From the Department of Water Resources:
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced the opening of the public comment period for the Riverine Stewardship Program: San Joaquin Fish Population Enhancement Program (SJFPEP) & Urban Streams Restoration Program (USRP) Grants Draft Guidelines and Proposal Solicitation Package (PSP).
The 45-day public comment period begins today, January 27, 2022, and will close at 5 p.m. on March 14, 2022. Following review of the public comments, DWR will release the final guidelines and solicit proposals.
The draft guidelines and PSP, as well as detailed information on the solicitation rules, procedures, and process can be accessed at the Riverine Stewardship Program – Grants webpage.
Para obtener el borrador del Proyecto de directrices y pliego de condiciones por favor mande un mensaje a RSP@water.ca.gov.
DWR will grant funds through the Riverine Stewardship Program, SJFPEP and, URSP, for planning and implementation of projects that restore streams, creeks, and rivers to enhance the environment for fish, wildlife, and people.
Comment Period
Public comments can be submitted for the Draft Guidelines and PSP by one of the following methods:
Electronic Mail
Transmitted comments should be sent to RSP@water.ca.gov. Electronic files should be MS Word compatible or PDF.
Hard Copy via U.S. Mail
California Department of Water Resources
Division of Regional Assistance
Special Restoration Initiatives Branch
Post Office Box 942836
Sacramento, CA 94236
Attention: Esther Tracy
Virtual Public Workshops
DWR will host two virtual public workshops on the draft guidelines. The times and dates of these public workshops are listed below.
Date: March 1, 2022
Time: 1:00 pm
Link to attend: https://ca-water-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsduGgpjgrGdRNtfUQXfR-BpEF_NpDPrUJ
Date: March 3, 2022
Time: 10 a.m.
Link to attend: https://ca-water-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtcOqrqD0tE9BtZeJQNrT0Z2AZ1Xn5Nt8F
