FY07-09 proposal 200711600

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Section 1. Administrative

Proposal titleLostine River Watershed Restoration
Proposal ID200711600
OrganizationNez Perce Tribe
Short descriptionThis project seeks to continue protecting existing high quality habitat. It further seeks to restore and enhance habitat where feasible and opportunity exists. Another component of this proposal is education and outreach.
Information transferThe information collected during this project will be stored in a local database. It will also be uploaded to the StreamNet website, contained in various reports required by BPA, contained on the NPT website, and stored on the BPA website (see narrative for more details).
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
Contacts
ContactOrganizationEmail
Form submitter
Richard Christian Nez Perce Tribe richardc@nezperce.org
All assigned contacts
Richard Christian Nez Perce Tribe richardc@nezperce.org
Richard Christian Nez Perce Tribe richardc@nezperce.org
Richard Christian Nez Perce Tribe richardc@nezperce.org
Arleen Henry Nez Perce Tribe arleenh@nezperce.org
Ira Jones Nez Perce Tribe iraj@nezperce.org

Section 2. Locations

Province / subbasin: Blue Mountain / Grande Ronde

LatitudeLongitudeWaterbodyDescription
45.45248 117.42572 Lostine River Sheep Ridge Irrigation Diversion on the Lostine River. This is a barrier that will be replaced as part of this proposal, but may not occur during the first year of the project. As the current Wallowa Culvert Inventory, which seeks to inventory, asess and prioritize all barriers in Wallowa County, is still in progress. At the conclusion of that project, the priority list will be utilized to determine the order of replacement. This structure will certainly rank very high, as it is estimated that is currently blocks about 22 miles of habitat (see narrative for more detail).
45.54327 117.48449 Lostine River This is the City of Lostine's diversion ditch. This structure will also be replaced as part of this project...see comments on Sheep Ridge diversion and narrative section of this document.
45.44890 117.42355 Lostine River The point of diversion for the Westside Irrigation Diversion, which will be part of the ditch consolidation portion of this project. See comments on Sheep Ridge and narrative regarding this ditch.
45.47395 117.42605 Lostine River The point of diversion for the Poley-Allen Diversion, which will be part of the ditch consolidation portion of this project. See comments on Sheep Ridge and narrative regarding this ditch.
45 23-32 117 25-29 Lostine River This project will encompass the entire lower portion of the watershed. This is only regarding the active restoration projects, there will be other activities in the upper portions of the watershed (protect existing high quality habitat, weed inventory/treatment, etc).
45.42948 117.45126 Unname Trib to Lostine River This culvert is located on an unnamed tributary to the Lostine River. It is a potential replacement culvert...see comments on Sheep Ridge Diversion and narrative of this document.
45.42025 117.28032 Lostine Watershed Nez Perce Tribe, Department of Fisheries Resource Management, Enterprise Field Office location. This is the primary location of this project, as the ceded territory of NPT incorporates many subbasins.

Section 3. Focal species

primary: Chinook Snake River Fall ESU
primary: Chinook Snake River Spring/Summer ESU
primary: Steelhead Snake River ESU
secondary: All Anadromous Fish
secondary: Coho Unspecified Population
secondary: All Resident Fish
secondary: River Lamprey
secondary: Bull Trout
secondary: Rainbow Trout
secondary: Mountain Whitefish
secondary: All Wildlife
Additional: Rocky Mountain Elk, Whitetail & Mule deer, Tailed Frogs, Grey Wolf, American Black Bear, Bighorn Sheep, Bald Eagle, potentially Canada Lynx, Columbia Spotted Frog, ALEUTIAN CANADA GOOSE and all other wildlife species that inhabit this area- also refer to narrative

Section 4. Past accomplishments

YearAccomplishments

Section 5. Relationships to other projects

Funding sourceRelated IDRelated titleRelationship
BPA 199402700 Grande Ronde Model Ws Habitat Funding was recently obtained from the GRMWP to replace the Mahogany culvert located on the upper Imnaha River. This directly relates to the current proposal by replacing a known high priority barrier to fish migration in Wallowa County.
BPA 199702500 Wallowa County/Nez Perce Salmo This project will help to implement some of the aspects laid out in this document.
BPA 199901600 Protect/Restore Big Canyon Cr. A portion of this contract was the inventory, assessment and prioritization of all stream/road crossings in this watershed. The prioritization criteria that were developed during this project will be used and slightly modified to develop the priority list of replacement structures in Wallowa County. This list will then be used in the current proposal to replace fish passage barrier structures.
BPA 199901700 Rehabilitate Lapwai Creek A portion of this project funding was used to aid in the replacement of a high priority culvert. There is a direct link to this proposal which would also seek to replace additional high priority fish passage obstructions. In addition, a portion of this project funding was used to protect an important cultural resource site by fencing the area. This relates to the current proposals objectives of protecting treaty resources.
PCSRF - CRITFC 2001-1-02 Wallowa County Culvert Invento This project helped to inventory and assess for fish passage all culverts in Wallowa County. The data collected during this project will be used in prioritizing the structures that require replacement to meet currect passage standards. Again, when that priority list is established, the current proposal would seek implementation funding to replace those high priority structures.
BPA 200207300 Wallowa Culvert Inventory Utilizing the prioritization established by this culvert inventory and assessment, this project seeks to replace those high priority fish barrier structures with structures that allow passage to all species.
PCSRF - CRITFC 2004-1-03 Wallowa County Watershed Resto A portion of this project funding was used to aid in the replacement of a high priority culvert. There is a direct link to this proposal which would also seek to replace additional high priority fish passage obstructions. In addition, a portion of this project funding was used to protect an important cultural resource site by fencing the area. This relates to the current proposals objectives of protecting treaty resources.

Section 6. Biological objectives

Biological objectivesFull descriptionAssociated subbasin planStrategy
Augment Flows in Deficit Stream Reaches Some stream segments are partly or entirely dewatered during the irrigation season. This is primarily the result of water withdrawls for irrigation purposes. This objective seeks to increase flows in those reaches. A major component of this proposal is the consolidation of two major irrigation ditches in the Lostine River watershed. It is estimated that an annual, average savings of 15-30 cfs could be saved with this consolidation alone (see narrative section). This aspect of the proposal would also be done in conjunction with the efforts that the OR Water Trust, Columbia Basin Water Transfer, NRCS, Wallowa County SWCD, ODFW- R&E and the GRMWP are undertaking. Also, by reducing stream temperatures through riparian planting, pool creation, and restoring channel sinuousity, the amount of evaporation will be reduced (dramatically in some streams). Refer to suggested prioritization table contained in narrative. Measureable Parameters: Number of diversions removed & re-installed; volume of water in the stream will be monitored. Grande Ronde 1-1, 2-1, 3A-1, 3A-2, 3A-3, 3A-5, 3A-6, 3A-7, 3A-9, 5.2.4.2-2
Determine Effective Restoration Approaches Monitor all projects to determine their effectiveness. This will allow for the determination of the best and most cost-effective methods to employ in restoration applications. Monitoring objectives were not addressed specifically in this subbasin plan. Effectiveness monitoring is essential in order to effeciently and fully realize all of the outlined strategies. See section 5.5, page 50. Grande Ronde 3A-7, 5.5
Education/Outreach in Implementing Projects Education related to project implementation and noxious weeds is a very high priority for the NPT. Actively involving students, teachers and community members in habitat restoration projects is essential to fully realize the intent of this proposal. We believe strongly in getting young people involved with projects; it provides educational opportunities and allows project managers to utilize volunteers for implementation. This will enable them to gain exposure in restoration activities, perhaps pursue a career in a related field and carry that knowledge to others in the community. This grass-roots approach will pay huge dividends in the future, as these students get older. They will then have the basic knowledge base necessary to recognize, mitigate, and/or prevent resource damage in the future. Measureable Parameters: Number of students involved in projects; hours of project implementation volunteer time; and, number of presentations/fliers/booths presented. Refer to prioritization table contained in narrative. Grande Ronde 3A-7, 3B-9, 3B-12, 3D-4
Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds This objective will be met in cooperation with numerous local agency personnel, including personnel from the County Weed Board, County Vegetation Control Office, Wallowa Resources, Forest Service, The Nature Conservancy, NRAC and ODFW. This will also allow for numerous volunteers to become involved. This objective will also be met through monitoring and treatment of any weeds associated with ground disturbing activities within this proposal. Refer to prioritization table contained in narrative. Measureable Parameters: Acres of weeds inventoried and acres treated. Grande Ronde 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 3B-5, 3B-12, 3D-1, 3D-4
Protect Existing High Quality Habitats This objective will be accomplished primarily through activities like monitoring projects that may affect watershed health in headwater habitats. This will also be accomplished by participating in various local planning groups, such as the Natural Resource Advisory Committee to the Wallowa County Commissioners and various watershed assessment working groups. Also, providing technical review of projects proposed by various groups and individuals will help to allow for more effective and beneficial implementation techniques. Measureable Parameters: Number of meetings attended; number of projects reviewed for technical merrit; and, number of federal proposed actions reviewed. Refer to prioritization table contained in narrative. Grande Ronde 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4, 3A-7, 3B-9, 3B-12, 3D-4, 3D-5
Reduce Stream Temperatures This will be accomplished in conjunction with the reduction in sedimentation objective. The installation of woody debris and rock structures will help to create pools, which will cool water locally. Additionally, riparian plantings will eventually help to cool the water. And, the removal of livestock (in certain, specific areas) will insure the success of the plantings. Measureable terms: See Biological Objective Reducing Sedimentation. Refer to prioritization table contained in narrative. Grande Ronde 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 3B-4, 3B-5, 3B-6 3B-7, 3B-9, 3B-11, 3C-1, 3C-5, 3C-6, 3C-7, 3D-1, 3D-2, 3D-4, 4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 5.2.4.2-2
Reducing Sedimentation This biological objective will incorporate passive and active restoration activities. Passive Restoration will include developing livestock management plans and educating landowners in appropriate riparian area activities. Active restoration efforts will include planting and fencing riparian zones, off-site water developments, bank shaping and bioengineering projects to stabilize eroding banks, and installation of woody debris jams and/or rock structures, as appropriate. (work elements 22, 29, 47, 40, 44, 118, 180, 30, 157, 161, 162 and 99). Refer to prioritization table contained in narrative. Measureable Parameters: Number of installed rock and log structures/year; number miles of reconstructed stream channel and bank per year; number miles fence built; number of plants planted & protected/year; number of off-site water developments/year; and, number culverts replaced per year. Grande Ronde 1-1, 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4, 3B-1, 3B-3, 3B-4, 3B-5, 3B-6, 3B-7, 3B-8, 3B-9, 3B-11, 3B-12, 3C-1, 3C-2, 3C-3, 3C-5, 3C-6, 3C-7, 3C-8, 3C-9, 3D-1, 3D-2, 3D-3, 3D-4, 3D-5, 4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4, 5.2.4.2-2
Re-Open Historic Anadromous Habitat This objective will be accomplished by replacing fish passage barriers, as determined from the current project to inventory, assess and prioritize crossings in Wallowa county. It is closely related to the restoring watershed connectivity objective. Refer to prioritization table contained in narrative. Measureable Parameters: Number of structures replaced per year and miles of habitat re-opened. Grande Ronde 1-1, 1-2, 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4, 3A-7, 3B-5, 3B-7, 3B-12, 3C-1, 3C-2, 3C-7, 3C-8, 3D-1, 3D-2, 4-2, 5.2.4.2-1
Restore Native Plant Communities This will be accomplished by planting native quacking aspen in areas that are suitable, planting native shrubs along stream reaches that are also being restored by meeting the biological objective to restore riparian function and channel condition, native grass seed collection and propogation (in conjunction with the Forest Service efforts), and through inventory and treatment of noxious weeds. In all ground disturbing portions of this proposal, noxious weed monitoring will be part of the project. In conjunction with monitoring for weeds infestations, native stock of sedges, grasses and shrubs will be used to rehabilitate the site. Noxious weeds will be treated to allow for native plants to colonize the site, as usually weeds can and do outcompete native plants. Refer to prioritization table contained in narrative. Measureable Parameters: Number of native plants planted; acres of treated weed infestations, pounds of native seed collected, acres of sedge and/or grass seeded area; and, acres of noxious weeds inventoried. Grande Ronde 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 3B-4, 3B-12, 3D-1, 3D-4
Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition This objective is accomplished by channel restoration efforts, such as, channel re-construction, bank shaping/bioengineering, fence installation, vegetation planting & protection, and removal of fish passage barriers (work elements 22, 29, 47, 40, 44, 118, 180, 30, 157, 161, 162 and 99). Refer to prioritization table contained in narrative. Measureable Parameters: Number of installed rock and log structures/year; number miles of reconstructed stream channel and bank per year; number miles fence built; number of plants planted & protected/year; number of off-site water developments/year; and, number culverts replaced per year. Grande Ronde 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4, 3A-2, 3A-4, 3B-4, 3B-12, 3C-1, 3C-2, 3C-3, 3C-4, 3C-5, 3C-6, 3C-7, 3C-8, 3C-9, 3D1, 3D-2, 3D-3, 3D-4, 3D-5, 4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4, 5.2.4.2-2
Restore Watershed Connectivity Connectivity within a watershed to more complex habitats will be accomplished through the replacement of fish passage barriers. These barriers include culverts, irrigation diversions, and in some cases, bridges (in specific cases as when they contain concrete bottoms). The removal of the structure will also incorporate a component to install automated headgates to be able to better control the amount of water entering the diversion ditch. Addressing this objective in many cases accomplishes other objectives, such as reducing sedimentation to the stream and improving channel and riparian condition. Refer to prioritization table contained in narrative. Measureable Parameters: Number of structures replaced per year and miles of habitat re-opened. Grande Ronde 1-1, 1-2, 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4, 3A-7, 3B-5, 3B-7, 3B-9, 3B-12, 3C1, 3C-2, 3C-7, 3C-8, 3D-1, 3D-2, 4-2, 5.2.4.2-1

Section 7. Work elements (coming back to this)

Work element nameWork element titleDescriptionStart dateEnd dateEst budget
Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation NEPA and Consultation Documentation Produce environmental compliance documentation for all implementation projects. This would also include obtaining any necessary permits for project implementation, such as 404 and Division of State Lands. In addition, the necessary surveys for this documentation would also need to be completed (eg cultural resource surveys). 10/1/2007 9/30/2009 $85,000
Biological objectives
Augment Flows in Deficit Stream Reaches
Reduce Stream Temperatures
Reducing Sedimentation
Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition
Restore Watershed Connectivity
Metrics
Enhance Floodplain Improve Floodplain Function This work element will be closely linked to other work elements (eg. 40, 47, 29, 30). This will be accomplished via riparian plantings, off-sight water development, fencing, bioengineering/bank shaping, noxious weed treatment and creating new channels where appropriate (see narrative section). 10/1/2007 9/30/2009 $310,000
Biological objectives
Education/Outreach in Implementing Projects
Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds
Reduce Stream Temperatures
Reducing Sedimentation
Restore Native Plant Communities
Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition
Metrics
* # of acres treated: Up to 20ac per year
Increase Instream Habitat Complexity Install Structures to Maintain Bank Stability and Increase Habitat Complexity As part of the stream restoration aspect of this proposal, structures such as woody debris jams will be installed. These structures will serve the dual purpose of bank stabilization and providing for more complex habitat. 10/1/2007 9/30/2009 $155,000
Biological objectives
Determine Effective Restoration Approaches
Education/Outreach in Implementing Projects
Reducing Sedimentation
Restore Native Plant Communities
Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition
Metrics
* # of structures installed: 6 woody debris jams per year in lower Lostine
Plant Vegetation Plant Vegetation Plant upland and riparian vegetation in appropriate areas. Some of the areas will be inside the newly constructed fences contained in work element 40 above. Some areas will include the bank shaping/bioengineering components, while still others will occur in areas solely to restore native vegetation. 10/1/2007 9/30/2009 $65,000
Biological objectives
Education/Outreach in Implementing Projects
Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds
Reduce Stream Temperatures
Reducing Sedimentation
Restore Native Plant Communities
Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition
Metrics
* # of acres of planted: Up to 15 acres per year
Realign, Connect, and/or Create Channel Stream Channel Restoration As part of the stream restoration aspect of this proposal, it will sometimes be necessary to create new channels, perform bank bioengineering, and realign existing channels. This work element will be associated with #29 (Increase Instream Habitat Complexity). Refer also to the narrative of this document. 10/1/2007 9/30/2009 $315,000
Biological objectives
Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds
Reduce Stream Temperatures
Reducing Sedimentation
Restore Native Plant Communities
Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition
Metrics
* # of stream miles treated, including off-channels, after realignment: 0.15 miles treated per year
Maintain Vegetation Maintain Vegetation Through Protective Structures This work element is closely associated with work element No. 40. Additionally, vegetation will be maintained through the use of other structures, such as vexar tubing (5000 tubes) and protective cages (150 panels for caging). This WE is also closely linked to the noxious weeds/invasive species component of this proposal. In order to maintain the vegetation that is planted, weed surveys and treatment will be needed. In addition, there will be an educational part of this WE. The metrics here would be the number per year and acres treated. 10/1/2007 9/30/2009 $120,000
Biological objectives
Education/Outreach in Implementing Projects
Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds
Reduce Stream Temperatures
Reducing Sedimentation
Restore Native Plant Communities
Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition
Metrics
Install Fish Passage Structure Remove and Replace Barrier Culverts Remove high priority (determined by the current BPA project, "Wallowa County Culvert Inventory") barrier culvert and replace it with a structure that will pass all aquatic species. There will be one structure replaced per year. Cost share dollars will be sought from appropriate sources for this work element. Sources such as the Grande Ronde Model Watershed Program, OWEB, ODFW R&E, and/or NOAA will be used for additional funding. (1 structure per year for two years) 10/1/2007 9/30/2009 $250,000
Biological objectives
Education/Outreach in Implementing Projects
Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds
Reducing Sedimentation
Re-Open Historic Anadromous Habitat
Restore Native Plant Communities
Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition
Restore Watershed Connectivity
Metrics
* Does the structure remove or replace a fish passage barrier?: Yes
* Was barrier Full or Partial?: Full for all life history stages
* # of miles of habitat accessed: TBD by selected structures
Remove/Install Diversion Remove and Rebuild Diversion Structures Remove one irrigation diversion that is currently fish passage barriers and rebuild the structure to accomodate passage to all aquatic species. There will be one structure replaced per year. 10/1/2007 9/30/2009 $450,000
Biological objectives
Augment Flows in Deficit Stream Reaches
Determine Effective Restoration Approaches
Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds
Re-Open Historic Anadromous Habitat
Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition
Restore Watershed Connectivity
Metrics
* # of miles of habitat accessed: TBD by structure replaced
Coordination Coordinate Restoration Efforts with Other Agencies As part of a collaborative effort to more holistically address restoration in Wallowa County, it will be essential to coordinate with other resource agencies and groups, as well as co-managers. This will also be done to coordinate project planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting to maximize efficiencies between projects and programs. 10/1/2007 9/30/2009 $75,000
Biological objectives
Augment Flows in Deficit Stream Reaches
Education/Outreach in Implementing Projects
Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds
Protect Existing High Quality Habitats
Reduce Stream Temperatures
Reducing Sedimentation
Restore Native Plant Communities
Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition
Restore Watershed Connectivity
Metrics
Identify and Select Projects Identify and Select Stream Restoration Project Locations As part of the on-going, proposed project, potential restoration projects will arise. This will necessitate site visits and project selections. 10/1/2007 9/30/2009 $70,000
Biological objectives
Augment Flows in Deficit Stream Reaches
Reduce Stream Temperatures
Reducing Sedimentation
Restore Native Plant Communities
Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition
Restore Watershed Connectivity
Metrics
Identify and Select Projects Select culverts for replacement Using the priority list previously established, we will select individual culverts to replace for fish passage. 10/1/2007 9/30/2009 $55,000
Biological objectives
Education/Outreach in Implementing Projects
Reducing Sedimentation
Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition
Restore Watershed Connectivity
Metrics
Manage and Administer Projects Manage On-going Restoration Projects The project leader of this proposal will need to oversee all aspects of the restoration projects. This will inlcude supervising field crews, administrative aspects of the project (ie. contract preparation and oversight, reporting requirements, and etc), and seeking additional funding sources for further implementation efforts. In addition, other personnel that are hired will oversee various projects within this proposals. For example, the Lostine Ditch Consolidation portion of this project will have a person in charge of that project. Thus, a portion of all implementation projects will be performed by the sponsor, while a portion will be contracted to appropriate companies (eg. culvert replacements). 10/1/2007 9/30/2009 $175,058
Biological objectives
Augment Flows in Deficit Stream Reaches
Determine Effective Restoration Approaches
Education/Outreach in Implementing Projects
Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds
Protect Existing High Quality Habitats
Reduce Stream Temperatures
Reducing Sedimentation
Restore Native Plant Communities
Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition
Restore Watershed Connectivity
Metrics
Outreach and Education Education and Outreach for Local Community Provide educational opportunities for school children and other local, interested parties regarding restoration activities associated with this project. 10/1/2007 9/30/2009 $50,000
Biological objectives
Augment Flows in Deficit Stream Reaches
Determine Effective Restoration Approaches
Education/Outreach in Implementing Projects
Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds
Protect Existing High Quality Habitats
Reduce Stream Temperatures
Reducing Sedimentation
Restore Native Plant Communities
Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition
Restore Watershed Connectivity
Metrics
* # of general public reached: Try to reach as many people as possible
* # of students reached: Try to reach 25 students
* # of teachers reached: 4 teachers from 3 school districts
Produce Design and/or Specifications Produce Engineering Designs for Project Implementation A staff engineer will produce all necessary designs for all projects implemented during this project. This will greatly speed up the implementation of all projects contained within this proposal. The metrics here would be the number per year. 10/1/2007 9/30/2009 $115,000
Biological objectives
Augment Flows in Deficit Stream Reaches
Reduce Stream Temperatures
Reducing Sedimentation
Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition
Restore Watershed Connectivity
Metrics
Provide Technical Review Technical Review of Proposed Projects Project sponsor will need to review all projects for technical merrit prior to implementation. Further, the sponsor will have to review projects during implementation for technical merrit. This will also be closely linked to the coordination work element. The metrics here would be the number of projects reviewed per year. 10/1/2007 9/30/2009 $75,000
Biological objectives
Education/Outreach in Implementing Projects
Protect Existing High Quality Habitats
Restore Native Plant Communities
Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition
Restore Watershed Connectivity
Metrics
Produce/Submit Scientific Findings Report Submit Status and Annual Reports to BPA Write and submit status and annual reports required by BPA. 12/1/2007 9/30/2009 $30,000
Biological objectives
Augment Flows in Deficit Stream Reaches
Determine Effective Restoration Approaches
Education/Outreach in Implementing Projects
Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds
Protect Existing High Quality Habitats
Reduce Stream Temperatures
Reducing Sedimentation
Restore Native Plant Communities
Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition
Restore Watershed Connectivity
Metrics
Produce/Submit Scientific Findings Report Write and Present Findings to Appropriate Audience(s) The results of this project will be presented to appropriate audiences whenever the opportunity arises. This could include presenting posters, producing articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals and/or presenting information to other resource managers in any format that is appropriate. Although this work element includes all of the biological objectives, as it will use data and findings from all of them, the main objective will be focused on education and outreach. 10/1/2007 9/30/2009 $67,000
Biological objectives
Augment Flows in Deficit Stream Reaches
Determine Effective Restoration Approaches
Education/Outreach in Implementing Projects
Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds
Protect Existing High Quality Habitats
Reduce Stream Temperatures
Reducing Sedimentation
Restore Native Plant Communities
Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition
Restore Watershed Connectivity
Metrics
Analyze/Interpret Data Analyze and Interpret Data for Project Effectiveness Monitoring Analyze and interpret the data collected (work element 157) and maintained (work element 160) as part of the on-going project effectiveness monitoring. 12/1/2007 9/30/2009 $35,000
Biological objectives
Augment Flows in Deficit Stream Reaches
Determine Effective Restoration Approaches
Education/Outreach in Implementing Projects
Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds
Protect Existing High Quality Habitats
Reduce Stream Temperatures
Reducing Sedimentation
Re-Open Historic Anadromous Habitat
Restore Native Plant Communities
Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition
Restore Watershed Connectivity
Metrics
Focal Area: Lostine Watershed
Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data Collect Field Data Collect pertinent data on all projects to determine the efffectiveness of implementing these projects. Additionally, inventory data related to noxious weeds will be collected. 12/1/2007 9/30/2009 $45,000
Biological objectives
Augment Flows in Deficit Stream Reaches
Determine Effective Restoration Approaches
Education/Outreach in Implementing Projects
Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds
Reduce Stream Temperatures
Reducing Sedimentation
Re-Open Historic Anadromous Habitat
Restore Native Plant Communities
Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition
Restore Watershed Connectivity
Metrics
Focal Area: Lostine Watershed
Create/Manage/Maintain Database Manage and Maintain Database for all Collected Data A database will be managed and maintained for the data collected as part of work element No. 157. This will be done for all implementation work elements for this project. 12/1/2007 9/30/2009 $40,000
Biological objectives
Augment Flows in Deficit Stream Reaches
Determine Effective Restoration Approaches
Education/Outreach in Implementing Projects
Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds
Reduce Stream Temperatures
Reducing Sedimentation
Re-Open Historic Anadromous Habitat
Restore Native Plant Communities
Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition
Restore Watershed Connectivity
Metrics
Focal Area: Tributaries
Disseminate Raw/Summary Data and Results Data Transfer Raw and summary data will be shared with all partners involved with implementation of all projects. This will include reports to BPA, and other cost-share partners. It will also include sharing information on the StreamNet website, as well as sharing data with local school districts as part of the educational component. For a complete list of data transfer component, see attached narrative. 12/1/2007 9/30/2009 $30,000
Biological objectives
Augment Flows in Deficit Stream Reaches
Determine Effective Restoration Approaches
Education/Outreach in Implementing Projects
Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds
Reduce Stream Temperatures
Reducing Sedimentation
Re-Open Historic Anadromous Habitat
Restore Native Plant Communities
Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition
Restore Watershed Connectivity
Metrics
Install Pipeline Lostine Ditch Consolidation Over 6 miles of open ditch will be converted to closed pipe (see narrative for detailed description of project). This work element is closely associated with elements # 150, 84, 184, as well as 157, 118, 160, 161, and 162. 10/1/2007 9/30/2009 $525,800
Biological objectives
Augment Flows in Deficit Stream Reaches
Determine Effective Restoration Approaches
Education/Outreach in Implementing Projects
Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds
Reduce Stream Temperatures
Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition
Restore Watershed Connectivity
Metrics
* Amount of unprotected water flow returned to the stream by conservation in cfs: 15-30 cfs savings
Install Sprinkler Lostine Ditch Consolidation Project This work element is tied to work element #149 and all elements associated with that work element. 10/1/2007 9/30/2009 $175,000
Biological objectives
Augment Flows in Deficit Stream Reaches
Determine Effective Restoration Approaches
Education/Outreach in Implementing Projects
Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds
Reduce Stream Temperatures
Re-Open Historic Anadromous Habitat
Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition
Restore Watershed Connectivity
Metrics
* Amount of unprotected water flow returned to the stream by conservation in cfs: 15-30cfs savings

Section 8. Budgets

Itemized estimated budget
ItemNoteFY07FY08FY09
Personnel This is the equivalent of 4.6 FTE's. However, this will include numerous personnel. There is a 3% COLA calculated into this for FY08 & FY09. $166,434 $176,420 $187,005
Fringe Benefits This is the total fringe benefits for the 4.6 FTE's for this project. There is a 3% COLA calculated into this for FY08 & FY09. $53,291 $56,489 $59,878
Supplies This is the estimated costs for this category over the 3 year period. This would include items like supplies, materials, equipment, repairs/maintenance and computers. There is approximately a 3% inflation rate calculated in for FY08 and FY09. $24,263 $24,991 $25,740
Travel There is about a 3% inflation rate calculated into the totals for FY08 & FY09. $9,504 $9,677 $9,855
Overhead This expense includes the indirect rate charges, telephone charges, utility costs, and computer services. Again, there is about a 3% inflation rate calculated into the totals for FY08 & FY09. $93,562 $98,289 $103,276
Other This includes contracted services, materials, vehicle rental fees, and construction costs associated with implementation of the work elements (see narrative section for further clarification). This includes items other than salary. There is about a 3% inflation calculated into this for outyears. $730,625 $736,387 $747,172
Totals $1,077,679 $1,102,253 $1,132,926
Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets
Total itemized budget: $3,312,858
Total work element budget: $3,312,858
Cost sharing
Funding source/orgItem or service providedFY 07 est value ($)FY 08 est value ($)FY 09 est value ($)Cash or in-kind?Status
Ditch Companies Project Implementation Labor $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 In-Kind Under Development
Grande Ronde Model Watershed Program Project Implementation Funding $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 Cash Under Development
Learn and Serve America Project Implementation Funding $350,000 $350,000 $350,000 Cash Under Development
NOAA Project Implementation Funding $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 Cash Under Development
NRCS Technical Expertise $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 In-Kind Under Development
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife R&E Program Project Implementation Funding $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 Cash Under Development
Oregon Water Trust Project Implementation Funding/Irrigation Cost Offset $180,000 $180,000 $180,000 Cash Under Development
OWEB Project Implementation Funding $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 Cash Under Development
USDA-Forest Service Technical Expertise $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 In-Kind Under Development
USFWS Project Implementation Funding $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 Cash Under Development
Various Other Private Foundations Project Implementation Funding $35,000 $35,000 $35,000 Cash Under Development
Wallowa Resources Project Implementation Development $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 In-Kind Under Review
Totals $1,455,000 $1,455,000 $1,455,000

Section 9. Project future

FY 2010 estimated budget: $1,178,244
FY 2011 estimated budget: $1,178,244
Comments: The work elements contained in this document will continue into 2010 & 2011 and beyond. This proposal is an attempt to get started on some of the key issues outlined in the subbasin plan and other documents. There's more work than can get done.

Future O&M costs: All maintenance costs associated with this proposal will be conducted by other agencies, such as the Forest Service. There will be restoration implementation activities that will occur for an undetermined length of time. They will not require additional operation or manitenance costs as part of this proposal, beyond the conclusion of implementation (except for the maintenance performed by other entities).

Termination date: TBD
Comments: This project will be terminated at such a time as all of the biological objectives delineated within this proposal are satisfactorily met. This will be some time in the future, which cannot be determined at this time. There is enough work within this watershed to keep this project active and productive for years to come. The NPT Watershed Division has planned projects through at least 2011. Because it not possible to predict that far into the future (including budget issues), the exact locations and projects have not been identified past FY09. However, NPT plans to continue with this project until all watershed conditions are in as close as possible to their historic conditions.

Final deliverables: Ultimately, the deliverables will be a restored watershed, with functional and productive riparian zones, access for anadromous salmonids to all tributary habitats, educated and knowledgeable land stewards, near natural stream flows and very limited impacts due to noxious weeds. If these conditions are met, then the ultimate goal of all resource managers will be met: productive, healthy, self-sustaining and naturally reproducing fish (resident and anadromous) populations.

Section 10. Narrative and other documents


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

ISRP PRELIMINARY REVIEW (Jun 2, 2006)

Recommendation: Response requested

NPCC comments: Under proposal 200710500, extensive general comments and concerns on this set of four related proposals are given that need to be addressed in the sponsor’s response to the ISRP. The sponsor should also address the specific comments on each proposal. Comments specific to this proposal: A big activity of this project is putting an open irrigation ditch into a closed pipe. Yet there seems only vague buy-in by the owners of the ditch. Has this been addressed and cooperation secured?


ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)

Recommendation: Response requested

NPCC comments: (Although this proposal did not participate in the fix-it loop, for full comments on "restore and protect" type projects, please see heading “General comments concerning Nez Perce Tribe proposals to protect and restore various watersheds” at the beginning of the ISRP comments on project # 199607702, Protect & Restore Lolo Creek Watershed. The comments below are from the ISRP’s June 2006 preliminary review of this proposal.) Under proposal 200710500, extensive general comments and concerns on this set of four related proposals are given that need to be addressed in the sponsor’s response to the ISRP. The sponsor should also address the specific comments on each proposal. Comments specific to this proposal: A big activity of this project is putting an open irrigation ditch into a closed pipe. Yet there seems only vague buy-in by the owners of the ditch. Has this been addressed and cooperation secured?