Rio Grande - 2008 Riparian Stabilization Project - Application

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to demonstrate the relative stability of the stream bank and to evaluate the degree of improvement in the riparian condition. • Cost to Complete Objective # 3: $12,000.00 Scope of Work -Objective # 4 Education /Outreach • Conduct public information /outreach /education program on Project activities to raise awareness of the RGHRP, and encourage other landowners to consider participation in this or future projects. • Methods: Develop visual aids and written materials of Project showing the specific sites and proposed work. Make presentations at the SLV Wetlands Area Focus Committee; Rio Grande Interbasin Roundtable; quarterly Board Meetings of the Rio Grande Water Conservancy District; Board Meetings of the San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District and to specific public meetings. In addition, give interviews and status reports on local radio stations. Conduct tours to demonstrate the applied techniques. This will be done by RGHRP staff and volunteers. • Deliverables/products; A public that is better informed and more aware of river related issues, especially regarding the work of the RGHRP, the role of the Foundation, and the restoration program in general, including site-specific methodologies used to achieve stabilization of the riparian areas. Outreach and education efforts will impress upon the public the importance of reducing sediment loading in the river and will raise awareness and gain support and participation in this and future projects of the RGHRP. • Cost to Complete Objective # 4: $3,000.00 Scope of Work -Objective # 5 Administration of the Project • Methods: o Execute CWCB Purchase Order or Contract. Administer P.O. or Contract with CWCB. Maintain financial records of all payments and reimbursements. o Execute and administer State CDPH&E Contact for EPA 319 Funds, and administer, including Semi-Annual Reports, Annual Reports, and a Final Report. Maintain financial records of all payments and reimbursements. o Coordinate with Project's landowners, contract with participating landowners. Administer contracts. o Select third party engineering support and construction contractor(s), contract negotiation and administration. o Execute contracts for services. Monitor work to ensure project design and cost estimates are timely, complete, and accurate. Monitor on-site activities for completeness and correctness. Maintain financial records of all payments. o Manage the necessary Monitoring Program • Deliverables/products: All appropriate contracts, financial records, external and internal reports. Project completion within planned period and anticipated costs. • Cost to Complete Objective #5: $26,000.00