Program Name	Section 1135: Project Modifications to Improve the Environment
Program Information
Sponsor(s) (fed, state, etc.):	U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Program Description / Purpose:	Section 1135 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986, as amended, provides authority for the Corps of Engineers to restore degraded ecosystems. If the construction or operation of a Corps of Engineers project has contributed to the degradation of the quality of the environment, measures for restoration through modifications of the structure or operation of the structure may be undertaken at the project site. Measures at other locations that have been affected by the construction or operation of the project can be undertaken, if such measures do not conflict with the authorized project purposes.
Program Requirements / Restrictions:	A local sponsoring organization must furnish formal assurance of local cooperation. Up to 80% of the sponsor's cost-share may be credited as work-in-kind. A project cooperation agreement (PCA) in which the federal government and the sponsor agree to share project costs must be executed to get credit for inkind.
Legislative Authority:	Water Resources Development Act of 1986 as ammended, section 1135
Program Active:	Yes
Program Website:	http://www.usace.army.mil
Other Information:	Preliminary Restoration Plan: full federal costs, not to exceed $10,000. Feasability Study and Plans and Specs: Cost share 75:25. Fed up-front financed, sponsor costs recouped at time of construction. Construction: Cost share 75:25, government and sponsor execute PCA before construction begins. For more information visit: http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/ https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/pm/planning/cap/home.asp
Eligibility Information
Eligible State(s):	Nationwide
Geographic Scope:	U.S.
Other Eligibility Requirements:	Local sponsor should be a public agency. Private interests may qualify if there are not requirements for future operation and maintenance of the project. Local sponsor must agree to provide all land easements and rights of way, all relocation necessary, and 25 percent of total project modification costs.
Award Information
Assistance Type:	Grants
Resources Available:	75% of total project implementation cost. Total modification costs can not exceed $5 million without specific authorization from Congress.
Match Required:	Yes
Required Match Percentage:	25% of total project implementation cost
Application Information
Application Deadline:	Rolling: can apply anytime
Application Review Time Length:	Varies
Application Available Online?	No
Contact Information
Primary Contact:	Laura Hicks Portland District, Chief, Planning Branch U.S. Army Corps of Engineers PO Box 2946 Portland, OR  97208-2946 Phone: (503) 808-4703 Fax: Email: laura.l.hicks@usace.army.mil
Primary Contact:	Nancy Chin POE Civil Branch U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District Office 4735 East Marginal Way Seattle, WA  98134 Phone: 206.764.3590 Fax: Email: Nancy.T.Chin@usace.army.mil
Primary Contact:	Rebecca Kalamasz US Army Corps of Engineers - Walla Walla District 201 N 3rd Avenue Walla Walla, WA  99362 Phone: 509-527-7277 Fax: Email: Rebecca.L.Kalamasz@usace.army.mil
Primary Contact:	Larry Oliver U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District 696 Virginia Rd. Concord, MA  01742-2751 Phone: 978-318-8347 Fax: Email: lawrence.r.oliver@usace.army.mil
Example of Funded Projects
Amazon Creek, Eugene, Oregon: restoration of over 400 acres of native wet prairie habitat. Fox Creek, Ranier, Oregon: restoration of stream channel to improve fish passage and habitat.
Topic Areas
Coastal Waters Wetlands Floodplains Wildlife & Natural Communities
Data Collection & Analysis Planning & Growth Management Collaborative Processes Habitat Restoration
Last Updated:	1/12/2009