Commission recommends $8,000 grant to Ukiah Valley Fish and Wildlife; forwards to Board of Supervisors

At its meeting, the Mendocino County Fish and Game Commission reviewed a propagation grant application from Ukiah Valley Fish and Wildlife and voted to recommend that the Board of Supervisors approve $8,000 in funding.

Commissioners completed a review and scorecard process for the grant applicants. After discussion, a motion to recommend funding for Ukiah Valley Fish and Wildlife was made, seconded and approved by voice vote. The commission recorded the recommendation and directed staff to forward the recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for final approval.

Commissioners discussed administrative details of the grant round: the scorecard format, whether to add a signature and date line to the form in future cycles, and the option to reopen the grant window or run a separate advertising push if the commission wants additional applications. The commission noted one submission in the current cycle and agreed it would be reasonable to close the current cycle, forward the recommendation, and advertise in spring for another round so funds could be disbursed later in the year.

Commissioners and staff also reviewed the commission’s year‑end budget. Meeting discussion referenced the anticipated post‑grant balance (estimates shown in the meeting materials) and the small amount of fines collected; staff said the commission would remain able to fund future grants depending on final receipts and Board action on the current recommendation.

Ending

The commission’s recommendation now goes to the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors for final action; commissioners said staff will email application guidance and logistic details to prospective applicants and prepare an agenda for the Feb. 11 off‑site hatchery meeting where related topics will be discussed.