FY07-09 proposal 200726800
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Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Idaho Watershed Habitat Restoration Project via Custer Soil and Water Conservation District |
| Proposal ID | 200726800 |
| Organization | Custer County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) |
| Short description | The project scope is to implement high priority action items to maintain, enhance and restore fish habitat and fish passage in the priority stream segments of the Upper Salmon Basin area within the administrative boundaries of the Custer SWCD. |
| Information transfer | Key habitat limitations in the watershed areas include migration problems, blockages and stream bed sedimentation. Addressing these limitations may offer opportunity to enhance the watershed's anadromous salmonids and will clearly benefit other native species of the salmonids and other fish and wildlife. The primary opportunity for addressing these problems in the Pahsimeroi, East Fork and Upper Salmon watersheds is thorugh the Custer SWCD and their collaborative efforts on non-federal land. The Custer SWCD will continue to work cooperatively with local landowners and stakeholders to implement projects to improve fish passage and fish habitat within the Custer SWCD. |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
Contacts
| Contact | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| Form submitter | ||
| Karma Bragg | Custer Soil and Water Conservation District | cswcd@custertel.net |
| All assigned contacts | ||
| Jan Brady | jebrady@bpa.gov | |
| Karma Bragg | Custer Soil and Water Conservation District | cswcd@custertel.net |
Section 2. Locations
Province / subbasin: Mountain Snake / Salmon
| Latitude | Longitude | Waterbody | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44/30 | 114/12 09 | Salmon River, East Fork of the Salmon, Pahsimeroi | Upper Salmon Basin from the Headwaters of the Salmon near Stanley to the mouth of Pahsimeroi below Hooper Lane including the East Fork and related tributaries |
Section 3. Focal species
primary: Anadromous Fishprimary: Chinook Snake River Spring/Summer ESU
primary: Steelhead Snake River ESU
secondary: All Resident Fish
secondary: Bull Trout
Section 4. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishments |
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Section 5. Relationships to other projects
| Funding source | Related ID | Related title | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCSRF - Idaho | 002 05 SA | Moen Property Riparian Enhance | BPA provided cost share on Moen riparian enhancement project in 2003 and again in 2005. |
| PCSRF - Idaho | 001 04 SA | Hooper Lane Fence | Riparian enhancement above BPA funded enhancements in Pahsimeroi |
| BPA | 199901900 | Restore Salmon River (Challis, | Project work being completed in the 12-Mile reach of this project are enhanced by upstream projects in Stanley and East Fork and enhance downstream projects on the Upper Salmon and Pahsimeroi. |
| BPA | 199202603 | Model Watershed Studies - Lemhi | USBWP was designed to provide coordination over the entire watershed region, provide planning of programs and projects into outyears and monitoring and evaluation of watershed projects |
| BPA | 199401500 | Idaho Fish Screening Improvement | Idaho Department of Fish and Game Screen program is an important partner in working with the district to identify fish passage barriers and implement diversion improvement projects in a cooperative effort with IDFG. |
| BPA | 199401700 | Idaho Model Watershed Habitat | This project is a shared project number between the Custer SWCD and Lemhi SWCD. Project #2007-068-00 is the new number assigned to the Custer SWCD project formerly known as the Idaho Model Watershed Habitat Project. |
| PCSRF - Idaho | 016 04 SA | Moen Ranch Project | Work completed under this proposal will complement the Moen Ranch Easement and completed actions identified in the easement. |
| PCSRF - Idaho | 010 04 SA | Alternative Fish Screen Testin | Alternate fish screen testing in the Upper Salmon will assist in the planning efforts for diversion work associated with screens in smaller tributaries throughout the Upper Salmon Basin. |
| BPA | 200201301 | Water Entity (Rpa 151) NWPPC | Water Conservation programs will require work with the Idaho Department of Water Resources to administer water transactions via this program. |
Section 6. Biological objectives
| Biological objectives | Full description | Associated subbasin plan | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Objective 14A&B-Improved Connectivity UPS | Problem: Fish are entering systems through irrigation turn on, waste water return flows and breached ditches. Fish are subject to threats of dewatering in low flows. | Salmon | Improve structural integrity of irrigation conveyance systems. Improved habitat conditions in stream so fish are less likely to seek refuge in ditches. Refine management for water control structures. Implement program to help irrigators help manage fish. |
| Aquatic Objective 15A- Reduce Sedimentation UPS | Sedimentation from various land use activities has impacted focal species habitat quality and quantity from the East Fork confluence to the headwaters. | Salmon | Starting in important habitats, reduce instream sedimentation to levels meeting applicable water quality standards by use of riparian management, such as riparian corridor exclusion and riparian pastures. Rehabilitate floodplain connectivity and function. |
| Aquatic Objective 16: Stream Temperatures UPS | Upper Mainstem Reach where stream temperatures have been defined a high priority limiting factor. | Salmon | Re-establish properly functioning riparian areas, investigate wastewater managment, rehabilitate floodplain connectivity, riparian corridor exclusion or riparian pastures, reconnect tributaries to provide thermal refugia. Improved riparian corridors #1. |
| Aquatic Objective 17A&B: Channel Confinement UPS | Channel confinement and development of riparian areas from 12-Mile section up to the headwaters has caused reduction in pool:riffle ratio, reduction in bank stability and reduction in shade limiting salmonid access to side channels. | Salmon | Improved pool:riffle ratios to properly functioning conditions. Improve bank stability to properly functioning conditions. Improve floodplain connectivity to side channels. Control livestock and establish mature riparian vegetation. |
| Aquatic Objective 20A: Riparian Shading UPS/EF | Reductions in riparian shading combined with irrigation return flows, represent the primary factors contributing to increased temperatures in the middle and lower reaches. | Salmon | Re-establish properly functioning riparian areas, investigate wastewater management, rehabilitate floodplain connectivity, riparian corridor exclusion or riparian pastures, reconnect tributaries to provide thermal refugia. Improved riparian corridors #1. |
| Aquatic Objective 21A- Improve Bank Stability U/EF | Reduction in riparian vegetation combined with the geologic instability in the East Fork has resulted in a decrease in streambank stability. | Salmon | Improve bank stability to properly functioning conditions. Stabilize known problem areas through riparian plantings, ensure re-vegetation efforts succeed by protection from grazing or development. Monitor and evaluate management actions. |
| Aquatic Objective 22A: Reduce sediment in Herd Crk | Naturally high background sedimentation levels in the uplands combined with roads and grazing are contributing to increased sedimentation in Herd Creek | Salmon | Reduce grazing sedimentation in Herd Creek to levels that are suitable for spawning and rearing. Use approaches designed to reduce or prevent sediment such as riparian exclusion or riparian pastures. |
| Aquatic Objective 23A: Riparian Shading EF/HC | Where streams have been defined a high priority limiting factor, rehabilitate to levels that support current IDEQ designated beneficial use criteria. | Salmon | Re-establish properly functioning riparian areas, investigate wastewater management, rehabilitate floodplain connectivity, riparian corridor exclusion or riparian pastures, reconnect tributaries to provide thermal refugia. Improved riparian corridors #1. |
| Aquatic Objective 24: Riparian Vegetation Herd Crk | Stabilize 10,000 Feet of streambank in Herd Creek focusing on areas where stream exhibits excessive width:depth ratios. | Salmon | Improve bank stability to properly functioning conditions. Stabilize known problem areas through riparian plantings, ensure re-vegetation efforts succeed by protection from grazing or development. Monitor and evaluate management actions |
| Aquatic Objective 25A: Improve connectivity | Improve connectivity and access to habitat currently blocked by manmade barriers | Salmon | Reconnect Waterways-Use SHIPPUS document (see web-site reference) and ongoing work with IDFG to define which structural barriers should be removed or modified in priority order. Increase flows through improved irrigation and experimental fish screens. |
| Aquatic Objective 26A: Mimic Natural Hydrographs | Rehabilitate or mimic natural hydrographs of tributaries to the Upper Salmon River (from Pahsimeroi to headwaters) | Salmon | Improve water conveyance systems, lease water, improve irrigation efficiency, ensure riparian vegetation meets PFC standards, provide adequate flows, develop irrigation management plans, monitor and evaluate all mitigation activities, streamchannel rehab. |
| Aquatic Objective 27A: Stream sedimentation UPS | Starting in critical habitat areas, reduce instream sedimentation to levels meeting applicable water quality standards and measures. | Salmon | Riparian management such as riparian exclusion or riparian pastures, rehabilitate floodplain connectivity and riparian function, development of TMDLs, conduct implementation and effectiveness monitoring of projects designed to reduce sediment delivery. |
| Aquatic Objective 28A: Improve Connectivity UPS | Improve connectivity of tributaries that are currently considered to be disconnected from mainstem Salmon due to water diversions. | Salmon | Install fish-friendly diversions and road crossings/culverts. |
| Aquatic Objective 29A: Rehabilitate Hydrographs PA | Mimic or rehabilitate natural hydrographs of streams in the Pahsimeroi Watershed. | Salmon | Develop water conservation agreements to reduce level of stream diversions .Improve water conveyance systems, lease water, improve irrigation efficiency, ensure riparian vegetation meets PFC standards, provide adequate flows, develop irrigation management |
| Aquatic Objective 30: Reduce instream sediment PAH | Starting with critical habitat areas, reduce instream sedimentation to levels meeting applicable water quality standards and measures. | Salmon | Riparian management such as riparian exclusion or riparian pastures, rehabilitate floodplain connectivity and riparian function, development of TMDLs, conduct implementation and effectiveness monitoring of projects designed to reduce sediment delivery. |
| Aquatic Objective 30B: Enhance Riparian Vegetation | Starting in the lower reaches of the mainstem Pahsimeroi, where there are over laping areas of occupied Chinook and steelhead habitat, enhance riparian vegetation levels that are within historic range of natural variability. | Salmon | Improve bank stability to properly functioning conditions. Stabilize known problem areas through riparian plantings, ensure re-vegetation efforts succeed by protection from grazing or development. Monitor and evaluate management actions. |
| Aquatic Objective 31A:Sedimentation PAH | Starting in critical habitat areas (of Pahsimeroi), reduce instream sedimentation to levels meeting applicable water quality standards and measures. | Salmon | Riparian management such as riparian exclusion or riparian pastures, rehabilitate floodplain connectivity and riparian function, development of TMDLs, conduct implementation and effectiveness monitoring of projects designed to reduce sediment delivery. |
| Aquatic Objective 31B:Riparian Vegetation PAH | Starting in the lower reaches of the mainstem (Pahsimeroi)or where there are overlapping areas of occupied Chinook and steelhead habitat, rehabilitate and enhance riparian vegetation to levels that are within historic range of natural variability. | Salmon | Improve bank stability to properly functioning conditions. Stabilize known problem areas through riparian plantings, ensure re-vegetation efforts succeed by protection from grazing or development. Monitor and evaluate management actions |
| Aquatic Objective 32A: Irrigation Diversions, Pah | The high number of irrigation diversions in the mainstem Pahsimeroi from Patterson Creek to Big Springs Creek has created numerous barriers for fish migration. | Salmon | Reconnect Waterways-Use SHIPPUS document (see web-site reference) and ongoing work with IDFG to define which structural barriers should be removed or modified in priority order. Increase flows through improved irrigation and experimental fish screens. |
| Aquatic Objective 33A&B Streamflow with-drawls PAH | Stream-flow with-drawls and the geology of the valley act to disconnect virtually all of the Pahsimeroi tributaries from the mainstem year-around. | Salmon | Reconnect Waterways-Use SHIPPUS document (see web-site reference) and ongoing work with IDFG to define which structural barriers should be removed or modified in priority order. Increase flows through improved irrigation and experimental fish screens. |
| Aquatic Objective 34A&B Connectivity Pahsimeroi | Connection of Intermittent, disconnected tributaries to mainstem reaches (in Pahsimeroi) adversely affect Chinook and steelhead populations. | Salmon | Riparian management such as riparian exclusion or riparian pastures, rehabilitate floodplain connectivity and riparian function, development of TMDLs, conduct implementation and effectiveness monitoring of projects designed to reduce sediment delivery. |
| Monitoring and Evaluation 8-B, 8-C, 9-A,7 &11 | Monitoring and evaluation of effectiveness is references throughout the document as an important factor within the Sub-basin Plan | Salmon | Monitor and evaluate all mitigation activities, Integrate results with appropriate implementation strategies based on recommendations within the Sub-Basin Management Plan. |
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 | Secure Environmental Compliance Documents including but not limited to, EA, BA, NOAA and USFW Consultation, HIP, NEPA Checklist, | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $48,000 |
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Biological objectives Aquatic Objective 14A&B-Improved Connectivity UPS Aquatic Objective 15A- Reduce Sedimentation UPS Aquatic Objective 16: Stream Temperatures UPS Aquatic Objective 17A&B: Channel Confinement UPS Aquatic Objective 20A: Riparian Shading UPS/EF Aquatic Objective 21A- Improve Bank Stability U/EF Aquatic Objective 22A: Reduce sediment in Herd Crk Aquatic Objective 23A: Riparian Shading EF/HC Aquatic Objective 24: Riparian Vegetation Herd Crk Aquatic Objective 25A: Improve connectivity Aquatic Objective 26A: Mimic Natural Hydrographs Aquatic Objective 27A: Stream sedimentation UPS Aquatic Objective 28A: Improve Connectivity UPS Aquatic Objective 29A: Rehabilitate Hydrographs PA Aquatic Objective 30: Reduce instream sediment PAH Aquatic Objective 30B: Enhance Riparian Vegetation Aquatic Objective 31A:Sedimentation PAH Aquatic Objective 31B:Riparian Vegetation PAH Aquatic Objective 32A: Irrigation Diversions, Pah Aquatic Objective 33A&B Streamflow with-drawls PAH Aquatic Objective 34A&B Connectivity Pahsimeroi |
Metrics |
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| Install Fence | Install Fence | Install approximately six miles of riparian fencing in key areas of East Fork, Pahsimeroi and Upper Salmon Watershed. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $150,500 |
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Biological objectives Aquatic Objective 15A- Reduce Sedimentation UPS Aquatic Objective 16: Stream Temperatures UPS Aquatic Objective 20A: Riparian Shading UPS/EF Aquatic Objective 21A- Improve Bank Stability U/EF Aquatic Objective 22A: Reduce sediment in Herd Crk Aquatic Objective 23A: Riparian Shading EF/HC Aquatic Objective 24: Riparian Vegetation Herd Crk Aquatic Objective 27A: Stream sedimentation UPS Aquatic Objective 30: Reduce instream sediment PAH Aquatic Objective 30B: Enhance Riparian Vegetation Aquatic Objective 31A:Sedimentation PAH Aquatic Objective 31B:Riparian Vegetation PAH |
Metrics * # of miles of fence: 5 miles riparian fence |
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| Operate and Maintain Habitat/Passage | Operate and Maintain Habitat/Passage Projects | Maintain Habitat Passage structures to ensure contract compliance and structure integrity. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $18,000 |
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Biological objectives Aquatic Objective 14A&B-Improved Connectivity UPS Aquatic Objective 25A: Improve connectivity Aquatic Objective 26A: Mimic Natural Hydrographs Aquatic Objective 28A: Improve Connectivity UPS Aquatic Objective 29A: Rehabilitate Hydrographs PA Aquatic Objective 32A: Irrigation Diversions, Pah Aquatic Objective 33A&B Streamflow with-drawls PAH Aquatic Objective 34A&B Connectivity Pahsimeroi |
Metrics |
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| Remove/Install Diversion | Remove/ Install Diversion Pahsimeroi | Remove diversion in Pahsimeroi to provided six miles of fish passage and habitat and three reconnected tributary streams. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2008 | $420,000 |
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Biological objectives Aquatic Objective 29A: Rehabilitate Hydrographs PA Aquatic Objective 30: Reduce instream sediment PAH Aquatic Objective 30B: Enhance Riparian Vegetation Aquatic Objective 31A:Sedimentation PAH Aquatic Objective 31B:Riparian Vegetation PAH Aquatic Objective 32A: Irrigation Diversions, Pah Aquatic Objective 33A&B Streamflow with-drawls PAH Aquatic Objective 34A&B Connectivity Pahsimeroi |
Metrics * # of miles of habitat accessed: 4.5 |
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| Remove/Modify Dam | Modify Diversion Dam East Fork | Modify Diversions in East Fork Watershed to provide fish passage in cooperation with IDFG Screen Program | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $500,000 |
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Biological objectives Aquatic Objective 20A: Riparian Shading UPS/EF Aquatic Objective 21A- Improve Bank Stability U/EF Aquatic Objective 22A: Reduce sediment in Herd Crk Aquatic Objective 23A: Riparian Shading EF/HC Aquatic Objective 24: Riparian Vegetation Herd Crk Aquatic Objective 25A: Improve connectivity Aquatic Objective 26A: Mimic Natural Hydrographs Aquatic Objective 27A: Stream sedimentation UPS Aquatic Objective 28A: Improve Connectivity UPS |
Metrics * # of miles of habitat accessed: Improve approx. 20 miles spawning &rearing habitat |
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| Remove/Modify Dam | Remove/ Modify Dam Upper Salmon | Modify Diversions to provide fish passage in Upper Salmon Watershed. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2008 | $300,000 |
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Biological objectives Aquatic Objective 14A&B-Improved Connectivity UPS Aquatic Objective 15A- Reduce Sedimentation UPS Aquatic Objective 16: Stream Temperatures UPS Aquatic Objective 17A&B: Channel Confinement UPS |
Metrics * # of miles of habitat accessed: Improve at five miles unobstructed rearing habitat |
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| Coordination | Coordination | Coordinate with landowners to identify, select, secure contract documents and implement projects to improve fish habitat and fish passage in East Fork, Pahsimeroi and Upper Salmon. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $75,000 |
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Biological objectives Aquatic Objective 14A&B-Improved Connectivity UPS Aquatic Objective 15A- Reduce Sedimentation UPS Aquatic Objective 16: Stream Temperatures UPS Aquatic Objective 17A&B: Channel Confinement UPS Aquatic Objective 20A: Riparian Shading UPS/EF Aquatic Objective 21A- Improve Bank Stability U/EF Aquatic Objective 22A: Reduce sediment in Herd Crk Aquatic Objective 23A: Riparian Shading EF/HC Aquatic Objective 24: Riparian Vegetation Herd Crk Aquatic Objective 25A: Improve connectivity Aquatic Objective 26A: Mimic Natural Hydrographs Aquatic Objective 27A: Stream sedimentation UPS Aquatic Objective 28A: Improve Connectivity UPS Aquatic Objective 29A: Rehabilitate Hydrographs PA Aquatic Objective 30: Reduce instream sediment PAH Aquatic Objective 30B: Enhance Riparian Vegetation Aquatic Objective 31A:Sedimentation PAH Aquatic Objective 31B:Riparian Vegetation PAH Aquatic Objective 32A: Irrigation Diversions, Pah Aquatic Objective 33A&B Streamflow with-drawls PAH Aquatic Objective 34A&B Connectivity Pahsimeroi |
Metrics |
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| Identify and Select Projects | Identify and Select Projects | Project development, proposal development, project ranking, project approvals via Custer SWCD board and technical ranking team. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $45,000 |
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Biological objectives Aquatic Objective 14A&B-Improved Connectivity UPS Aquatic Objective 15A- Reduce Sedimentation UPS Aquatic Objective 16: Stream Temperatures UPS Aquatic Objective 17A&B: Channel Confinement UPS Aquatic Objective 20A: Riparian Shading UPS/EF Aquatic Objective 21A- Improve Bank Stability U/EF Aquatic Objective 22A: Reduce sediment in Herd Crk Aquatic Objective 23A: Riparian Shading EF/HC Aquatic Objective 24: Riparian Vegetation Herd Crk Aquatic Objective 25A: Improve connectivity Aquatic Objective 26A: Mimic Natural Hydrographs Aquatic Objective 27A: Stream sedimentation UPS Aquatic Objective 28A: Improve Connectivity UPS Aquatic Objective 29A: Rehabilitate Hydrographs PA Aquatic Objective 30: Reduce instream sediment PAH Aquatic Objective 30B: Enhance Riparian Vegetation Aquatic Objective 31A:Sedimentation PAH Aquatic Objective 31B:Riparian Vegetation PAH Aquatic Objective 32A: Irrigation Diversions, Pah Aquatic Objective 33A&B Streamflow with-drawls PAH Aquatic Objective 34A&B Connectivity Pahsimeroi |
Metrics |
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| Manage and Administer Projects | Manage and Administer projects | Operating expenses for the program of projects, reporting progress, project development, project approvals, project implementation. | 10/1/2007 | 9/30/2009 | $75,000 |
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Biological objectives Aquatic Objective 14A&B-Improved Connectivity UPS Aquatic Objective 15A- Reduce Sedimentation UPS Aquatic Objective 16: Stream Temperatures UPS Aquatic Objective 17A&B: Channel Confinement UPS Aquatic Objective 20A: Riparian Shading UPS/EF Aquatic Objective 21A- Improve Bank Stability U/EF Aquatic Objective 22A: Reduce sediment in Herd Crk Aquatic Objective 23A: Riparian Shading EF/HC Aquatic Objective 24: Riparian Vegetation Herd Crk Aquatic Objective 25A: Improve connectivity Aquatic Objective 26A: Mimic Natural Hydrographs Aquatic Objective 27A: Stream sedimentation UPS Aquatic Objective 28A: Improve Connectivity UPS Aquatic Objective 29A: Rehabilitate Hydrographs PA Aquatic Objective 30: Reduce instream sediment PAH Aquatic Objective 30B: Enhance Riparian Vegetation Aquatic Objective 31A:Sedimentation PAH Aquatic Objective 31B:Riparian Vegetation PAH Aquatic Objective 32A: Irrigation Diversions, Pah Aquatic Objective 33A&B Streamflow with-drawls PAH Aquatic Objective 34A&B Connectivity Pahsimeroi |
Metrics |
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| Produce Annual Report | Produce Annual Report | Produce Annual Report | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $1,000 |
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Biological objectives Aquatic Objective 14A&B-Improved Connectivity UPS Aquatic Objective 15A- Reduce Sedimentation UPS Aquatic Objective 16: Stream Temperatures UPS Aquatic Objective 17A&B: Channel Confinement UPS Aquatic Objective 20A: Riparian Shading UPS/EF Aquatic Objective 21A- Improve Bank Stability U/EF Aquatic Objective 22A: Reduce sediment in Herd Crk Aquatic Objective 23A: Riparian Shading EF/HC Aquatic Objective 24: Riparian Vegetation Herd Crk Aquatic Objective 25A: Improve connectivity Aquatic Objective 26A: Mimic Natural Hydrographs Aquatic Objective 27A: Stream sedimentation UPS Aquatic Objective 28A: Improve Connectivity UPS Aquatic Objective 29A: Rehabilitate Hydrographs PA Aquatic Objective 30: Reduce instream sediment PAH Aquatic Objective 30B: Enhance Riparian Vegetation Aquatic Objective 31A:Sedimentation PAH Aquatic Objective 31B:Riparian Vegetation PAH Aquatic Objective 32A: Irrigation Diversions, Pah Aquatic Objective 33A&B Streamflow with-drawls PAH Aquatic Objective 34A&B Connectivity Pahsimeroi Monitoring and Evaluation 8-B, 8-C, 9-A,7 &11 |
Metrics |
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| Produce Pisces Status Report | Produce Pisces Status Reports | Produce monthly status reporting in pisces on program of projects progress. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $3,500 |
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Biological objectives Aquatic Objective 14A&B-Improved Connectivity UPS Aquatic Objective 15A- Reduce Sedimentation UPS Aquatic Objective 16: Stream Temperatures UPS Aquatic Objective 17A&B: Channel Confinement UPS Aquatic Objective 20A: Riparian Shading UPS/EF Aquatic Objective 21A- Improve Bank Stability U/EF Aquatic Objective 22A: Reduce sediment in Herd Crk Aquatic Objective 23A: Riparian Shading EF/HC Aquatic Objective 24: Riparian Vegetation Herd Crk Aquatic Objective 25A: Improve connectivity Aquatic Objective 26A: Mimic Natural Hydrographs Aquatic Objective 27A: Stream sedimentation UPS Aquatic Objective 28A: Improve Connectivity UPS Aquatic Objective 29A: Rehabilitate Hydrographs PA Aquatic Objective 30: Reduce instream sediment PAH Aquatic Objective 30B: Enhance Riparian Vegetation Aquatic Objective 31A:Sedimentation PAH Aquatic Objective 31B:Riparian Vegetation PAH Aquatic Objective 32A: Irrigation Diversions, Pah Aquatic Objective 33A&B Streamflow with-drawls PAH Aquatic Objective 34A&B Connectivity Pahsimeroi |
Metrics |
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| Submit/Acquire Data | Monitor and Evaluate Existing Projects | Perform Monitoring and evaluation of existing projects installed within Custer SWCD under this project contract | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $24,000 |
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Biological objectives Monitoring and Evaluation 8-B, 8-C, 9-A,7 &11 |
Metrics |
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| Install Pipeline | Install Pipeline/Sprinkers Pahsimeroi | Install Pipeline/Install Sprinklers to provide water conservation benefits in Pahsimeroi | 10/1/2007 | 9/30/2009 | $140,000 |
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Biological objectives Aquatic Objective 32A: Irrigation Diversions, Pah Aquatic Objective 33A&B Streamflow with-drawls PAH Aquatic Objective 34A&B Connectivity Pahsimeroi |
Metrics * Estimated # of miles of primary stream reach improvement: improve approximatly one mile of primary stream |
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Section 8. Budgets
Itemized estimated budget
| Item | Note | FY07 | FY08 | FY09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel | Project Manager | $40,000 | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Personnel | Technical Staff | $30,000 | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Overhead | District Office Expenses | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Other | Riparian Enhancements/Fence/Diversion Modifications/Off Stream Stockwater/Irrigation Improvements | $510,000 | $510,000 | $510,000 |
| Travel | Training/BPA Travel | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Totals | $600,000 | $600,000 | $600,000 | |
Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets
| Total itemized budget: | $1,800,000 |
| Total work element budget: | $1,800,000 |
Cost sharing
| Funding source/org | Item or service provided | FY 07 est value ($) | FY 08 est value ($) | FY 09 est value ($) | Cash or in-kind? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BoR | Technical/Engineering | $200,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game (Mitchelle Act) | Staff Time/Biologist Time | $30,000 | $30,000 | $30,000 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| Landowner cost share | Labor/Cost Share | $30,000 | $30,000 | $30,000 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| NRCS | Technical | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| The Nature Conservancy | Staff time/infrastructures | $30,000 | $0 | $0 | In-Kind | Under Review |
| USFS-SNRA | Easement Coord./Hydrologist | $20,000 | $20,000 | $0 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| Totals | $360,000 | $330,000 | $310,000 | |||
Section 9. Project future
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FY 2010 estimated budget: $300,000 FY 2011 estimated budget: $300,000 |
Comments: O&M, Monitoring and Evaluation and Implementation funding |
Future O&M costs: Contract obligations for the Custer SWCD are for the life of the projects estimated to be 15 years. This necessitates operation/maintenance and monitoring and evaluation costs through 2023. Additional planning and implementation of projects is also potential and would be identified over the next three years under this proposal.
Termination date: Unknown
Comments: Project planning and implementation will continue as long as there is landowner interest in high priority areas of the watershed and funding is available.
Final deliverables: Final report of projects, project implementation information, project benefits and biological benefits of projects implemented.
Section 10. Narrative and other documents
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] | ||||||
| $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $750,000 | Expense | ProvinceExpense | Fund |
| NPCC DRAFT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Sep 15, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $0 | ProvinceExpense | ||
ISRP PRELIMINARY REVIEW (Jun 2, 2006)
Recommendation: Response requested
NPCC comments: Much work has already been carried out, and this proposal should be a continuation of the effort (although stated as a new project), but the impression given is that no details need be included because the need is so obvious. To make a final recommendation, the ISRP needs a response giving further details, particularly of those work elements without metrics, to help enable a recommendation for funding. What is the priority in the shopping list of strategies (pg 2, pg 5)? Did these arise from the subbasin plan? The proposal lists general benefits related to the biological objectives and the work elements are related to the biological objectives, but the response should include more details. Specifically, not many metrics are included in the work elements Actions undertaken within the project will include monitoring and evaluation plans. Monitoring and evaluation over the past four years has been contracted through Project # 199202603 - but this is not an M&E project. Please describe the M&E for biological response. A response should include mention of specialist expertise needed to conduct the proposed tasks, e.g., for the geomorphic study needed regarding reconnection of floodplains. If the BoR $200,000 is to be spent on such work, that should have been stated. Information transfer is by implication only. No details are given.
ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)
Recommendation: Response requested
NPCC comments: Much work has already been carried out, and this proposal should be a continuation of the effort (although stated as a new project), but the impression given is that no details need be included because the need is so obvious. To make a final recommendation, the ISRP needs a response giving further details, particularly of those work elements without metrics, to help enable a recommendation for funding. What is the priority in the shopping list of strategies (pg 2, pg 5)? Did these arise from the subbasin plan? The proposal lists general benefits related to the biological objectives and the work elements are related to the biological objectives, but the response should include more details. Specifically, not many metrics are included in the work elements Actions undertaken within the project will include monitoring and evaluation plans. Monitoring and evaluation over the past four years has been contracted through Project # 199202603 - but this is not an M&E project. Please describe the M&E for biological response. A response should include mention of specialist expertise needed to conduct the proposed tasks, e.g., for the geomorphic study needed regarding reconnection of floodplains. If the BoR $200,000 is to be spent on such work, that should have been stated. Information transfer is by implication only. No details are given.