FY07-09 proposal 200712000
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Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Malheur Subbasin Habitat Restoration and Fish Enhancement – Logan Valley Project |
| Proposal ID | 200712000 |
| Organization | Burns Paiute Tribe |
| Short description | This project proposes the acquisition of up to 1120 acres of deeded land in the headwaters of the Malheur River to restore and protect native species habitat and provide an opportunity of the development of interim fishery for the tribe. |
| Information transfer | |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
Contacts
| Contact | Organization | |
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| Form submitter | ||
| Lawrence Schwabe | Burns Paiute Tribe | lschwabe@centurytel.net |
| All assigned contacts | ||
| Lawrence Schwabe | Burns Paiute Tribe | lschwabe@centurytel.net |
Section 2. Locations
Province / subbasin: Middle Snake / Malheur
| Latitude | Longitude | Waterbody | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44.12833 | 118.58222 | Malheur River | The project area is located in Logan Valley approximately 15 miles east of Seneca, OR. Access to Logan Valley can be attained by taking Hwy OR395 to Seneca, OR. Proceed east on Forest Road 16 approximately 15 miles. Restoration work shall be conducted on the deeded lands of Lake Creek and McCoy Creek located North of the 16 road at the west end of the valley. Protection O&M is proposed on Lake Creek and Big Creek on both North and South of 16 road. |
Section 3. Focal species
primary: Bull Troutprimary: Interior Redband Trout
secondary: Chinook Snake River Spring/Summer ESU
Section 4. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishments |
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Section 5. Relationships to other projects
| Funding source | Related ID | Related title | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPA | 200000900 | Logan Valley Wildlife Mitigation | The proposed land acquisition is an adjacent property to the ongoing project. The purchase of the property is almost just an extension to the existing project, but the acquisition process is much different. The new proposal is not a wildlife acquisition project, but a substitution project related to the Tribe's destroyed fishery. But the management of the two properties is to have general similarities. In addition, the new proposal seeks the feasibility of the development of "put and take" fish ponds at suitable sites on either or both properties. |
| BPA | 199701900 | Stinking Water Salmonid Project | This ongoing project is a cooperative project with the Tribe, state, and federal entities to collect critical information for the management of native fish in the Malheur River Subbasin. This project proposes to develop a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for native salmonids and delegate the monitoring responsibilities to the respective entities. The ongoing project will identify sites that will be monitored by project 200000900 Logan Valley Wildlife Mitigation Project. This is related to the new proposed project due to the similarities in location and management goals of both properties. |
Section 6. Biological objectives
| Biological objectives | Full description | Associated subbasin plan | Strategy |
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| Channel Conditions | To have both a 1) distribution of channel types (e.g. Rosgen (1996) channel types), as well as 2) distribution of habitat conditions within those channel types, that are as close as possible to the historic distribution of these two variables within the subbasin. | Malheur | 1. Channel Classification and Assessment at Finer Scales 2. Levies, Berms, Dikes. 3. Reduce Mechanical Stream Bank Damage Associated with Grazing |
| Low Flow Conditions | To enhance low flow conditions such that they mimic the natural hydrograph to the extent possible, given the limitations posed by agriculturally dependent water use in the region. | Malheur | 1) Irrigation Water Management. 2) Enhancing Natural Storage Pathways |
| Out of Subbasin Obstructions- Resident Fish | Mitigate for the loss of anadromous fish species in the Malheur Subbasin through substitution programs that emphasize the long-term sustainability of native resident fish in native habitats wherever possible. | Malheur | 1) Property Acquisition for Aquatic Resource Harvest 2) Determine Feasibility of Developing a Put and Take Fishery 3) Restore or Enhance Acquired Properties 4) Property Acquisition for Culturally Significant Terrestrial Resource Harvest |
| Out-of-Subbasin Effects - Terrestrial | Administer and increase harvest opportunities of culturally significant terrestrial species in substitution for the loss of anadromous fish resources. Restore, enhance and protect wildlife habitat. | Malheur | Strategies: 1) Property Acquisition for Culturally Significant Terrestrial Resource Harvest. 2) Restore hydrolic function to riparian |
| Restore Fish Passage Connectivity | Eliminate, to the extent possible, human-related obstructions to the movement of the aquatic focal species within the Malheur subbasin. restoration activities | Malheur | Strategies: 1) Irrigation diversion structures and push-up dams, 2) Subsurface flows associated with water withdrawals, 3) Reconnection via land aquisition or easement, 4)reconnection via riparian and channel enhancement. |
| Riparian Conditions | To achieve a distribution of riparian communities having 1) a species composition, 2) size, and 3) structure that is appropriate for the channel type and ecoregion, recognizing that the distribution will also vary in time in response to natural disturbance factors. | Malheur | 1) Riparian Buffer Restoration - Rangeland Areas. 2) Riparian Zone Reductions Due to Channelization |
| Within Subbasin Obstructions | Eliminate, to the extent possible, all human-related obstructions to the movement of the aquatic focal species within the Malheur Subbasin. | Malheur | 1) Irrigation Diversion Structures and Push-up Dams 2) Reconnection via Land Acquisition or Easement 3) Reconnection via Riparian and Channel Enhancement |
Section 7. Work elements (coming back to this)
| Work element name | Work element title | Description | Start date | End date | Est budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Purchase | Land Audit and Land Purchase | The magnitude and unique nature of the project, the project sponsor anticipates complex process agreements and coordination with the Bonneville Power Administration, Northwest Power and Conservation Council and potentially with regional fish and wildlife managers. Complete necessary escrow transactions. Coordinate with BPA and the NPCC and complete all loss assessments and other requirements necessary to forward this project. | 1/1/2007 | 12/30/2008 | $2,000,000 |
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Biological objectives Out of Subbasin Obstructions- Resident Fish Out-of-Subbasin Effects - Terrestrial |
Metrics * # of acres of new purchase/easement: 1120 acres. * # of acres of renewed easement: 0 * # of riparian miles protected: 3.8 miles * End date of easement: NA * Start date of easement: NA * Start date of the purchase: FY 2007 # of HU's protected by land purchase or easement: Project sponsor proposes no HU's will be credited. |
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| Plant Vegetation | Forecasted Work Element: Riparian Planting | Plant 4000 rooted, native riparian plants along 1 mile of stream. Maintain site during the summer months after planting. | 4/1/2009 | 6/1/2009 | $18,725 |
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Biological objectives Channel Conditions Riparian Conditions |
Metrics * # of acres of planted: 2.5 Acres * # of riparian miles treated: 1 mile |
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| Remove vegetation | Forecasted Work Element: Tree thinning. | Thin forested areas accordingly to the draft Management Plan. | 4/1/2009 | 11/30/2009 | $18,201 |
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Biological objectives Out-of-Subbasin Effects - Terrestrial |
Metrics * # of acres treated: A total of 5 acres treated. |
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| Maintain Vegetation | Forecasted Work Element: Livestock Management | Maintain wet meadow habitat with livestock grazing. Grazing will be utilized as a management tool to mimic natural fire disturbances to remove decadent material and increase the nutritional quality of the forage. | 4/1/2009 | 11/30/2009 | $11,258 |
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Biological objectives Out-of-Subbasin Effects - Terrestrial |
Metrics |
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| Maintain Vegetation | Forecasted Work Element: Livestock Management | Exclude cattle from riparian and acquired lands by maintaining riparian and perimeter fencing. | 4/1/2009 | 11/30/2009 | $11,258 |
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Biological objectives Riparian Conditions |
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| Maintain Vegetation | Forecasted Work Element: Maintain wet meadow habitat through irrigation. | Maintain wet meadow habitat through irrigation. Maintain existing screens, monitor irrigation withdrawl, and maintain ditches. | 4/1/2009 | 6/30/2009 | $9,221 |
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Biological objectives Out-of-Subbasin Effects - Terrestrial Restore Fish Passage Connectivity |
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| Install Fish Screen | Forecasted Work Element: Install appropriate fish screens where needed. | Where necessary, coordinate with ODFW and USFWS and apply for cost share dollars for fish screen installation and construction. | 4/1/2009 | 11/30/2009 | $9,221 |
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Biological objectives Restore Fish Passage Connectivity Within Subbasin Obstructions |
Metrics * Does the screen meet NOAA/FSOC specs?: NA * Flow rate at the screen diversion allowed by the water right: Unknown * Quantity of water protected by screening, as determined by what is stated in the water right or calculated based on flow rate: Unknown * Is the screen New or a Replacement?: New |
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| Conduct Pre-Acquisition Activities | Conduct necessary escrow activities associated with land purchase. | Attend and gain necessary meetings and information associated with land purchase. Conduct pre-acquisition activities to purchase fee title land. | 1/1/2007 | 12/30/2008 | $29,209 |
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Biological objectives Out of Subbasin Obstructions- Resident Fish Out-of-Subbasin Effects - Terrestrial |
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| Produce Design and/or Specifications | Produce a construction design and cost estimate for pond development | Non-native fish and wildlife enhancement. Exercise pubic outreach on BPA’s Fish and Wildlife Program. Include agency participation whenever feasible. Hold public meeting on management plan development, partnerships and involvement. Produce design and specifications of pond construction. | 7/1/2008 | 3/31/2009 | $10,360 |
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Biological objectives Out of Subbasin Obstructions- Resident Fish |
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| Produce Plan | Collect agency and public comment | Exercise public outreach on BPA’s Fish and Wildlife Program. Include agency participation whenever feasible. Hold public meeting on management plan development, partnerships and involvement. Produce draft plan within 1 year after acquisition. | 7/1/2008 | 3/31/2009 | $30,670 |
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Biological objectives Channel Conditions Low Flow Conditions Restore Fish Passage Connectivity Riparian Conditions |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | Develop a site specific management plan for native aquatic resources | Analyze and interpret all collected and existing data and develop management recommendations for the draft Management Plan. | 7/1/2008 | 2/28/2009 | $15,335 |
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Biological objectives Channel Conditions Low Flow Conditions Restore Fish Passage Connectivity Riparian Conditions Within Subbasin Obstructions |
Metrics Focal Area: Tributaries Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring Secondary R, M, and E Type: Project Implementation/Compliance Monitoring |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | Develop a site specific management plan for native terrestrial resources | Develop a site specific management plan for native aquatic resources | 7/1/2008 | 2/28/2009 | $15,335 |
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Biological objectives Out-of-Subbasin Effects - Terrestrial |
Metrics Focal Area: Tributaries Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring Secondary R, M, and E Type: Project Implementation/Compliance Monitoring |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Baseline aquatic habitat assessment | Collect baseline data on 3.8 miles of stream utilizing ODFW Stream Inventory and Rosgen Stream Channel Morphology methodologies. | 6/1/2008 | 7/1/2008 | $15,335 |
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Biological objectives Channel Conditions Low Flow Conditions Restore Fish Passage Connectivity Riparian Conditions |
Metrics Focal Area: Tributaries Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring Secondary R, M, and E Type: Project Implementation/Compliance Monitoring |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Baseline terrestrial habitat assessment | Collect a baseline terrestrial habitat assessment by utilizing methodology identified in the Habitat Evaluation Procedures manual. | 6/1/2008 | 7/1/2008 | $15,335 |
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Biological objectives Out-of-Subbasin Effects - Terrestrial Restore Fish Passage Connectivity |
Metrics Focal Area: Tributaries Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring Secondary R, M, and E Type: Project Implementation/Compliance Monitoring |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Collect baseline data at potential off-channel pond construction sites. | Determine groundwater depths and temperatures, soil types, stock selection, pond design, and construction costs. | 6/1/2008 | 11/30/2008 | $10,360 |
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Biological objectives Out of Subbasin Obstructions- Resident Fish |
Metrics Focal Area: Tributaries Secondary R, M, and E Type: Project Implementation/Compliance Monitoring Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring |
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| Acquire Water Instream | Forecasted Work Element: Increase Summer Base Flows | Increase summer base flows by allocating instream water during critical time periods for native salmonids. Close off any illegal diversions. | 4/1/2009 | 11/30/2009 | $4,592 |
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Biological objectives Low Flow Conditions Restore Fish Passage Connectivity |
Metrics * # of miles of primary stream reach improvement: 1.5 miles * # of miles of total stream reach improvement, including primary and secondary reaches: 5 miles * Amount of water secured: 243 acre water right |
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Section 8. Budgets
Itemized estimated budget
| Item | Note | FY07 | FY08 | FY09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Equipment | Capital Land Purchase | $2,000,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Personnel | salaries | $11,289 | $31,579 | $38,673 |
| Fringe Benefits | retire, medical, etc. | $4,039 | $14,142 | $19,747 |
| Supplies | office space, supplies, phone, etc. | $5,891 | $16,326 | $19,028 |
| Travel | per diem | $1,336 | $1,000 | $423 |
| Overhead | Indirect 29.5 | $6,654 | $20,159 | $22,750 |
| Other | Feasibility Studies for Ponds | $0 | $8,000 | $3,379 |
| Totals | $2,029,209 | $91,206 | $104,000 | |
Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets
| Total itemized budget: | $2,224,415 |
| Total work element budget: | $2,224,415 |
Cost sharing
| Funding source/org | Item or service provided | FY 07 est value ($) | FY 08 est value ($) | FY 09 est value ($) | Cash or in-kind? | Status |
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| Totals | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
Section 9. Project future
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FY 2010 estimated budget: $450,000 FY 2011 estimated budget: $450,000 |
Comments: Estimated $200,000 for pond construction in 2010 and $40,000 for third party to supply non-native stock fish. |
Future O&M costs: An annual base budget O&M is $150,000. The stocking and maintenance of the property shall occur until the successful reintroduction of anadromous fish into the Malheur River Subbasin.
Termination date: none
Comments: This project is to increase harvest opportunities and mitigate in part for the continued loss harvest of anadromous fish.
Final deliverables: Through restoration and protection of native species and associated habitats along with a feasible fishery in established in the ponds, the project is expected to sustain an optimum Tribal harvest of 1,421 kg (3,133 lbs) annually that shall be considered part mitigation for the loss of anadromous fish in the Malheur River Subbasin.
Section 10. Narrative and other documents
| project response 200712000n | Jul 2006 |
| 200712000 Proposal: Fix-It-Loop Version | Nov 2006 |
| 200712000 Proposal: Fix-It-Loop Version | Nov 2006 |
Reviews and recommendations
| FY07 budget | FY08 budget | FY09 budget | Total budget | Type | Category | Recommendation |
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| NPCC FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Oct 23, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $2,000,000 | $0 | $0 | $2,000,000 | Capital | ProvinceCapital | Fund |
| NPCC FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Oct 23, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $29,209 | $91,206 | $104,000 | $224,415 | Expense | ProvinceExpense | Fund |
| NPCC DRAFT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Sep 15, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $29,209 | $91,206 | $104,000 | $0 | ProvinceExpense | ||
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Comments: Bonneville preliminary designation of "in lieu". See issue memo. No fish crediting mechanism available - BPA will not capitalize acquisition for fish. Expense portion. See capital budget for capital recommendation ($2m in 07) |
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| NPCC DRAFT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Sep 15, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $2,000,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ProvinceCapital | ||
ISRP PRELIMINARY REVIEW (Jun 2, 2006)
Recommendation: Not fundable
NPCC comments: There are likely some good wildlife benefits to this project, but the justification for fish is not adequate. The brief proposal is not clear, with little committal on what fish and wildlife management efforts sponsors would undertake and to what extent management would differ from that exercised historically. It appears that livestock grazing would continue on the property. It was unclear how this connects with other properties, and with other protected areas. It is difficult to assess the potential fish benefits from this brief proposal with no photos, maps, etc. The stream is a migratory corridor for bull trout, and they might benefit if additional water were to be kept in-channel. But it is not completely clear that such would occur. Ponds would be constructed off-channel for put-and-take fish harvest, but possible risks to native fish (which could be kept very low) are not discussed. HEP is proposed to be used for baseline assessment of terrestrial habitat, but no details are provided. The ISRP does not support the use of HEP and recommends consideration of other techniques (see programmatic comments).
ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)
Recommendation: Fundable in part
NPCC comments: The original proposal was inadequately justified in terms of benefits for fish, and the brief proposal was not clear, with little committal on what fish and wildlife management efforts sponsors would undertake and to what extent management would differ from that exercised historically. Pond construction was proposed off-channel for put-and-take fish harvest, but adequate detail was lacking. Information provided in the elaborate response document was detailed and adequately compelling for reviewers to now support its acquisition and restoration activities, which are fundable. From a fish and wildlife standpoint, acquisition of the Stanbro Ranch would place a significant length of riparian corridor at the upper end of the catchment under federal and tribal management and should have excellent benefits for native fish and wildlife. If the lands were acquired, livestock would be excluded from the riparian zone. Water would be diverted through newly-screened diversion points for pasture irrigation until 1 July of each year, at which time diversion would cease and the full 243-acre water right would remain in the stream channel. Project M&E was not presented in detail, but the overall plan appeared adequately framed at this time. Reviewers note that proposed development of the put-and-take fish ponds is a policy consideration that falls outside the realm of scientific review, except for the issue of possible risk that stocked fish might pose to native fishes and the issue of needing some minimal M&E to verify a substantial fraction of stocked fish will indeed be caught. Project sponsors indicate they will incorporate a number of steps to minimize risk, but planning needs to proceed further (and the species to be stocked needs to be chosen) before pond construction is reviewable by the ISRP. The tentative nature of the process description is problematic: "Project sponsor shall consult with local and private entities to determine the feasibility of constructing ponds for a put and take fishery." As such, the design and construction of ponds is not fundable at this time.