PUBLIC ACCESS PROJECT APPLICATION

The Wildlife Conservation Board can enter into cooperative project agreements with
other agencies of the state, local agencies or nonprofit organizations for the
development of facilities for public access for hunting, fishing or other wildlife-oriented
recreation. The Board funds the construction of fishing piers and development of fishing
access sites, the development of hunting access areas, support facilities and the
development of pedestrian trails for those wanting to enjoy California’s fish and wildlife
resources. Applications for project funding are accepted on a continuous basis. The
Board normally meets every three months for the purpose of considering proposals.
Meetings are held in February, May, August and November and are open to the public.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Name of Entity Requesting Funding (Project Sponsor):

Mailing Address :
:

Person Representing Organization:

Title:
Telephone:
Federal Employee Identification Number:

PROJECT INFORMATION

Project Title: County:

Project Location:

Land Ownership of Project Site:

Project Objective:

Funding Requested: $
Total Project Cost (include in-kind contributions/donors): $

Proposed starting date: Estimated completion date:

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Provide a brief summary of the proposed project. If the project is part of a larger effort
development, describe the entire development and clearly indicate which portions are
proposed for WCB funding.

Project Need

Describe the need for the project, Include a description of the following, as appropriate:

a. current or anticpated types of wildlife-oriented public access to be provided by

the project ( i.e., fishing, hunting, boating, bird-watching, etc...);

b. the wildlife areas, open space, parks, waterways etc. that the project site will or
currently provides access to; the types of public access currently allowed in these
areas, as well as other facilties in the vicinity that support these types of activities
and public access;

c. the amount of current and/or anticipated public use and the population areas to
be supported by the project;

d. any local, regional or statewide plans, studies or other related documents that
indicate or support a need for the project.

Pre-Construction Activities

a. Who will prepare the project designs, plans and drawings and what is their
current status? If plans, design or drawings are available, please provide copies
with your application;

b. Projects must be ADA accessible, when applicable. Please explain the ADA
requirements and components of the project;

c. What permits will be needed and what is their current status?

d. Who will be the lead in obtaining environmental documents? If the grant is

approved, compliance with CEQA must be completed prior to awarding funds,
unless a determination can be made and supported that the project is exempt
from CEQA. What is the status of this activity? If CEQA is completed please
provide a copy of the document(s);

e. Projects must be reviewed and supported by the Department of Fish and Game
(DFG). Has DFG been contacted regarding the project? If so, please provide
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f. The local agency/sponsor must adopt a resolution agreeing to: 1) endorse the
project; 2) identify the person or persons authorized to sign all project
agreements 3) provide a lease or recorded document to ensure the State’s
interest in maintaining the long-term operation of the project; 4) operate and
maintain the project upon completion; and 5) provide for local funding, if
appropriate. Please describe the status of the resolution.

Construction and Administration

a. Who will manage project construction?

b. Who will perfom the construction, and if the work will be contracted, how will
contractor(s) be selected?

c. Describe any similar experiance or projects completed by the applicant, partners

or contractors?

Budget

The local agency/sponsor must provide a firm cost estimate for all the major
components and tasks involved in the design, permitting and construction of the project.
Provide a list of the of the major tasks you are seeking funding for, along with amounts
and names of other contributors. For other contributors indicate if the money has been
secured or is pending. The WCB does not fund long term management of the project
and this item should not be part of the budget – see below.

Management

Project proponents must demonstrate an ability to maintain and operate the

improvements over the management term (typically 25 years). Describe how the
project will be managed and maintained:

a. Who will be responsible for the long-term management of the project? How will
these activities be funded?

b. What other similar types of projects are currently managed by the proposed
management entity?

c. Project improvements must be open to the public during normal operation hours
(often daylight hours, sunrise to sunset). What are the proposed operating
hours?
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d. Project improvements should be designed to ensure long-term life, with minimal

repairs, maintenance and upkeep. What is the expected life of the improvements
and how will they be maintained?

Final Close-Out

When construction is completed, the local agency/sponsor must submit a copy of the
final plans and drawings along with a final report to the WCB.

CHECKLIST
NOTE: THIS INFORMATION SHOULD BE PROVIDED WITH THE PROJECT
APPLICATION TO THE WCB A MINIMUM OF FOUR MONTHS PRIOR TO THE
DESIRED BOARD MEETING DATE.

Full project description

Firm cost estimates
Long-term maintenance/management plan
Time line for construction
Project location map showing project area (for example, AAA road map with the
project area marked in red)
Project drawing (project plans)
Photos of proposed project site
CEQA documents or Notice of Exemption (NOE)
Other environmental documents/permits as appropriate
Resolution from applicant’s governing board
Support letters (if available)
A recommendation letter from the Department of Fish and Game

Mail to: Wildlife Conservation Board

1807 13th Street, Suite 103
Sacramento, CA 95820