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'�A MAR - g 2023 a C z Office of the Town Attorney Town of Southold Town Hall Annex, 54375 Route 25 P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971-0959 Telephone : 631-765-1939 Facsimile: 631-765-6639 MEMORANDUM To: Denis Noncarrow, Town Clerk From: Missy Mirabelli Secretary to the Town Attorney Date: March 7, 2023 Subject: Sub-Award Agreement with Ducks Unlimited —North American Wetlands Conservation Act Grant No.: US-NY-249-3 With respect to the above-referenced matter, I am enclosing the original Agreement together with the Resolution. If you have any questions regarding the enclosed, please do not hesitate to call me. Thank you. /mm Enclosures cc: Accounting John Sepenoski RESOLUTION 2022-903 i ADOPTED DOC ID: 18551 A THIS.IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 2011-903 WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON NOVEMBER 15,2022: RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Scott.A. Russell to execute a Sub-Award Agreement with Ducks Unlimited with regards to the North American Wetlands Conservation Act Grant No.US-IVY-249-3 at a maximum cost of up to$543,546 over the four year period of the grant,with a maximum of $140,000 paid in any one of the four years,funded from budget line A.871b.4,400.100 subject to the approval by the Town Attorney. Denis Nonearrow Southold Town Clerk RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jill Doherty,Councilwoman SECONDER:Louisa P. Evans,Justice AYES: Nappa,Doroski,Mealy, Doherty,Evans,Russell S DUCKS UNLIMITED,INC. TOWN OF SOUTHOLD North American Wetlands Conservation Act Grant Sub-Award.Agreement Conserving Wetland.Habitat in New York's National Estuaries US-NY-249-3' This Agreement is effective this 7th day of March , 2023, between Ducks Unlimited, Inc. (hereinafter "DU") and the Town of.Southold (hereinafter "Partner") to facilitate completion of the Conserving:Wetland Habitat.in New York's National Estuaries.(hereinafter"Project"). WHEREAS, the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) provides federal grants to. conserve wefland and associated upland for the benefit of migrating waterfowl, shorebirds and other wildlife. WHEREAS,the Conserving Wetland Habitat in.New York's National Estuaries NAWCA proposal dated December 23, 2020, as revised on dated March 22, 2021, addressed to the North American Wetlands Conservation Council Coordinator(hereinafter"Project Proposal') included as Exhibit A to this Agreement was approved for NAWCA .funding by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission on July 6, 2022 ,(F22AP01 102). 'WHEREAS,,DU intends to serve as the NAWCA grant recipient on behalf of the Project.partners and to administer grant funds received under a NAWCA grant (hereinafter"Grant"_).if and when such Grant is issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service(USFWS)and accepted by DU. WHEREAS,the Partner intends to be a:sub-recipient of NAWCA grant funds and/or.a match provider-. WHEREAS, DU and the Partner intend to cooperate to complete the Project by the acquisition of certain real property interest(s) and/or developments) as described in Ekhibit B of this Agreement (hereinafter "Project Elements"). NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration-of flhe above premises and other-terms and conditions listed herein, DU.and the Partner agree to undertake the.Project as follows: I:SCOPE OF WORK-The Project will be conducted in accord with the Project Proposal and the Terms and Conditions of the NAWCA grant (hereinafter "Terms and.Conditions') as.detailed in Exhibit C to this Agreement. Iii.SCOPE OF THE AGREEMENT-This Agreement will be in force for the Grant.Project,period.plus 25 years or, if Project Elements include acquisition of real.property interests, in perpetuity from the above-mentioned effective.date.uriless limited by easements, leases or other legal instruments of shorter duration as may be specified in the Terms and Conditions or approved by the DU Project"Officer. A.DU agrees:. 1. Subject to the execution of the Grant,to receive-and administer Grant funds in accordance with the Project Proposal. Page I of 4 2. To reimburse the Partner for allowable costs, as defined by the Terms and Conditions,incurred by the Partner to complete the Project Elements in the amount(s)described in Exhibit B. 3. Donate such cash, goods, and/or services to the Partner to complete the Project Elements in the amount(s)detailed in Exhibit B. B.PARTNER agrees: 1. To accept cash,goods,and/or services from DU and other Project partners to complete Project Elements as described in Exhibit B. 2. To provide matching contributions as detailed in said Partner's funding commitment letter included in the Project Proposal and described in Exhibit B. 3. That it accepts and will comply, as a subrecipient and/or a match provider and on DU's behalf and for DU's benefit,with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions. 4. To be responsible for all costs incurred by the Partner in excess of the value of Grant funds,DU funds or DU in-kind services,if any,that may be associated with the Project. 5. To provide all reasonable and necessary services to ensure the timely completion of the Project within the Grant's project period 6. To provide information and materials in a timely manner as requested by DU that are necessary to meet DU's obligations under the Grant. 7. To obtain, at the Partner's expense, all required permits, agreements, leases, approvals and access rights necessary for the development of the Project and provide to DU, its officers,employees,agents and the like all reasonable assistance and cooperation necessary for the implementation of this Agreement. 8. That all pre-agreement costs, as defined by the Terms and Conditions, incurred by the Partner are incurred at the Partner's risk. Such costs are allowable only to the extent that they would have been allowable if incurred after the date that the USFWS signs the Grant and during the Grant's project period. 9. Perform Site management and maintenance activities identified within the Project for the duration of this Agreement. Further, Partner shall be responsible for all costs associated with operation and maintenance of the Site. 10. DU will retain a right of entry to the Site for purposes of educational or informational tours and periodic review of Site management and maintenance. Visitation to the Site by DU will not infringe or conflict with Partner's use or enjoyment of the Site. 11. To immediately reimburse DU for any repayment or reimbursement DU must make to the USFWS under the Grant that is caused by or results from the Partner's failure to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 12. Inaccordance with Il.B.3. above, reimburse the USFWS or be bound to the alternative for redress chosen by the USFWS if any habitat restored, enhanced, created, or acquired by or for the Partner is managed, conveyed, or administered in a manner inconsistent with Terms and Conditions and/or the Page 2 of 4 Project purpose: Purther,under these circumstances,the Partner will reimburse DU for costs incurred by DU to restore, enhance, create, or acquire any habitat that is managed,eonveyed,.or administered in a manner inconsistent with Project purposes. 1.3. To permit DU, USFWS and their designees to conduct site inspections of the Project. 1.4. To permit DU, USFWS and their designees to have access to the Partner's records and .financial statements as necessary for DU to meet the requirements of 2CFR 200.300 through 200 309 and Subpart F. 15. Partnet will provide DU with the following written information on an annual-schedule based.upon the USFWS signature date of the Grant Agreement: A.) Progress report B) Financial status report C. .DU and PARTNER mutually agree: I.: That this Agreement and its obligations are contingent upon DU's receipt,acceptance and execution of a Grant,.the terms and conditions of which are acceptable to DU,that will fund this Project. If DU should not receive or accept the Grant or if this Project is excluded from the Grant, this Agreement shall be rescinded as of its effective date and neither party shall have any obligations to the other under this Agreement: 2. That the Project will be completed in accordance with the Project Proposal as_ further detailed in Exhibit B, including any mutually agreed modifications.. 3. To acknowledge the contribution of each party in oral or written communications related to the Project. Partner. and/or DU will provide mutually acceptable Project .signs and will erect and reasonably maintain these signs at a convenient viewing location.in close proximity to the Project. 4. DU appoints Jim Feaga as its Project Officer. Partner appoints John Sepenoski as its Project Officer. The parties may change their respective Project Officer at any time by providing written notification to the other party identifying the name of their new Project Officer. Correspondence pertaining to this Agreement shall be sent to the following addresses: DU - 6045 Pine Street East Petersburg,PA 17520 7,17-965-3144 Partner,., - 53095 Route 25 PO Box.1179 Southold,NY 11971 631-765-1800 5. To.cooperate in recognizing outside contributors who. might provide significant funding to. help underwrite costs of the Project or who otherwise are.mutually deemed'to deserve special recognition. The principal costs of such.recognition shall be borne by the party initiating the recognition. Page',of 4 6. To freely exchange Project information and-to periodically revieW;study and consider modifications to the Project pursuant to the terms of this Agreement 7. That if this Agreement.is executed prior to DU receiving the Notice of Giant Award from the USFWS, and such subsequent Notice of"Grant Award contain provisions which require the amendment.or modification of the Tents.and Conditions currently attached as-Exhibit C to this Agreement,.that such amended or modified Terns and Conditions shall be substituted and upon written acknowledgement by the Partner and become part of the Agreement. 8. .In the event thepatties hereto are Unable to agree regard,ing their obligationunder this Agreement,they shall select a mutually acceptable third party whose decis sion shall be binding. .9. That DU or FWS will bear no responsibility or liability with respect to any claims or suits by third persons for damages incurred or suffered resulting from,or caused by,the Partner,any subcontractor,or their respective employees, agents, servants and assigns activities under this Agreement.. The.Partner agrees that it will indemnify,defendand save DU and FWS harmless from and against-411 losses and all claims,demands payments,suits,actions,recoveries,judgments,costs and expenses of every nature and description brought or recovered .against DU or FWS or expended by DU or FWS, including the payment of attorneys' fees arising from the perforniance by the Partner,any subcontractors,and/or their respective employees,agents,.servants and assigns of the Partner's obligations under this Agreement. 10. That neither party hereto.shall be considered in default in the performance of its obligations hereunder to the extent that.performanee-.of such obligations Is delayed, hindered, or prevented.by force majeure. Force•majeure.shall be any cause beyond the control of any one or both of the parties_.hereto which they could not reasonably have foreseen and guarded against. Force majeure includes, but is not limited to,. acts of God, strikes, lockouts, fires, riots, incendiarism, interference. by civil or military--authorities, compliance with regulations or orders of any government authority, and acts of war (declared or undeclared), provided such cause could not have been reasonably foreseen and guarded against by the parties hereto. III. EXECUTION AND MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties'hereto'have executed this Agreement as of the date and year first written above. Further, only the mutual prior written agreement of both parties may modify this Agreement. DUCKS UNLIMITED,.INC. TOWN OF SOU OLD BYi cuit� BY: J s A.Rader—D'-ectbr of Operations Scott R ssell-Supervisor DATE: 3/7/2023 DATE: c-} Page 4of4 EXHIBIT B._"Project Elements" to North American Wetlands.Conservation Act Grant -Sub-Aivard Agreement Conserving Wetland Habitat in New York's National Estuaries US-NY-249-3 A. DU agrees to: Provide NAWCA funds-to the Town of Southold-Broad Meadows project-team for completion of Broad Meadows(Tract 3)restoration.DU will also utilized NAWCA funds to cover Brushes•Creek(Tract 2)NAWCA match documentation costs.DU staff will also provide technical assistance where necessary for the protection and restoration of all projects listed in the NAWCA proposal. B. The Partner agrees toi Utilized Town of Southold and-DU matching funds and NAWCA funds to complete the restoration of Broad Meadows(Tract 3)and record NAWCA's Notice of Grant Requirement on deed of Brushes Creek(Tract 2). C. DU and Partner mutually agree: Collaborate on all grant reporting requirements, proJect dedications,and signage EXHIBIT'B(continued) Project Description Project: TRACT 2-Brushes Creek Location: 40.96076389,72.55166667;Town of Southold,Stdolk-County,NY Contact Person:John Sepenoski Project Description: In April 201.8,the County and Town purchased 23.53 acres of estuarine habitat as an. addition to County&Town Preserve.systems.The County and Town contributed preservation funding in the amount of$1,685;526 and$446,474 towards the acquisition,respectively,which will be use as old match. DU,the County,and the Town will utilize$6;000 of grant funds to cover the cost of appraisal reviews to establish fair market value. Estimated Cost:. $2,138,000 .Funding: $6,000 in NAWCA Grant Funds for Appraisal Review costs $1,685,526 in Suffolk County fee title match $446;474 in Town of Southold fee title match .Permitting Required:N/A Project Tim0ine:Notiee of Grant.Requirement to be placed'on the deed within the NA WCA grant period Project:TRACT 3 -Broad Meadows .Location:: 41'.14950278,72.27694444;.Orient,Suffolk County,NY: Contact Person:John Sepenoski Project Description: The 114-acreBroad Meadows Marsh is located in Orient;NY and is comprised of New York State's.Long Beach Bay State Tidal Wetlands'Preserve,the Town of Southold's 16.4-acre Whitcom Property,and.private lands.The Hurricane of 1938(he.,the Long Island Express).caused major damage to this area of Orient,NY(Town of Southold).The existing berms adjacent to Broad Meadows' were,constructed in the aftermath of the 1938 storm without culverts to provide.drainage of the headwaters of Narrow River to its tidal reaches.By the 1950s,subsequent hurricane(s)-resulted in More flood daniage,-Subsequently vanous-culverts were constructed to allow the impounded marshes by the earthen berms to drain, including the existing twin culverts at the.downstream end of Broad Meadows Marsh,which were installed in the 1980s. Broad Nteadows lvlarsh is.impounded at its downstream end�by an earthen berm.approximately 230 feet Iona. Portions of this earthen berm were breachedAuring Hurricane Sandy in.2012 and subsequently restored.,Downstream of tlie.230=linear foot earthen berth_are the tidal reaches.of Narrow River featuring intact and high-functioning tidal marshes.The twin culverts within the.southerp,earthen berm.are undersized-and restrict tidal,flows to the upstreain marsh.Due to the restriction;Broad Meadows Marsh.is y- currentldominated by the invasive plant Phragmites.Removal of the tidal barrier presented by the twin gates will result in ecological recovery of the Phragmites-infested marshes througli conversion to tidal or brackish marsh.Therefore,DU;the Town, and NY DEC plan to.replace the twin culverts.with one or more self-regulating tide gates that would increase the"typical tidal range within"the marsh but would block higher tides and storm flows that would inundate roads and property. MHHW and SHW(tide elevations)would be blocked as these inundate adjacent infrastructure.Post-construction measures will be taken to protect this infrastructure in other ways,allowing the MH' HW and SHW.to.be allowed into the marsh:Therefore,as sea levels rise,the tide-gates can be managed accordingly,and the adjacent infrastructure will not-be--impacted. To date,the Town and DU.have been utilizing in-kind staff time and cash expenses on preliminary site inspections,topotbathymetric.surveys,and assisting with developing/reviewing concept design plans and contractor-oversight.The Town will utilize Grant and DU match funding,to hire design and construction contractors to replace the existing culverts.with self-regulating tide gates and sorne additional hydrology improvements(e:g.,roadway culverts to extensions of marsh,weir to adjacent Ag ditch).DU and DEC will provide technical support forbidding,desigri,.permitting,and construction oversight. Estimated Cost: $573,550(as,stated in NAWCA grant,buttrue overall.cost is estimated up to $1,323,368) Funding: $448,525 in NAWCA Grant Funds towards construction contractor costs $40,000 in NAWCA Grant Funds towards DU contract admin&engineering support staff time and travel costs $43,728 in DU cash towards--design/construction contractors(based on NANVCA proposal,but DU agrees to provide-tip to an additional-$206;272 or $250,000 total) $41,297 in DU in-kind match from.past staff time and travel Up to$543,546 in Town of'Southold funds(CPF,capital,etc.)for design and construction contractor.costs Permitting Required:Yes,TBD by design contractor hired by Town of Southold _Project.Timeline:.Construction to be completed within NAWCA grant period. EXHIBIT C.—"Terms and Conditions" North American Wetlands Conservation Act Grant Sub-Award Agreement -Conserving Wetland Habitat in New York's National.Estuaries US-NY-249-3 L NA WGA Grant Administration Standards dated January 2018. Accessed at the following location and incorporated by reference herein: https://w«,w.fins.gov/migratorybirds/pdf/grants/USGtantStandards.pdf 2: The applicable portion ofthe.USFWS Financial Assistance Award,Terms and Conditions posted at http:/h vww.fws.gov/grarits/atc.litml shall apply and are incorporated by.reference herein. 3: If the Partner is not an individual they shall submit thefollowing upon signing this Agreement: a. FFATA Form included as Exhibit C-1. b. Audit Ce tifcation.Fonn•ihcluded:as Exhibit C-2. 4. By.signing this Agreement the authorized official of Partner certifies,to the best of his/her knowledge' arid`belief,that: (1)No:Federal-appropriated funds have.been paid or will be paid,by or on behalfofthe.undersigned, to any personfor influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee.of an agency,4, -Memberof'Cong"cess,an officer or,employee.of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding ofany Federal contract,the making of any Federal grant,.the making oflany Federal.loan,.the entering into of any cooperative agreement,and the extension,continuation, renewal;amendment,orinodifieation of any Federal contract,grant,.loan,or cooperative agreement. (2)If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any'person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a--Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress,or.an employee ofa Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract,grant;Sloan,or cooperative agreement;the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL;"Disclosure Farm to Report Lobbying,"in.accordance with its instructions. (3).The undersigned shall require that the language of this,certification be included in tlie:award documents for ail subaWat&at all-tiers(including subcontracts;subgrants,and contracts under grants, loans,and cooperative agreements)-and that all sub-recipients'shall certify and disclose-accordingly. This,certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisitefor making or entering iihto.this transaction imposed by.section 1352,title-31;U.S.Code.Any person who fails to file the-required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than$10,000 and not more thatiSl00,000 for each such failure. 5._ The,Partner certifies by signing this Agreement that neither it nor its principles are presently debarred,suspended,.proposed for debarment;declared ineligibie or voluntary excluded from. :participation in'thistransaction by any federal department or agency. EXHIBIT C-1. A Form" North American Wetlands Conservation Act Grant Sub-Award Agreement Conserving Wetland-Habitat in New York's National Estuaries US-NY-249-3 The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act(FFATA)requires Ducks Unlimited to report the following information; 1.Name of the entity receiving the subaward: 2.Address(include zip+4)of entity receiving the_subaward and congressional.district: Contact person Phone:. Email: 3. Location of project under the subaward,including city,state,congressional district, county,and zip+4: 4. Unique identifier of the entity receiving the award and the parent entity of the recipient,should the entity be owned by another entity: ID(DUNS or DUNS+4): Parent: Sa.. Did your entity in the pieceding fiscal year receive-80%or more of its annual gross revenues from U.S.federal contracts,subcontracts, loans,grants,subgrants-and/or cooperative agreements AND did your entity in the preceding fiscal year receive$25,000,000 or more in.annual gross revenues from U.S.federal contracts,subcontracts,loans, grants,subgrants,and/or cooperative agreements? Yes or No —if Yes then proceed to b:If No then stop. b.. Does the public have.access to inforination about the compensation of the executives in your entity through periodic reports filed-under section 13(a)or 1.5(4)of the.Securities Exchange-Act of 1934 or section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code.of 1986? Yes or :No If answer to a is:yes and b is no then provide the names and-total compensation of the five most highly compensated officers: (1) $ (2) $. (3) $ (4) $ Muse-only: Amount of the award/contract$ DU Federal Award Number: Fundingagency:U..S.Fish and Wildlife Service Catalog-of Federal Domestic Assistance.number: EXHIBIT C-2.--"Audit Certification Form" Agreement No. US-NY-249-3 Subcontract No. Subcontract Amount (P.D-�-UCKs UNLIMITED Project officer Jim Feaga AUDIT CERTIFICATION FORM Organization Name: Contact Name: Title: Address: . City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Fax: E-mail: Please complete the appropriate section below,save,print,and return the completed and signed Audit Certification-form and the. requested-documentation to:Staff requesting this form should enter appropriate name,title,address,etc.information in this section Please identify which applies to your organization. ❑ I hereby certify that for the fiscal year ended (date): 1. The auditor's report on financial data states that the audited information its fairly stated in all material respects;and 2; The administration of our federal projects has been audited in accordance with 2 CFR 200 Subpart F and there were no material instances of noncompliance with federal laws and regulations or reportable conditions;and 3./There were no findings of noncompliance in the audit report that are specifically related to the subrecipient award(s);and 4. Management has addressed the resolution of previous-year findings from prior audit reports if related to the subrecipient Auditoe..s report filed on (date). The Data Collection Form.(SF-SAC)has been electronically submitted.to the FAG. We have completed our 2 CFR Subpart F Audit,for.the fiscal year ended (date),and material noncompliance issues and/or reportable conditions were noted. The Data Collection Form(SF-SAC)has been electronically submitted to the FAC. ❑ We have not completed our 2 CFR Subpart F Audit'for the fiscal year ended (date).We expect the audit to be completed by (date).Upon completion of the 2 CFR Subpart F Audit,we will provide either the positive certifications outlined in the first option above and a copy of the report or a copy of the audit report and our response as required in 2 CFR Subpart F,§200.512(c). [] Our organization is not subject to the requirements of 2 CFR Subpart F Audit(complete both(a)and(b)below). a. Our organization is not subject to the requirements of 2.CFR Subpart F Audit because we: ❑Did not receive$750,000 or more during the fiscal year. ❑Are a for-profit organization. ❑Are a non-U:S.based entity. ❑Are exempt for other reasons'(explain:) b. In lieu of a 2.CFR Subpart F.Audit,we have enclosed: ❑An audited financial statement. ❑An independent auditor's management.letter. ❑A copy of our Iatest]RS tax return. ❑.Other(explain): I hereby represent and warrant that the information listed above is true and accurate,. Signature: Date:. (Officer/Director/President of Organization) EXHIBIT A.—"Project Proposal" to North American Wetlands Conservation Act Grant Sub-Aivard Agreement Conserving Wetland Habitat in New York's National Estuaries US-NY-249-3 NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT PROPOSAL PROJECT OFFICER'S PAGE What4s the proposal title?Conserving Wetland Habitat in New-York's National Estuaries What is the date you are submitting the proposal? 12/23/20 What are the geographical landmarks for the proposal? 1. State(s):New York 2. County(ies):Bronx,Kings, Queens,Richmond, Suffolk 3. Congressional District(s):NY 1,5,8, 11, 14 4. JV(s):Atlantic Coast 5. BCR(s):30 Project Officer Information: 1. Name:Jim Feaga 2. Title:Regional Biologist 3. Organization:Ducks Unlimited,Inc. 4. Applicant Organization Address: 7322 Newman Boulevard,Building 1 Dexter,MI 48130-1557 5. Project Officer Address:6045 Pine Street East Petersburg,Pa 17520 6. Telephone number:717-965-3144 7. E-mail address:jfeaga@ducks.org 8. Additional Contacts:'Rebecca Swadek,Rebecca.Swadek@parks.nyc.gov,212-360-1436 9. DUNS Number:082017521 Please answer the following questions: Is an Optional Matching Contributions Plan(MCP)submitted with the proposal?No Or Does the proposal contain match associated with a previously submitted MCP?No Are you requesting that this proposal be considered as a continuation of a previous grant agreement(a Programmatic Project Proposal)?No Do you expect this project to be the first phase of a Programmatic Project? No How many more proposals are planned for the same proposal area?There will likely be at least one succeeding proposal submitted for the Long Island area. Will any of the NAWCA funds requested as part of this proposal be received or spent by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or another Federal agency?No Does this proposal include acquisition activities that will add to the National Wildlife Refuge System(NWRS)?No Are carbon sequestration credits involved in your proposal?No Will any portion of any tract or activities associated with any tract be used to satisfy wetland or habitat mitigation requirements under Clean Water Act,Rivers and Harbors Act,Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act,Water Resources Development Act,ecological service credits or other related statutes now or in the future?No Have you confirmed that all partners,key personnel,and contractors are eligible to participate in Federal grants? Yes To ensure that the proposal complies with available guidelines and that partners are aware of their responsibilities,the Project Officer certifies to the following statement: I have read the 2020 U.S. Standard Grant proposal instructions,eligibility information,and applicable U.S.grant administration policies and informed partners or partners have read the material themselves.To the best of my knowledge,this proposal is eligible and complies with all NAWCA,North American Wetlands Conservation Council,and Federal grant guidelines and the information submitted herein is true and correct.The work in this proposal consists of allowable and eligible work and costs associated with long- term wetlands and migratory bird habitat conservation. 12.21.20 Sign&date Audit reports.If the applicant organization expended more than$750,000 of federal funds during the last calendar year,please include a copy of your most recent of SF-FAC that was submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.If your organization did not expend more than$750,000 of federal funds last year, please certify that the Single Audit(formerly A-133)was not required.See attached Audit Reports Required Overlap/Duplication Statement:Applicants must provide a statement that address whether there is any overlap between the proposed project and any other active anticipated projects in terms of activities,costs, or time commitment of key personnel.If any overlap exists,applicants must provide a description of the overlap in their application.Applicants must also state if the proposal submitted for consideration under the program is/is not in any way duplicative of any proposal that was/will be submitted for funding consideration to any other potential funding source(Federal or non-Federal).If such a circumstance exists,applicants must detail when the other duplicative proposal(s)were submitted, to whom(entity name and program),and when funding decisions are expected to be announced. If at any time a proposal is awarded funds that would be duplicative of the funding requested from the Service, applicants must notify the Service point of contact for this funding opportunity immediately.See attached Duplication Statement. Do you have any comments about,or suggestions for,the NAWCA program?Ducks Unlimited, Inc.and its conservation partners are long-standing supporters of the NAWCA program and support any efforts to both increase and strengthen the funding levels of the NAWCA program.We believe that the conservation projects completed through the NAWCA program are critical to the conservation of our continental wetland and waterfowl habitats and provide numerous benefits to other wildlife species and society.We thank you for your consideration and look forward to the successful completion of additional great wetlands conservation work in the Atlantic Flyway and New York. NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT PROPOSAL SUMMARY Conserving Wetland Habitat in New York's National Estuaries,New York COUNTY(IES), STATE(S),CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT(S):Bronx,Kings, Queens,Richmond, Suffolk,NY, 1,5,8, 11, 14 GRANT AMOUNT $1,000,000 Allocation:Ducks Unlimited,Inc. $1,000,000 MATCHING PARTNERS $3,692,000 Grantee:Ducks Unlimited,Inc $100,000 Town of Southold $446,474 Suffolk County $2,145,526 NY Dept of Parks and Recreation $1,000,000 GRANT AND MATCH-ACTIVITIES,COSTS AND ACRES $4,692,000/1,202.03 acres Fee Acquired $2,599,000/49.53 acres Restored $2,014,100/1,152.5 acres Other $41,000 Indirect Costs $37,900 PROPOSAL PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION:Global climate change is threatening our nation's coastal environments,producing several far-reaching environmental effects of which sea level rise is one of the most pronounced. Small increases in sea level dramatically affects the world's coastlines,physically, biogeochemically,and economically through impacts such as erosion,flooding,salinization,and habitat transformation for wildlife and plants.Although coastlines are naturally dynamic,being shaped and re- shaped through the actions of ocean waves,currents,and tides,rising sea levels alter these dynamics by amplifying their effects.These impacts are a substantial and growing threat in all three of New York's (NY)National Estuaries(Peconic,Long Island Sound,and NY/NJ Harbors),which contains valuable estuarine and wetland ecosystems. Within NY's portion of these National Estuaries,the dominant protective coastal ecosystem is the salt marsh.This area once had over 47,000 acres of salt marsh,but filling,draining,and mosquito ditching since the early 20'century have reduced tidal marsh acreage by half,and have lowered the functional health and resiliency of the parcels that remain.Furthermore,dense urban development leaves only a few thousand acres available for marsh migration in the coming decades under sea-level rise.As a result, many low-lying communities along the shores of these National Estuaries are at risk,of flooding during storm events,as the devastation from Superstorm Sandy made clear in 2012.Therefore,Ducks Unlimited (DU),NY City Department of Parks and Recreation(NYC Parks),New York State Department of Environmental Conservation(NYSDEC),Town of Southold(Town), Suffolk County(County)and others have made the protection and restoration of remaining marsh parcels a key priority in their coastal resiliency planning.To that end,the partners in this proposal propose to protect existing marsh complexes (Tracts 1 &2)and complete wetland restoration projects(Tracts 3-5)within degraded marsh complexes within each of NY's three National Estuaries. Like other North/Mid-Atlantic Coast marshes,our marshes destined for restoration were formerly altered to support salt hay farming and other agriculture,and later,for mosquito control.These activities have degraded natural.salt marsh hydro-periods and caused the loss of important associated functions and the loss of vegetation.Inadequate tidal flushing and man-made barriers to tidal flow(e.g.,roads,berms, dikes,under-sized culverts,etc.)have also added to the degraded condition and productivity of the tidal marshes,further impacting coastal wetlands.The resulting vegetation die-back,or changes in vegetative community structure(such as Phragmites invasion),and reduction in rates of salt marsh accretion may lead to permanent loss of productive marsh land and/or conversion to open water,thereby exacerbating the vulnerability these critical wetlands have to sea level rise and coastal storm surge events. Despite the impacts to our wetlands and the threats they face,NY's coastal marshes provide essential ecological functions to North America's waterfowl and other wetland-associated migratory birds such as Salt Marsh Sparrows,Seaside Sparrows,Red Knots,and Willet.In particular,NY's marshes are positioned at the head of the Atlantic Flyway,providing a key stopover point for hundreds of migratory birds,and breeding grounds for hundreds more. Salt marshes are also critically important for supporting a diversity of other wildlife,including local and regional fisheries.For instance,one of our project areas is within the Orient Harbor Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat.Orient Harbor and its tributaries are of statewide significance due to the presence of an important commercial shellfishery,habitat provided for overwintering waterfowl,and estuarine nursery and feeding habitat provided for many finfish species. Our proposal will protect important wetland areas for migratory birds and wetland dependent species in the coastal regions of Bronx,Kings,Queens,Richmond,and Suffolk Counties of NY.This area is encompassed by the Peconic Bay Marshes,Hudson River Valley,and Long Island South Shore Complex Focus Areas identified in the Atlantic Coast Joint Venture(ACJV)Mid-Atlantic Plan,and Bird Conservation Region(BCR)30. Our project area is also recognized within several State(Orient Point, Peconic Bays,Pelham Bay Park,NY Harbor Herons Complex)and Global(Jamaica Bay)Important Bird Areas(IBA).For decades,this area has been recognized throughout the Atlantic Flyway for its importance for marshbird breeding habitat for Saltmarsh Sparrows,wintering habitat for American black ducks,and a migration stopover for>300 bird species.It is a famous migration area for several species that concentrate in the region.Our projects will provide habitat conservation for a variety of declining wetland habitat types that will meet different life cycle requirements for numerous birds and other wildlife species. If funded,this proposal will restore 1,152.5 acres and permanently protect 49.53 acres,with>95% (1,147.63 acres)of all acreage comprised of wetlands that are in decline including emergent,forested,and estuarine wetlands. DU,NYSDEC,the Town,NYC Parks,and US Army Corps of Engineers(ACOE) will utilize grant and partner match to restore 1,152.5 acres of tidal marsh and associated upland habitat via tide gates replacement,mosquito ditch remediation,and excavation of upland fill within Tracts 3-5. Additionally,the Town and County will protect—50 acres within the project area via match Tracts 1-2. HABITAT TYPES AND WILDLIFE BENEFITTING:All projects listed in this proposal fall within one of each of NY's three National Estuaries,which have been designated based on their national significance of habitat to wildlife and people for recreation and public safety.These National Estuaries contain some of the most important migratory bird habitats in the country,providing a critical link between wintering and nesting grounds for over 300 species(>3 Million individuals)of waterfowl,waterbirds,shorebirds and landbirds.This area includes a diversity of wetland communities including barrier beaches,back- barrier estuaries,emergent tidal saltmarshes,sand and mudflats,islands,submerged aquatic vegetation, brackish and freshwater emergent wetlands,scrub-shrub and forested wetlands,and open water. The goal of this proposal is to conserve 1,202.03 acres of high-quality nesting, stopover,and wintering habitat in this region.The project will impact several diminishing wetland types including, 1,121.5 acres of estuarine wetlands,7.55 acres of palustrine forested wetlands,and 18.58 acres of palustrine emergent wetlands.The project will also impact 4.2 acres of subtidal estuarine wetlands,2.2 acres of palustrine scrub-shrub,and 48 acres of associated maritime forest habitats.Recent multi-year studies/species planning effort of waterfowl habitat energetics and Saltmarsh Sparrow habitat in this region has shown that tidal marshes are the most important habitats for wintering American black ducks and breeding Saltmarsh Sparrows.According to the ACJV American Black Duck Decision Support Tool,there is currently insufficient habitat/energy on the landscape within much of the NY's National Estuaries to sustain waterfowl at their NAWMP population objectives.Furthermore,the ACJV determined that sea level rise is taking its toll on high marsh habitat for Saltmarsh Sparrow,such as those mentioned throughout our proposal.Therefore,it is critical to conserve these important areas,so they can improve habitat support for waterfowl, Saltmarsh Sparrows,and other priority bird species. In total,this project will protect foraging capacity and important habitat for pair isolation,refuge,and roosting for 5 NAWCA High Priority waterfowl,7 NAWCA Priority waterfowl,and 7 NAWCA Other Priority waterfowl species.At least 36 of the 38 BCR 30 Priority Species of wetland-dependent migratory birds will directly benefit from conserving foraging,nesting,or roosting habitat.Additionally,three federally listed species will benefit from the conservation work outline in this proposal. PUBLIC BENEFITS/PUBLIC ACCESS:This proposal will support all the benefits that healthy ecosystems provide to the public.Because of NY's National Estuaries' disproportionate importance in the Atlantic Flyway,the habitat protected through this work will provide critical breeding and migration areas for waterfowl,waterbirds,shorebirds,and numerous landbird species that occur across much of Eastern and Central North America and spend most of their annual cycle far from NY.In addition,this work will provide several ecosystem services such as storm surge protection,storm water retention,flood abatement,ground water recharge,as well as increase recreational opportunities that will bring along jobs associated with ecotourism and habitat conservation.The conservation of over 1,200 acres of wetlands and associated uplands will be managed as part of the State Wildlife Management Areas/Tidal Wetland Areas,Town/County Preserves,and NYC Parks and be open to public access year-round. Opportunities for the public include outdoor activities such as:hunting,fishing,hiking,bird watching,and research. This project will go a long way to providing ample recreation opportunities and hopefully increasing the numbers of hunters and outdoors enthusiasts in NY. NEW PARTNERS:This proposal will mark the first time the County,Town,and NYC Parks has partnered on any NAWCA proposal.This proposal will be the first time that these partners,along with DU and NYSDEC Region 1 and Division of Marine Resources,have partnered in this area in a coordinated multi-partner effort to implement landscape-level conservation of this scale. RELATIONSHIP TO PREVIOUSLY FUNDED NAWCA PROPOSALS: If successful,this proposal will be the second standard NAWCA grant(first awarded in 2000)within NY's National Estuaries.This record speaks to the rarity for partners to be able to compile the appropriate number of acres and match to be successful for such as large-scale effort on Long Island due to the typically high land/project costs for small acres of impact.This proposal will be the first NAWCA grant to positively impact all three of NY's National Estuary. THREATS AND SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES: The constant threats of development,sea level rise, and coastal habitat loss place a significant burden of importance to wetlands and buffering upland habitats in coastal NY. Once habitats are affected by these threats,it is usually cost-prohibitive to restore sites,and lands that are developed are unlikely to provide future habitat for wildlife. If the NAWCA funds are not awarded,we will lose$3,692,000 of match from critical land protection,and our partners ability to protect,restore,and enhance properties identified in this proposal will be negatively impacted since alternate funding sources are limited or simply non-existent.Given coastal NY's limited wetland acres and high costs to conserve them,any lost funding and match opportunities to conserve these wetlands are unlikely to present themselves again in the future.The proposed conservation of Tracts 1-5 is urgent and necessary to provide critical habitat and mitigate historical and future landscape threats. FINANCIAL TABLE AND WORK PLAN PROPOSAL FINANCIAL TABLE MATCHING PARTNERS ABBREVIATED TOTAL PARTNER OLD NEW GRANT+ TRACT ACTIVITIES GRANT$ NAME MATCH$ MATCH$ MATCH$ ID Land Costs:Fee Acquired County $460,000 $460,000 1 Town $446,474 $446,474 2 County $1,685,526 $1,685,526 2 Appraisals&Other Acquisition Costs $1,000 DU $6,000 1 $6,000 - DU $1,000 2 A.TOTAL FEE ACQUIRED $7,000 $2,592,000 $0 $2,599,000 Contracts DU $43,728 $43,728 3 $448,525 Town $448,525 3 NYC Parks $1,000,000 $1,000,000 4 $20,000 NYC Parks $20,000 5 Non-Contract Personnel&Travel $40,000 DU $41,297 $81,297 3 $367,000 $367,000 5 Materials& Equipment $53,550 NYC Parks $53,550 5 B.TOTAL RESTORED $929,075 $41,297 $1,043,728 $2,014,100 Grant Administration $41,000 DU $41,000 C.TOTAL OTHER DIRECT. $41,000 $0 $0 $41,000 D.GRAND TOTAL DIRECT (Sum of A,B, and C) $977,075 $2,633,297 $1,043,728 $4,654,100 Indirect Costs DU $175 $175 1 DU $1,050 $1050 2 $11,375 DU $6,098 $7,652 $25,125 3 $4,375 DU $4,375 5 Other $7,175 DU $7,175 Direct E.TOTAL INDIRECT $22,925 $6,098 $8,877 $37,900 GRAND TOTAL (Sum of D and E) $1,000,000 $2,639,395 $1,052,605 $4,692,000 PARTNER GRANT$ MATCHING PARTNERS ITRACT INFORMATION ABBREVIATED TOTAL ID PARTNER OLD NEW GRANT+ NAME MATCH$ MATCH$ MATCH$ Ducks Unlimited, Inc. $110,925 DU $47,395.00 $52,605.00 $210,925 3 Town of Southold $448,525 Town $446,474 $894,999 2,3 Suffolk County County $2,145,526 r$2,145,526 1,2 New York City Department of Parks and Recreation $440 550 NYC Parks $100000040 550 4,5 GRAND TOTAL $1,000,000 $2,639,395 $1,052,605 $4,692,000 2 WORKPLAN TRACT 1-Hashamomuck Pond OVERALL ACRES AFFECTED:26 CENTRAL LOCATION: 41.08066389,72.39611111 STATE/FEDERAL AGENCIES HOLDING INTERESTS: Suffolk County Acreage Summary of Grant/Match Activities on the Tract: Acquisition 26 Describe all grant/match activities occurring on the tract here: In February 2020,the County purchased 26 acres of estuarine habitat as an addition to County Preserve system.The County contributed preservation funding in the amount of$460,000 towards the acquisition,which will be used as old match.DU and Suffolk County will utilize$1,000 of grant funds to cover the cost of an appraisal review. This area is ecologically important to protect salt and brackish wetlands in the Peconic Estuary.The wetlands are dominated primarily by native emergent plants.These marshes support a variety of waterfowl,wading birds and raptors. These marshes also support a variety of ACJV high priority waterfowl,shorebirds,wading birds, and raptors.In particular,the coastal salt marsh habitats within this project area have been identified by the Black Duck Joint Venture(BDJV)as the most important habitat for conservation for wintering American Black Ducks(ranked top 10%).These habitats within coastal NY are under constant threat of development, sea level rise, and coastal habitat loss and thus protection is necessary to provide critical habitat and mitigate historical and future landscape threats. The property is under the County management and open to recreation,hunting,trapping, birdwatching etc. Tract 1-Hashamomuck Pond: Acquisition Financial Plan Justification-$461,000 and 26 acres Grant-$1000 Match-$460,000 Completion: February 2020 LAND ACQUISITION DISCLOSURE Type of acquisition: Fee Title Holder of NAWCA conservation interest: Suffolk County Grantor/Seller of conservation interest:Private Landowner Tenure of conservation interest:Perpetuity All funding sources for acquisition: Suffolk County,Grant Are mineral rights severed or included?Yes Are water rights severed or included?Yes Item&Work Units I $/unit Total$ I Schedule Funding Source AND COSTS Fee Title 6 17,692.31 460,0-00 Veb 2020 ISuffolk County Subtotal Land Costs $460,000 APPRAISALS and OTHER ACQUISITION COSTS Appraisal Review 11 1,000 $1,000 rant Period rant Subtotal Appraisals and Other Acquisition Costs $1,000 TOTAL ACQUISITION DIRECT COSTS $461,000 Tract 1-Hashamomuck Pond: Indirect Costs Financial Table Justification-$175 Grant$0 Match$175 Allowable Specific Financial Direct Approved Partner to I.C.GrantI.C.Match Total mount mount Category from Plan Line Items Cost Base ate(%)*/ which I.C. Indirect I.0 Rate to Which Indirect Amount Agreement Rate Applies Cost 3 Agreement Cost is Applied Date Appraisals and 17.50%/ Acquisition Appraisal Review $1,000 5/21/20 DU $175 $175 Costs TRACT 2-Brushes Creek OVERALL ACRES AFFECTED: 23.53 CENTRAL LOCATION: 40.96076389,72.55166667 STATE/FEDERAL AGENCIES HOLDING INTERESTS: Suffolk County&Town of Southold Acreage Summary of Grant/Match Activities on the Tract: Acquisition 23.53 Describe all grant/match activities occurring on the tract here: In April 2018,the County and Town purchased 23.53 acres of estuarine habitat as an addition to County&Town Preserve systems.The County and Town contributed preservation funding in the amount of$1,685,526 and$446,474 towards the acquisition,respectively,which will be use as old match.DU,the County,and the Town will utilize $6,000 of grant funds to cover the cost of six appraisal reviews.This area is ecologically important to protect salt and brackish wetlands in the Peconic Estuary.The wetlands are dominated primarily by native emergent plants. These marshes support a variety of waterfowl,wading birds and raptors. These marshes also support a variety of ACJV high priority waterfowl,shorebirds,wading birds,and raptors.In particular,the coastal salt marsh habitats within this project area have.been identified by the Black Duck Joint Venture(BDJV)as the most important habitat for conservation for wintering American Black Ducks (ranked top 10%).These habitats within coastal NY are under constant threat of development,sea level rise,and coastal habitat loss and thus protection is necessary to provide critical habitat and mitigate historical and future landscape threats.The property is under the County management and open to recreation,hunting,trapping,birdwatching etc. Tract 2-Brushes Creek:Acquisition Financial Plan Justification-$2,138,000 and 23.53 acres Grant-$6,000 Match-$2,132,000 Completion: April 2018 LAND ACQUISITION DISCLOSURE Type of acquisition:Fee Title Holder ofNAWCA conservation interest: Suffolk County/Town of Southold. Grantor/Seller of conservation interest:Private Landowner Tenure of conservation interest:Perpetuity All funding sources for acquisition: Suffolk County,Town of Southold,Grant Are mineral rights severed or included?Yes Are water rights severed or included?Yes Item&Work Units $/unit Total$ Schedule Funding Source (month,year) (Grant or Partner name AND COSTS Fee Title 3.53 90,607.73 $1,685,526 ri12018 Suffolk Coun 446,474 [April 2019 own of Southold Subtotal Land Costs $2,132,000 APPRAISALS and OTHER ACQUISITION COSTS Appraisal Review 1$1,000 $6,000 Orant Period Orant Subtotal Appraisals and Other Acquisition Costs $6,000 TOTAL ACQUISITION DIRECT COSTS $2,138,000 4 Tract 2-Brushes Creek: Indirect Costs Financial Table Justification-$1,050 Grant$0 Match$1,050 Allowable - Specific Financial Direct Approved partner to Total Category from Ian Line Items Cost Base Rate(%)*/ .C.GrantI.C.Match .0 Rate o Which Indirect mount Agreement hick I.C. mount mount Indirect Bement Cost is Applied ate ate Applies Cost Appraisals and 17.50%/ Acquisition Appraisal Review $6,000 5/21/20 DU $1,050 $1,050 Costs TRACT 3-Broad Meadows OVERALL ACRES AFFECTED:114 CENTRAL LOCATION: 41.14950278,72.27694444 STATE/FEDERAL AGENCIES HOLDING INTERESTS:NY DEC&Town of Southold Acreage Summary of Grant/Match Activities on the Tract: Restoration 114 Describe all grant/match activities occurring on the tract here: The 114-acre Broad Meadows Marsh is located in Orient,NY and is comprised of New York State's Long Beach Bay State Tidal Wetlands Preserve,the Town of Southold's 16.4-acre Whitcom Property,and private lands.The Hurricane of 1938 (i.e.,the Long Island Express)caused major damage to this area of Orient,NY(Town of Southold).The existing berms adjacent to Broad Meadows were constructed in the aftermath of the 1938 storm without culverts to provide drainage of the headwaters of Narrow River to its tidal reaches.By the 1950s, subsequent hurricane(s)resulted in more flood damage. Subsequently various culverts were constructed to allow the impounded marshes by the earthen berms to drain,including the existing twin culverts at the downstream end of Broad Meadows Marsh,which were installed in the 1980s. Broad Meadows Marsh is impounded at its downstream end by an earthen berm approximately 230 feet long.Portions of this earthen berm were breached during Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and subsequently restored.Downstream of the 230-linear foot earthen berm are the tidal reaches of Narrow River featuring intact and high-functioning tidal marshes. The twin culverts within the southern earthen berm are undersized and restrict tidal flows.to the upstream marsh.Due to the restriction,Broad Meadows Marsh is currently dominated by the invasive plant Phragmites.Removal of the tidal barrier presented by the twin gates will result in ecological recovery of the Phragmites-infested marshes through conversion to tidal or brackish marsh.Therefore,DU,the Town,and NY DEC plan to replace the twin culverts with one or more self-regulating tide gates that would increase the typical tidal range within the marsh but would block higher tides and storm flows that would inundate roads and property.MHHW and SHW(tide elevations)would be blocked as these inundate adjacent infrastructure.Post-construction measures will be taken to protect this infrastructure in other ways,allowing the MHHW and SHW to be allowed into the marsh:Therefore,as sea levels rise,the tide gates can be managed accordingly,and the adjacent infrastructure will not be impacted. The Town will utilize Grant and DU match funding to hire design and construction contractors to replace the existing culverts with self-regulating tide gates and some additional hydrology improvements(e.g., roadway culverts to extensions of marsh,weir to adjacent ag ditch).DU and DEC will provide technical support for bidding,design,permitting,and construction oversight. The Narrow River and its tidal wetlands(as well as the Broad Meadows and Whitcom complex)border the tidal reach of the Narrow River downstream of the earthen impoundment and are part of the Orient 5 Harbor Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat.Orient Harbor and its tributaries are of statewide significance due to the presence of an important commercial shellfishery,habitat provided for overwintering waterfowl,and estuarine nursery and feeding habitat provided for many finfish species. This project was identified as a"high priority"restoration project in the 2017 Peconic Estuary Partnership (PEP)Habitat Restoration Plan and the 2020 PEP Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. Furthermore,the coastal salt marsh habitats within this project area have been identified by both the Black Duck Joint Venture(BDJV)and ACJV as the most important habitat for conservation for wintering American Black Ducks and Salt Marsh Sparrows(ranked top 10%for both species).These habitats within coastal NY are under constant threat of development,sea level rise,and coastal habitat loss and thus protection is necessary to provide critical habitat and mitigate historical and future landscape threats.The property is under NY DEC and Town of Southold management and open to recreation,hunting,trapping, birdwatching,etc. Tract 3-Broad Meadows:Restoration Financial Plan Justification-$573,550 and 114 acres Grant-$488,525 Match-$85,025 Completion: Dec 2023 Item&Work Units I $/unit Total$ Schedule Funding Source CONTRACTS Design and Construction Contractor 1 1 $448,525 [Dec 2023 rant $43,728 Pee 2023 ou Subtotal Contracts $92,253 ON-CONTRACT PERSONNEL and TRAVEL U Contract Admin&Engineering 1 1 $40,000 Dee 2023 Grant Support Staff Time&Travel U Contract Admin&Engineering 1 1 $41,297 Old Match 2018-DU Support Staff Time&Travel 2020 Subtotal Non-Contract Personnel $81,29 OTAL RESTORATION DIRECT COSTS $573,550 Tract 3-Broad Meadows:Indirect Costs Financial Table Justification-$29,500 Grant$15,750 Match$13,750 Allowable pecific Financial Direct Approved Partner to Total Category Ian Line Items to Cost Rate(%)*/ .C.GrantI.C.Match from LC Rate hick Indirect Cost ase Agreement hick I.C. mount mount Indirect Agreement s Applied Amountate to Applies Cost Non-Contract U Contract Admin& 17.50%/ Personnel and Engineering Support $40,000 5/21/20 DU $7,000 $7,000 Travel Staff Time&Travel Non-Contract U Contract Admin& Rate at time Personnel and Engineering Support $41,297 of occurrence DU $6,098 $6,098 Travel Staff Time&Travel Grant Funded- 17.50%/ Contracts Construction $25,000 5/21/20 DU $4,375 $4,375 Contractor DU Funded- 17.50%/' Contracts Construction $43,728 5/21/20 DU $7,652 $7,652 Contractor TRACT 4-.Spring Creek OVERALL ACRES AFFECTED:30 CENTRAL LOCATION: 40.65849722,73.85972222 STATE/FEDERAL.AGENCIES BOLDING INTERESTS: NYC Parks 6 Acreage Summary of Grant/Match Activities on the Tract: Restoration 30 Describe all grant/match activities occurring on the tract here: Spring Creek Park is located in Northern Jamaica Bay, immediately west of JFK airport and contains the largest amount of undeveloped land and wetlands in northern Jamaica Bay. The 55-acre park boasts 20 acres of tidal wetland, dominated by Spartina alterniflora,which is showing significant signs of degradation. The park also contains approximately 30 acres of coastal maritime forest, several acres of which were recently restored, and recently constructed bioswales capturing stormwater from the adjacent neighborhood.NYC Parks is working in coordination with the ACOE to restore the site in 2023. The goals of the project are to restore significant areas of salt marsh and coastal forest, re-establishing ecologic functions and services for wildlife and adjacent neighborhoods in an important tributary of Jamaica Bay. The overall project will be implementing several restoration techniques, such as, (1) excavate upland fill covering historic wetlands to re-establish tidal inundation and plant with native salt marsh plant species, (2)in adjacent coastal high marsh and upland,remove invasive plant species and plant the new wetland buffer with native maritime species, (3)pilot sand placement and planting on denuded former marsh, (4)beneficially reuse excavated fill material on site to restore adjacent impervious areas of the former compost facility, creating a contoured landscape capped with clean sand and loam and planted with native coastal grasses, scrubs and trees. Once implemented,the project will benefit 35 acres of estuarine marsh habitat(9 acres of tidal marsh and 21 acres of maritime forest/upland habitat). Tract 4-Spring Creek: Restoration Financial Plan Justification-$1,000,000 and 30 acres Grant-$0 Match-$1,000,000 Completion: August 2023 Item&Work Units I $/unit Total$ Schedule Funding Source CONTRACTS Construction Contractor $1,000,000 JAugust 2023 YC Parks Subtotal Contracts $1,000,000 TOTAL RESTORATION DIRECT COSTS $1,000,000 TRACT 5-NYC Parks OVERALL ACRES AFFECTED: 1,008.5 CENTRAL LOCATION: 40.72817778,73.96888889 STATE/FEDERAL AGENCIES HOLDING INTERESTS:NYC Parks Acreage Summary of Grant/Match Activities on the Tract: Restoration 1,008.5 Describe all grant/match activities occurring on the tract here:New York City is bound by water with over 520 miles of shoreline.While over 85%of historical coastal marshes have been filled or dredged for urban development over the last three centuries,about 4,000 acres remain--about half of which are under the jurisdiction of NYC Parks.NYC Park's Natural Resources Group is responsible for the acquisition and management of over 10,000 acres of natural area. Since 1991,NYC Parks has worked with partners, including state and federal agencies, as well as non-profit organizations,to restore over 160 acres of salt marshes on parkland. 7 From 2013-2017,NYC Parks leveraged the Environmental Protection Agency's Wetland Program Development Grant to assess the condition and threats to the streams and wetlands on NYC Parkland. Over 1,000 acres of salt marsh were included in this study across 25 marsh complexes.Results indicate that NYC's marshes are in lower condition than those throughout the Mid-Atlantic and are more vulnerable to sea-level rise.Approximately 53 percent of marsh is dominated by Spartina alterniflora,30 percent by Spartina patens and/or Distichlis spicata,and 17 percent by Phragmites australis.A number of reports have been issued based on this work covering salt marsh restoration guidelines and salt marsh management planning and monitoring recommendations. Despite decades of regulation and improvements to water quality,NYC's marshes still face existential threats.Much of the marsh deterioration is similar to that found elsewhere along the eastern and gulf coasts of the United States,and high nutrient loadings likely are exacerbating the marsh loss.The New York City Panel on Climate Change identified the city as highly vulnerable to sea level rise. In order to obtain on-the-ground data of our marsh elevation capital,NYC Parks conducted a multi-year measurement at Surface Elevation Tables(SET)and associated feldspar marker horizons. While accretion rates in-of-themselves were found to be as much as 10 mm per year(at Spring Creek Park)as shown in cores with marker horizons,the net elevation change incorporating the SET data showed that our marshes are not keeping pace with accelerated sea level rise.Preliminary results indicate that New York City salt marshes are subsiding at an overall rate of 0.72 mm per year.However, in order to keep pace with the relative sea level rise of 2.84 mm per year(tide gauge station at The Battery in lower Manhattan),our salt marshes need an elevation increase of at least that much. NYC salt marshes also face additional threats via degradation from erosion and poor water quality resulting in over 160 acres of loss since 1974 at a rate of over 1 foot per year,confirming results previously identified in Jamaica Bay.Finally, dense urban development leaves only about 300 acres available for marsh migration in the coming decades under sea-level rise,ensuring that restoring our marshes in place is critical to their longevity. Starting in 2009 through present day,US Fish and Wildlife Service has piloted a program to remediate filled ditches in salt marshes throughout New England by coupling centuries old agricultural practices to modern-day management needs to enhance and curb marsh degradation.Crews mow marshes adjacent to ditches and rake the mowed grasses(marsh hay)into the ditch,compact the hay,and tie it down.This approach increases sedimentation within the ditch as the tide washes in by creating roughness,and accelerates the decomposition of organic matter in situ,naturally forming a peat layer,and thereby increasing the elevation of ditches to the point where vegetation can recolonize. Utilizing grant funds,NYC Parks proposes to implement the project with trained restoration crews to remediate select ditches across impacting>1,000 acres within 25 marsh complexes and evaluate success over a three-year period(2021-2023).Where sites cannot be mowed, crews will pilot install procured hay as a substitute for natural vegetation.The project will be monitored by NYC Parks through support from a regional network that seeks to employ and refine this strategy, by encouraging partners to implement work throughout the New England and Mid-Atlantic Region.Support from this network will inform implementation approaches and facilitate coordinated and improved monitoring and adaptive management to increase overall project outcomes.To ensure management in preparation of climate change is holistic,NYC Parks will also begin preparing management zones where marsh can migrate inland under rising seas,by removing debris and invasive species. Despite the impacts and threats they face,NYC's wetlands provide essential ecological functions to local communities.These salt marshes also critically support diverse wildlife,including local and regional fisheries,and resident and migratory birds and waterfowl.In particular,NYC's wetlands are positioned at 8 the head of the Atlantic Flyway,providing a stopover point for hundreds of migratory birds,and breeding grounds for hundreds more.While not a federally listed bird species,a 2015 field.survey indicated at least three known nesting sites(Four Sparrow,Idlewild,and Saw Mill Creek Marshes)for the Salt Marsh Sparrow,a New York State Species of Greatest Conservation Concern.The eBird data reveals additional sightings of both the Salt Marsh Sparrow and the Seaside Sparrow at marshes throughout Jamaica Bay, and at Sawmill Creek and Pelham Bay Parks. Tract 5-NYC Parks: Restoration Financial Plan Justification-$440,550 and 1,008.5 acres Grant-$440,550 Match-$0 Completion: Dec 2023 Item&Work Units I $/unit Total$ Schedule Funding Source CONTRACTS Design Contractor koo 100 20,000 FDec 2023 Orant Subtotal Contracts $20,000 MATERIALS and EQUIPMENT Construction Supplies $3,550 Pay 2023 rant Mower 1 50,000 uly 2021 Orant Subtotal Materials and Equipment $53,550 ON-CONTRACT PERSONNEL and TRAVEL Park,Garden,&Project $122,333 $367,000 Dec 2023 Grant Scientist/Coordinator Seasonal Staffing Workers Costs Per Year(3 ears Subtotal Non-Contract Personnel $367,000 TOTAL RESTORATION DIRECT COSTS $440,550 Tract 5-NYC Parks: Indirect Costs Financial Table Justification-$4,375 Grant$4,375 Match$0 Towable Specific Financial Direct Approved Partner to Total Category Plan Line Items to Cost Rate(%)*/ .C.GrantI.C.Match from LC Rate Which Indirect Cost ase Agreement hick I.C. Amount mount Indirect Agreement is Applied Amountate to Applies Cost Construction 17.50%/ Contracts Contractor $25,000 5/21/20 DU $4,375 $4,375 OTHER DIRECT GRANT/MATCH ACTIVITIES FINANCIAL TABLE JUSTIFICATION—$41,000 Grant-$41,000 Match-$0 Describe other activities associated with implementing the grant,such as grant administration efforts and continuing matching contributions plan,here: Item&Work Units $/unit Total$ Schedule Funding Source (month,year) (Grant or Partner name DU Project Administration 60 days $624/day $37,440 Grant Period Grant 9 Travel 110 days $356/day 1 $3,560 Grant Period Grant �QTAL OTHER ACTIVITIES DIRECT COSTS $41,000 OTHER ACTIVITIES INDIRECT COSTS FINANCIAL TABLE JUSTIFICATION$7,175 Grant$7,175 Match$0 Specific Direct Approved Allowable Partner to Financial Plan Cost Rate(%)*/ Rate I.C. I.C. Total Category from Line Items to Base Agreement Which I.C. Grant Match Indirect Agreement I.0 Rate which Indirect Amount Date Amount Amount Cost Cost is Applied Applies Personnel/Travel Other Direct $41,000 17.500/o/ DU $7,175 $0 $7,175 5/21/20 10 TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT QUESTION#1 How does the proposal contribute to the conservation of waterfowl habitat? A.High priority species:Northern Pintail,American Black Duck,Mallard,Lesser Scaup,Greater Scaup. B.Other priority species:Atlantic Brant,Wood Duck,Redhead,Canvasback,Ring-necked Duck, American Wigeon,Cackling Goose. C.Other waterfowl:Bufflehead,Ruddy Duck,Hooded Merganser,Common Merganser,Gadwall, American Green-winged Teal,Tundra Swan D.Narrative 1.Describe how the proposal activities will aid in meeting objectives of waterfowl conservation plans.This project will directly contribute to the habitat conservation goals of the ACJV and the North American Waterfowl Management Plan(NAWMP). The primary importance of the ACJV to waterfowl is providing winter habitat;the ACJV supports a large proportion of the population for several highest- priority waterfowl species(e.g.,>90%of wintering American Black Duck).The most critical waterfowl habitat in the ACJV is coastal wetlands,especially tidal marshes,which are the focus of this proposal. The ACJV has developed acreage goals for each Focus Area in NY(Waterfowl Implementation Plan (WIP)June 2005 Revision)for conservation to meet the ACJV commitment under NAWMP and the American Black Duck Decision Support Tool.The project will conserve important wetlands and uplands located in the ACJV's Peconic Bay Marshes,Hudson River Valley,and Long Island South Shore Complex Areas(Focus Areas),all of which are identified as providing key wintering habitats for waterfowl within the ACJV. The restoration goal for total acres combined amongst these Focus Areas is 150 acres.Restoration projects(Tracts 3-5)in this proposal supports that acreage goal by restoring over 1,157.5acres of wetlands and associated uplands within these Focus Areas. Conservation of palustrine emergent and coastal marsh habitat will help meet NAWMP objectives for declining populations of Northern Pintail,American Black Duck,Mallard, and Lesser/Great Scaup (Scaup).The ACJV's WIP(a step-down plan of NAWMP)places these species in the"highest" conservation concern category.According to the ACJV,the Focus Areas collectively provide habitat for over 500,000 migrating and wintering waterfowl,including High Priority listed above and Priority Atlantic Brant,Wood Duck, Canvasback,Ring-necked Duck,Redhead,American Wigeon, and Cackling Goose. Conserving these marshes and surrounding uplands to allow upward marsh migration due to sea level rise is important to protecting American Black Duck populations.In addition,protecting the integrity of these tidal creeks by protecting both forested wetlands and forested uplands helps ensure that the currently healthy sedimentation rates for the salt marshes and sandy beaches can continue. This proposal will also help to achieve the NAWMP and ACJV population goals of American Green-winged Teal,Atlantic Population Canada Geese,Gadwall,Hooded Merganser,Tundra Swan,and Bufflehead. The tracts in this proposal were evaluated using the new American Black Duck Decision Support Tool (DST)developed by the Black Duck and ACJV,DU, and other partners,to assess the value of the immediate landscape to meeting waterfowl population objectives,based on the energetic carrying capacity of habitats. Specifically,the DST calculates for each local sub-watershed(i.e.,HUC12)unit, whether the area has sufficient quantity or quality of waterfowl habitat to meet NAWMP(stepped-down) population objectives,and whether its habitats provide a surplus or deficit of energy for waterfowl in the area.Tracts we proposed for conservation were in many of the best landscape units in NY; in fact,nearly all(3/4)of the parcels in our proposal were in the 90th percentile of all HUC 12 watersheds in NY. 2.For the species listed above,and using the table format below(see TAQ#1 example),describe how many individuals/pairs will use the grant and match tracts after the proposal is completed and for what life cycle stage(s). -Az 000i. Northern 350-Migration Tracts 1-5 Protect and restore emergent wetland for migratory and g Pintail possible winter foraging and cover. American 30 Breeding pairs and 1,000— Tracts 1-5 Restore and protect emergent wetland for migratory Black Duck 2,000 in migration/winter and possible winter foraging and cover,with potential for breeding. Mallard 90 Breeding pairs and 1,400— Tracts 1-5 Protection of existing and restoring breeding, 1,800 in migration/winter migration,and wintering habitat. Lesser Scaup 30,000-50,000-Migration Tracts 1-5 Protection/restoration of tidal marsh and associated tidal creek and bays. Greater Scaup 30,000-50,000-Migration Tracts 1-5 Protection/restoration of tidal marsh and associated tidal creek and bays. Breeding(60-100 pairs)and Tracts 1-5 protect and restore 28 acres of PEM,PSS,and PFO Wood Duck in migration high counts over habitat plus tidal wetlands near inland wetlands. 100. Ring-necked 280-Migration Tracts 1-5 Protection/restoration of tidal marsh and associated Duck tidal creek and bays. American Tracts 1-5 Large amounts of emergent marsh restoration& Wigeon 85,0-Migration protection will provide high-quality habitat for migratory and i wintering foraging and cover. Redhead 100-Migration Tracts 1-5 Protection/restoration of tidal marsh and associated tidal creek and bays. Canvasback 50-Migration Tracts 1-5 Protection/restoration of tidal marsh and associated tidal creek and bays. Atlantic Brant 8,500-Migration Tracts 1-5 Protection/restoration of tidal marsh and associated tidal creek and bays. Cackling 150-Migration Tracts 1-5 Protection/restoration of tidal marsh and associated Goose tidal creek and bays. Tracts 1-5 Large amounts of emergent marsh restoration& Gadwall high counts of 380;Migration protection will provide high-quality habitat for migratory and wintering foraging and cover. American high counts over 500,present Tracts 1-5 Large amounts of emergent marsh restoration& Green-winged daily;Migration,Wintering protection will provide high-quality habitat for migratory and Teal wintering foraging and cover. Tundra Swan 20-30-Migration Tracts 1-5 are known stopover locations for migrating swans. Bufflehead 1,300-Migration Tracts 1-5 Protection/restoration of tidal marsh and associated tidal creek and bays. Hooded 240-Migration Tracts 1-5 Protection/restoration of tidal marsh and associated Merganser tidal creek and bays. 3.Describe how the proposal will benefit species listed and/or improve habitat quality.If waterfowl abundance on grant and'match tracts is expected to increase due to grant and match activities, please describe how this will occur.This proposal will conserve>1,200 acres of high-quality wetlands and buffering upland,in a heavily urbanized state within a very important migration area for waterfowl and many other migratory species. The wetlands conserve by this proposal will continue to provide vital 12 use days for over 500,000 waterfowl which utilize this area during migration and winter.The grant and match properties protect,salt and brackish marshes,forested wetlands,small ponds,and buffering uplands in most cases.Restoration and protection of these tracts will help maintain habitat integrity for many critical habitat complexes of salt marsh and tidal creek systems. 4.If tracts are not yet identified,briefly explain what procedure will be used to ensure that high quality habitat is targeted.All tracts have been identified. TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT QUESTION#2 How does the proposal contribute to the conservation of other wetland-associated migratory birds? A.Priority bird species: Our proposal area is known to support and will improve support to 36 of the 38 BCR 30 NAWCA Priority Species.Tracts 1-5 will include the protection and conservation of tidal salt and brackish marsh habitat that have been shown to harbor populations of Gull-billed Tern,American Woodcock, Saltmarsh Sparrow and other ACJV high-priority,area-sensitive species.Tracts 1-5 conserve shallow,emergent wetlands suitable for nesting habitat for priority wetland species like American Bittern and Sedge Wren.Tracts 1-5 provide—50 acres of quality forested wetland nesting and foraging habitat for high priority migratory songbirds like the Worm-eating Warbler and Wood Thrush.Tracts 1-5 also conserve tidal salt and brackish marsh that will be ideal for shorebirds like the Red Knot, Semipalmated Sandpiper, Short-Billed Dowitcher,Lesser Yellowlegs,Whimbrel,and Solitn Sandpiper.Additionally, the proposal area falls within an identified priority stopover area for many migrant landbirds,waterbirds, and shorebird. Table Abbreviations:HC=High Concern,RC=Regional Concern,FS=Focal Species,MC= Moderate concern,CRC=Continental and regional concern),LC=Low Concern,SC=Special Concern Bird Conservation Region 30; See Technical Question#3 for Plan details. Species/Plan Numbers Affected Benefits of Project Tract Importance Red Knot • Migrant. Conservation of E2Veg Tracts 1-5 provide>1,140 acres BCR30(HC/CRC) . Long Island shoreline known wetlands provide stopover of E2Veg and shallow, SSCP(HC) to host species during spring habitat. emergent wetland habitat near SWAP(HC) migration. tidal marshes for migration. NEM(HC) . NY Status: Threatened. himbrel . Migrant. Conservation of E2Veg Tracts 1-5 provide>1,140 acres BCR30(HC/CRC) . Area supports—30-50 wetlands provide stopover of E2Veg and shallow, SWAP(HC) individuals. habitat. emergent wetland habitat near USSCP(HC) tidal marshes for migration. NEM C Short-billed . Migrant. Conservation of E2Veg Tracts 1-5 provide>1,140 acres Dowitcher . Area supports 1,600 wetlands provide stopover of E2Veg and shallow, BCR30(HC/CRC) individuals. habitat. emergent wetland habitat near USSCP(MC) tidal marshes for migration. SWAP(HC) NEM C Solitary Sandpiper- e Migrant. Conservation of forested Tracts 1-5 provide>1,140 acres CR30(MC/CRC) . Area supports—30 wetlands and open water of E2Veg and shallow, SSCP(MC) individuals. adjacent to wooded habitat. emergent wetland habitat near NEM C tidal marshes for migration. �oodcock merican • Breeder,Wintering. Conservation of floodplain Tracts 1-5 provide foraging • Exact numbers are unknown, and riparian buffers&wet habitat.Tracts 1 &3 provide—8 13 BCR30(HC/CRC) 30-40 stage in the Fall in the meadows with shrubs for acres of PFO habitat for USSCP(HC) proposal area. nesting,foraging habitat. nesting. SWAP(SC) MANEM HC Black Rail . Migrant Conservation of nesting& Tracts 1-5 provide>1,140 acres BCR30(HC/CRC) . Occur here(high counts of migration habitat for this of E2Veg and shallow, SWAP(HC) 4),but exact numbers are state endangered species emergent wetland habitat near unknown. tidal marshes for migration. • NY Status:Endangered Saltmarsh Sparrow . Breeder,Wintering. Conservation of nesting& Tracts 1-5 provide>1,140 acres PIF(HC/CRC) . 20-30 found in project area. migration habitat of E2Veg for nesting and SWAP(HC) foraging sparrows. BCR30(HC/CRC) Gull-billed Tern • Breeder,Migrant,Wintering. Conservation of nesting& Tracts 1-5 provide>1,140 acres SWAP(SC) . Area supports—5 individuals. migration habitat of E2Veg and shallow, BCR30(HC/CRC) emergent wetland habitat near NEM(HC) tidal marshes for nesting and AWCP HC foraging terns. Semipalmated • Migrant. Conservation of PEM Tracts 1-5 provide>1,140 acres Sandpiper • Area supports>4,000 wetlands that provide of E2Veg and shallow, SWAP(HC) individuals periodic low-water levels for emergent wetland habitat near BCR30(MC/CRC) stopover habitat. tidal marshes for migration. USSCP(MC) MANEM HC Snowy Egret • Breeder,Wintering. Conservation of nesting& Tracts 1-5 provide>1,140 acres AWCP(HC) . Area supports>150 migration habitat of E2Veg and shallow, BCR30(MC) individuals emergent wetland habitat near MANEM(CRC) tidal marshes for migration. SWAP SC B. Other wetland-associated birdspecies: Species/Plan Numbers Affected Benefits of Project Tract Importance Seaside Sparrow • Breeder,Migrant. Conservation of nesting& Tracts 1-5 provide>1,140 acres PIF(CRC) . Area supports—60 individuals. migration habitat of E2Veg and shallow, SWAP(SC) emergent wetland habitat near 13CR30(HC/CRC) tidal marshes for migration. Red Throated Loon. Wintering. Conservation of migration Tracts 1-5 provide shallow, BCR30(HC) . numerous records in Orient habitat emergent habitat with including multiple just outside interspersed open water for Tract 3 project area. foraging. Worm-eating • Breeder,Migrant. Conservation of nesting& Tracts 1-5 provide foraging Warbler • The forested tracts can support migration habitat habitat.Tracts 1 &3 provide—8 SWAP(SC) —5-10 individuals. acres of PFO habitat for BCR30 C nesting. American Bittern . Breeder/Year-round. Conservation of nesting& Tracts 1-5 provide>1,140 acres SWAP(SC) . American Bittern are known to migration habitat of E2Veg and shallow, BCR30(MC) occur in the project area,but emergent wetland habitat near MANEM(HC) exact numbers are unknown. tidal marshes for migration. Fomerican • Breeder,Migrant. Conservation of nesting& Tracts 1-5 provide>1,140 acres rcatcher migration habitat. lof E2Veg and shallow, 14 SWAP(SC) • Many records in Orient,NY emergent wetland habitat near MANEM(HC) area(nearby Tract 3)but tidal marshes and open water BCR30(HC) none within project area. for migration and nesting Breeds in Orient as well. habitat. Nelsons Sharp- . Migrant. Conservation of PEM, Tracts 1-5 provide>1,140 acres tailed Sparrow . Quite a few fall migration E2Veg, and mesic grasslands of E2Veg and shallow, BCR30(MC) records in the marsh south of habitat for foraging. emergent wetland habitat near PIF(HC) Tract 3.Both Atlantic and tidal marshes and mesic upland Interior subspecies. Project grassy areas for foraging will provide more habitat for habitat. this species. Lesser Yellowlegs • Breeder,Migrant. Conservation of PEM and Tracts 1-5 provide>1,140 acres BCR30(MC) . Area supports—50-100 E2Veg wetlands that provide of E2Veg and shallow, USSCP(MC) individuals. periodic low-water levels for emergent wetland habitat near NEM LC stopover habitat. tidal marshes for migration. Wood Thrush •Breeder,Migrant. Conservation of forested Tracts 1-5 provide foraging PIF(MC) • The forested tracts can support wetlands important breeding habitat. Tracts 1 &3 provide—8 BCR30(HC) —50 individuals. and foraging habitat. acres of PFO habitat for YSWAP SC nesting. Horned Grebe Migrant Conservation of PEM Tracts 1-5 provide shallow, BCR30(HC) • many records throughout wetland habitat for emergent habitat with YSWAP(SC) Orient(>150,Tract 3),some migration. interspersed open water for just outside project area foraging. Kentucky Warbler . Breeder. Conservation of forested Tracts 1-5 provide foraging BCR30(HC) .Area known to support>30 wetlands important breeding habitat. Tracts 1 &3 provide—8 PIF(MC) pairs. and foraging habitat. acres of PFO habitat for SWAP HC nesting. Mid-Atlantic/New England/Maritimes Regional Waterbird Conservation Plan(MANEM);North American Waterbird Conservation Plan(NAWCP);U.S. Shorebird Conservation Plan(USSCP); Partner's in Flight(PIF);Atlantic Coast Joint Venture-Bird Conservation Region 30(BCR 30);NY State Wildlife Action Plan(NYSWAP). Species counts are based on eBird High Count data. TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT QUESTION#3 How does the proposal location relate to the geographic wetland priorities described by the North American Waterfowl Management Plan,Partners In Flight,the U.S. Shorebird Conservation Plan, and/or the North American Waterbird Conservation Plan,along with regional priorities? A.National priority wetland areas: National Bird Plan Priority Areas In Partially In Out NAWMP X PIF X Wading Birds X Shorebirds X NAWMP/ACJV: Our project area is encompassed by the Mid-.Atlantic Coast geographic priority area under the NAWMP and ACJV.The NAWMP lists our project area as an"area of continental significance to North American ducks,geese and swans."Conservation of proposed tracts will increase protected habitat for migrating and wintering waterfowl and other wetland dependent species. 15 PIF:NY's three national estuaries are one of the best-known land bird stopover sights in the east coast. Habitat conservation there has a disproportionate impact,due to the high numbers of birds that stage and fallout there,as the area plays a critical role in the annual cycle of millions of birds in the spring and fall. Our project area lies entirely within BCR 30 and physiographic area 44 of the PIF Conservation Plan for the Mid Atlantic Coastal Plain.This area provides extremely high-value habitat for several continental watch list species which are entirely or largely endemic to the region, including Saltmarsh Sparrow and Seaside Sparrow,which rely on the coastal marsh habitat that this proposal seeks to conserve. Conservation of Tracts 1-5 will ensure nesting and foraging habitat for a variety of wetland associated land birds,including many area-sensitive forest bird species.Furthermore, conservation of forested wetlands on Tracts 1 and 3 will collectively support populations of Wood Thrush and Kentucky Warbler. Wading Birds:The coastal marshes and shores of NY's national estuaries and embayments are geographic priority wetland areas under the NAWCP.The Atlantic coast of NY is an important migration area for many waterbirds,but also provides high value breeding and wintering habitat to many highest- priority species.All these areas host large mixed colonies of coastal and wading waterbirds.The NAWCP identifies development pressures,overexploitation of coastal resources,and contamination as key threats to waterbirds in this area.Protection of proposed tracts will assist the NAWCP in meeting its goal of protecting high quality habitat and key sites for waterbirds throughout the year. Specifically,by conserving natural hydrologic conditions,water quality and water chemistry on coastal,forested and shrub wetland habitats on Tracts 1-5,we will ensure nesting,foraging, and roosting habitat is conserved for waterbirds such as Forester's Tern,Black Skimmer,Least Tern,and Black-Crowned Night-heron. Shorebirds: The Atlantic Coast of NY are identified as a geographic priority wetland area in the USSCP 2001,recognized as one of approximately six hemispherically-important shorebird areas in the continental US.The proposed tracts are fully within these priority areas and are identified in the USSCP as areas facing threats from development,human disturbance,and exotic vegetation.Therefore,protection of these tracts conserves existing critical foraging habitat,by permanently protecting areas that concentrate prey for shorebirds in mudflats and provide critical water for spring migration.Protection of these tracts also allows for restriction of developmental and disturbance pressures and provides opportunities for managing invasive species,further increasing foraging capacity for a variety of shorebird species,including Red Knot,Whimbrel,and Semipalmated Sandpiper. National Estuary Program The National Estuary Program(NEP)is an EPA place-based program to protect and restore the water quality and ecological integrity of estuaries of national significance.Currently,28 estuaries located along the Atlantic,Gulf, and Pacific coasts and in Puerto Rico are designated as estuaries of national significance.The 28 NEPs develop and implement Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plans, which are long-term plans that contain actions to address water quality and living resource challenges and priorities.The NEP challenges and priorities are defined by local, city,state,federal,private and non- profit stakeholders. Our project area encompasses priority areas/projects within all three of NY's National Estuaries(Peconic Estuary,Long Island Sound,and NY-NJ Harbors Estuary). B.Regional important wetland areas: Atlantic Coast Joint Venture's Waterfowl Implementation Plan(WIP) The ACJV WIP defined Focus Areas in each state:habitat complexes that are priorities for waterfowl conservation.The proposed conservation of Tracts 1-5 falls within several Focus Areas of the Mid/Atlantic Region(e.g.,Peconic Bay Marshes,Hudson River Valley,and Long Island South Shore Complex Focus Areas).The ACJV has also defined waterfowl habitat conservation strategies that meet one or more of the stated objectives of the plan.The work proposed herein supports one of the recommended strategies for habitat protection,restoration,enhancement and management and other 16 J conservation actions:Acquisition of lands to be owned by a conservation agency or organization and managed for wildlife conservation in perpetuity,especially in focus areas and in areas where acquisition of lands builds upon networks of contiguous existing protected lands.The waterfowl habitat goals for ACJV Focus Areas in this area is to conserve the integrity of the critical.habitat in this area to many species of migratory birds and other wildlife,especially finfish and shellfish,which depend on the estuary at some point during their life cycle.Activities outlined in Tracts 1-5 will aid these Focus Areas by protecting and restoring critical tide marsh and other coastal wetland habitats. Atlantic Coast Joint Venture's Saltmarsh Bird Conservation Plan The ACJV and partners developed this Plan to outline key actions needed to maintain or restore self- sustaining populations of a suite of salt marsh bird species.It represents the collective view of the salt marsh bird conservation community on the major threats facing these birds and their habitats,the priority strategies needed to address them,and the collaborative actions necessary for long-term success.The plan includes eight conservation strategies with measurable and time-bound objectives that partners can use to evaluate success over time.It also highlights the most promising management actions needed to restore and create high quality habitat and to restore healthy populations of salt marsh birds and the many ecosystem functions they represent.The tidal marsh habitat(in particular,high marsh)restoration and protection target areas(Tracts)and techniques outlined in this propose are all listed priorities,and will aid in addressing the habitat needs of at least 20 of 25 priority species listed in the Plan. BCR 30 Focus Areas The project area is totally within three bird focus areas under BCR 30 efforts in the ACJV: landbirds, waterbirds,and waterfowl and partially within the shorebird focus area: Landbirds:Through the PIF,the North American Landbird Conservation Plan serves to: 1)assess the conservation vulnerability of all species of landbirds in North America;2)identify species of continental importance;3)establish continental landbird population objectives;(4)identify landbird monitoring and research needs; and(5)stimulate development of conservation partners to implement needed actions to secure the future of populations of North American landbird species.The development of the Mid Atlantic Coastal Plan for Physiographic region 44 has focused to protect,enhance,and restore several types of critical habitat including habitats such as forested wetland,mixed upland forest,and fresh/brackish emergent wetland as well as others. Specific goals and objectives of the Mid Atlantic Coastal Plan for different habitat types relative to this proposal including protect and manage significant salt marsh and coastal emergent and forested wetland blocks to prevent further loss and degradation.The conservation of Tracts 1-5 will help to accomplish this goal with>1,150 acres being conserved within these tracts. Shorebirds: The project area is partially within the priority area listed in the USSCP,North Atlantic Regional Shorebird Plan. Conservation of palustrine emergent marsh and estuarine intertidal vegetated habitat on Tracts 1-5 will significantly increase foraging capacity for a variety of BRC30/ACJV priority shorebird species(e.g., Saltmarsh Sparrow,Black Rail-historic boundary),by protecting areas that allow for the concentration of prey for shorebirds in mudflats and to provide critical water for spring migration. Waterbirds: Within the NAWCP,the proposal tracts for protection would affect important waterbird habitat. Conservation of natural hydrologic conditions,water quality and water chemistry on 1,150 acres of declining wetlands on Tracts 1-5 will also ensure nesting,foraging and roosting habitat is conserved for waterbirds. National Audubon Society Important Bird Areas The IBA program in NY has been implemented by the NY Audubon.The conservation of proposed tracts falls within multiple listed State(Orient Point,Peconic Bays,Pelham Bay Park,NY Harbor Herons 17 Complex)and Global(Jamaica Bay)IBAs in NY.Identified by the Audubon Society for their important bird habitats,these IBAs will benefit from the projects identified in this proposal by providing increased migration,foraging,and nesting habitat for priority wetland-dependent bird species. Ducks Unlimited Mid-Atlantic Coast Conservation Priority Area DU has identified the proposal initiative area as a priority area due to extensive impacts to wetlands and associated uplands,continued population growth and urbanization,and the value of the region to migrating and wintering waterfowl.DU has drafted a 5-year strategic plan for its Mid-Atlantic Priority Area that aims to increase habitat for waterfowl and improve water quality through the protection, restoration,enhancement,and management of wetlands and associated uplands. Our proposal is entirely in DU's Mid-Atlantic Priority Area and will assist DU with meeting its habitat objectives for the region. NYS Coastal& Estuarine Land Conservation Program Plan The New York State Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program Plan,approved by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in 2007,qualifies the State to receive federal funds under the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program,a federal program established in 2002 to protect important coastal and estuarine areas that have significant conservation,recreation, ecological,historical, or aesthetic values,or that are threatened by conversion from their natural or recreational state to other uses.Priority is given to lands which can be effectively managed and protected and that have significant ecological value.All three of NY's National Estuaries,which also include our proposed projects,are listed as priority coastal and estuarine waters for their ecological and recreational value thus protecting and managing them are critical. NYS Wildlife Action Plan(NYSWAP) The NYSWAP identifies critical landscape habitats and Species of Greatest Conservation Need(SGCN) and associated threats to each,most of which is associated with coastal emergent,and forested wetland habitats in our proposal area.The goals of our proposal are to protect these critical habitats for SGCN, and address threats associated with development,disturbance,and pollution. TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT QUESTION 44 How does the proposal relate to the national status and trends of wetlands types. STATUS,TYPES,AND ACRES OF WETLANDS UPLANDS TOTAL ACTIVITY Note:Types subsidiary to types listed below have the same status. AND NO TRACTS IN DECREASING STABLE INCREASING TREND THE DATA PROPOSAL PML, PEM PFO E2Veg E1 L R M2,PSS, PRB, PUB,E2US E2AB kT >u Fee 0.5 0.1 23.9 25.03 51.37 ACQUIRED TOTAL 0.5 0.1 23.9 25.03 51.37 RESTORED 18.08 7.45 1097.6 4.2 2.2 22.97 1152.5 TYPE TOTALS 18.58 7.55 1125.5 4.2 2.2 48 1202.03 STATUS TOTALS 1147.63 4.2 2.2 48 1202.03 GRAND TOTALS 1154.03 48 1203.03 18 Tract ID: 1 (G/OM) 0.5 0.1 16.4 9 26 Tract ID:2 (G/OM) 7.5 16.03 23.53 Tract ID:3 (G/OM/NM) 18.08 7.45 80.1 4.2 2.2 1.97 114 Tract ID:4 (NM) 9 21 30 Tract ID:3_� (G) 1008.5 1008.5 Funding Categories:(G=Grant,OM=Old Match,NM=New Match,NO=Non-Match) Provide a brief narrative to describe upland habitats(e.g.,cropland,grassland,forest)and the relationship to wetlands and migratory bird conservation(i.e.,reason for including in proposal): Upland acreage associated with proposal consists of a mostly pine-hardwood maritime forest intermixed with forested wetlands and estuary habitat,typical of this part of the Atlantic Coast.The relatively small proportion of upland forests in this proposal are very important to prevent housing development adjacent to coastal wetlands(which have been shown to dramatically influence habitat quality),reduce disturbances,and buffer wetland habitats from nearby developed areas,filtering contaminated surface water runoff before entering streams and rivers and sheltering habitats from human disturbance.These forests also increase groundwater recharge capacity to the shallow and vulnerable aquifers as well as adjacent interior and coastal wetlands on Long Island.Wetland and upland habitats in this region are critical to the millions of birds that migrate and stage in coastal NY,using a wide range of habitats.It is important to buffer the intact,extensive coastal marsh complexes from agriculture and development which have fragmented the landscape in much of NY. TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT QUESTION#5 How does the proposal contribute to long-term conservation of wetlands and associated uplands. ACRES BY LONGEVITY OF BENEFITS Includes water control structures made of material other than ACTIVITY ' wood. TOTAL **Includes wood water control structures and pumps. ACRES PERPETUITY *26-99 **10-25 < 10 A;A2'9 FEE ACQUIRED 49.53 49.53 RESTORED 1152.5 1152.5 TOTAL 49.53 1152.5 1202.03 ssECTro Tract ID: I (G/OM) 26 26 Tract ID:2(G/OM) 23.53 23.53 Tract ID:3(G/OM/NM) 114 114 Tract ID:4(NM) 30 30 Tract ID:5(G) 1008.5 1008.5 Funding Categories: (G=Grant,OM=Old Match,NM=New Match,NO=Non-Match) Provide a brief narrative describing the significance of the proposal to long-term conservation and how the project area and tracts might be affected by changing environmental conditions within the 19 next 30-50 years,and also how the proposed activities address,in an adaptive manner,any changes caused by changing environmental condition concerns: Scientists predict climate change will affect almost every aspect of our environment,including wetlands and waterfowl in North America and NY.A panel of sea level rise experts predict that the sea level in coastal NY could rise between 11-21 inches by 2050. If sea level rise rates continue to accelerate,then salt marshes will not be able to vertically accrete at a rate fast enough to keep up and the loss and conversion of salt marsh will increase.Therefore, conserving both existing wetlands systems and projected marsh migration areas will become increasingly important to help combat these negative impacts. The ACJV identifies the need to address the impacts to a number of habitat types and related species, including: 1)salt,brackish,and freshwater tidal marshes that will be reduced,shifted,and altered;2) terrestrial habitats, including forests,that will be affected by shifting temperature and precipitation patterns as well as urban growth and shifts in the distribution of coastal communities,and; 3)freshwater wetlands affected by changing hydrology exacerbated by already altered hydrology in many areas. Our proposal will address the first two needs by conserving forested wetlands and upland habitats and by conserving existing coastal tidal wetlands that will allow room for inland marsh migration. Our proposal will help address several objectives under Goal 3 defined in USFWS'Strategic Plan for Responding to Climate Change such as conserving important wetland habitats that help moderate the effects of climate change(i.e.,flood attenuation,sea level rise,ground water recharge,and protected wildlife habitat),promote habitat connectivity and integrity,and conserving coastal and marine resources. Furthermore,our proposal will assist in meeting four of the seven goals identified in the National Fish, Wildlife&Plants Climate Adaptation Strategy such as Goal 1:Conserve habitat to support healthy fish, wildlife,and plant populations and ecosystem functions in a changing climate,Goal 2:Manage species and habitats to protect ecosystem functions and provide sustainable cultural,subsistence,recreational, and commercial use in a changing climate, Goal 3:Enhance capacity for effective management in a changing climate,and Goal 7:Reduce non-climate stressors to help fish,wildlife,plants,and ecosystems adapt to a changing climate.Aside from the permanent protection that acquisition offers,the partners involved in this proposal are committed to rehabilitating and protecting native habitat complexes in perpetuity and incorporating current information into their adaptive management plans. TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT QUESTION#6 How does the proposal contribute to the conservation of habitat for wetland associated,federally listed or proposed endangered species;wetland associated state-listed species; and other wetland- associated fish and wildlife that are specifically involved with the proposal? A.Federally Threatened,Endangered or Proposed candidate species: Threatened:Mammals:Northern Long-eared Bat Birds:Red Knot Endangered: Birds:Roseate Tern Candidate Species: Birds: Salt Marsh Sparrow How many individuals/pairs will use the proposal area and for what life cycle stage and whether this an improvement in population numbers over the current situation? Northern Long-eared Bat:Northern Long-eared Bats spend their summers roost singly or in colonies underneath bark,in cavities or in crevices of both live trees and snags.They primarily forage in the understory of forested areas feeding on insects.The protection of—8 acres of forested wetland in Tracts 1 and 3 will improve conservation of habitats critical to Northern Long-eared Bats. Roseate Tern:While the Roseate Tern has not been documented on our specific tracts,>4,000 individuals have been documented in nearby sites throughout coastal NY.Roseate Terns have been documented 20 regularly at Great Gull Island and the surrounding area.Roseate Terns prefer barrier island beach,near- shore surf habitat,near low vegetation,and in deeper open waters such as those on Tracts 1-5 for feeding and resting sites. Red Knot: The shores of Long Island are among the most critical habitats for migrating Red Knots.Tracts 1-5 provide shoreline and marsh habitat for Red Knots. Salt Marsh Sparrow:Between 20-30 breeding/wintering individuals have been found within our Tracts. Tracts 1-5 provide>1,140 acres of E2Veg for nesting and foraging sparrows and restoration efforts of high marsh will improve breeding habitat availability. How proposal will improve habitat quality(describe before-and after-proposal environment? The conservation of Tracts 1-5 will increase the amount of protected/restored inland and coastal wetlands that will not be destroyed by development and anthropomorphic pressures.With estuarine/salt marsh loss a key threat to Roseate Terns and Saltmarsh Sparrows,this proposal will provide quality protected habitat. The conservation of Tracts 1-5 protects quality foraging habitat for Roseate Terns,Saltmarsh Sparrows, and Red Knot.Northern Long-eared Bat occur in a variety of palustrine forested wetlands so the conservation of over 8 acres of PFO habitat will likely help maintain their current numbers. Whether proposed actions and proposal area are identified in a recovery plan or other species plan?Under the New England/Mid-Atlantic Coast Bird Conservation Region(BCR 30)Implementation Plan, Shorebird Conservation Plan,and Piping Plover Recovery Plan,loss and disturbance of coastal marsh,beach,and mudflat habitats are considered regional threats to Roseate Terns, Saltmarsh Sparrows, and Red Knots. Conservation of the coastal habitat at Tracts 1-5 will act positively towards these species as they might use this habitat and disturbance can be regulated.According to the NY USFWS field office and associated plans,the protection of forested wetland habitats within the proposal area,specifically Tracts 1 and 3,will protect suitable habitat for Northern,Long-eared Bats. Whether the completed proposal will contribute towards relieving the need for any special protective status for the species?Actions taken on this scale will not relieve the protective status but will make positive contributions to protecting viable populations of these rare species. Importance of each tract or logical groupings of tracts shown on maps in the proposal to the species (if tracts are not yet identified,explain what procedure will be used to ensure that high quality habitat is targeted)?Conserving shoreline and marsh habitat on Tracts 1-5 will conserve important resting and foraging habitat for Roseate Terns, Saltmarsh Sparrows,and Red Knot.The conservation of Tracts 1 and 3 will conserve—8 acres of forested wetland habitat critical to Northern Long;-eared Bat. Additional information: B.Wetland-dependent species of greatest conservation need(SGCN)from the appropriate State Wildlife Action Plan(SWAP): NYSDEC data were used for information below.The table below lists information on 10 NY endangered and threatened species which have ranges and suitable habitats found where the proposed tracts are located. Species: Tract Number(s),Life Cycle State(if appropriate) Endangered Threatened Peregrine Falcon;Tracts 1-5. Year-round.The conservation of wetland and upland X habitat will preserve foraging habitat. 21 Bald Eagle;Tracts 1-5.Year-round.The protection of wetland and upland habitat will X preserve foraging habitat. Northern Harrier; Tracts 1-5.Year-round.The conservation of wetland and upland habitat X will preserve foraging habitat. Pied-Billed Grebe;Tracts 1-5.Year-round.Conservation of shallow,emergent habitat X with interspersed open water for nesting and foraging. Least Tern;Tracts 1-5.Breeding.Wetland conservation will provide emergent wetlands X for nesting and foraging habitat. Black Tern;Tracts 1-5.Migration.The conservation of wetland and grassland habitat will X reserve foraging habitat. Common Tern;Tracts 1-5.Breeding,Migration.Conservation of>1,146 acres of E2Veg X and shallow,emergent wetland habitat near tidal marshes for migration. Sedge Wren;Tracts 1-5.Migration. Conservation of>1,146 acres of E2Veg and shallow, X emergent wetland habitat near tidal marshes for migration. King Rail;Tracts 1-5.Breeding. Conservation of>1,146 acres of E2Veg and shallow, X emergent wetland habitat near tidal marshes for migration.These tracts within larger wetland complexes will support King Rail populations. Least Bittern;Tracts 1-5.Breeding.Wetland conservation will provide emergent X wetlands for nesting and foraging habitat. How many individuals/pairs will use the proposal area and for what like cycle stage and whether this an improvement in population numbers over the current situation? See table above.While documentation for each species exists for the entire project,specific information about how many of each state-listed species will use the tracts is unavailable.The impacts of the proposed actions on these tracts are anticipated to maintain or increase inhabitance,though it is difficult to estimate the changes. How does the species rely on wetland habitats and how does the proposal improve key habitat and community types essential to the conservation of those SGCN(describe the before-and after- proposal environment)?The species listed above will benefit through the conservation of Tracts 1-5 and the breeding,migrating,and wintering habitat they provide.Prior to our effort the threat of development,disturbance,and destruction of this quality habitat was a major concern.All the tracts identified in this proposal will be protected in-perpetuity under the fee-title ownership of the NYSDEC, Suffolk County,Town of Southold,or NYC Parks,helping to ensure long-term management for SGCN. Do the proposed activities and/or proposal area identify factors that may assist in the restoration and improved conservation of the SGCN: The proposed conservation of Tracts 1-5 will improve conservation of the species listed above by placing their habitat under the ownership of Federal, State,and Non-profit conservation agencies and organizations.As such,the action plans which guide those agency's conservation goals will insure these properties are managed to improve conservation for SGCN. Whether the completed proposal will contribute toward reducing or eliminating the Conservation Need status for the species?The grant will protect current and provide additional wildlife habitat and will benefit the general population status of species in the grant area,potentially reducing their need for special protective status. Importance of each tract or logical groupings of tracts in the proposal to the species(if tracts are not yet identified,explain what procedure will be used to ensure that high duality habitat is targeted)?Tracts and species that benefit are identified in the table above.Tracts 1 &3 will have impacts on the conservation of palustrine emergent and palustrine forested wetlands,which are important for wetland dependent nesting,foraging and migrating birds. Tracts 1-5 will benefit coastal wetland and 22 shoreline dependent species.Up-to-date information on the status and location of threatened and endangered populations is maintained in a NYSDEC database and would be used for conservation planning and the targeting of habitat work of additional tracts within the grant area. Additional information: TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT QUESTION#7 How does the proposal satisfy the partnership purpose of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act? A.Ratio of the Non-Federal Match to the Grant Request:3.7:1 B. 10%Matching Partners: DU,Town,County,NYC Parks C.Partner Categories Non-governmental conservation organizations: DU Local governments,counties or municipalities: Town, County,NYC Parks D.Important Partnership Aspects(new grant recipient,significant new partners,unique partners, large numbers of partners under any category in C above,non-financial contributions):DU is a continued,strong partner of the NAWCA program.Having not previously engaged in NAWCA,the Town, County,and NYC Parks are a significant new matching,non-federal partners. In addition,the Town, County,NYC Parks are amongst the largest landowners and property managers in the project area overseeing thousands of acres of wetland habitat and wildlife preserves throughout the project area.Their involvement in this proposal is a crucial next step to achieving landscape-level wetland and waterfowl conservation throughout this region of NY. The financial incentives provided by NAWCA help local partners protect,restore,and enhance important habitats for waterfowl,waterbirds, and other Neotropical migrant songbirds important not only to the local community,but on a national level as well.Funds provided by the North American Wetlands Conservation Council will ensure the success of this proposal,which includes a diverse group of committed and new partners(four different partners under two partnership categories).With a total of four 10%partners,this proposal highlights the significant investment this partnership has and will continue to make throughout the region.These agencies and organizations have long-standing commitments to the enormous conservation efforts underway in the project area and have been involved in other local,state or regional conservation projects and plans that precede this proposal and future efforts in the project area. E.Public Access: One Hundred percent,or 1,203.87 acres of habitat conserved under this proposal will be open to public access as either part of the NYSDEC's WMA/State Tidal Wetland Area or Town's, County's,NYC Parks' Preserves and Parks.Public access and use of these projects will be dictated by managing partner's internal policies and regulations regarding their access and daily use.All the properties offer a myriad of outdoor recreational opportunities,including hunting,fishing,trapping, hiking,biking, birdwatching,swimming,camping,and similar activities. This proposal will provide ample recreation opportunities and hopefully increase the numbers of hunters and outdoors enthusiasts in southeast NY,a fundamental goal of the 2012 NAWMP,which is to"grow numbers of waterfowl hunters, other conservationists, and citizens who enjoy and actively support waterfowl and wetlands conservation." 23 ATTACHMENTS Tract Table: Central Tract Tract Activity Wetland Upland Riparian Public Funding Funding County Location in Final Title ID Type Acres Acres Miles Access Category Source and State Decimal Holder Degrees Tract Fee 17 9 0.82 26 G/OM Grant, Suffolk, 41.08066389, County 1 Tract Fee Grant, Suffolk, 40.96076389, Town/ 2 Acquired 7.5 16.03 0.43 23.53 G/OM Town, NY 72.55166667 County County Tract G/NM/ Grant, Suffolk, 41.14950278, NYSDEC/ 3 Restored 112.03 1.97 1.18 114 OM DU NY 72.27694444 Town Tract Restored 9 21 1.55 30 NM NYC Queens, 40.65849722, NYC 4 Parks NY 73.85972222 Parks Bronx, Tract Kings, .40.72817778, NYC 5 Restored 1,008.5 46.44 1,008.5 G Grant Queens,& 73.96888889 Parks Richmond, NY Total 1,154.03 49.84 50.42 1,202.03 Acres Funding Categories: (G=Grant,OM=Old Match,NM=New Match,N0=Non-Match) FINAL TITLEHOLDER SUMMARY: County-26;County/Town-23.53 acres,NYSDEC/Town- 114 acres;NYC Parks— 1,038.5 acres 24 Partner Contribution Letters ,XQR AAMPJb���-,7'+rEy3�LA_��75 C'�' N� SE,fi'- ATIfl7�+.g��,'�l�E'�(`T PROPOSAL, r-AJk 'tT►3iat is the title cif the pr6pqsal.iliat yon are cOat#bictiug Qci?Cansm*iug VeditdIJi #3t iii. Aevt 'i orEs'latiml-1.l~viiirrfes Tient ii the name of}=oar OraasipastioiP� bucl-�st1nl�ted;Iuc_.(DI) YOU made`the sut�tiiittin?DLA :ccinfiixbittz n3atclaiufuti �bipriv>t©.# Qt e i;.ii;t i#ftiu Elie r pre a+arartT gEnoct ausl during#lie grant p iud: -ti,'atistiie:r.In of pnreoretribuifiou:aid o dfd4Qu°determinetlie-.4qe?Dom.thecitntdbli&n' hav*1 lion-Federal.Qi if that futrire:oction��u1s�svitJ.�ans#ilpiisatle tttecoittr�gtiQu:�aunuut`':�U�iI!psc�vide�1.#l(}„th�0_fPO ct� els��Trc i�lansi��ial'f:tim��iEtd3it�ct5�acl`e:�i�ttrtt{s3`ds ca- ci�r.clzar�s:fcrttte cc-�n}�l�t�cs€Tract 3` . (Broads acl tis* _:int rte' mtt�li fs hpi back tiu.Amdraiising_ Wiat long-terra iaat r�€�ir t;liir3 n tlsandis c user tion orl,NO .conwhuAon cow. W, s pmp sal and cwtssbt ficins vhMhelp•r :tdhs 1202,03 actieAbfwffptociilpL�i ,aasY a ocga#ett i�gi�° t iifb : s 3 t 's I?atiou l z ie�_ This babitat iscli6czd breedgaging and Does the.propowT•gritty dessri ie-, =+��ir cr�ntrs'h -tat�ri,especially the ainctui�t? s,f3 c6mectly-rlesm"bes tLedetails.offlu caittri#iartioainpanic` --r-the anM-Duut''gtcoutdbiation_ ifapplicable to d;-proposal is your brgafikation.competent to hold&?6 t+ ,.ind manab kid acruired`ssith grant Madsand jAm yOu �Tgnj to`sppfy a-lrstice o$Graitt 4greeiniictorrhthpr reeoa dabs d+ictuuent tct rise.progea `. zs Pl tOi rm$hat onr rG.nlribn#ioT2l1as:nor beesi used fra,meet.any other federaLlfrbgra*-i attcli” or.cig4t share.requft)ements_Or eozrtrzbutiou, not�eeu used.astukt h#owaixl:;y an6tiarfei3& :Aizt prgga n2 Tii 14 tle�.prd eet heraefit fi�`b .haitt g u .l hind#rents zigl is aitsl if sn.ho �' o I3A xost l�a�e.any,sdcl3tio ca ents?°.l?UIs glen eci fQ.r Lam:t arl v itis the`Porm-of Sauditiid, ;. Sui3o1 COur Y,1,71 I)elrartment o€Conservatim ISY pity Department'afPa lm and i acre dai:=d othora to ftu&er'cius?Bared bcm nf-vet 40-pusemmtion widlinwei wy�fles atwan&_ Signature:. Dixectgr cifOmaticw NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT PROPOSAL PARTNER CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT What is the title ofthe proposal that you are contributing to?Conserving Wetland Habitat in New York's National Estuaries What is the name of your organization?Town of Southold When will you make the contribution?Town of Southold will contribute matching funds prior to the grant period,but within the 2-year pre-award period. What is the value of your contribution and how did you determine the value?Does the contribution have a non-Federal origin?If this is based on a fund-raising event or other future action,if that future action fails,will you still provide the contribution amount?Town of Southold will provide $446,474 of eligible match in the form of the fee title acquisition of Tract 2(Brushes Creek property)and associated costs.Town of Southold's match is not based on fundraising What long-term migratory bird and wetlands conservation work will the contribution cover?This contribution will help to protect approximately 23.53 acres(Tract 2)of wetland,floodplain,and associated upland habitat within New York's National Estuaries.This habitat is critical breeding,staging and wintering habitat for migratory birds of the Atlantic Flyway. Does the proposal correctly describe your contribution,especially the amount?Yes,the proposal correctly describes the details of the contribution in particular the amount of contribution. If applicable to the proposal,is your organization competent to hold title to,and manage,land acquired with grant funds and are you willing to apply a Notice of Grant Agreement or other recordable document to the property?Yes Please confirm that your contribution has not been used to meet any other federal programs match or cost share requirements.Our contribution has not been used as match towards another federal grant program. Will the project benefit tribal hunting and fishing treaty rights and if so,how?No Do you have any additional comments?Town of Southold is pleased to be working with Ducks Unlimited,Inc.,Suffolk County,NY Department of Conservation,NY City Department of Parks and Recreation,and others t further our shared goals of wetland conservation within New York's Estuaries. Signature: AGI Name(printed),Title;and Affiliation: 5cA. f ss .ataswipervisoror Town of Sov�hv�d Date Signed: NORTII AIMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT PROPOSAL PARTNER CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT What is,the title of the proposal that you are contributing to?.Conserving Wetland Habitat in New York's National Estuaries What is the nanne of your organization?County of Suffolk: When will you orale the contribution?County of Suffolk will contribute matching funds prior to the grant period, but within the 2-year pre-award period. What is the value of your contribution and flow(lick you determine the valise?Does.the contribution have.a non-Federal.origin?If this.is based on a fund-raising event or other future action,if that future action fails;will you still provide the contribution amount?Suffolk County will provide a combine total of;$2,145;526 of eligible match in the form of(lie fee title acquisition of Tracts I (Hashamomuck Pond property)and 2(Brushes Creek property)and associated costs.Suffolk County's match is not based on fiurdraising. What long-term migratory bird and wetlands conservation ivork will the contribution cover?This contribution will:help to protect approximately 51..37 acres(Tracts.1 and 2)of wetland,floodplain,and associated upland habitat within New York's National Estuaries.This liabitat:is critical breeding,staging. and wintering habitat for migratory birds of the Atlantic Piymtay. Doesthe..proposal correctly describe you r.contribution,especially the amount?Yes,the.proposal correctly describes the details of the contribution in particular the amount ofcontribution. If applicable-to(lie proposal,is your organization competent to hold title to,and manage,land acquired with grant funds and are you willing to ripply:,i Notice of Grant Agreement or other recordable document to the property?Yes Please-confirm that your contribution has not been used to meet atiy other federal programs match or eost share requirements.Our contribution has notbeen used as match towards another federal grant program. Wilt the.p.roject benefit tribal hunting and fishing treaty rights and.ifso,how?No Do you have-any additional comments?County of Suffolk is pleased to be work-ing with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.,Town of Southold,NY Department of Conservation,NY City.Departnient of Parks and kecreation,and others to further our shared goals of wetland conservation within New York's Estuaries. .Signature-.. August Ruckdeschel—Farmlands and Open Space Coordinator Suffolk County Department'6_0 of Economic.DevOopment&Planning � l Date Signed: j NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION Division of Marine Resources 205 North Belle Mead Road,Suite 1,East Setauket,NY 11733 P:(631)444-04301 F:(631)444-04341 FW.Marine<cdec.ny.gov www.dec.nygov Stacy M. Sanchez Wildlife Biologist Migratory Bird Program Division of Bird Habitat Conservation 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church,Virginia 22041-3803 December 11,2020 Dear Ms. Sanchez, 1 am writing on behalf of lite New York State-Department ofEnvironmental Conservation(NYSDEC),Division of Marine Resources. We fully-support Ducks Unlimited in its grant proposal request"Conserving Wetlalid Habitat in New York's National Estuaries"to-the North American Wetlands Conservation Act Standard Grants Program.NYSDEC is the landowner of the 113-acre Broad Meadows Marsh property in Orient,NY and is committed to working with Ducks Unlimited,Town of Southold.,and other partners to restore this degraded habitat. Broad Meadows Marsh and the Town of Southold's W.hitcorn Marsh located at the headwaters of Narrow River,a tributary to the Peconic Bay,are dominated by the invasive plant Phragm tes ausb•plis.Tidal-excitange between Narrow River and Broad Meadows Marsh is currently restricted by an earthen berm that was constructed after the 1938 hurricane to prevent tidal flooding. The.berm was modified overtime.to include culverts, but these culverts are undersized and are no longer functioning as.originally designed..Peconic Estuary Partnership, of which .NYSDEC is a core partner, completed a Conceptual Habitat Restoration Design Plan for Narrow River and Broad Meadows Marsh in 2019.The goal of the project is to restore tidal exchange to Broad Meadows Marsh and Whitcom Marsh.NYSDEC supports the recommendations.in the Conceptual Habitat Restoration Design Plan, including the replacement of the culverts in the earthen berm with self- regulating tide gates that would increase the typical tidal range within Broad lvleado�ys Matsh but would block highet'tides. and storm flows that would inundate roads and property. The recommended restoration actions will help to eradicate the Phragnrites and will promote the re-establishment of native vegetation and important waterfowl and wading bird habitat. This restoration project is in alignment-with the NYSDEC Division of Marine Resources mission that includes managing, restoring and enhancing tidal wetland habitat. Although NYSDEC is tillable to provide funding for this project, we are committed to working with Ducks Unlimited and Town of Southold to complete the restoration work.NYSDEC will provide access to the-wetland property,technical guidance and oversight. Sincerely, Dawn McReynolds, Assistant Director,Division of Marine Resources 205 N.Belle Mead Road E.Setauket,NY 11733 Phone: (631)444-0452 dawn.ilicreynoldsaCleC.n .gqv Hewvoiat I Departmentof SIAIE Oi orroervrair Environmental Conservatlon 1 NORTH AMERICAN WETLANDS CONSERVATION ACT PROPOSAL PARTNER CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT What is the-title of the proposal that you are contributing to? Conserving Wetland Habitat in New York's National Estuaries What is the name of your organization?New York City Department of Parks and Recreation(NYC Parks) When will you make the contribution?NYC Parks will contribute matching funds prior to the grant period,within the 2-year pre-award period and during the grant period. What is the value of your contribution and how did you determine the value?Does the contribution have a non-Federal origin?If this is based on a fund-raising event or other future action,if that future action fails,will you still provide the contribution amount?NYC Parks will provide a total of $1,000,000 of eligible cash match in the form of wetland restoration costs at the NYC Parks and US Army Corps of Engineers project on Tract 4(Spring Creek).NYC Parks will also provide project oversight for all tidal marsh ditch remediation projects on NYC Parks Tract 5.NYC Park's match is not based on fundraising.In the event the matching funds are ineligible or scheduled timelines do not meet the grant requirements,NYC Parks has other sources that can serve as matching funds. What long-term migratory bird and wetlands conservation work will the contribution cover?This contribution will help to protect approximately 1,038.5 acres(Tracts 4&5)of wetland,floodplain,and associatedupland habitat within New York's National Estuaries.This habitat is critical breeding,staging and wintering habitat for migratory birds of the Atlantic Flyway. Does the proposal correctly describe your contribution,especially the amount?Yes,the proposal correctly describes the contribution,including the amount of contribution. If applicable to the proposal,is your organization competent to hold title to,and manage,land acquired with grant funds and are you willing to apply a Notice of Grant Agreement or other recordable document to the property?N/A Please confirm that your contribution has not been used to meet any other federal programs match or cost share requirements.Our contribution has not been used as match towards another federal grant program;however,the contribution supports a project in partnership with the US Army Corps of Engineers at Spring Creek through the Continuing Authorities Program.This match source was discussed with the Atlantic Coast Joint Venture in October 2020 and deemed eligible since it is not mitigation and non-federal in origin.In the event the matching funds are ineligible or scheduled timelines do not meet the grant requirements,NYC Parks has other sources that can serve as matching funds. Will the project benefit tribal hunting and fishing treaty rights and if so,how?No Do you have any additional comments?NYC Parks is pleased to be working with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.,Town of Southold,NY Department of Conservation, Suffolk County,and others to further our shared goals of wetland conservation within New York's Estuaries. Signature: Name(printed),Title,and Affiliation:Marit Larson,Chief of Natural Resources,NYC Parks Date Signed: 12/23/20 STANDARD FORM-424 AND SF-424D outs t%�, 4aao-)a4 n Ltie:1�P3t11C�^ Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 1.Type dSri�ion: 'Z-1Y;,0FF+ baa;s aF{kvFcs I s3eqsfi Pre plies Sart ©Nsry O Appr3catiou 0 Canti'uafa 'oin`f(spe-w17: ❑CharigealCarr=ct Ap-*--- .Q Reuis an '3_Qate R�,t-ed: 4.Air—Scait Ido^Mer. ba F� C Esq y Idn Z.Fe'era'Amid Ids, a_ State Use Only: 8. Wt.Fte i Kl b'y 8.RPPLIC��ttNGUTUVORPON: t`EL 1-�IN- z, t.�'S�.-2."�CC.j� ILC. b.lrIagfd Taxpayer 1den5ogm Numbu fE dlitldc 'a Orp=fiomd u"UN&t l d-�b?34 cg. n�x pi 4,6E37 rig n d.Address: 'vSags: �Mf Davie= Cunty.fP:4ish: nuaaena� 's1-ate: ?a'. 3fic1L-'qi. i'toa5r�: `C"1 i39i�_ C7IT_ 5TFi�S °Tsp 1 Pada?cod_ 48s39-S55-, e_ftmizadonal Unit L�srestN�rrie: IJv"siaer�lazr- t=ar.�eaniaa f.tbw Md cooW inkfma-tion'of puson to be contacted on trthffers invotying this appTcation: ASMf-_t4`xn-_ 'U-_NaTa_'. Or�s�ttiz�tior�i,:,3sa;ion: `Tel hort_t�tm�er. :.�_5Ea-s1_ FaxNmter:: 'FJEL33: jr.�g�3�}c:cfs.arg Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 *9.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type: M: Nonprofit with 501C3 IRS Status (Other.than Institution of Higher Education) Type of Applicant 2:Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3:Select Applicant Type: 'Other(specify): *10.Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 15.623 CFDA Title: * F- 12.Funding Opportunity Number: Title: North American Wetlands Conservation Act 2022-1 U.S. Standard Grants 13.Competition Identification Number: 77-71 Title: 14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.): Areas Affected By Project - Conserving Wetl "• .*4t Com`%6tggt,;. teCh( ;.wNI6 'Att3lleV ilt (` eN/kAttachmenf`'=° *15.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: Conserving Wetland Habitat in New York's National Estuaries Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. Add Attactimehts.: [3eEte Attac+arez�ts Vievm:T;Tchmei�ts; ct, Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 16.Congressional Districts Of: a,Applicant MT-007 'b.ProgramProject AfI TI Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts it needed. Congressional Districts - Conserving Wena Add Attache I Delete Attachment Mew Attachment 17.Proposed Project: 'a.Start Date: 12/01)2021 'b.End Date: 12/31!20.23 18.Estimated Funding($}: •a.Federal 1,000;000:00 •b.Applicant 100,000.001 •c.State 0.00 'd.Local 3,592,000.00 •e.Other 0..00 'f. Program Income 0.00 'g.TOTAL 1 4,692,000.00 '19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? a.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on �• O b.Program is subject to E.O.12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. ® c.Program is not covered by E.O.12372. •20.is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (if"Yes,"provide explanation in attachment.) Q Yes No If"Yes",provide explanation and attach r'—i A.2—;:lamer! Delete Attachnan. . VievrT�ttathn�c nr 21.'8y signing this application,I certify(1)to the statements contained Irl the list of certifications"and(2)that.the statements herein are.true,complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances**and agree to comply wA any-resulting terms if I accept an award.I am aware that any false,fictitlous,or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal;civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Code,Title 218,Section 1001) Z'•I AGREE The list,of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list,is contained in the announcement of agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefirc trs_ 'First Name: Michelle Middle Name., Last Name: Burdick Suffix: "Tide: lciirecibx.of Conservation services 'Telephone Number. 739-646-6371 Fax Number: `Email: mburdick@ducks.orq Signature of Authorized.Representative: 'Date Signed 12/31/2020 K-d .10 k- ASSURANCES-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS OMB Number:4040-0009 Expiration Date:02/28/2022 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions,searching existing data sources,gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden,to the Office of Management and Budget,Paperwork Reduction Project(0348-0042),Washington, DC 20503. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY. NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the Awarding Agency. Further, certain Federal assistance awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case,you will be notified. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant:, I certify that the applicant: 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, 8. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act and the institutional,managerial and financial capability of 1970(42 U.S.C.§§4728-4763)relating to prescribed (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share standards of merit systems for programs funded of project costs)to ensure proper planning, under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in management and completion of project described in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of this application. Personnel Administration(5 C.F.R.900,Subpart F). 2. Will give the awarding agency,the Comptroller General 9. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning of the United States and, if appropriate,the State, Prevention Act(42 U.S.C.§§4801 et seq.)which the right to examine all records, books, papers,or prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or documents related to the assistance; and will establish rehabilitation of residence structures. a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency 10. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non- directives. discrimination.These include but are not limited to:(a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L.88-352) 3. Will not dispose of, modify the use of,or change the which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, terms of the real property title or other interest in the color or national origin; (b)Title IX of the Education site and facilities without permission and instructions Amendments of 1972,as amended(20 U.S.C.§§1681 from the awarding agency.Will record the Federal 1683,and 1685-1686),which prohibits discrimination awarding agency directives and will include a covenant on the basis of sex; (c)Section 504 of the in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended(29)U.S.C. with Federal assistance funds to assure non- §794),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of discrimination during the useful life of the project. handicaps; (d)the Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as 4. Will comply with the requirements of the assistance amended(42 U.S.C.§§6101-6107),which prohibits awarding agency with regard to the drafting, review and discrimination on the basis of age; (e)the Drug Abuse approval of construction plans and specifications. Office and Treatment Act of 1972(P.L.92-255),as amended relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of 5. Will provide and maintain competent and adequate drug abuse;(f)the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and engineering supervision at the construction site to Alcoholism Prevention,Treatment and Rehabilitation ensure that the complete work conforms with the Act of 1970(P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to approved plans and specifications and will furnish nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or progressive reports and such other information as may be alcoholism;(g)§§523 and 527 of the Public Health required by the assistance awarding agency or State. Service Act of 1912(42 U.S.C.§§290 dd-3 and 290 ee 3),as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol 6. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable and drug abuse patient records; (h)Title VIII of the time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency. Civil Rights Act of 1968(42 U.S.C.§§3601 et seq.), as 7. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or rental or financing of housing; (i)any other presents the appearance of personal or organizational nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statue(s) conflict of interest,or personal gain. under which application for Federal assistance is being made; and 0)the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statue(s)which may apply to the application. Previous Edition Usable Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424D(Rev.7-97) Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 1 1. V'vill comply,or has already complied;with the Federal actions to State(Clean Airj implementation requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Plans under Section 176(c).of the Clean Air-Act of Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1955,as amended(42 U.S.C.§§7401,et seq);.(g) 1970(P.L.91-646)Which provide-for fair and equitable protection of underground sources of drinking water treatment of persons displaced.or whose property is under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974,as acquired as a result of Federal and federally-assisted amended(P.L.93-523);and,(h)protection of programs:These requirements apply to all interests in real endangered species under the Endangered Species property acquired for project.purposes regardless of Act of 1973,asamended(P.L_93-205). Federal participation in-purchases, 16. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.of 12_ Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch A61(5•U.S;C, 1868(16 tl.S:C.§§1271 et seq.)related to protecting §§1501-1508 and 73244328)which limit"the political :components orpotential componenWof the national activities of employees whose principal.employment 'wild and scenic rivers system. activities are funded'in whole or in part with Federal funds. 13. Willcampty,as applicable,with the provisions of the Davis- 17. Will assist the awarding.agency in assuring compliance With Section 106:of the National.Historic Preservation Bacon Act(40 U.S.C.§§276a to 276a=7),the Copeland Act Act of 1966,as amended(16 U.S.C.§470),EO 11593 (40 U;S:C,§276c and 18 U.S.C.§874),and the Cohtract (identification and protection of his toricproperties),and Work Hours and.Safety Standards Act(40 U.S.C.§§327- the Archaeological and Historic PreservatibmAct of 333)regarding labor standards for federally-assisted 1974(16 U.S.C,§§469a-1 et seq). construction subagreements. 18. Will cause to be performed the required financial and 1.4. Will.comply with flood insurance purchase requirements•of compliance audits in accordance.with the.Single Audit Section 102(a)of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of:1973 Act Amendments.of 1996 and OMB:Circular No_A-133, (P:L.93-234)which requires recipients in a special flood "Audits of-States,Local Governments,and Non-Profit hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase Organizations."' flood insurance if the total cost.of insurable construction and aoquisition is,$'10,600.or mord: 19. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal Caws,executive orders,regulations,and policies 15. Will comply with environmental standards which may.be governing this program. prescribed pursuant to the following:(a)institution of environmental quality control measures under the National 20. Will romply:with the requirements of Section 106(8)of Environmental Policy Act of 1969(P.L 91- the Trafficking Victim"'Protection Act(NPA)of 2000,as 190)and Executive Order(EO) 11514;(b)notification amended(22 U.S.C.-7104)which prohibits grant award of Violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; c. ( ) recipients or asub-recipient from'(1)Engaging in severe protection of•wetiands pursuant-to EO 11990;(d). forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance that'the award is in effect(2)•Procuring a commercial with EO.11088;(e)assurance:of project consistency sex.act during the period of time that the,award is in With the approved State management program effect or(3)Using forced tabor in the performance of the developed under the Coastal:Zone Management.Act of award or subawards underthe:award. 1972(16 U.S.C.§§1451 et seq.);•(f)conformityof SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL TITLE Director of Conservation services DA I TA. 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Changes: The.rate(s)contained in this agreement are based on the accounting system in effect at the.time the proposal was submitted. Changes in the method of accounting for costs which affect the amount of reimbursement resulting from use of the yate(s)in this agreement may require.the prior approval of the cognizant agency. Failure to obtain such approval may result in subsequent audit disallowance. D. Rate Typc: 1.Fixed Carryforward Rate: The fixed carryforward-rate is based on an estimate of the costs that will be incurred during the-period for which the rate applies. When the actual costs for such period have been 'determined, an adjustment will be made to.the rate fora future period,if necessary,to;compensate for the difference between the costs used to establish the fixed rate and-the actual costs. 2.ProvisidnaVFinal Rate: Within six(6)-months after year end,a final indirect cost rate proposal must be submitted based on actual costs. Billings and charges to contracts and grants.must be_adjusted.if.the final rate varies frorri the provisional rate. If the final tate is greater than the provisional rate and there are no,funds available to cover.the additional indirect costs,the organization may riot recover all-indirect costs. Conversely,ifthe final rate is less than the provisional rate;the organization will be required to pay back the-e-diMrence to the funding agency. 3.Predetermined Rate: A•predetermined rate is an indirect cost rate applicable to a specified current or future period, usually the organization's fiscal year. The rate is based-on as estimate of the gists to be incurred during the period. A predetermined rate is not subject to adjustment. (Because of legal constraints;predetermined rates are not permitted for Federal contracts;they may,however;be used for grants or cooperative agreements.) E. Rate Extension: Only final and predetermined rates may be eligible'for consideration of rate ektensions. Requests 1for-tate extensions'of a current rate will be reviewed.on a case-by-case basis: If an extension is granted,:the non-Federal entity may not request a rate review until the extension period ends. In the last year of a rate extension period,the non-Federal entity.must submit a new.rate proposalfor the next fiscal period. F. Agency Notification: Copies of this document may be provided.to otherfederal offces.as a means of notifying .them of the agreement contained herein:. G. Record Keeping: Organizations must maintain accounting records that demonstrate that each type of cost has been treated consistently either as:a direct cost or an indirect cost_ Records pertaining to the costs of program administration,such as salaries,travel,and related-costs,should be kept on An annual basis. It Reim bursement:Ceiltnes: Grantee/contractor,program agreements providing for ceilings on indirect cost rates or reimbursement amounts aresubJect to the ceilings stipulated in the contract or.rant agreements. If the ceiling rate is higher than.the negotiated-rate in Section I of this agreement,the.,negotiated rate will be used to.determine the maximum allowable indirect cost. 1. Use of Other Rates: If any federal programs are reiniburs'ing indirect costs to this.grantee/contractor by a measure.other than the.approved rate(s) in:this agreement, the grantee/contractor should credit such costs to the affected.programs,and the approved rates)shoald be-used to identify-the maximum amount of indirect cost allocable to these pro grams. J. Other: 1. The purpose-of an.indirect cost.rate is to,facilitate the allocation and billing of indirect costs. 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C .DUCKS UNLIMITED 7322Newman Boulevard,Building 1,Dexter,MT 48130-1557 (734)623-2000 NwAv.dueks.ore Dec 31, 2020 Stacy Sanchez U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service 5275 Leesburg Pike;MS:ES Falls Church, VA 22041 Subject:Overlap/Duplication Statement—Conserving Wetland Habitat in New York's National Estuaries NAWCA Dear Miss Sanchez: The purpose of this letter is to provide the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with a"Statement of Overlap/Duplication". Our Conserving Wetland Habitat in New York's National Estuaries NAWCA project contains no overlap between the proposed project and any other active anticipated projects in terms of activities, costs, or time commitment of key personnel. Our proposal submitted for consideration under the program is not duplicative of other proposals requesting funding from the Service.All match listed in the NAWCA proposal is secured. Please let us know if you need any additional information. Sincerely, a�..co-7�• c�� J es A.Rader Director of Operations Great Lakes/Atlantic Region P 734-623-2000 jrader@,ducks.org