Publication Summary

This document is the Final Offer List for the Centennial Clean Water Fund (Centennial), Washington State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund (SRF), and Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source Fund (Section 319) programs for state fiscal year 2000 (FY 2000). The Final Offer List reflects where funding offers have been made.

This document is the Final Offer List for the Centennial Clean Water Fund (Centennial), Washington State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund (SRF), and Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source Fund (Section 319) programs for state fiscal year 2000 (FY 2000). The Final Offer List reflects where funding offers have been made.

Ecology received 133 applications during the FY 2000 application cycle. Of these, 122 were determined to be eligible for funding consideration and they were evaluated and prioritized. Public meetings were held at four locations throughout the state during the last two weeks in July, to provide information and answer questions regarding the process used for project selection. A thirty-day public review and comment period was also provided. Written comments were received on the FY 2000 Draft Offer and Applicant List, along with the SRF Draft Intended Use Plan. A responsiveness summary has been prepared and is included with the Final Offer List to identify how the written comments were addressed. The Final Offer List reflects all revisions or adjustments that have been made.

A total of 93 projects will receive funding offers totaling approximately $64.5 million. Projects will address water quality issues associated with salmon habitat and riparian corridor improvements, wastewater treatment and collection needs, agricultural best management practices, watershed action plan implementation, stormwater treatment, wastewater reuse and reclamation, public education/involvement, and environmental water quality monitoring. Many projects will address multiple problem areas.

As you review the Final Offer List, please keep in mind that it reflects 11 projects that will be offered funds from multiple sources. Due to the eligibility of various project components and the availability of funding, a greater percentage of projects are receiving funding through a combination of funding sources. Where once infrequent, combination grant and loan agreements are more common and serve as an excellent way to address complex water quality problems and local funding needs.

The application period for the next Centennial/SRF/Section 319 funding cycle (FY 2001) is tentatively scheduled to begin on January 4, 2000, and end on February 29, 2000. I would encourage all potential applicants to begin identifying potential water quality problem areas and related technical considerations. Potential applicants are encouraged to begin networking with other local government groups and state agencies as they consider options for developing project proposals and budgets. Ecology Water Quality Program staff in our four regional offices are available to assist when requested.