LISA ADD #7 ON SCANNER

• Board Meeting Date: 9/16/2008
• Description: WSP Section - Tamarisk Grant Program Guidelines
• Board Meetings - Doc Type: Memo

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Grant Evaluation Criteria:
1. Meet all minimum application requirements
2. locally-based watershed protection efforts, provided that the applicant is
committing to a collaborative approach to the restoration and protection of
Colorado's watersheds, there is broad based involvement in and/or support for
the grant application, including relevant local, state, or federal governmental
entities
3. Applicant is able to provide significantly more than the minimum 50 percent in-
kind or cash match
4. Additional multi-objective project components such as improvement and/or
protection of the condition of the watershed. This could include elements such as
water quality or implementation of watershed related best management
practices, flood risk reduction, or enhanced access for recreation. Educational
components are also encouraged.
5. Applicant organizational capability to accomplish the proposed work? What is
the applicant organization's history of working cooperatively in partnership with
other community organizations and state and federal agencies? What is the
applicant organization's history of accomplishments in regards to the proposed •
project. Level of staffing (volunteer or paid), capability of the available staff.
Special consideration will be given to projects that use services of Colorado
Youth Conservation Corps, or similar groups.
6. How effective is the proposal in furthering the CWCB's primary missions
restoration and protection of water resources within the watersheds in Colorado
will it have measurable results that have a significant impact on improving the
health of the watershed
7. i°low well is IPM (biocontrol, chemical, mechanical, etc.) utilized in choosing the
most appropriate control techniques for a given watershed area.
8. Consistency with state weed management plans and regulations, and priority
areas established by rule.
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