FY07-09 proposal 200724500
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Section 1. Administrative
Proposal title | Protect and Restore the Joseph Creek Watershed |
Proposal ID | 200724500 |
Organization | Nez Perce Tribe |
Short description | This 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 transfer | The 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
Contact | Organization | |
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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
Latitude | Longitude | Waterbody | Description |
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45.76181 | 116.99425 | Billy Creek | Potential culvert replacement site located on the 4695 FS road. This is only a potential site, as the prioritization of barrier structures is not complete yet (see BPA project: Wallowa Culvert Inventory & Narrative section of this document- map included). |
45.81580 | 117.03365 | Billy Creek | Potential culvert replacement site located on the 4630-300 FS road. This is only a potential site, as the prioritization of barrier structures is not complete yet (see BPA project: Wallowa Culvert Inventory & Narrative section of this document- map included). |
45.70235 | 117.10098 | Butte Creek | Potential culvert replacement site located on the Lewis road. This is only a potential site, as the prioritization of barrier structures is not complete yet (see BPA project: Wallowa Culvert Inventory & Narrative section of this document- map included). |
45.70721 | 116.91473 | Chesnimnus Creek | Potential culvert replacement site located on the 4690-930 FS road. This is only a potential site, as the prioritization of barrier structures is not complete yet (see BPA project: Wallowa Culvert Inventory & Narrative section of this document- map included). |
45.97422 | 116.95241 | Cold Springs Creek | Potential culvert replacement site located on the 4680 FS road. This is only a potential site, as the prioritization of barrier structures is not complete yet (see BPA project: Wallowa Culvert Inventory & Narrative section of this document- map included). |
45.79175 | 117.17493 | Cougar Creek | Potential culvert replacement site located on the 4600-190 FS road. This is only a potential site, as the prioritization of barrier structures is not complete yet (see BPA project: Wallowa Culvert Inventory & Narrative section of this document- map included). |
45.66032 | 117.25884 | Davis Creek | Potential culvert replacement site located on the 4602-120 FS road. This is only a potential site, as the prioritization of barrier structures is not complete yet (see BPA project: Wallowa Culvert Inventory & Narrative section of this document- map included). |
45.74733 | 117.02299 | Doe Creek | Potential culvert replacement site located on the 4625 FS road. This is only a potential site, as the prioritization of barrier structures is not complete yet (see BPA project: Wallowa Culvert Inventory & Narrative section of this document- map included). |
45.62118 | 117.08447 | Dry Salmon Creek | Potential culvert replacement site located on the Pine Creek road. This is only a potential site, as the prioritization of barrier structures is not complete yet (see BPA project: Wallowa Culvert Inventory & Narrative section of this document- map included). |
45.69479 | 117.18509 | Elk Creek | Potential culvert replacement site located on the 4620-110 FS road. This is only a potential site, as the prioritization of barrier structures is not complete yet (see BPA project: Wallowa Culvert Inventory & Narrative section of this document- map included). |
45 43-55 | 116 51-117 15 | Joseph Creek | Joseph Creek Mainstem from the confluence with Grande Ronde River upstream to confluence with Chesnimnus Creek, including tributaries. Because this implementation element encompasses an entire stream segment, specific lat and longs were not possible. However, this activity will occur from approximately RM 0.0 to about RM 45. See Map in Narrative Section of this document. |
117 15-116 51 | 45 55-43 | Joseph Watershed | Joseph Creek and Tributaries (eg. Chesnimnus, Elk, Pine, Crow, Peavine, Swamp, and Davis Crks)- barrier culverts will be selected as part of the prioritization that is currently being conducted by NPT within this watershed. When that selection process is complete, the list of highest priority structures for replacement consideration will be utilized to select specific sites for implementation as part of this project. Because this implementation element encompasses an entire stream segment, specific lat and longs were not possible. This element will also incorporate the stream restoration components...See Map in Narrative Section of this document. |
45.69528 | 117.18565 | Little Elk Creek | Potential culvert replacement site located on the 4500 FS road. This is only a potential site, as the prioritization of barrier structures is not complete yet (see BPA project: Wallowa Culvert Inventory & Narrative section of this document- map included). |
45.73262 | 117.15716 | Sumac Creek | Potential culvert replacement site located on the 4600-190 FS road. This is only a potential site, as the prioritization of barrier structures is not complete yet (see BPA project: Wallowa Culvert Inventory & Narrative section of this document- map included). |
45 46-49 | 116 55-59 | Summit and Poison Creek Roads | This is the selected location of the road decommissioning section of this proposal. There are two individual roads selected. This will occur during the first year of the project, subsequent roads to treat will be selected as part of this proposal. The exact starting and ending waypoints were not obtained, as that will be part of this project. (see Narrative section of this document- map included). |
45 37 | 117 15 | Swamp Creek | This is the selected location of the road maintenance section of this proposal. This will occur during the first year of the project, subsequent roads to treat will be selected as part of this proposal. The exact starting and ending waypoints were not obtained, as that will be part of this project. (see Narrative section of this document- map included). |
45.73610 | 117.08416 | Trib to Peavine Creek | Potential culvert replacement site located on the 4670 FS road. This is only a potential site, as the prioritization of barrier structures is not complete yet (see BPA project: Wallowa Culvert Inventory & Narrative section of this document- map included). |
45.87521 | 117.06750 | Unnamed Trib to Broady Creek | Potential culvert replacement site located on the 4600-505 FS road. This is only a potential site, as the prioritization of barrier structures is not complete yet (see BPA project: Wallowa Culvert Inventory & Narrative section of this document- map included). |
45.85634 | 117.10607 | Unnamed Trib to Broady Creek | Potential culvert replacement site located on the 4600-505 FS road. This is only a potential site, as the prioritization of barrier structures is not complete yet (see BPA project: Wallowa Culvert Inventory & Narrative section of this document- map included). |
45.72718 | 116.89705 | Unnamed Trib to Chesnimnus Creek | Potential culvert replacement site located on the 4625 FS road. This is only a potential site, as the prioritization of barrier structures is not complete yet (see BPA project: Wallowa Culvert Inventory & Narrative section of this document- map included). |
45.77838 | 116.94998 | Unnamed Trib to Devil's Run Creek | Potential culvert replacement site located on the 4625 FS road. This is only a potential site, as the prioritization of barrier structures is not complete yet (see BPA project: Wallowa Culvert Inventory & Narrative section of this document- map included). |
45.66258 | 117.18948 | Unnamed Trib to Elk Creek | Potential culvert replacement site located on the 4500 FS road. This is only a potential site, as the prioritization of barrier structures is not complete yet (see BPA project: Wallowa Culvert Inventory & Narrative section of this document- map included). |
45.42025 | 117.28032 | Grande Ronde Subbasin | 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 ESUprimary: Chinook Snake River Spring/Summer ESU
primary: Steelhead Snake River ESU
secondary: All Anadromous Fish
secondary: All Anadromous Salmonids
secondary: Coho Unspecified Population
secondary: River Lamprey
secondary: Other Anadromous
secondary: All Resident Fish
secondary: Rainbow Trout
secondary: Interior Redband Trout
secondary: Mountain Whitefish
secondary: All Wildlife
Additional: Rocky Mountain Elk, Whitetail & Mule deer, 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
Year | Accomplishments |
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Section 5. Relationships to other projects
Funding source | Related ID | Related title | Relationship |
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BPA | 199901700 | Rehabilitate Lapwai Creek | The roads survey protocol that was finalized in the Lapwai Creek proposal will be used in the current proposal. |
BPA | 199608000 | Ne Oregon Wldf Proj (NPT) | The NPT wildlife project purchased a large tract of land in Joseph canyon. The current proposal seeks funding to implement watershed restoration activities, som of which will be located on the NPT Precious Lands. |
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 | 200400200 | PNAMP Funding | This project will utilize the EMAP protocols associated with PNAMP to monitor watershed condition and trend. This will be done through the NEOH Implementation project, rather than as a direct objective/action of this proposal. |
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 | 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. |
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 objectives | Full description | Associated subbasin plan | Strategy |
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Determine Effective Restoration Approaches | Monitor all projects to determine their effectiveness. This will allow for the determination of the best and 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, the Hell's Canyon Comprehensive Management Plan Implementation Group, 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. Refer to prioritization table contained in narrative. Measureable Parameters: Number of meetings attended; number of projects reviewed for technical merrit; and, number of federally proposed actions reviewed. | 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. Refer to prioritization table contained in narrative. Measureable terms: See Biological Objective Reducing Sedimentation. | 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, caging plants in other areas, off-site water developments, road treatments, 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 narrtive. Measureable Parameters: Number of installed rock and log structures/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 prioritizatin 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, 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 narrtive. Measureable Parameters: Number of installed rock and log structures/year; number miles of reconstructed stream channel 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 |
Road Treatments | This objective seeks to reduce the sediment delivery to streams from forest roads. Road treatment will include any available means to reduce the impacts of roads, which will include the following: decomissioning (full and partial recontour, obliteration, road maintenance, and etc.). The specific roads that will be treated in the first year of this project are outlined in the narrative section of this proposal. Subsequent roads to be treated will be determined from the transportation planning and roads analysis that will also be conducted as part of this proposal. Refer to prioritization table contained in narrative. The measureable parameters are miles of road treated. | Grande Ronde | 2-1, 2-2, 3B-1, 3B-2, 3B-3, 3B-12, 3C-3, 3D-1 |
Section 7. Work elements (coming back to this)
Work element name | Work element title | Description | Start date | End date | Est budget |
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Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation | NEPA and Consulation 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. This would also include performing any necessary surveys, such as cultural resource surveys. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $60,000 |
Biological objectives Reduce Stream Temperatures Reducing Sedimentation Re-open Historic Anadromous Habitat Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition Restore Watershed Connectivity Road Treatments |
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Decommission Road | Decommission Roads to Decrease Sediment Inputs into Streams | The specific roads that will be decomissioned during the first year of this project are outlined in the narrative. Subsequent roads that will be treated (in FY08 & 09) will be determined through the transportation planning and roads anaylis process. Thus, the analysis and planning will occur at the same time as the first year's decomissioning. Also as part of this process, noxious weeds will be inventoried and treated. In addition, educational opportunities will be pursued to dessiminate the knowledge gained through this project. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $177,200 |
Biological objectives Determine Effective Restoration Approaches Education/Outreach in Implementing Projects Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds Reducing Sedimentation Restore Native Plant Communities Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition Road Treatments |
Metrics * # of road miles decommissioned : Target=5/yr; 5.2 in 1st yr |
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Develop Alternative Water Source | Off Site Water Development | This work element would most often be done in conjunction with the install fence WE. It would also be done concurrently with planting native vegetation. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $19,500 |
Biological objectives Protect Existing High Quality Habitats Reduce Stream Temperatures Reducing Sedimentation Restore Native Plant Communities Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition |
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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 perhaps creating new channels where appropriate. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $252,100 |
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 Restore Watershed Connectivity Road Treatments |
Metrics * # of acres treated: Up to 20 per year |
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Improve/Relocate Road | Maintain Existing Roads to Decrease Sediment Inputs into Streams | Numerous project area streams are contributing sediment to streams. Several of these roads will not be closed as part of the roads analysis and transportation planning process, thus, they will need to be maintained to reduce the impacts. For a complete description of this see the attached narrative. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $175,000 |
Biological objectives Determine Effective Restoration Approaches Education/Outreach in Implementing Projects Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds Reducing Sedimentation Restore Native Plant Communities Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition Road Treatments |
Metrics * # of road miles improved, upgraded, or restored: 1.0mi/ year |
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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. This will be closely associated with several other work elements. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $189,000 |
Biological objectives Education/Outreach in Implementing Projects Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds Reducing Sedimentation Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition |
Metrics * # of structures installed: 5 woody debris jams per year |
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Install Fence | Install Riparian Livestock Exclosure Fence | Build up to 5 miles of fencing around riparian areas to exclude livestock use. Off-sight water developments will also be constructed most of the time in conjunction with this work element. This will be done in conjunction with planting most of the time. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $163,268 |
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 miles of fence: Up to 5 miles per year |
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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. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $85,000 |
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 Road Treatments |
Metrics * # of acres of planted: 20 acres per year |
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Realign, Connect, and/or Create Channel | Restoration of Stream Channels | 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). | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $288,796 |
Biological objectives Determine Effective Restoration Approaches 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 stream miles treated, including off-channels, after realignment: 0.1mi/yr |
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Remove vegetation | Noxious Weed/Invasive Species Treatment | Noxious weeds will be inventoried and treated. In conjunction with these efforts, a large educational opportunity exists to inform the general public and school children in what weeds are, how they impact the environment and what they, as individuals, can do to help prevent their continued spread. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $21,800 |
Biological objectives Determine Effective Restoration Approaches Education/Outreach in Implementing Projects Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds Protect Existing High Quality Habitats Reducing Sedimentation Restore Native Plant Communities Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition |
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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 (3500 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. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $175,870 |
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 |
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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) | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $295,000 |
Biological objectives Determine Effective Restoration Approaches 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 Road Treatments |
Metrics * # of miles of habitat accessed: TBD by specific structure replaced * Does the structure remove or replace a fish passage barrier?: Yes * Was barrier Full or Partial?: Full |
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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. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $55,000 |
Biological objectives 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 Road Treatments |
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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. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $65,000 |
Biological objectives 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 Road Treatments |
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Identify and Select Projects | Select culverts for replacement | Using the priority list previously established, we will select individual culverts to replace for fish passage. This will necessitate performing additional site surveys, prior to implementation. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $45,000 |
Biological objectives Determine Effective Restoration Approaches 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 |
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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 to the project leader, other personnel will be hired to oversee various project implementation activities. 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). | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $110,000 |
Biological objectives 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 Road Treatments |
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Outreach and Education | Education and Outreach to Local Community | Provide educational opportunities for school children and other local, interested parties regarding restoration activities associated with this project. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $50,000 |
Biological objectives 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 Road Treatments |
Metrics * # of general public reached: Try to reach as many people as possible * # of students reached: Attempt to reach 25 students per year * # of teachers reached: 4 teachers from 3 schools will be contacted |
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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. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $75,000 |
Biological objectives Reduce Stream Temperatures Reducing Sedimentation Re-open Historic Anadromous Habitat Restore Watershed Connectivity |
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Provide Technical Review | Technical Review of Proprosed Projects | Project sponsor will need to review all projects sponsored by other agencies & groups 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. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $60,000 |
Biological objectives Determine Effective Restoration Approaches Education/Outreach in Implementing Projects Protect Existing High Quality Habitats Re-open Historic Anadromous Habitat Restore Riparian Function and Channel Condition Restore Watershed Connectivity Road Treatments |
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Produce/Submit Scientific Findings Report | Submit Status and Annual Reports to BPA | Write and submit status and annual reports required by BPA. | 12/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $35,000 |
Biological objectives 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 Road Treatments |
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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. | 12/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $30,000 |
Biological objectives 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 Road Treatments |
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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. | 12/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $30,000 |
Biological objectives 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 Riparian Function and Channel Condition Restore Watershed Connectivity Road Treatments |
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Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Data Collection for Project Implementation, and Implementation & Effectiveness Monitoring | Collect pertinent data on all projects to determine the efffectiveness of implementing these projects. Additionally, inventory data related to noxious weeds will be collected. | 12/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $50,000 |
Biological objectives 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 Road Treatments |
Metrics Focal Area: See narrative for specific locations. |
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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. | 12/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $46,240 |
Biological objectives Determine Effective Restoration Approaches 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 Road Treatments |
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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. | 12/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $30,000 |
Biological objectives 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 Road Treatments |
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Section 8. Budgets
Itemized estimated budget
Item | Note | FY07 | FY08 | FY09 |
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Personnel | This is the equivalent of 5 FTE's. However, this will include numerous personnel. There is a 3% COLA calculated into this for FY08 & FY09. | $155,874 | $165,226 | $175,140 |
Fringe Benefits | This is the total fringe benefits for the 5 FTE's for this project. There is a 3% COLA calculated into the outyears (FY08 & FY09). | $49,586 | $52,561 | $55,714 |
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 a 3% inflation rate calculated in for FY08 and FY09. | $40,441 | $41,655 | $42,904 |
Travel | There is a 3% inflation rate calculated into the totals for FY08 & FY09. | $10,828 | $11,013 | $11,203 |
Overhead | This expense includes the indirect rate charges, telephone charges, utility costs, and computer services. Again, there is a 3% inflation rate calculated into the totals for FY08 & FY09. | $97,212 | $101,913 | $106,866 |
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 a 3% inflation calculated into this for outyears. | $480,725 | $486,868 | $498,045 |
Totals | $834,666 | $859,236 | $889,872 |
Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets
Total itemized budget: | $2,583,774 |
Total work element budget: | $2,583,774 |
Cost sharing
Funding source/org | Item or service provided | FY 07 est value ($) | FY 08 est value ($) | FY 09 est value ($) | Cash or in-kind? | Status |
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EPA | Project Salary Funding | $0 | $175,000 | $175,000 | Cash | Under Development |
Grande Ronde Model Watershed Program | Project Implementation Funding | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Cash | Under Development |
Hell's Canyon Preservation Council | Technical Expertise | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | In-Kind | Under Development |
Learn & Serve America | Project Implementation Funding | $350,000 | $350,000 | $350,000 | Cash | Under Development |
Local Volunteer | Project Implementation Labor | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
Local Volunteer | Project Implementation Labor | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | In-Kind | Under Development |
National Forest Foundation | Road Treatment Implementation Funding | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | Cash | Under Development |
NOAA | Project Implementation Funding | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Cash | Under Development |
ODFW Restoration & Enhancement | Project Implementation Funding | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | Cash | Confirmed |
OWEB | Project Implementation Funding | $50,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | Cash | Under Development |
USDA Forest Service | Technical Expertise | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | In-Kind | Under Review |
USDA Forest Service Title II & III Funds | Project Implementation Funding | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | Cash | Under Review |
USFWS | Project Implementation Funding | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Cash | Under Development |
Various Other Foundations | Project Implementation Funding | $45,000 | $45,000 | $45,000 | Cash | Under Development |
Wallowa County Natural Resource Advisory Committee | Technical Expertise/Project Review | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
Wallowa Resources | Project Implementation Funding | $65,000 | $65,000 | $65,000 | Cash | Under Review |
Totals | $1,150,000 | $1,350,000 | $1,350,000 |
Section 9. Project future
FY 2010 estimated budget: $925,467 FY 2011 estimated budget: $925,467 |
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
[Attached Document] | Jul 2006 |
NPT DFRM Watershed Umbrella Comments | Jul 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] | ||||||
$120,000 | $120,000 | $120,000 | $360,000 | Expense | ProvinceExpense | Fund |
NPCC DRAFT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Sep 15, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
$120,000 | $120,000 | $120,000 | $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.
ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)
Recommendation: Fundable in part
NPCC comments: This project proposal has been transformed to a more focused (and less expensive) activity: i.e., funding a coordinator (~$120,000) to seek external funds for project implementation. In focusing this project (and eliminating several others), sponsors have effectively and decisively prioritized the projects. ISRP questions and comments have been largely addressed. According to the sponsors the scale of the project was reduced substantially through a local prioritization effort. In that process, proposals for the Imnaha, Lostine, and Wallowa Rivers were dropped and only the Joseph Creek proposal remains as the highest priority. Additionally, funding is now sought for a coordinator to seek funding from other sources for culvert replacement, road decommissioning, and off-stream watering systems. This fits with the ISRP recommendation for a reduced scale. The sponsor's concern with caps on M&E are important to clarify with Council. These concerns, however, do not diminish their responsibility to monitor and should be strong reason to coordinate with NEOH M&E, Grande Ronde Model Watershed Program #199202601, and others to ensure suitable effectiveness monitoring is undertaken, which will provide data to justify future projects. 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.