Criteria for Selection of the Project Site & Problem
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Ranking
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1. Importance: What is the level of importance of this project in the watershed?
- Is this one of the sites creating the most problems?
- Is this causing a high level environmental concern?
- Visual analysis indicates it is a problem?
- Does analysis of water or soil indicate a problem?
- Note: This project may be important for the watershed but not in the initial 319 grant.
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2. Relation to TMDL’s and Grant
- Does this project fit within the 319 grant?
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Does the project address TMDL constituents? The project may address none, some, or all.
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What is the availability of matching funds for this project?
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3. Ease of completion of the project - “Bang for the buck”
- What is the ratio of area treated per dollar spent?
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Is this project “low hanging fruit”? Is it quick and easy to complete?
- How difficult will it be to obtain permits?
- How readily can you get on the site?
- What challenges will you encounter when you get on the site (e.g. one owner vs. multiple owners)?
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4. Time Frame, Urgency
- Is this project for the short term (next 6 months), mid term (1 year), or long term (beyond 1 year)?
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Is there a time frame limitation for the project (eg. before spring runoff, timing of availability of resources)?
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Criteria for Selection & Evaluation of the Solution
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5. Does this solution provide lasting change?
- Is this management or only a bandaid?
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Is the solution a Structural BMP or a Management BMP ?
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6. Cause vs. Effect
- Does the project address the root cause of the problem or are we focusing on a symptom of the root cause?
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7. Sustainable solution
- Is this a sustainable solution?
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Will the solution provide the land owner with more management options and/or long-term flexibility than before?
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8. Leverage
- Will the award of this money leverage other money?
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Total Ranking (Add total score; maximum 70 points)
Part of the 319 Grant? ______ Time Frame: _____________
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