FY07-09 proposal 200726900
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Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Clearwater Coho Restoration Project |
| Proposal ID | 200726900 |
| Organization | Nez Perce Tribe |
| Short description | The Nez Perce Tribe goal is to restore coho salmon to the Clearwater subbasin measured by 14,000 adults at Lower Granite Dam annually. This proposal is for completing the Step planning process and construction based on the 2004 Master Plan. |
| Information transfer | The Tribe will comply with BPA's quarterly and annual reporting process. Since this is a planning exercise subject to the NPCC Step process, progress reports will occur based issue papers by the Council at each Step level. Project updates can be posted on the Tribal website (www.nezperce.org/~dfrm) on this project. A master plan is currently completed and submitted to both BPA and the Council but was withheld from the Step process pending the upcoming '07proposals and is hereby submitted as a proposal. |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
Contacts
| Contact | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| Form submitter | ||
| Scott Everett | Nez Perce Tribe | scotte@nezperce.org |
| All assigned contacts | ||
Section 2. Locations
Province / subbasin: Mountain Snake / Clearwater
| Latitude | Longitude | Waterbody | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| N46 7.844 | W115 56.894 | Kooskia National Fish Hatchery fish rearing ponds will be utilized to acclimate coho smolts transferred from Dworshak hatchery. No new construction anticipated. | |
| N46 26.522 | W116 48.763 | Nez Perce Tribal Hatchery, North Lapwai Valley satellie, a final rearing, acclimation and release location. | |
| N46 21.167 | W116 44.917 | Musselshell Pond, a final rearing, acclmation, release site using an existing earthen pond without major construction. |
Section 3. Focal species
primary: Coho Unspecified PopulationSection 4. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishments |
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Section 5. Relationships to other projects
| Funding source | Related ID | Related title | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPA | 198335000 | Nez Perce Tribal Hatchery O&M | The Nez Perce Tribal Hatchery would provide use of one or more of its satellite facilities for acclimation of coho salmon as well as staff and equipment support. Future expansion of NPTH (should Phase II of the proposed coho program be implemented) would provide coho incubation and rearing. |
| BPA | 198335003 | Nez Perce Tribal Hatchery M&E | This project has been developed to monitor the results of NPTH Chinook salmon supplementation in order to optimize hatchery and natural production, sustain harvest, and minimize ecological impacts. Weirs and screw traps operated by the NPTH RM&E program would be used to monitor juvenile coho emigration and adult returns. |
| BPA | 198909800 | Salmon Studies Id Rvrs IDFC | The goal of this multi-agency effort is to evaluate the utility of supplementation as a recovery/restoration strategy for depressed stocks of spring and summer Chinook. Time series data on spring Chinook salmon condition factor would be used to determine whether competition resulting from the supplementation and subsequent natural production of coho salmon affects sympatric spring Chinook salmon. |
| BPA | 198909801 | Salmon Studies Id Rvrs USFWS | The goal of this multi-agency effort is to evaluate the utility of supplementation as a recovery/restoration strategy for depressed stocks of spring and summer Chinook. Time series data on spring Chinook salmon condition factor would be used to determine whether competition resulting from the supplementation and subsequent natural production of coho salmon affects sympatric spring Chinook salmon. |
| BPA | 198909802 | Salmon Studies Id Rvrs NPT | The goal of this multi-agency effort is to evaluate the utility of supplementation as a recovery/restoration strategy for depressed stocks of spring and summer Chinook. Time series data on spring Chinook salmon condition factor would be used to determine whether competition resulting from the supplementation and subsequent natural production of coho salmon affects sympatric spring Chinook salmon. |
| BPA | 198909803 | Salmon Studies Id Rvrs SBT | The goal of this multi-agency effort is to evaluate the utility of supplementation as a recovery/restoration strategy for depressed stocks of spring and summer Chinook. Time series data on spring Chinook salmon condition factor would be used to determine whether competition resulting from the supplementation and subsequent natural production of coho salmon affects sympatric spring Chinook salmon. |
| BPA | 199107300 | Idaho Natural Production Monit | This program monitors the abundance of anadromous salmonid populations within the proposed project's production area using redd counts, carcass recoveries, juvenile emigrant trapping, and snorkel counts. Identification of coho naturalized populations will be assisted by this project. |
| BPA | 199901700 | Rehabilitate Lapwai Creek | This project includes several habitat improvement components including channel re-vegetation, riparian fencing, and culvert assessment/replacement. This habitat/watershed project will improve coho salmon spawning and rearing habitat in one of the primary watersheds identified for coho production releases. |
| BPA | 199607705 | Restore Mccomas Meadows | This habitat/watershed project will improve coho salmon spawning and rearing habitat in one of the tributaries identified for coho restoration. The project will restore the natural waterflow system in the meadow. Approximately 1-mile of ditch will be reshaped to match the natural topography of the hillsides and restore hydrologic processes in the meadow. Included with this restoration will be treatment of invasive or exotic weeds. |
| BPA | 199607702 | Lolo Creek Watershed | This project includes several habitat improvement components including road obliteration, channel realignment, channel re-vegetation, riparian fencing, and off sight watering development. This habitat/watershed project will improve coho salmon spawning and rearing habitat in one of the primary tributaries identified for coho restoration. |
| BPA | 199901600 | Protect/Restore Big Canyon Cr. | This project will improve coho salmon spawning and rearing habitat in one of the watersheds currently accessed by coho for natural production. This project will protect, restore and return critical spawning and rearing habitat using a ridge top to ridge top approach, based on a completed watershed assessment. |
| BPA | 199901500 | Big Canyon Fish Habitat | This habitat/watershed project will improve coho salmon spawning and rearing habitat in one of the watersheds currently accessed by coho for natural production. This project implements agricultural and fish habitat Best Management Practices in the Big Canyon wateshed with the goals of reducing sediment and nutrient delivery, improving water retention in uplands, reducing stream temperature, and restoring riparian function. |
| BPA | 199801005 | Pittsburg Landing Fall Chinook | This is an information exchange relationship on data collection and techniques, primarily redd surveys and carcass data. Data collection will be coordinated in order to eliminate redundancy and reduce sampling costs. |
| BPA | 199801007 | Capt J Rapids Chin Acclimation | This is an information exchange relationship on data collection and techniques, primarily redd surveys and carcass data. Data collection will be coordinated in order to eliminate redundancy and reduce sampling costs. |
| PCSRF - CRITFC | 2000-1-03 | Coho Salmon Monitoring and Eva | This project was developed to monitor the results of Nez Perce Tribe's Clearwater Coho Restoration Project in order to optimize hatchery and natural production, sustain harvest, and minimize ecological impacts. Weirs were used to monitor adult returns and screw traps operated by the Nez Perce Tribal Hatchery RM&E program were used to monitor juvenile coho emigration. Preliminary results from this project have contributed to the development of the Nez Perce Tribe Clearwater River Coho Salmon Master Plan. This proposal is based on recommendations from that Master Plan. |
| PCSRF - CRITFC | 2001-1-03 | Coho Salmon Production in the | This project continued the effort of reintroducing coho salmon in the Clearwater River. Coho salmon reintroduction was initiated in 1995 by the Nez Perce Tribe with the release of 630,000 coho salmon parr into five streams. Coho salmon supplementation activities have continued through 2005 with the release of eggs, parr, pre-smolts, and smolts into the Clearwater River Subbasin. Coho salmon supplementation in 2001 included smolts transferred from Lower Columbia River hatcheries, and both smolts and parr reared within the Clearwater River Subbasin. Preliminary results from this project have contributed to the development of the Nez Perce Tribe Clearwater River Coho Salmon Master Plan. This proposal is based on recommendations from that Master Plan. |
| PCSRF - CRITFC | 2002-1-02 | Coho Salmon Monitoring and Eva | This project monitors the results of Nez Perce Tribe's Clearwater River Reintroduction Project in order to optimize hatchery and natural production, sustain harvest, and minimize ecological impacts. Weirs were used to monitor adult returns and screw traps operated by the Nez Perce Tribal Hatchery RM&E program were used to monitor juvenile coho emigration. Preliminary results from this project have contributed to the development of the Nez Perce Tribe Clearwater River Coho Salmon Master Plan. This proposal is based on recommendations from that Master Plan. |
| PCSRF - CRITFC | 2002-1-03 | Coho Salmon Production in the | Coho salmon supplementation in 2002 included smolts transferred from Lower Columbia River hatcheries, and both smolts and parr reared within the Clearwater River Subbasin. Preliminary results from this project have contributed to the development of the Nez Perce Tribe Clearwater River Coho Salmon Master Plan. This proposal is based on recommendations from that Master Plan. |
| PCSRF - CRITFC | 2003-1-01 | Clearwater River Coho Salmon R | Coho salmon supplementation in 2003 included smolts transferred from Lower Columbia River hatcheries, and both smolts and pre-smolts reared within the Clearwater River Subbasin. This project also monitors the results of the coho salmon supplementation in order to optimize hatchery and natural production, sustain harvest, and minimize ecological impacts. Weirs were used to monitor adult returns and screw traps operated by the Nez Perce Tribal Hatchery RM&E program were used to monitor juvenile coho emigration. Preliminary results from this project have contributed to the development of the Nez Perce Tribe Clearwater River Coho Salmon Master Plan. This proposal is based on recommendations from that Master Plan. |
| PCSRF - CRITFC | 2004-1-01 | Nez Perce Tribe Clearwater Riv | Coho salmon supplementation in 2004 included smolts transferred from Lower Columbia River hatcheries, and both smolts and pre-smolts reared within the Clearwater River Subbasin. This project also monitors the results of the coho salmon supplementation in order to optimize hatchery and natural production, sustain harvest, and minimize ecological impacts. Weirs were used to monitor adult returns and screw traps operated by the Nez Perce Tribal Hatchery RM&E program were used to monitor juvenile coho emigration. Preliminary results from this project have contributed to the development of the Nez Perce Tribe Clearwater River Coho Salmon Master Plan. This proposal is based on recommendations from that Master Plan. |
| PCSRF - CRITFC | 2005-1-01 | Coho Salmon Production Project | Coho salmon supplementation in 2005 included smolts transferred from Lower Columbia River hatcheries, and both smolts and pre-smolts reared within the Clearwater River Subbasin. Preliminary results from this project have contributed to the development of the Nez Perce Tribe Clearwater River Coho Salmon Master Plan. This proposal is based on recommendations from that Master Plan. |
| PCSRF - CRITFC | 2005-1-02 | Clearwater River Coho Salmon M | This project monitors the results of Nez Perce Tribe's Clearwater River Reintroduction Project in order to optimize hatchery and natural production, sustain harvest, and minimize ecological impacts. Weirs were used to monitor adult returns and screw traps operated by the Nez Perce Tribal Hatchery RM&E program were used to monitor juvenile coho emigration. Preliminary results from this project have contributed to the development of the Nez Perce Tribe Clearwater River Coho Salmon Master Plan. This proposal is based on recommendations from that Master Plan. |
| Other: BPA | 198335004 | Nez Perce Tribal Hatchery Planning and Design | This project funded the development of the Nez Perce Tribe's Clearwater River Coho Salmon Master Plan. This proposal is based on recommendations from that Master Plan. |
| BPA | 199604000 | Coho Restoration Mid-Columbia | This is an information exchange relationship, most notably in the areas of broodstock development, juvenile release characteristics, predation data, and competition data. Results from the Mid-Columbia Coho Restoration program have helped focus the current supplementation and RM & E projects' efforts in the Clearwater River, as well as assisted in developing the Clearwater River Coho Salmon Master Plan. |
| PCSRF - Idaho | 027 05 CW | Potlatch River Steelhead Popul | This is an information exchange relationship. This program monitors the abundance of steelhead within the proposed project's production area, specifically, the Potlatch River. Weirs and screw traps operated by the Idaho Department of Fish Game could be used to monitor juvenile coho emigration and adult returns. Data collection will be coordinated in order to eliminate redundancy and reduce sampling costs. |
| PCSRF - Idaho | 041 04 CW | Potlatch River Steelhead Popul | Project affiliation is development of a natural coho population. This is an information exchange relationship. This program monitors the abundance of steelhead within the proposed project's production area, specifically, the Potlatch River. Weirs and screw traps operated by the Idaho Department of Fish Game could be used to monitor juvenile coho emigration and adult returns. Data collection will be coordinated in order to eliminate redundancy and reduce sampling costs. |
| PCSRF - Idaho | 031 04 CW | Lolo Creek Passage Restoration | This project includes habitat improvement components including culvert assessment and replacement. This habitat/watershed project will improve coho salmon spawning and rearing habitat in one of the primary tributaries identified for coho restoration. Project affiliation is acclimation at the Mussellshell Pond and restoring an natural population in the Lolo Creek watershed. |
| PCSRF - Idaho | 035 04 CW | Nez Perce Aquatic Restoration | This project includes habitat improvement components including culvert assessment and replacement. This habitat/watershed project will improve coho salmon spawning and rearing habitat in an area (tributaries in the South Fork Clearwater River) identified for coho restoration. Project affiliation restoring natural populations of coho as per the Clearwater Coho Master Plan Phase II/III. |
Section 6. Biological objectives
| Biological objectives | Full description | Associated subbasin plan | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Problem-3, Objective-C, All Strategies | Develop an integrated management plan to optimize the use of hatchery fish to meet recovery and harvest objectives. Table 3 goals: 14,000 total return, at least 1,650 hatchery broodstock for Phase I and 2,400 in Phase II. | Clearwater | Utilize Strategies 1, 2 & 3 as needed to complete the NPCC Step process for the Clearwater Coho Master Plan, construct acclimation facilities for juveniles & implement hatchery & natural production monitored over a 25-year period. |
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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| Council 3-step Process: Step 1 | Coordinate NPCC Step-1 Review for the Clearwater Coho Restoration Project | Formal submittal of existing Clearwater Coho Master Plan, follow through with coordination and review of documents by ISRP, NPCC, BPA and other co-managers, respond to Council/ISRP questions, develop, revise and provide additional materials, attend meetings with Council/ISRP, and finalize revised Master Plan documents for Step-2 acceptance. | 10/1/2006 | 6/1/2007 | $45,000 |
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| Manage and Administer Projects | Administer Clearwater Coho Restoration Project Step-1 Reveiw | Coordination with co-managers, cooperators, and subcontractors. General adminsistrative work in support of BPA's programmatic requirements; e.g., contract, SOW, budget, property, metric and financial and periodic reports, subcontractor coordination, ISRP/NPCC responses, organize and facilitate meetings, travel, complete revised Master Plan for approval. | 10/1/2006 | 6/1/2007 | $45,000 |
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| Produce Status Report | Step-1 Master Plan Status Reports, quarterly and annual | Provide quartery and year end reports on the review status of Step-1 Master Plan. Schedule is for a 9-month period. Goal is to revise master plan to meet needs identified by ISRP and submit Master Plan for approval to advance with Step-2 process. | 10/1/2006 | 6/1/2007 | $3,277 |
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| Council 3-step Process: Step 2 | Complete NPCC Step-2 Review for the Clearwater Coho Resotration Project | Activities associateated with coordination of submitting required documents, responding to Council/ISRP questions, developing and providing additional materials, attending meetings with Council/ISRP, and making appropriate revisions. Organize and facilitate meetings with co-managers, technical work groups, subcontractors, NEPA, Policy meetings, progress reports. | 6/1/2007 | 3/1/2008 | $43,500 |
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| Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation | Complete NEPA and ESA compliance for coho acclimation facilities design prior to construction | Complete NEPA compliance checklist and coordinate with BPA Environmental gourp for three sites; North Lapwai Valley NPTH satellite site, Mussellshell Pond in Lolo Creek drainage; Kooskia National Hatchery USFWS. Ensure all permiting, public, Tribal, Federal, State and agency coordination issues are addressed. | 6/1/2007 | 3/1/2008 | $50,000 |
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| Produce Design and/or Specifications | Produce engineering design for coho acclimation facilities | Solicit contractor to prepare design based on site reviews and Master Plan guidance. Review and update engineering preliminary design and cost estimates from Step-1. | 6/1/2007 | 3/1/2008 | $7,750 |
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| Manage and Administer Projects | Administer Clearwater Coho Restroation Project Step-2 Review | General administrative work in support of on-ground efforts associated with NEPA, Engineering desing, document review, public review, and finalization of documents for Step-2 completion. | 6/1/2007 | 3/1/2008 | $43,500 |
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| Produce Status Report | Produce Status Reports for Step-2 process | Provide quarterly reports for Step-2 elements: NEPA, Coordination and Engineering/Design documents. | 6/1/2007 | 3/1/2008 | $3,855 |
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| Council 3-step Process: Step 3 | Complete NPCC Step-3 Review for Clearwater Coho Restoration Project | Coordinate Step-3 with NPCC staff and ISRP review of the final management and construction plan, finialize construction and operational budgets and obtain authorization for construction activities. | 3/1/2008 | 12/31/2008 | $43,500 |
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| Produce Design and/or Specifications | Produce final engineering design for coho acclimation facilities. | Provide final (100%) design and cost coho acclimation facilities; i.e. N. Lapwai Valley, Mussellshell Pond, and KNFH. Provide estimates of operational and maintenance costs for the next 10 years. Provide design documents to support bidding and construction process. | 3/1/2008 | 12/31/2008 | $7,750 |
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Biological objectives Problem-3, Objective-C, All Strategies |
Metrics * Purpose of production program: Establish localized stock for natural production * Rearing: # smolts into program: 280000 |
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| Manage and Administer Projects | Administer Clearwater Coho Restoration Project Step-3 Review | Manage subcontractors, assist cooperators and co-managers for the purpose of completing the Step-3 review. Includes general administrative work in support of on-ground efforts and in support of BPA program requirements (metric, financial, SOW, property, etc.) | 3/1/2008 | 12/31/2008 | $43,500 |
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Biological objectives Problem-3, Objective-C, All Strategies |
Metrics * Purpose of production program: Establish localized stock for natural production |
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| Produce Status Report | Produce Status Reports for Step-3 | Provide quarterly reports to BPA, NPT, NPCC and other interested parties as required on Step-3 progress. | 3/1/2008 | 12/31/2008 | $3,855 |
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Biological objectives Problem-3, Objective-C, All Strategies |
Metrics * # of fish released: 280,000 * Purpose of production program: Establish localized stock for natural production |
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| Manage and Administer Projects | Implement Clearwater Coho Master Plan | Tasks developed under this objective address planning, design and administrative requirements neede to complete construction of coho acclimation facilities (travel, meetings, reports, technical and policy support). Management of subcontracts, involvement with the RFP, bidding process and selection of a contractor. | 1/1/2009 | 9/30/2009 | $97,500 |
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Biological objectives Problem-3, Objective-C, All Strategies |
Metrics * Purpose of production program: Returning adults support natural production * Production: # juveniles (presmolt) released from program: 270000 |
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| Build Artificial Production Facility | Construct Coho Acclimatio facility at NPTH North Lapwai Valley satellite. | Construction will be subcontracted but will require periodic oversight and coordination with construction manager and tracking progress during construction of the acclimation facility. Acclimation facility capacity is for 550,000 smolts transported to sight from Eagle National Fish Hatchery. | 1/1/2009 | 9/30/2009 | $147,800 |
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Biological objectives Problem-3, Objective-C, All Strategies |
Metrics * Purpose of production program: Returning adults support natural production |
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| Build Artificial Production Facility | Construct Mussellshell Pond coho acclimation facility | Construction activities will be subcontracted, but Tribal staff will be invovled with oversight, management, and coordination activities associated with devleopment of this satellite located on USFS lands in the Lolo Creek watershed. | 1/1/2009 | 9/30/2009 | $6,200 |
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Biological objectives Problem-3, Objective-C, All Strategies |
Metrics # of smolts released from program: 270000 * Purpose of production program: Returning adults support natural production |
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| Produce Status Report | Produce Status Reports on Clearwater Coho Construction Process | Provide quarterly and final report construction progress for two satellite facilities; 1) North Lapwai Valley and 2) Mussellshell Pond. Provide Operational Plan and project budget for implementation of coho production for the next Provincial review. | 1/1/2009 | 9/30/2009 | $3,557 |
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Biological objectives Problem-3, Objective-C, All Strategies |
Metrics * Purpose of production program: Returning adults support natural production |
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Section 8. Budgets
Itemized estimated budget
| Item | Note | FY07 | FY08 | FY09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel | [blank] | $45,353 | $95,842 | $50,488 |
| Fringe Benefits | [blank] | $14,868 | $30,602 | $15,734 |
| Supplies | [blank] | $9,738 | $9,738 | $9,738 |
| Travel | [blank] | $1,992 | $3,984 | $1,992 |
| Overhead | [blank] | $21,326 | $41,544 | $23,105 |
| Capital Equipment | [blank] | $0 | $0 | $154,000 |
| Other | [blank] | $0 | $65,500 | $0 |
| Totals | $93,277 | $247,210 | $255,057 | |
Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets
| Total itemized budget: | $595,544 |
| Total work element budget: | $595,544 |
Cost sharing
| Funding source/org | Item or service provided | FY 07 est value ($) | FY 08 est value ($) | FY 09 est value ($) | Cash or in-kind? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
Section 9. Project future
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FY 2010 estimated budget: $1,595,641 FY 2011 estimated budget: $1,595,641 |
Comments: Incorporates both O&M and M&E costs associated with implementing the Clearwater Coho Master Plan |
Future O&M costs: Estimates were developed for O&M and M&E expenditures during the development of the Clearwater Coho Master Plan. Figures given in the outyear funding section of the master plan were estimated for 2006. These estimates given here were derived by increasing the total by 3% annually.
Termination date: Uncertain
Comments: Project implementation is contingent upon acceptance and advancement through the Step process. If project proposal fails a Step review, it will result in termination.
Implementation of the Clearwater Coho Restoration O&M/M&E programs would normally occur for a period of 25 years, unless a M&E trigger recommends termination.
Final deliverables: Completion/acceptance of the project through the NPCC Step review. Construction of two satellite acclimation facilities. Implementation of the restoration program in 2010.
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: Fundable in part
NPCC comments: This proposal is designed to initiate a Three-Step Review. Fundable for Year 1-FY2007, to perform Step 1 of the Three-Step Review. Year 2 and subsequent funding should be contingent upon successful completion of Step 1.
ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)
Recommendation: Fundable in part
NPCC comments: This proposal is designed to initiate a Three-Step Review. Fundable for Year 1-FY2007, to perform Step One of the Three-Step Review. Year 2 and subsequent funding should be contingent upon successful completion of Step One.