FY07-09 proposal 200725700
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Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Protect and Restore the Imnaha Subbasin |
| Proposal ID | 200725700 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 / Imnaha
| Latitude | Longitude | Waterbody | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45.17009 | 117.08739 | Big Sheep Creek | This is the locaion of the Wallowa Valley Improvement Canal point of diversion in the Big Sheep Watershed. It will be the approximate location of both the diversion replacement and the newly installed fish screen. This may not be the first diversion replaced as part of this proposal, but this is a diversion that will be addressed. The current effort to prioritize barrier replacements will determine which structure will be replaced first. Regardless of the outcome of the prioritization, this diversion is critical within this subbasin. Refer also to narrative. |
| 45 14-16 | 117 00-04 | Carrol Creek | This is the selected location of the road decommissioning section of this proposal. There is an individual road 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 16-46 | 116 41-117 03 | Imnaha Subbasin | Barrier replacements (culverts & diversions) in the Imnaha & Big Sheep Watersheds, including tributaries streams (Little Sheep, Camp, Lightning, Cow Crks). Specific project locations were not possible at this time, because the currently active BPA project (Wallowa Culvert Inventory) is still in progress to inventory, assess and prioritize these crossings for replacement. To date, numerous crossings (but not all have been surveyed) have behave been identified as barriers, but they are too numerous to list individually here. The resolution will be a point. See Map in Narrative Section of this document. |
| 45 16-46 | 116 41-117 03 | Imnaha Subbsin | Stream restoration areas (bank work, fencing, planting, off site water, and etc.) will include portions of Imnaha & Big Sheep Watersheds, including tributaries streams (Little Sheep, Camp, Lightning, Cow Crks). Specific project locations were not possible for the entire 3 year period, as some of the sites will be developed as part of this proposal. Because this implementation element encompasses entire stream segments, specific lat and longs were not possible. See Map in Narrative Section of this document. |
| 45 07-08 | 117 54-58 | Skookum 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). |
| 45.42025 | 117.28032 | Imnaha 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: River Lamprey
secondary: Other Anadromous
secondary: All Resident Fish
secondary: Bull Trout
secondary: Rainbow Trout
secondary: Interior Redband Trout
secondary: Mountain Whitefish
Additional: Rocky Mountain Elk, Whitetail & Mule deer, Tailed Frogs, Grey Wolf, American Black Bear, Bighorn Sheep, Bald Eagle, potentially Canada Lynx, Columbia Spotted Frog, ALEUTIAN CANADA GOOSE and all other wildlife species that inhabit this area- also refer to narrative
Section 4. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishments |
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Section 5. Relationships to other projects
| Funding source | Related ID | Related title | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (see narrative). |
| BPA | 199901600 | Protect/Restore Big Canyon Cr. | A portion of this contract was the inventory, assessment and prioritization of all stream/road crossings in this watershed. The prioritization criteria that were developed during this project will be used and slightly modified to develop the priority list of replacement structures in Wallowa County. This list will then be used in the current proposal to replace fish passage barrier structures. |
| BPA | 199901700 | Rehabilitate Lapwai Creek | The roads survey protocol that was finalized in the Lapwai Creek proposal will be used in the current proposal. Also, refer to comments on Protect/Restore Big Canyon Creek project (199901600). |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. | Imnaha | 2A-2, 2A-5, 6A-3, 7A-7, 9A-1, 9B-3, 11A-6, 12A-7, 14A-5, 16A-4, 17A-10, 23A-4 |
| Education/Outreach in Project Implementation | 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. | Imnaha | 8B-5, 16B-2, 17A-2, 17A-3, 17A-4, 17A-5, 17A-9, 21A-2, 22A-1, 22A-2, 23A-2, 23A-3, 23A-5, 23A-6, 23A-7, 23A-8, 23A-9 |
| Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds/Invasives | 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. Measureable Parameters: Acres of weeds inventoried and acres treated. | Imnaha | 17A-1, 17A-2, 17A-3, 17A-4, 17A-5, 17A-6, 17A-7, 17A-8, 17A-9, 17a-10, 21A-2, 21A-3, 21A-4, 23A-3, 23A-5, 23A-6, 23-7, 23A-8, 23A-9 |
| Protect Existing High Quality Habitat | 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. Measureable Parameters: Number of meetings attended; number of projects reviewed for technical merrit; and, number of federally proposed actions reviewed. | Imnaha | 22A-1, 22A-2, 23A-2, 23A-3, 23A-4, 23A-5, 23A-6, 23A-7, 23A-8, 23A-9 |
| Reduce Stream Temperatures | This will be accomplished in conjunction with the reduction in sedimentation objective. The installation of woody debris and rock structures will help to create pools, which will cool water locally. Additionally, riparian plantings will eventually help to cool the water. And, the removal of livestock (in certain, specific areas) will insure the success of the plantings. Measureable terms: See Biological Objective Reducing Sedimentation. | Imnaha | 7A-1, 7A-2, 7A-3, 7A-5, 7A-6, 7A-7, 17A-7, 17A-8, 21A-3, 23A-2, 23A-3, 23A-5, 23A-6, 23A-7 |
| 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). 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. | Imnaha | 7A-1, 7A-2, 7A-3, 7A-5, 7A-6, 9A-1, 9A-2, 9B1, 9B2-1, 9B-2, 9B-3, 23A-3, 23A-6, 23A-9 |
| 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. Measureable Parameters: Number of structures replaced per year and miles of habitat re-opened. | Imnaha | 6A-2, 10A-1, 10A-2, 10-3, 10A-6, 11A-3, 17A-7, 17A-8, 21A-1, 21A-2, 21A-3, 22A-1, 23A-2, 23A-3, 23A-5, 23A-6 |
| 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. 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. | Imnaha | 7A-1, 7A-2, 7A-3, 14B-1, 14B-2, 14B-3, 14B-4, 14B-5, 16B-1, 16B-2, 16B-3, 17A-1, 17A-7, 17A-8, 17A-10, 18A-3, 21A-2, 21A-3, 22A-1, 22A-2, 23A-2, 23A-3, 23A-5, 23A-6, 23A-7, 23A-8 |
| Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions | 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). 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. | Imnaha | 11A-1, 11A-2, 11A-3, 11A-4, 11A-5, 11A-6, 16A-1, 16A-2, 16A-3, 16A-4, 16B-1, 16B-2, 16B-3, 16B-4, 16B-5, 16B-6, 17A-7, 17A-8, 21A-2, 21A-3, 22A-1, 22A-2, 23A-2, 23A-3, 23A-5, 23A-6, 23A-7 |
| 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 | Imnaha | 6A-2, 10A-1, 10A-2, 10-3, 10A-6, 11A-3, 17A-7, 17A-8, 21A-1, 21A-2, 21A-3, 22A-1, 23A-2, 23A-3, 23A-5, 23A-6 |
| 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. The measureable parameters are miles of road treated. | Imnaha | 9A-1, 9B2, 11A-2, 17A-7, 17A-8, 19A-1, 19A-2, 19A-3, 19A-4, 21A-1, 21A-2, 21A-3, 22A-1, 22A-2, 23A-2, 23A-3, 23A-5, 23A-6, 23A-7, 23A-8, 23A-9 |
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 Consultation Documentation | Produce environmental compliance documentation for all implementation projects. This would also include obtaining any necessary permits for project implementation, such as 404 and Division of State Lands. This would also include performing any necessary surveys, such as cultural resource surveys. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $84,000 |
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Biological objectives Reduce Stream Temperatures Reducing Sedimentation Re-Open Historic Anadromous Habitat Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions 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 | $154,649 |
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Biological objectives Determine Effective Restoration Approaches Education/Outreach in Project Implementation Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds/Invasives Reducing Sedimentation Restore Native Plant Communities Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions Road Treatments |
Metrics * # of road miles decommissioned : A target of 5/yr; 4.2 the 1st yr |
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| Develop Alternative Water Source | Develop Alternative Water Source | 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 | $65,000 |
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Biological objectives Education/Outreach in Project Implementation Protect Existing High Quality Habitat Reduce Stream Temperatures Reducing Sedimentation Restore Native Plant Communities Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions |
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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 | $350,000 |
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Biological objectives Determine Effective Restoration Approaches Education/Outreach in Project Implementation Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds/Invasives Reduce Stream Temperatures Reducing Sedimentation Restore Native Plant Communities Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions Restore Watershed Connectivity |
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 | $225,000 |
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Biological objectives Determine Effective Restoration Approaches Education/Outreach in Project Implementation Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds/Invasives Reducing Sedimentation Restore Native Plant Communities Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions Road Treatments |
Metrics * # of road miles improved, upgraded, or restored: 1.0/year |
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| Increase Instream Habitat Complexity | Install Stuctures 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 | $215,000 |
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Biological objectives Education/Outreach in Project Implementation Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds/Invasives Reducing Sedimentation Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions |
Metrics * # of structures installed: 5 structures/yr |
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| Install Fence | Install Riparian Exclosure Fence for Livestock | 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 | $182,500 |
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Biological objectives Education/Outreach in Project Implementation Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds/Invasives Reduce Stream Temperatures Reducing Sedimentation Restore Native Plant Communities Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions |
Metrics * # of miles of fence: Up to 5 Miles/yr |
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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 and barrier replacement projects, while still others will occur in areas solely to restore native vegetation. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $122,500 |
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Biological objectives Education/Outreach in Project Implementation Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds/Invasives Reduce Stream Temperatures Reducing Sedimentation Re-Open Historic Anadromous Habitat Restore Native Plant Communities Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions Restore Watershed Connectivity Road Treatments |
Metrics * # of acres of planted: Up to 20/yr |
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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)--see narrative for description. It will also re-connect the floodplain to the stream, thus reconnecting the health of the watershed as a whole. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $335,000 |
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Biological objectives Determine Effective Restoration Approaches Education/Outreach in Project Implementation Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds/Invasives Reduce Stream Temperatures Reducing Sedimentation Restore Native Plant Communities Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions Restore Watershed Connectivity |
Metrics * # of stream miles treated, including off-channels, after realignment: 0.1mi/yr |
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| Remove vegetation | Noxious Weed/Invasive Species Inventory & 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 | $75,000 |
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Biological objectives Education/Outreach in Project Implementation Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds/Invasives Protect Existing High Quality Habitat Restore Native Plant Communities Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions Road Treatments |
Metrics * # of acres treated: Up to 160 Inventoried/yr treated as necessary |
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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 | $170,000 |
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Biological objectives Education/Outreach in Project Implementation Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds/Invasives Reduce Stream Temperatures Reducing Sedimentation Restore Native Plant Communities Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions |
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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 | $265,000 |
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Biological objectives Determine Effective Restoration Approaches Education/Outreach in Project Implementation Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds/Invasives Reducing Sedimentation Re-Open Historic Anadromous Habitat Restore Native Plant Communities Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions 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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| Install Fish Screen | Install Fish Screen on the Wallowa Valley Improvement Canal Irrigation Ditch | As part of the project to remove the fish passage barrier associtated with this canal in upper Big Sheep Creek, it will also be necessary to install this fish screen. The screen will prevent federally listed fish from migrating down the ditch. Currently, the ditch is not screened, and there is not passage around the diversion structure (see narrative for detaisl). It is estimated that this will occur during FY08. This will be installed in cooperation with the ODFW Fish Screen Shop in Enterprise, OR. | 12/1/2007 | 12/31/2008 | $80,000 |
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Biological objectives Education/Outreach in Project Implementation Re-Open Historic Anadromous Habitat Restore Watershed Connectivity |
Metrics * Does the screen meet NOAA/FSOC specs?: Yes * Is the screen New or a Replacement?: New |
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| Remove/Install Diversion | Remove & Reinstall Fish Passage Barrier Diversion Structures | Remove one irrigation diversion that is currently fish passage barriers and rebuild the structure to accomodate passage to all aquatic species. There will be one structure replaced per year. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $450,000 |
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Biological objectives Education/Outreach in Project Implementation Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds/Invasives Re-Open Historic Anadromous Habitat Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions Restore Watershed Connectivity |
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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 | $65,000 |
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Biological objectives Determine Effective Restoration Approaches Education/Outreach in Project Implementation Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds/Invasives Protect Existing High Quality Habitat Reduce Stream Temperatures Reducing Sedimentation Re-Open Historic Anadromous Habitat Restore Native Plant Communities Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions 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 |
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Biological objectives Determine Effective Restoration Approaches Education/Outreach in Project Implementation Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds/Invasives Reduce Stream Temperatures Reducing Sedimentation Re-Open Historic Anadromous Habitat Restore Native Plant Communities Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions Restore Watershed Connectivity Road Treatments |
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| Identify and Select Projects | Select specific 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 | $35,000 |
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Biological objectives Determine Effective Restoration Approaches Education/Outreach in Project Implementation Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds/Invasives Reducing Sedimentation Re-Open Historic Anadromous Habitat Restore Native Plant Communities Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions Restore Watershed Connectivity Road Treatments |
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| Manage and Administer Projects | Manage All 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 | $145,000 |
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Biological objectives Determine Effective Restoration Approaches Education/Outreach in Project Implementation Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds/Invasives Protect Existing High Quality Habitat Reduce Stream Temperatures Reducing Sedimentation Re-Open Historic Anadromous Habitat Restore Native Plant Communities Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions Restore Watershed Connectivity Road Treatments |
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| Outreach and Education | Education & 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 | $60,000 |
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Biological objectives Determine Effective Restoration Approaches Education/Outreach in Project Implementation Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds/Invasives Protect Existing High Quality Habitat Reduce Stream Temperatures Reducing Sedimentation Re-Open Historic Anadromous Habitat Restore Native Plant Communities Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions Restore Watershed Connectivity Road Treatments |
Metrics * # of general public reached: Try to reach as many as possible * # of students reached: Attempt to reach 25 students/year * # of teachers reached: 4 from all 3 school districts in Wallowa County |
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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 |
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Biological objectives Reduce Stream Temperatures Reducing Sedimentation Re-Open Historic Anadromous Habitat Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions Restore Watershed Connectivity |
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| Provide Technical Review | Technical Review of Proposed 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 | $55,000 |
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Biological objectives Determine Effective Restoration Approaches Education/Outreach in Project Implementation Protect Existing High Quality Habitat Re-Open Historic Anadromous Habitat Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions 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 |
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Biological objectives Determine Effective Restoration Approaches Education/Outreach in Project Implementation Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds/Invasives Protect Existing High Quality Habitat Reduce Stream Temperatures Reducing Sedimentation Re-Open Historic Anadromous Habitat Restore Native Plant Communities Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions 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 | $35,000 |
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Biological objectives Determine Effective Restoration Approaches Education/Outreach in Project Implementation Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds/Invasives Protect Existing High Quality Habitat Reduce Stream Temperatures Reducing Sedimentation Re-Open Historic Anadromous Habitat Restore Native Plant Communities Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions Restore Watershed Connectivity Road Treatments |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | Analyze & 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 | $35,000 |
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Biological objectives Determine Effective Restoration Approaches Education/Outreach in Project Implementation Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds/Invasives Reduce Stream Temperatures Reducing Sedimentation Re-Open Historic Anadromous Habitat Restore Native Plant Communities Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions Restore Watershed Connectivity Road Treatments |
Metrics Focal Area: Tributaries-see narrative for locations |
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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 |
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Biological objectives Determine Effective Restoration Approaches Education/Outreach in Project Implementation Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds/Invasives Reduce Stream Temperatures Reducing Sedimentation Re-Open Historic Anadromous Habitat Restore Native Plant Communities Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions Restore Watershed Connectivity Road Treatments |
Metrics Focal Area: see narrative for specfic locations |
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| Create/Manage/Maintain Database | Manage & 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 | $38,000 |
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Biological objectives Determine Effective Restoration Approaches Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds/Invasives Reduce Stream Temperatures Reducing Sedimentation Re-Open Historic Anadromous Habitat Restore Native Plant Communities Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions 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 | $35,000 |
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Biological objectives Determine Effective Restoration Approaches Education/Outreach in Project Implementation Inventory and Treatment of Noxious Weeds/Invasives Reduce Stream Temperatures Reducing Sedimentation Re-Open Historic Anadromous Habitat Restore Native Plant Communities Restore Riparian Function & Channel Conditions Restore Watershed Connectivity Road Treatments |
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Section 8. Budgets
Itemized estimated budget
| Item | Note | FY07 | FY08 | FY09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel | This is the equivalent of 4.9 FTE's. However, this will include numerous personnel. There is a 3% COLA calculated into this for FY08 & FY09. | $176,034 | $186,596 | $197,792 |
| Fringe Benefits | This is the total fringe benefits for the 4.9 FTE's for this project. There is a 3% COLA calculated into this for FY08 & FY09. | $55,695 | $59,036 | $62,579 |
| Supplies | This is the estimated costs for this category over the 3 year period. This would include items like supplies, materials, equipment, repairs/maintenance and computers. There is approximately a 3% inflation rate calculated in for FY08 and FY09. | $37,351 | $38,471 | $39,625 |
| Travel | There is about a 3% inflation rate calculated into the totals for FY08 & FY09. | $10,980 | $11,170 | $11,366 |
| Overhead | This expense includes the indirect rate charges, telephone charges, utility costs, and computer services. Again, there is about a 3% inflation rate calculated into the totals for FY08 & FY09. | $107,482 | $110,833 | $116,301 |
| Other | This includes contracted services, materials, vehicle rental fees, and construction costs associated with implementation of the work elements (see narrative section for further clarification). This includes items other than salary. There is about a 3% inflation calculated into this for outyears. | $756,425 | $756,368 | $767,545 |
| Totals | $1,143,967 | $1,162,474 | $1,195,208 | |
Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets
| Total itemized budget: | $3,501,649 |
| Total work element budget: | $3,501,649 |
Cost sharing
| Funding source/org | Item or service provided | FY 07 est value ($) | 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 (secured $44,994 this year for culvert replacement on Mahogany Creek) | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Cash | Under Development |
| Hell's Canyon Preservation Council | Technical Expertise/Project Review | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | In-Kind | Under Development |
| Learn & Serve America | Project Implementation Funding (Education) | $350,000 | $350,000 | $350,000 | Cash | Under Development |
| Local Volunteer | Project Implementation Labor | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| National Forest Foundation | Project Implementation Funding | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | Cash | Under Development |
| Natural Resources Advisory Committee | Technical Expertise/Project Review | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| NOAA | Project Implementation Funding | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Cash | Under Development |
| ODFW | Technical Expertise/Project Review | $20,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | In-Kind | Under Review |
| ODFW Restoration & Enhancement | Project Implementation Funding | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | Cash | Under Development |
| OWEB | Project Implementation Funding | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 | Cash | Under Development |
| USDA- Forest Service | Technical Expertise/O&M on projects/cost-share dollars | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | In-Kind | Under Review |
| USFWS | Project Implementation Funding | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Cash | Under Development |
| Various Other Foundations | Project Implementation Funding | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Cash | Under Development |
| Volunteer Labor | Project Implementation Labor | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | In-Kind | Under Development |
| Wallowa Resources | Project Implementation Funding | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Cash | Under Development |
| Wildlands CPR | Technical Expertise/Project Review | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| Totals | $1,150,000 | $1,325,000 | $1,325,000 | |||
Section 9. Project future
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FY 2010 estimated budget: $1,243,016 FY 2011 estimated budget: $1,243,016 |
Comments: The work elements contained in this document will continue into 2010 & 2011 and beyond. This proposal is an attempt to get started on some of the key issues outlined in the subbasin plan and other documents. There's more work than can get done. |
Future O&M costs: All maintenance costs associated with this proposal will be conducted by other agencies, such as the Forest Service. There will be restoration implementation activities that will occur for an undetermined length of time. They will not require additional operation or manitenance costs as part of this proposal, beyond the conclusion of implementation (except for the maintenance performed by other entities).
Termination date: TBD
Comments: This project will be terminated at such a time as all of the biological objectives delineated within this proposal are satisfactorily met. This will be some time in the future, which cannot be determined at this time. There is enough work within this watershed to keep this project active and productive for years to come. The NPT Watershed Division has planned projects through at least 2011. Because it not possible to predict that far into the future (including budget issues), the exact locations and projects have not been identified past FY09. However, NPT plans to continue with this project until all watershed conditions are in as close as possible to their historic conditions.
Final deliverables: Ultimately, the deliverables will be a restored watershed, with functional and productive riparian zones, access for anadromous salmonids to all tributary habitats, educated and knowledgeable land stewards, near natural stream flows and very limited impacts due to noxious weeds. If these conditions are met, then the ultimate goal of all resource managers will be met: productive, healthy, self-sustaining and naturally reproducing fish (resident and anadromous) populations.
Section 10. Narrative and other documents
Reviews and recommendations
| FY07 budget | FY08 budget | FY09 budget | Total budget | Type | Category | Recommendation |
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| NPCC FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Oct 23, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Expense | ProvinceExpense | Do Not Fund |
| NPCC DRAFT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Sep 15, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ProvinceExpense | ||
ISRP PRELIMINARY REVIEW (Jun 2, 2006)
Recommendation: Response requested
NPCC comments: Under proposal 200710500, extensive general comments and concerns on this set of four related proposals are given that need to be addressed in the sponsor’s response to the ISRP. The sponsor should also address the specific comments on each proposal. Comments specific to this proposal: In this Imnaha proposal, five miles of road are going to be decommissioned each year for a total price tag of $154,649. This seems unrealistically low, particularly since maintaining existing roads at 1.0 mile per year costs $225,000. Is cost estimate based on experience or recent bids?
ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)
Recommendation: Response requested
NPCC comments: (Although this proposal did not participate in the fix-it loop, for full comments on "restore and protect" type projects, please see heading “General comments concerning Nez Perce Tribe proposals to protect and restore various watersheds” at the beginning of the ISRP comments on project # 199607702, Protect & Restore Lolo Creek Watershed. The comments below are from the ISRP’s June 2006 preliminary review of this proposal.) Under proposal 200710500, extensive general comments and concerns on this set of four related proposals are given that need to be addressed in the sponsor’s response to the ISRP. The sponsor should also address the specific comments on each proposal. Comments specific to this proposal: In this Imnaha proposal, five miles of road are going to be decommissioned each year for a total price tag of $154,649. This seems unrealistically low, particularly since maintaining existing roads at 1.0 mile per year costs $225,000. Is cost estimate based on experience or recent bids?