UCSRB staff sent the regional Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) project list to the state for its review. Link here to the updated Regional project list: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/87126572/News%20Letter/Copy%20of%20UC%202013%20Project%20List%2010-6-13.pdf
A few facts:
- There is a total of $4,427,506 requested from the SRFB with a total regional allocation of $1,953,000.
- Out of a total of 20 proposed projects, 7 appear to be within the regional allocation. All other projects are considered alternates and willbe funded sequentially if funds become available.
- The Tributary Committee (PUD mitigation funding) will be contributing $1,036,500 towards projects in the Upper Columbia.
- The SRFB’s Technical Review Panel is currently reviewing the regional list. SRFB will make final funding decisions in early December.