. These grants require a ten percent match which can include in-kind goods and services, cash, or through local agreements with participating governments, federal agencies, and other stakeholders. Additional funding sources will also be identified during the first year of Phase IV.
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