2026 Regional Project Pre-application

2026 Upper Columbia Regional Project Pre-Application

* Pre-applications due March 11, 2026 (COB)

*Complete SRFB applications due in PRISM April 17, 2026 (COB)

*Revised SRFB proposals due in PRISM May 27, 2026 (COB)

*Final revised applications due in PRISM June 22, 2026 (noon)
Project Title*
Contact Information
Sponsor *
Organization
Primary Contact*
First and Last Name
E-Mail Address*

Project Summary
Please provide a description or summary of the proposed project, including project goals. The goal of the project should be to solve identified problems by addressing the root causes. Then clearly state the desired future condition.*
What are the project objectives? Objectives support and refine biological goals, breaking them down into small steps. Objectives are specific, quantifiable actions the project will complete to achieve the stated goal. Each objective should be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound). Note: This exact question is included in the PRISM application. Example format: The project seeks to address [specify limiting factor(s)] for [limiting life stage(s)] by [specific actions proposed] to create an estimated [include specific target metrics, as described below] upon implementation in [estimated year].

Budget Request

Values MAY be duplicative and do not have to equal TOTAL anticipated budget in pre-application.
Anticipated Request - SRFB
Anticipated Request - Targeted Investment
Tributary Committee - Anticipated or Actual
Anticipated or Actual Other Funding
Anticipated TOTAL Budget*
Other Funding Source(s), please note if funding is anticipated or actual.
List Names

Project Risk and Economic Benefits
1. What is the landownership?*
e.g. private, DNR, Forest Service, etc.
YesNo
Please explain
3. Describe any land owner requirements (e.g., design elements, right-of-ways, access agreements, liability waivers, etc.) and if/how they could affect the project *
4. Will the project raise potential concerns for interest groups (e.g., recreational users) or the community at large (including upstream/ downstream/ adjacent landowners)?*
5. Who will have the responsibility to manage and maintain the project? What is the responsibility of current or future landowners?*
YesNoDon't know
If yes, describe your efforts to coordinate with the other project sponsor(s) and/or manager(s)
7. Please describe the risk of failure associated with this project.*
8. Is there any public outreach planned during and/or after implementation? Does the project build community support for salmon recovery efforts? *
9. Does the project represent an opportunity for economic benefit? How much benefit does the project create for the dollars invested?*
10. Describe any partnerships, their experience, and types of contributions supporting the project.*

Optional Section - Preparation for PRISM (SRFB applications only)

The following questions are identical to the questions RCO requires in the PRISM application for SRFB projects. If desired, sponsors can complete associated questions early and copy responses into PRISM during the "Complete Application" phase due on April x, 2026
YesNo
1. Problem Statement: What are the problems your project seeks to address? Include the source and scale of each problem. Describe the site, reach, and watershed conditions. Describe how those conditions impact salmon populations. Include current and historical factors important to understand the problems.
2. Describe the limiting factors, and/or ecological concerns, and limiting life stages (by fish species) that your project expects to address.
3. What are the project goals? The goal of the project should be to solve identified problems by addressing the root causes. Then clearly state the desired and future condition. Include which species and life stages will benefit from the outcome, and the time of year the benefits will be realized.
4. What are the project objectives? Objectives support and refine biological goals, breaking them down into smaller steps. Objectives are specific, quantifiable actions the project will complete to achieve the stated goal. Each objective should be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound).
5. Scope of work and deliverables. Provide a detailed description of each project task/element. With each task/element, identify who will be responsible for each, what the deliverables will be, and the schedule for completion.
6. What are the assumptions and physical constraints that could impact whether you achieve your objectives? Assumptions and constraints are external conditions that are not under the direct control of the project, but directly impact the outcome of the project. These may include ecological and geomorphic factors, land use constraints, public acceptance of the project, delays, or other factors. How will you address these issues if they arise?
7. How have lessons learned from completed projects or monitoring studies informed this projects?
8. Describe the alternatives considered and why the preferred was chosen.
9. How were stakeholders consulted in the development of this project? Identify the stakeholders, their concerns or feedback, and how the concerns were addressed.
10. Does your project address or accommodate the anticipated effects of climate change? How will your project be climate resilient given future conditions? How will your project increase species and habitat adaptability?
11. Describe the sponsor's experience managing this type of project. Describe other projects where the sponsors has successfully used a similar approach.
12. Will veterans (including the veterans conservation corps) be involved in the project? If yes, please describe.

Supporting Documents
Upper Columbia Process Guide 2026

SRFB Manual 18 (2026)

RCO Application Resources

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2026 Upper Columbia Regional Project Pre-Application

Contact Information

Project Summary

Budget Request

Project Location

Project Information

Design and Restoration Proposals

Assessment Proposals

Protection Proposals

Monitoring Proposals

Project Risk and Economic Benefits

Optional Section - Preparation for PRISM (SRFB applications only)

Supporting Documents

Upper Columbia Process Guide 2026

SRFB Manual 18 (2026)

RCO Application Resources