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Refers to coordination work focused on a local watershed or subbasin. Coordination which directly supports other project work should be covered in the details of the associated work element. Coordination work which helps identify or select projects and/or sites should be covered under WE# 114: Identify and Select Projects.

Rules and Examples (work element scenarios and associated rules)

Rule 1: Coordination in support of other project work should be covered under the relevant WE.

Example:

WE: Watershed Coordination
WE Title: Johnson Creek Watershed coordination duties
WE Description (one or more of the following): Coordinate watershed association activities. Plan and facilitate regular watershed association meetings. Identify opportunities to enhance natural resources within the Johnson Creek watershed. Work with Tribes, USFS, USFWS, NRCS, local conservation districts, NGO's and stakeholders to identify problems and solutions within the watershed. Coordinate with agencies, stakeholders, and other entities on restoration and enhancement efforts to prevent duplication and enhance communication and cooperation. Work with landowners, interest groups and agencies to research and identify funding and cost share opportunities. Prepare agreements, if necessary, to assign duties and responsibilities to the appropriate entities. Develop documents, press releases, web sites, and other communications to impart information to watershed association members and/or the public.

• Hold/attend a coordination meeting
• Draft MOA or MOU
• Draft revised policy manual, website, etc.

Metrics

Location Guidance

No location needed for this work element

Applicability and status of the following environmental compliance requirements can be found on the Environmental Compliance tab for that work element in your SOW for all 2007 contracts forward. BPA's Environmental staff will update and maintain this information in Pisces in real time, so that you can check the status of environmental compliance on your project at any time.

Note: Many of the fields are set to auto-load in Pisces, but the settings will be reviewed by BPA's Environmental staff prior to the contract being finalized, and may be revised depending on the specific circumstances.

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

NEPA coverage for this work element will be identified by BPA's Environmental Compliance Lead.

Endangered Species Act (ESA)

ESA consultation is typically not required for this work element.

National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)

NHPA Section 106 consultation is typically not required for this work element.

Public Involvement

Public involvement is typically not required for this work element.

• For coordination work that helps support the identification and selection of projects use WE# 114, Identify and Select Projects.
• For coordination work covering all or most of the Columbia basin, use WE# 189 Regional Coordination.