FY07-09 proposal 200702800
Jump to Reviews and Recommendations
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Pend Oreille River Basin Watershed Protection and Enhancement Project |
| Proposal ID | 200702800 |
| Organization | Kalispel Tribe |
| Short description | Identify and implement larger scale projects to improve local watershed conditions within the Pend Oreille Subbasin. |
| Information transfer | Information will be stored in the Kalispel Tibe's data base of information on stremas and waterbodies in the Upper Columbia River Basin. |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
Contacts
| Contact | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| Form submitter | ||
| Joe Maroney | Kalispel Tribe of Indians | jmaroney@knrd.org |
| All assigned contacts | ||
| Ray D. Entz | Kalispel Tribe | rentz@knrd.org |
| Joe Maroney | Kalispel Tribe of Indians | jmaroney@knrd.org |
Section 2. Locations
Province / subbasin: Intermountain / Pend Oreille
| Latitude | Longitude | Waterbody | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pend Oreille River | Pend Oreille County tributaries to the Pend Oreille River |
Section 3. Focal species
primary: Westslope Cutthroatprimary: Bull Trout
primary: Mountain Whitefish
secondary: All Wildlife
Section 4. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishments |
|---|
Section 5. Relationships to other projects
| Funding source | Related ID | Related title | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPA | 199106000 | Pend Oreille Wetlands Acquisition | Potentially adjacent and like management of project lands |
| BPA | 199206100 | Albeni Falls Wildlife Mitigation | Potentially adjacent and like management of project lands |
| BPA | 199500100 | Kalispel Tribe Resident Fish Project | Complimentary actions in tributaries covered under this project |
| BPA | 199700400 | Resident Fish Above Chief Joe | Complimentary actions in tributaries covered under this project. This project will use Joint Stock data to assist in site-specific project selection. |
Section 6. Biological objectives
| Biological objectives | Full description | Associated subbasin plan | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assess, prioritize, coordinate habitat actions | Use existing methodologies to asess habitat and population conditions. Prioritize actions annually and persue cost share with WSRFB, USFS and other funding sources/processess. | Intermountain | Subbasin Objective 1B1 Strategy a, b, c, & d |
| Contract aministration and compliance | Administer contract and comply with BPA internal requirements including PISCES and NEPA. | Intermountain | Subbasin Objective 1B1 Strategy a, b, c, & d |
| Improve entire watershed conditions | Implement habitat restoration, protectioin, and enhancement projects that benefit multiple resources in the watershed. | Intermountain | Subbasin Objective 2B1 |
| Protect/enhance/restore native fish populations | Enhance populations of bull trout, westslope cutthroat trout and mountain whitefish. | Intermountain | Subbasin Objective 2A1: Strategy a |
| Pursue objectives in Bull Trout Recovery Plan | Ensure the long-term persistence of self-sustaining, complex interacting groups of bull trout in the Pend Oreille subbasin. | Intermountain | Subbasin Objective 1C5: Strategy a |
| Reduce/Remove Sediment Sources | Measure effectiveness of sediment reduction methodologies on prioritized streams. | Intermountain | Subbasin Objective 1B4: Strategy b: Research and identify methods of sediment reduction, removal and/or disposal of bedload and sediment from stream reaches; implement sediment reduction methodologies on prioritized streams. |
| Restore bull trout to a harvestable surplus | Target of 1,000 fish annually for Lake Pend Oreille and targets to be determined for Lower Pend Oreille and Priest Lake basins. | Intermountain | Subbasin Objective 1C1: Strategy a, c, |
Section 7. Work elements (coming back to this)
| Work element name | Work element title | Description | Start date | End date | Est budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation | Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation | The Kalispel Tribe will obtain the necessary permits and work with BPA to ensure environmental compliance. | 2/10/2007 | 2/9/2010 | $9,000 |
|
Biological objectives Contract aministration and compliance |
Metrics |
||||
| Decommission Road | Coordinate funding sources to decommission appropriate roads | Coordinate funding sources and activities to identify and remove roads that are susceptible to mass wasting and bank failures, negatively impact riparian areas and inhipit connectivity and natural stream functions. | 2/10/2007 | 2/9/2010 | $200,000 |
|
Biological objectives Improve entire watershed conditions Protect/enhance/restore native fish populations Pursue objectives in Bull Trout Recovery Plan Reduce/Remove Sediment Sources |
Metrics * # of road miles decommissioned : 5 |
||||
| Improve/Relocate Road | Coordinate funding sources to prioritize and decommission appropriate roads | Coordinate activities and funding sources to relocate decomissioned roads to a suitable upland site to meet the multiple uses and benefits of public and private lands. | 2/10/2007 | 2/9/2010 | $235,000 |
|
Biological objectives Assess, prioritize, coordinate habitat actions Improve entire watershed conditions Reduce/Remove Sediment Sources |
Metrics * # of road miles improved, upgraded, or restored: 5 |
||||
| Increase Instream Habitat Complexity | Increase instream habitat complexity | Use existing and standardized methods/techniques to improve instream habitat associated with each priorititized site/action. | 2/10/2007 | 2/9/2010 | $80,000 |
|
Biological objectives Improve entire watershed conditions Protect/enhance/restore native fish populations |
Metrics * # of stream miles treated: 2 |
||||
| Plant Vegetation | Plant native vegetation on exposed or rehabilitated sites | Using standard and accepted methods, plant native vegetation to increase habitat, stream cover, and decrease sediment contribution to streams. | 2/10/2007 | 2/9/2010 | $22,000 |
|
Biological objectives Improve entire watershed conditions Reduce/Remove Sediment Sources |
Metrics * # of acres of planted: 20 |
||||
| Realign, Connect, and/or Create Channel | Coordinate funding sources to restore stream channel function and habitat. | Use BPA funds under this project to coordinate actions amoung various funding sources to restore instream channel function and habitat at prioritized sites. | 2/10/2007 | 2/9/2010 | $160,000 |
|
Biological objectives Assess, prioritize, coordinate habitat actions Improve entire watershed conditions Protect/enhance/restore native fish populations Reduce/Remove Sediment Sources |
Metrics * # of stream miles treated, including off-channels, after realignment: 2 |
||||
| Upland Erosion and Sedimentation Control | Implement actions to reduce upland sediment recruitment to streams. | Coordinate actions and funding sources to implement standardized and accepted methods for stabilizing upland site contributing sedimentation to prioritized watersheds and streams. | 2/10/2007 | 2/9/2010 | $30,000 |
|
Biological objectives Assess, prioritize, coordinate habitat actions Improve entire watershed conditions Reduce/Remove Sediment Sources |
Metrics * # of acres treated: 10 |
||||
| Maintain Vegetation | Maintain previously vegetated sites | Inspect and replant native vegetation in previously vegeted sites to maintain a minimum of 90% success and cover of planted materials. | 2/10/2007 | 2/9/2010 | $8,000 |
|
Biological objectives Improve entire watershed conditions Reduce/Remove Sediment Sources |
Metrics |
||||
| Operate and Maintain Habitat/Passage | Maintain habitat structures | Maintain instream and bank stabilization structure for long-term project success. This will include maintaining culverts, bypasses, stabilization sites, artificial barriers and instream habitat structures. | 2/10/2007 | 2/9/2010 | $20,000 |
|
Biological objectives Improve entire watershed conditions Protect/enhance/restore native fish populations Reduce/Remove Sediment Sources |
Metrics |
||||
| Provide Public Access/Information | Inform public of project actions | Coordinate public invlovement through multiple coordinated funding sources and processes. Signage, public meetings and public announcements will be used to inform the public and incorporate comments into project prioritization, design and implementation. | 2/10/2007 | 2/9/2010 | $5,000 |
|
Biological objectives Assess, prioritize, coordinate habitat actions Improve entire watershed conditions |
Metrics |
||||
| Coordination | Coordinate with all entities involved inthe Watershed Project | Coordinate with state, federal, local and private entities that are involved with the project. This included both landowner and regional coordination. | 2/10/2007 | 2/9/2010 | $10,000 |
|
Biological objectives Improve entire watershed conditions Protect/enhance/restore native fish populations Pursue objectives in Bull Trout Recovery Plan Reduce/Remove Sediment Sources Restore bull trout to a harvestable surplus |
Metrics |
||||
| Identify and Select Projects | Idnetify and select projects using assessment data | Using assessment data, cooperatively prioritize actions and seek fundiing sources to implement actions that meet project objectives. | 2/10/2007 | 2/9/2010 | $12,000 |
|
Biological objectives Assess, prioritize, coordinate habitat actions |
Metrics |
||||
| Manage and Administer Projects | Manage the Watershed Project | The Kalispel Tribe will manage on the ground efforts and subcontractors associated with the project. This also covers administrative work such as financial reporting and SOW package. | 2/10/2007 | 2/9/2010 | $14,000 |
|
Biological objectives Improve entire watershed conditions Protect/enhance/restore native fish populations Pursue objectives in Bull Trout Recovery Plan Reduce/Remove Sediment Sources Restore bull trout to a harvestable surplus |
Metrics |
||||
| Produce Design and/or Specifications | Produce site specific designs and specifications for project implementation | Using assessment data and prioritized list of actions, complete site specific designs and specifications for each action to be implemented. | 2/10/2007 | 2/9/2010 | $46,705 |
|
Biological objectives Improve entire watershed conditions |
Metrics |
||||
| Produce/Submit Scientific Findings Report | Submit status, annual, and scientific reports | Comply with contract requirements for status and annual reporting. Report data and findings in scientific reports as rtequired or as necessary. | 2/10/2007 | 2/9/2010 | $8,000 |
|
Biological objectives Contract aministration and compliance |
Metrics |
||||
| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Collect field data to prioritize annual actions | Collect data to prioritize actions and support the pursuit of alternative funding sources to complete actions. | 2/10/2007 | 2/9/2010 | $55,000 |
|
Biological objectives Assess, prioritize, coordinate habitat actions Pursue objectives in Bull Trout Recovery Plan |
Metrics Primary R, M, and E Type: 10 sites |
||||
Section 8. Budgets
Itemized estimated budget
| Item | Note | FY07 | FY08 | FY09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel | 1.5 FTE Biologist | $68,640 | $71,385 | $74,240 |
| Personnel | 1.5 FTE Bio-tech | $46,800 | $48,200 | $49,650 |
| Fringe Benefits | 30% of salaries | $34,635 | $35,875 | $37,165 |
| Supplies | native trees & shrubs | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Supplies | rock & rip-rap | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| Supplies | general field supplies - gloves, tools, etc | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Other | capital equipment lease - trackhoe, dump truck, etc | $55,000 | $55,000 | $55,000 |
| Other | contract service - geo technical design/advise | $14,000 | $14,000 | $14,000 |
| Travel | per diem, mileage, etc | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Capital Equipment | tracked bobcat | $30,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Supplies | computer (2) | $3,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Other | Two Isco Model 6712 Full-Size Samplers; two YSI turbidity sensors; two Campbell data loggers | $15,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Other | consultant - set up monitoring system | $5,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Overhead | Indirect 20% | $39,315 | $36,090 | $37,210 |
| Totals | $336,890 | $285,550 | $292,265 | |
Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets
| Total itemized budget: | $914,705 |
| Total work element budget: | $914,705 |
Cost sharing
| Funding source/org | Item or service provided | FY 07 est value ($) | FY 08 est value ($) | FY 09 est value ($) | Cash or in-kind? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USFS | challenge cost share funds | $15,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| WSRFB | grant | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Cash | Under Development |
| Totals | $115,000 | $110,000 | $110,000 | |||
Section 9. Project future
|
FY 2010 estimated budget: $1,200,000 FY 2011 estimated budget: $1,200,000 |
Comments: Project management for large scale restoration efforts in watersheds of the Pend Oreille River Basin including acquisition of management rights via easement, lease, or fee-title purchace. |
Future O&M costs: O&M costs will be mostly stable (COLA only) relying upon other cost share partners to assist in managing long term costs.
Termination date: 2084
Comments: Approximately 50 years after decomissioning of Grand Coulee Dam.
Final deliverables: Annual reports detailing project accomplishments and monitoring data.
Section 10. Narrative and other documents
| 200702800 ISRP Response | Jul 2006 |
Reviews and recommendations
| FY07 budget | FY08 budget | FY09 budget | Total budget | Type | Category | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPCC FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Oct 23, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Expense | ProvinceExpense | Do Not Fund |
| NPCC DRAFT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Sep 15, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ProvinceExpense | ||
|
Comments: ISRP not fundable: If decision is made to continue consideration of this project, funding would be conditioned upon favorable ISRP and Council review of a revised proposal. WA recommends not funding. |
||||||
ISRP PRELIMINARY REVIEW (Jun 2, 2006)
Recommendation: Not fundable
NPCC comments: This project includes five miles of road decommissioning and reconstruction, dam removal and other fairly dramatic actions without specifying where these actions will occur or what results are expected except to "reduce sediment.” It appears some culverts would be evaluated and perhaps replaced and that vegetation will be planted and maintained, possibly with some fencing. There is the sense that these are all possible actions in a plan that has not yet been developed. The proposed budget seems inadequate for these types of activities. Only turbidity monitoring is presented in detail, but sometimes as a monitoring technique, other times as research. Details of time, location and measurable benefits are generally lacking. There is not enough detail to assess adequacy of the methods or design. Overall, it is unclear what would be done, and where or how it would benefit fish and wildlife. The proposal is tied to the subbasin plan, Bull Trout Restoration plan and relevant state and Tribal plans. There are 2 section Bs in the proposal. The first deals with land use impacts, the second is a mini-proposal addressing sediment issues related to roads. Most proposed actions address the second, while many situations outlined in the first (e.g., non-native fish species) suggest that the impact of addressing only sediment issues would be minor. The proposal should include analysis of specific local problems and relate functionally to focal fish and wildlife. The vitae of two program managers are provided, but their roles aren’t described. Data will be used in reports, but no mention is made of larger databases. The proposal is not specific enough to be convincing that focal species will benefit, although that is the stated intent, especially for bull trout.
ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)
Recommendation: Not fundable
NPCC comments: In the response, the project sponsors only provided a brief discussion of the impacts of sedimentation on salmonid spawning habitat. The proposal remains incomplete, inadequate, and is thus "Not fundable." ISRP comments (June 2006): This project includes five miles of road decommissioning and reconstruction, dam removal and other fairly dramatic actions without specifying where these actions will occur or what results are expected except to "reduce sediment.” It appears some culverts would be evaluated and perhaps replaced and that vegetation will be planted and maintained, possibly with some fencing. There is the sense that these are all possible actions in a plan that has not yet been developed. The proposed budget seems inadequate for these types of activities. Only turbidity monitoring is presented in detail, but sometimes as a monitoring technique, other times as research. Details of time, location and measurable benefits are generally lacking. There is not enough detail to assess adequacy of the methods or design. Overall, it is unclear what would be done, and where or how it would benefit fish and wildlife. The proposal is tied to the subbasin plan, Bull Trout Restoration plan and relevant state and Tribal plans. There are 2 section Bs in the proposal. The first deals with land use impacts, the second is a mini-proposal addressing sediment issues related to roads. Most proposed actions address the second, while many situations outlined in the first (e.g., non-native fish species) suggest that the impact of addressing only sediment issues would be minor. The proposal should include analysis of specific local problems and relate functionally to focal fish and wildlife. The vitae of two program managers are provided, but their roles aren’t described. Data will be used in reports, but no mention is made of larger databases. The proposal is not specific enough to be convincing that focal species will benefit, although that is the stated intent, especially for bull trout.