Okaloosa County BOCC — January 13, 2016 — I. e. NFWF Grant $70K — reading text

USS 5. Contractual Services DIS Subcontract/Contract - Per Agreement - Subgrant - Per Agreement - C R 6. Other Direct Costs O Other Direct Costs - -F Staff time for CBA: organizing volunteers, consulting on restoraiton, planning. 7. Indirect Costs AF T 1133 15th Street, NWR Version 1.1 D Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20005 Page 11 of 15  EasyGrantsID: 52209 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation – Gulf Title: Upland Restoration within Veterans Park, Okaloosa Island, FL. NLY Coast Conservation Grants Program 2016, Full Proposal Organization: Okaloosa County Indirect Costs - O N IO USS DISC R O -F AF T 1133 15th Street, NWR Version 1.1 D Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20005 Page 12 of 15  EasyGrantsID: 52209 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation – Gulf Coast Conservation Grants Program 2016, Full Proposal Title: Upland Restoration within Veterans Park, Okaloosa Island, FL. Organization: Okaloosa County Matching Contributions NLY Matching Contribution Amount: Type: $11,000.00 In-kind O Status: Source: Pledged Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance N Source Type: Description: Non-Federal IO Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, a local nonprofit group, has a dedicated and $11,000. SS trained volunteer corps. Work-hours performed by volunteer corps estimated at Matching Contribution $59,000.00 U Amount: Type: In-kind C Status: Source: Pledged IS Okaloosa County Source Type: Description: D Non-Federal Okaloosa County has tasked Taylor Engineering with creating a habitat R management plan, conducting vegetative surveys, applying for permits, construction supervision, and more. O -F Total Amount of Matching Contributions $70,000.00 AF T R D 1133 15th Street, NW Version 1.1 Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20005 Page 13 of 15  EasyGrantsID: 52209 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation – Gulf Coast Conservation Grants Program 2016, Full Proposal Title: Upland Restoration within Veterans Park, Okaloosa Island, FL. Organization: Okaloosa County Show Map Below NLY O N IO SS U C IS D R O -F AF T R D 1133 15th Street, NW Version 1.1 Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20005 Page 14 of 15  EasyGrantsID: 52209 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation – Gulf Coast Conservation Grants Program 2016, Full Proposal Title: Upland Restoration within Veterans Park, Okaloosa Island, FL. Organization: Okaloosa County The following pages contain the uploaded documents, in the order shown below, as provided by the applicant: NLY Upload Type File Name Uploaded By , O Uploaded Date N IO to preserve the integrity of the actual files uploaded. SS The following uploads do not have the same headers and footers as the previous sections of this document in order U C IS D R O -F AF T R D 1133 15th Street, NW Version 1.1 Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20005 Page 15 of 15  Full Proposal Project Narrative Instructions: Save this document on your computer and complete the narrative in the format provided. The final narrative should not exceed six (6) pages; do not delete the text provided below. Once complete, upload this document into the on-line application as instructed. NLY 1. Activities: Elaborate on the primary activities that will be employed through the grant. Explain how these activities are expected to lead to the outcome(s). Describe how these activities relate to established plans (management, conservation, recovery, etc.) and priority conservation needs in the specific project location. O Okaloosa County and Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance propose a unique project that integrates natural habitat N restoration with recreational and educational features for the benefit of residents, tourists, and the environment. IO Okaloosa County views Veterans Park as a potential flagship project that will showcase the benefits and value associated with habitat restoration while providing a distinctive amenity for the public to enjoy. This narrative owned Okaloosa Island property. SS describes the first recommended phase of the Veterans Park restoration initiative and focuses on this county- U C Upland habitat restoration will include transforming the former golf course property into a diverse coastal IS habitat to benefit a variety of plants and wildlife including threatened and endangered species. Target communities include coastal dune, coastal strand, and hardwood and coniferous hammocks. Existing D topographic conditions include a mix of sandy mounds, hills, flatlands, and water features that will provide an R excellent canvas for creating, restoring and enhancing natural habitat. Many desirable species of trees, shrubs, O and groundcover currently occupy the site and will be used, where appropriate, to the maximum extent -F practicable to support the restoration. Site observations confirm that wading birds such as the great blue heron nest in the tall pine trees located on the property, in addition to at least one pair of nesting osprey. The project will include preservation and enhancement of these areas to continue attracting nesting birds and provide a AF viewing opportunity for the public to enjoy. The project site may also present suitable conditions for installation T of osprey bird nesting platforms in some locations. R Proposed recreational elements include a timber boardwalk along the shoreline and a network of trails with D educational components within the upland site interior. Suitable locations along the boardwalk and trails may include features such as a magnified scope to observe wildlife (e.g., nesting birds). Educational features may include signage and kiosks that provide information about the local ecosystem and the importance of habitat protection and restoration to provide a more fulfilling recreational experience. In addition to the upland restoration, the site plans to restore a living shoreline as well as seagrass and oyster reefs. While the boardwalk, trails, and shoreline restoration are out of the scope of this grant, they are an integral part of the