FY 2001 Action Plan proposal 26025
Contents
Section 1. General administrative information
Section 2. Past accomplishments
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
Section 4. Budgets for planning/design phase
Section 5. Budgets for construction/implementation phase
Section 6. Budgets for operations/maintenance phase
Section 7. Budgets for monitoring/evaluation phase
Section 8. Budget summary
Reviews and Recommendations
Additional documents
| Title | Type |
|---|---|
| 26025 Narrative | Narrative |
| Attached Photo 1 | Narrative Attachment |
| Attached Photo 2 | Narrative Attachment |
| Attached Photo 3 | Narrative Attachment |
| Columbia Plateau: Umatilla Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
| Columbia Plateau: Umatilla Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | LP Ranch Acquisition |
| Proposal ID | 26025 |
| Organization | Umatilla County Soil and Water Conservation District (Umatilla SWCD) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Ray Denny |
| Mailing address | 1229 SE Third Ave Pendleton, OR 97801 |
| Phone / email | 5412768170 / ray-denny@or.nacdnet.org |
| Manager authorizing this project | Phil Walchli |
| Review cycle | FY 2001 Action Plan |
| Province / Subbasin | Columbia Plateau / Umatilla |
| Short description | Acquire 1,887 acres of rangeland, .27 cfs of surface water rights, .575 cfs of groundwater rights, 1.5 miles of East Birch Creek and 1 mile of Pearson Creek. ODFW considers this "key" Mid Columbia ESU summer steelhead spawning and rearing habitat. |
| Target species | Summer Steelhead, Spring & Fall Chinook, Coho, Pacific Lamprey, Spotted Frog, Redband Trout, Bald Eagle, Mule Deer, Rocky Mountain Elk, Sharptail Grouse |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 45.3971 | -118.7224 | East Fork of Birch Creek at confluence of Birch & Pearson Creeks |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
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Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
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Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
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Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
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Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
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Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
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Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquire LP Ranch | a.Capitol Acquistion of 1887 acres of rangeland, timber and 60 acres of irrigated bottomland and an 1875, .27 cfs water right plus a .575 ground water right | 3 | $1,395,000 | |
| b. Complete closing, negotiate MOA w/BPA title report and other similar needs | 3 | $5,000 | Yes | |
| c. Prepare NEPA document, complete consultations with USFW/NMFS | 3 | $1,340 | ||
| d. Property taxes & fire insurance | 1 | $3,500 | ||
| 2. Conduct Interim Management Actions | a. Hire property manager | 12 | $24,000 | |
| b. Building maintenance and operation | 12 | $12,000 | ||
| c. Initiate Monitoring Plan in cooperation with ODFW, OSU & NRCS | 6 | $2,000 | ||
| 3. Other Management Costs | a. Fringe | 12 | $3,184 | |
| b. Indirect | 12 | $15,518 | ||
| c. Travel | 12 | $6,500 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
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Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
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Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
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Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
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Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2001 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FTE: .5 | $13,840 |
| Fringe | 23% Salary | $3,184 |
| Supplies | $5,000 | |
| Travel | GSA Lease | $6,500 |
| Indirect | 33% of budget capital and subcontracts | $15,518 |
| Capital | $1,395,000 | |
| PIT tags | # of tags: legal support for closing | $5,000 |
| Subcontractor | Property Manager | $24,000 |
| $1,468,042 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2001 cost | $1,468,042 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2001 budget request | $1,468,042 |
| FY 2001 forecast from 2000 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife | Habitat Plan & Management | $20,000 | in-kind |
| Natural Resource Conservation Service | CREP & Conservation Planning | $29,000 | in-kind |
| Umatilla County Soil & Water Cons. Dist. | Office Facilities | $1,000 | in-kind |
Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Comment:
Fundable? This proposal meets ESA criteria, one-time (on-the-ground) criterion, and would yield a tributary flow increase. This project will acquire 1,887 acres of timbered rangeland, 0.27 cfs of surface water rights, 0.575 cfs of groundwater rights, 1.5 miles of East Birch Creek (Umatilla drainage) habitat, and 1 mile of Pearson Creek habitat. The proposal describes adequate justification for the priority of the LP ranch purchase within the Birch Creek drainage and makes linkages to appropriate prior assessments describing the biological importance of the property. Redd densities of summer steelhead in this property are highest of all Birch Creek (mostly wild fish). ODFW considers it key habitat for wild summer steelhead.The surface water right is senior and would be left instream from 2001 onward (leased to Oregon Water Trust). The water right is identified as "senior," but its seniority relative to other users was not discussed. The percentage of increase in summer flow that 0.27 cfs represents was not presented. Without information to show otherwise, it seems doubtful that such a small increase in flow can be associated with significant improvement of conditions in Birch Creek. The purchase may provide some improved habitat, and perhaps increased survival, for the offspring of populations impacted by the power emergency as smolts in 2001, or in subsequent generations. In sum, it appears this is a good habitat protection project with the potential for minor instream benefits this year.
Comment:
Comment:
Defer to Columbia Plateau: the criteria established for this solicitation did not include land acquisitions. Furthermore, these types of global watershed actions would be better defined within the context of their respective subbasins and best prioritized through upcoming subbasin assessments and revised subbasin plans.