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.The proposed matches for this project are: ~ P~~~'`°~ <br /> ~ . <br /> 1. City of Eugene $70,000 <br /> 2. Institute for Applied Ecology $35,000 <br /> 3. Willamette Resources and Education Network $30,000 <br /> 4. Long~Tom Watershed Council $15,000 <br /> TOTAL $150,000 <br /> City funds to support the match required for this NFWF grant would come from sources already allocated <br /> for habitat management in the West Eugene Wetlands. In fact, a significant portion of the funds that the <br /> City would use as match for this grant have. already.been spent; NFWF allows grantees to match funds <br /> expended one year prior to the active grant period. <br /> Description: The West Eugene Wetlands are a treasured biological resource in our community. Within <br /> the wetlands, several small populations of federally threatened or endangered plants are located on lands <br /> belonging to several different entities. Each existing population is critical to the future survival of these <br /> species, and management of prairie habitats is essential for keeping the populations viable. A coordinated <br /> effort is the optimal way to achieve conservation goals for the ecosystem as a whole. The core <br /> knowledge of professionals in the WEW Partnership, long-standing inter-agency relationships, and well- <br /> . coordinated project implementation will benefit the plant species we aim to protect. . <br /> The City of Eugene; along with its partners in the WEW Partnership, is among the most experienced <br /> entities managing wetlands in Oregon. Since 1992, the City of Eugene and the WEW Partnership have <br /> garnered numerous state and national recognitions for our model wetlands program that incorporates <br /> wetlands protection, wetlands and stream restoration, research, community education, a youth program, <br /> floodplain protection, and hydrological and ecological connectivity. Throughout our 15-year history of <br /> protecting, enhancing, and restoring wetland habitats, we have maintained high standards of success, <br /> based on sound ecological principles. <br /> Time Period: The grant application is due on November 3, 2008. NFWF anticipates notification. of this <br /> award within one month.. <br /> Continuation Plan: This grant will achieve needed, timely management for populations of threatened <br /> and endangered plants in the WEW, and lay the foundation for long term management of these species <br /> through development of a plan and creation of a citizen science program. Once the grant project activities <br /> are implemented, WEW Partner staff will manage these initiatives under their own organizations' regular <br /> operations and maintenance plans.. <br /> Relation to City Priorities: The proposed grant supports two of the 2007 City Council goals: (1) Arts <br /> and the Outdoors, and (2) Sustainability. It also supports two points in the Council's vision and values: <br /> (1) to preserve our physical assets and natural resources, and (2) to sustain our pristine water, clean air, <br /> beautiful parks, and open spaces. The project is also consistent with the City of Eugene Parks, <br /> Recreation, and Open Space Project and Priority Plan (May 2006). <br /> Relation to Other Jurisdictions: This project is a collaborative project with the Willamette Resources <br /> and Education Network, Institute for Applied Ecology, Long Tom Watershed Council, and U.S. Bureau <br /> of Land Management. The project will address actions identified by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in <br /> the Draft Recovery Plan for Five Prairie Species of Western Oregon and Southwest Washington (2008). <br /> The project advances the West Eugene Wetlands Plan (1992, updated 2002), and the Rivers to Ridges <br /> Vision and Action Plan (2008) that was endorsed by City of Eugene, City of Springfield, Willamalane <br /> Parks and Recreation District, ~ and Lane County. <br /> <br /> " <br /> Page 2 <br /> <br />