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(ii) $3,000,000 is provided solely to improve riparian function, 1 including riparian planting and riparian set-asides on state-owned 2 lands. 3 (b) The department must consult with federally recognized tribes 4 and partner with relevant state agencies and local governments in 5 implementing this pilot. 6 (c) The department must provide a report on the cost, monitoring, 7 and effectiveness of investments in salmon habitat improvements to 8 the office of financial management and the appropriate committees of 9 the legislature by June 30, 2023. 10 (40) $5,000,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for 11 fiscal year 2023 is provided solely to address the maintenance 12 backlog associated with providing recreation on lands managed by the 13 department. Allowable uses include, but are not limited to, 14 maintenance, repair, or replacement of trails, toilet facilities, 15 roads, campgrounds, picnic sites, water access areas, signs, kiosks, 16 and gates. The department is encouraged to partner with nonprofit 17 organizations in the maintenance of public lands. 18 (41) $4,284,000 of the derelict vessel removal account—state 19 appropriation is provided solely for implementation of House Bill No. 20 1700 (derelict vessel removal). If the bill is not enacted by June 21 30, 2022, the amount provided in this subsection shall lapse. 22 (42) $50,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal 23 year 2022 and $450,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for 24 fiscal year 2023 are provided solely for the purpose of establishing 25 demonstration areas for wildfire ready neighbors, a wildland fire 26 resiliency outreach, assessment, and education program, in portions 27 of Pierce, Mason, and Thurston counties. Wildfire ready neighbor 28 demonstration areas must be located where there is a demonstrated 29 high risk of wildland fire, a mix of suburban and small private 30 forestland ownership, and significant areas of wildland urban 31 interface. Further, demonstration areas must be selected by employing 32 principles of environmental justice and equity, with an effort to 33 select areas for inclusion that have a significant proportion of 34 vulnerable populations and "highly impacted communities" as defined 35 by RCW 19.405.020. 36 (43) The department, in coordination with the office of the 37 superintendent of public instruction, must provide recommendations on 38 the development of an outdoor school at the site of the Naselle youth 39 p. 1207 ESSB 5187.SL