Engagement Projects will be evaluated on:

1. (1) The degree to which applicants engage with the appropriate audiences in the appropriate geography;
2. (2) The likely effectiveness of multi-directional communication among the applicant and audiences;
3. (3) The proposed evidence base linking the Engagement Project and the resulting restoration or acquisition projects, or program that leads to development of eligible project types;
4. (4) The timeliness of the resulting restoration or acquisition projects, or program that leads to development of eligible project types;
5. (5) Cost effectiveness;
6. (6) The qualifications and experience of applicant; and
7. (7) The expected outcomes of the resulting restoration or acquisition project with respect to protecting or restoring fish or wildlife habitat, watershed function, and water quality or quantity.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 541.906

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 541.956

History

OWEB 2-2025, amend filed 01/30/2025, effective 01/30/2025
OWEB 2-2017, f. & cert. ef. 7-31-17
OWEB 4-2004, f. 11-2-04, cert. ef. 2-1-05