OLYMPIA — Olympic National Forest is accepting proposals for projects ranging from watershed restoration to trail improvements.
The deadline for the proposals for Title II funding received through the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act is Sept. 30.
Olympic National Forest has received $375,580 in Title II funds.
Of that, $129,177 is allocated to Clallam County and $121,233 to Jefferson County.
Grays Harbor has $71,231 available and Mason County has $53,939.
Title II projects are required to provide a direct or indirect benefit to resources on National Forest System lands.
Past projects have included watershed restoration, stream stabilization, invasive plant treatments, trail improvements and road maintenance.
Project submission forms are available at http://tinyurl.com/PDN-Forestprojects.
Hard-copy forms are available at the supervisor’s office in Olympia.
Completed forms can be submitted electronically to dnemeth@fs.fed.us or submitted in person or by mail to Olympic National Forest, Attn: Public Affairs, 1835 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Olympia, WA 98512.
For more information, call 360-956-2402.