Tan Oak Park Forest Health Workforce Training Center Phase 2 - TA for Hydro-Electric Energy & Water Storage Pond Planning Project
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Tan Oak Park Forest Health Workforce Training Center Phase 2 - TA for Hydro-Electric Energy & Water Storage Pond Planning Project
- Address Climate Change and Extreme Event Effects, Impacts and Vulnerabilities
- Conserve, Enhance and Restore Watersheds and Ecosystems that Support Biological Diversity
- Engage with Regional Partners to Inform High Quality Planning and Implementation
- Ensure that Disadvantaged and Underrepresented Communities Benefit from Initiatives
- Prioritize Plans, Projects and Actions that Result in Long Term Sustainability of Jobs & Revenues
- Protect and Enhance Groundwater Resources
- Protect and Enhance Watersheds and Ecosystems that Provide Water Quality and Supply Benefits
- Respect Local Autonomy and Local Knowledge in NCRP Planning and Implementation
NCRP RFFC Technical Assistance (DOC)
Deferred/Unfunded
Tan Oak Park is the home of the Northern Mendocino Ecosystem Recovery Alliance and the site for numerous fire safety and sustainability events and workshops for our community. Previous TA was used to develop a plan for the Forest Health Workforce Training Center. The current project focuses on a next step identified in that plan, focusing on developing plans and permits for a sustainable hydroelectric/solar micro grid at the Tan Oak Park Training Center. Additionally, this project will include developing plans and permits for a water storage pond to increase fire safety and improve habitat.
2024
2024
9/8/2025
Project Attributes
General Information
Project Description Narrative (1,000 character limit)
TA is requested for two components:
Part 1: Tan oak park was powered by hydroelectric in the 1930's. There is an old 6" penstock following a deeded easement on Mad Creek to a point upstream from Tan Oak Park. We plan to install a new hydro system; to accomplish this goal we are seeking funding to hire a licensed engineer to plan a modern and efficient system design and assist with permitting. This project will provide an independent source of electricity for the residents and guests of the Tan Oak Park facilities, as well as potentially feeding excess current into the main power grid.
Part 2: We are also seeking funding for a licensed engineer to draft plans and assist with permitting for a water storage pond at Tan Oak Park. This will provide water for fire safety and habitat improvement. This pond will allow Tan Oak Park to exercise forbearance on diverting water from mad creek during the summer months, maintaining a cold-water flow to Rattlesnake Creek, improving salmonid habitat.
Solutions
Capacity - Technical Assistance, Capacity - Workforce Development, Climate Action - Adaptation, Community Health and Safety - Community Infrastructure, Ecosystem Conservation and Restoration - Water
Spatial Information
Tribal Region
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Project Size (Acres)
2
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Location
Organizations
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| Local and/or Political Support | Bell Springs Volunteer Fire Department, CAL FIRE Mendocino Battalion Chief Brandon Gunn, American Legion Post 815 Leggett Valley, Legget Valley Unified School District, Families and Friends United by Aids/ Tan Oak Park, Eel River Recovery Project, Forest Reciprocity Group/Cloud Forest Institute |
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Project Benefit Performance Measures
Expected Project Benefit Performance Measures
| Capacity Enhancement - # of projects | 1 count | |
| Capacity Enhancement - Type(s) of CE | Type: Technical Assistance | 1 |
| Environmental justice and social equity - # of projects | Activity focus: Capacity building | 1 count |
| Grant applications submitted - # of proposals | 1 | |
| Jobs created or retained (FTE) | 0.1 | |
| Technical Assistance - Type(s) of TA | Type of Technical Assistance: Grant applications | 1 |
| Technical Assistance - Type(s) of TA | Type of Technical Assistance: Permitting | 1 |
| Technical Assistance - Type(s) of TA | Type of Technical Assistance: Plan development/Project Design | 1 |
Reported Project Benefit Performance Measures
No annual Project Benefit Performance Measure accomplishments entered for this Project.
Financials
Budget
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Reported Expenditures
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Project Types
Project Types
This project will provide engineering TA for plan development and permitting for the project sponsor.
This project supports the development of the Tan Oak Park Forest Health Workforce Training Center.
The Forest Health Workforce Training Center will engage with the community, providing community workshops and workforce development and training.
Project protects the environs of Tan Oak Park from the negative impacts of wildfire by providing a source of water for firefighting.
Project improves energy infrastructure and reduces dependence on fossil fuels.
Project protects the local watershed by reducing groundwater draw and leaving cold water in the creek.
Project reduces emissions by planning the implementation of an independent sustainable electricity source at Tan Oak Park.
Project Details
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Organization Statement of Qualifications
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- 1/30/2024
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Supplemental Solicitation Documents
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- 1/31/2024
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Location Map
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- 2/16/2024
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Proposed Pond Location
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- 2/16/2024
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