OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST — The national forest is seeking proposals for projects that improve forest health, water quality or existing infrastructure.
It is seeking the Title II project proposals for work to be completed in 2016.
Applications are due July 31.
Funding will be provided through Secure Rural Schools, which was reauthorized for another two years. The program provides payments to counties as compensation for the loss of tax income associated with federal land within their boundaries.
Past projects have included watershed restoration, stream stabilization, invasive plant treatments and road maintenance.
The Olympic Peninsula Resource Advisory Committee will review proposals and recommend projects for funding.
Forest Supervisor Reta Laford will provide final project approval.
Title II project submission forms are available at http://tinyurl.com/PDN-secureruralschools, Completed forms should be submitted electronically to Donna Nemeth at dnemeth@fs.fed.us.
Hard copies are available at Olympic National Forest, 1835 Black Lake Blvd S.W., Olympia, WA 98512. Completed forms should be mailed to that office.
