Lake Tahoe Regional Wetlands Development

To assist in addressing the past degradation of Lake Tahoe and its watershed by undertaking projects to meet the environmental thresholds as defined in the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's Environmental Improvement Program (EIP). The environmental t

To assist in addressing the past degradation of Lake Tahoe and its watershed by undertaking projects to meet the environmental thresholds as defined in the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's Environmental Improvement Program (EIP). The environmental thresholds of interest include water quality, soil conservation, wildlife, fisheries and vegetation. To achieve environmental restoration in the Lake Tahoe basin, funded activities may include project planning and implementation, program coordination and management, surveys, monitoring, and public outreach.

State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Other public institution/organization, Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, Small business (less than 500 employees), Profit organization, Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Quasi-public nonprofit institution/organization, Other private institutions/organizations, State,Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations) State and local agencies, public nonprofit institutions/organizations, other public institutions/organizations, Federally-recognized Indian Tribal governments, profit organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, other private institutions/organizations, and educational or scientific organizations may apply.

Awards made under this program are intended to benefit the public by maintaining and improving the environmental quality in general, and water quality in particular, of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

All activities are environmental improvement projects to enhance or restore water quality and conditions for species and habitats in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The amount of funding available for projects is highly variable from year to year.

Agreements are typically awarded for periods of 1 to 5 years. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released. Payment terms vary by agreement awarded under this program.

Environmental compliance for this program may be required depending upon the specific project funded. This may result in the need for a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance document as well as compliance with other applicable laws and permits prior to the commencement of project activities.

Criteria used for selecting a recipient are based on regional priorities, project continuation need, balanced and informed review of a technical proposal, budget proposal, and relevancy to program objectives.

All applications will be initially screened by Bureau of Reclamation personnel for eligibility and compliance with regional priorities, project continuation need, and relevancy to program objectives. Applications passing this screening process will be forwarded for review by the issuing office. Qualified experts from the Bureau of Reclamation will review applications against 2 CFR 200, and any additional review factors. Final selection will be determined by the Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation, or regional officials, as applicable to the project.

Varies depending on the number of proposals received and the complexity of the project. Generally, offices review and select proposals for award within 12 months of proposal submission.

Previously funded projects may be eligible for extension. When renewals or extensions are applicable, continuation of funding for these activities is at the discretion of Congress and will be subject to availability of appropriated funds.

None. Final award decisions are not subject to appeal; however, the Bureau of Reclamation will provide all applicants with information on why their proposals were not selected for award.