Wildlife Inventory and Habitat Evaluation of Duck Valley Indian Reservation proposal 200709600

FY07-09 proposal 200709600

Section 1. Administrative

Proposal title	Wildlife Inventory and Habitat Evaluation of Duck Valley Indian Reservation
Proposal ID	200709600
Organization	Shoshone Paiute Tribes
Short description	The purposes of this project are threefold: (1) to gather information on wildlife species composition, distribution and relative abundance on the DVIR; (2) to assess the condition of existing habitat; and (3) to enable informed land management decisions.
Information transfer	All data from this work will be included in annual reports to BPA, uploaded to StreamNet or other regional databases as needed.
Proposal contact person or principal investigator

Contacts

Contact	Organization	Email
Form submitter
Tim Dykstra	Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of Duck Valley Reservation	dykstra_tim@yahoo.com
All assigned contacts

Section 2. Locations

Province / subbasin: Middle Snake / Owyhee

Latitude	Longitude	Waterbody	Description
		[none]	This project would include all of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation, which includes portions of the Owyhee and Bruneau subbasins, as well as the states of ID and NV.

Section 3. Focal species

primary: All Wildlife
secondary: Bull Trout
secondary: Interior Redband Trout
secondary: Mountain Whitefish
secondary: All Wildlife
Additional: (1). C. Spotted frog; (2). Sage grouse; (3). Waterfowl; (4). Bats; (5) Raptors; (6). Song birds; (7). Small mammals; (8). Amphibians and reptiles; (9). Big game; (10). White-faced ibis; (11). Pygmy rabbits

Section 4. Past accomplishments

Year	Accomplishments

Section 5. Relationships to other projects

Funding source	Related ID	Related title	Relationship
BPA	199701100	Shoshone-Paiute Habitat Enhanc	The habitat evaluation (HEP) portion of this project will be utilized to identify and prioritize areas for enhancement and/or protection. Spotted frog data would elucidate opportunities for riparian enhancement and sage grouse lek data would designate areas for protection.
BPA	199501500	Lake Billy Shaw O&M And M&E	The bird monitoring that will be occur during this project will complement the surveys that are being conducted at Lake Billy Shaw. To-date, presence/absence surveys have been conducted at all three reservoirs on the Reservation. Duck breeding pair counts and duck brood counts will be initiated at the reservoir during the 2006 nesting season to establish baseline conditions. In 2007, duck breeding pair and duck brood counts will be initiated on Sheep Creek and Mountain View reservoirs. The data gleaned from the surveys will provide a means to measure the wildlife benefits associated with shoreline enhancements at Lake Billy Shaw.
Other: USFWS	Sage Grouse	Sage Grouse Project	The Tribes are in the process of drafting a sage grouse conservation plan for Reservation lands (Identified as an objective for Shoshone-Paiute Tribes in subbasin summary, page 85 and as a wildlife need on page 92). Tribal members identified that a data collection effort is needed to delineate sage grouse habitat, dancing grounds (leks), and important seasonal habitat. The information gleaned from this project will be used in land use planning activities as well the grazing management plan for the Reservation.
Other: USFWS	Monitoring	Spotted Frog Long-term Monitoring Program - CCA	The purpose of the Owyhee/Twin Falls County monitoring plan is to: (1) collect long-term monitoring information on the Owyhee subpopulation; (2) survey sites that are representative of the subpopulation; and (3) provide federal and state land management agencies with information they can use to modify land management practices to ensure the persistence of the species. The USFWS Nevada conservation strategy for the spotted frog suggests that the Jarbidge-Independence subpopulation is “likely part of a larger subpopulation extending up into southern Idaho” but does indicate that any portion of the species’ range falls within Reservation boundaries. Data gleaned from this research effort will help to fill the data gaps that exist in both USFWS regions and provide a clearer picture of current distribution of spotted frogs across the landscape.
BPA	199505703	S Idaho Wildlife Mitigation	This is the umbrella wildlife mitigation program currently in place that provides funding for mitigation activities in the Middle and Upper Snake Provinces. In addition to the hydroelectric projects identified in this document, the SIWM conducts mitigation activities for Palisades and Minidoka Dams.
Other: USFWS	TLIP	Blue Creek Project	This project will accomplish fish and wildlife surveys of the Blue Creek Wetlands Complex so that the Tribal Council and others can make informed land management decisions.

Section 6. Biological objectives

Biological objectives	Full description	Associated subbasin plan	Strategy
Survey wildlife populations on the DVIR	Develop and implement terrestrial habitat and wildlife inventory plan for the Duck Valley Indian Reservation	Owyhee	Conduct wildlife surveys for the following: (1). C. Spotted frog; (2). Sage grouse; (3). Waterfowl; (4). Bats; (5) Raptors; (6). Song birds; (7). Small mammals; (8). Amphibians and reptiles; (9). Big game; (10). White-faced ibis; (11). Pygmy rabbits

Section 7. Work elements (coming back to this)

Work element name	Work element title	Description	Start date	End date	Est budget
Produce Plan	Produce Plan	These data will be provided to the Tribes Business Council to ensure that land management decisions are made with appropriate information (i.e. update Grazing and Hunting Ordinances, Wetland Management Plans, etc)	1/15/2007	9/30/2009	$8,000
Biological objectives Survey wildlife populations on the DVIR			Metrics
Analyze/Interpret Data	Analyze/Interpret Data	Data will be analyzed and interpretted so that these data can be incorporated into the Tribes Land Management Plans by the Business Council.	10/1/2007	9/30/2009	$55,000
Biological objectives Survey wildlife populations on the DVIR			Metrics Focal Area: Wildlife survey completed on DVIR
Develop RM&E Methods and Designs	Develop Methods and Design	The current plan will be further developed to ensure that appropriate methods and study designs will be used in a statistically-sound manner	4/1/2007	7/1/2008	$32,000
Biological objectives Survey wildlife populations on the DVIR			Metrics
Disseminate Raw/Summary Data and Results	Data Dissemination	Data will be disseminated to appropriate agencies (Conservation Data Center, Nevada Natural Heritage Program, etc)	9/1/2007	12/31/2009	$14,000
Biological objectives Survey wildlife populations on the DVIR			Metrics
Mark/Tag Animals	Mark/Tag Animals	For appropriate species, mark/recapture protocols will be followed.	4/1/2007	9/30/2009	$60,000
Biological objectives Survey wildlife populations on the DVIR			Metrics Focal Area: Surveys will use appropriate mark/tag techniques
Submit/Acquire Data	Fish and Wildlife Surveys	Conduct Extensive Fish and Wildlife Surveys	4/1/2007	9/30/2009	$295,374
Biological objectives Survey wildlife populations on the DVIR			Metrics

Section 8. Budgets

Itemized estimated budget

Item	Note	FY07	FY08	FY09
Personnel	[blank]	$61,975	$63,214	$64,479
Fringe Benefits	[blank]	$18,592	$18,963	$19,343
Overhead	indirect	$29,813	$30,409	$27,761
Travel	[blank]	$5,200	$5,300	$5,400
Supplies	[blank]	$17,900	$18,260	$6,100
Other	GSA Vehicle/Insurance	$11,000	$11,220	$11,445
Other	Profession Service	$15,000	$15,300	$7,700
Totals		$159,480	$162,666	$142,228

Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets

Total itemized budget:	$464,374
Total work element budget:	$464,374

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
USFWS TLIP	Wetland survey data, personnel, etc	$50,000	$50,000	$0	In-Kind	Under Development
USFWS-TWG	Upland habitat surveys, Sage Grouse survey data, personnel, etc	$50,000	$50,000	$0	In-Kind	Under Development
Totals		$100,000	$100,000	$0

Section 9. Project future

FY 2010 estimated budget: $0
FY 2011 estimated budget: $0

Comments:

Future O&M costs:

Termination date: 9/30/2009
Comments:

Final deliverables: Completed Survey of Wildlife and Habitat on the DVIR

Section 10. Narrative and other documents

Revised narrative for proposal 200709600	Jul 2006
ISRP repsonse	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]
$159,480	$162,666	$142,228	$464,374	Expense	ProvinceExpense	Fund
NPCC DRAFT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Sep 15, 2006) [full Council recs]
$159,480	$162,666	$142,228	$0		ProvinceExpense

ISRP PRELIMINARY REVIEW (Jun 2, 2006)

Recommendation: Response requested

NPCC comments: Completion of this extensive inventory is an important step in providing benefits to fish and wildlife in the subbasins involved. The proposal demonstrates the significance of the project as a high priority in two subbasins. This project as initially described is consistent with the Program and subbasin plans, as well as sound management practice. The need for the inventory is justified, but the sponsors need to respond to several important concerns. The proposed solution is reasonable and well thought-out, but the objectives and work elements do not seem to match the problem described. A stated objective is to inventory populations and habitat. The methods describe two phases: 1) plan & design, and 2) monitor & evaluation. However, the monitoring and evaluation is actually an inventory and not monitoring. As described, the purpose of the inventory is so that the Tribal Business Council can use the inventory in decision-making. This use is different than monitoring management effectiveness. The authors must more clearly identify the relationship among inventory, management planning, monitoring, and adaptive management. In general, work element methods were not adequately described. There is no mention of sampling intensity, stratification or modeling that might be used to complement field techniques. Some of the species that are to be inventoried will require very precise techniques and assumptions. ESA species may need administrative approvals for handling. The ISRP strongly recommends that advice be sought to ensure that the baseline inventory for species and habitats be well connected to specific objectives and work elements. The ISRP requests more details about adequacy of facilities (e.g. computer resources) for all phases of the project. The personnel needed for this amount of fieldwork will likely involve several crews that would all need vehicles and equipment. The ISRP requests more details about how the proposed work will be completed.

ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)

Recommendation: Fundable