FY 2002 Blue Mountain proposal 199608300
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 |
|---|---|
| 199608300 Narrative | Narrative |
| 199608300 Powerpoint Presentation | Powerpoint Presentation |
| Blue Mountain: Grande Ronde Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
| Blue Mountain: Grande Ronde Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | CTUIR Grande Ronde Subbasin Restoration |
| Proposal ID | 199608300 |
| Organization | Confederated Tribes Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Allen Childs |
| Mailing address | P.O. BOX 638 Pendleton, Oregon 97801 |
| Phone / email | 5419662391 / AllenChilds@ctuir.com |
| Manager authorizing this project | Carl A. Scheeler |
| Review cycle | Blue Mountain |
| Province / Subbasin | Blue Mountain / Grande Ronde |
| Short description | Protect, enhance, and restore riparian, floodplain, and instream habitat to benefit anadromous fish. |
| Target species | Snake River Spring Chinook Salmon, Summer Steelhead trout, bull trout, redband trout |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Various locations in Upper Grande Ronde River watershed | ||
| McCoy Meadows, Meadow Creek, Upper McCoy (30-40 miles west of LaGrande, Oregon) | ||
| Longley Meadows, mainstem Grande Ronde River, Bear Creek, Jordan Cr. (20 miles west of LaGrande, Oregon | ||
| 45.27 | -118.57 | Meadow Creek |
| 45.2623 | -118.4009 | McCoy Creek |
| 45.2612 | -118.4992 | Bear Creek |
| 45.3102 | -118.2789 | Jordan Creek |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
|---|
| Habitat RPA Action 150 |
| Habitat RPA Action 153 |
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMFS | Action 153 | NMFS | BPA shall, working with agricultural incentive programs such as the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, negotiate and fund long-term protection for 100 miles of riparian buffers per year in accordance with criteria BPA and NMFS will develop by June 1, 2001. |
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|---|
| 1996 | Implemented three cost-share projects with GRMWP and USFS involving large woody debris additions (Upper GR Large Woody Debris Project), drawbottom road relocation (McIntyre Cr Road Project), and Catherine Cr Road-Cut Stabilization project. |
| 1997 | McCoy Meadows Restoration Project: Phase 1 McCoy Meadows Restoration Project completed (reactivation of 1,500 foot pre77 McCoy Creek, enhancement on over 4,500 feet of McCoy Creek, reduced stream gradient from 1% to 0.5%, increased pool habitat by 35%, |
| McCoy Meadows Cont: increased streamside shade 10-15%, initiated rehydration of alluvium/elevated groundwater table, improved water quality (decreased water temperature 5-10 degrees F within project reach), planted approx.10,000 riparian trees and shrub. | |
| McIntyre Road Relocation Project: USFS project with CTUIR-BPA, and other project partners initiated project involving relocation of over 3 miles of drawbottom road on McIntyre Creek. Project initiated to restore summer steelhead spawning and rearing hab | |
| Upper Mainstem Grande Ronde River Large Wood Addition Project - USFS lead with CTUIR-BPA as project partners; 140 pieces large wood and instream structures on over 2 miles of mainstem Grande Ronde to ehance instream habitat complexity for anad. rearing. | |
| 1998 | McCoy Meadows Cont: Landowner and project partners develop approx 500 acre perpetual resource conservation easement; developed phase 2 designs (lower meadow), planted additional 5,000 riparian trees and shrubs. |
| Middle Mainstem Grande Ronde River Habitat Enhancement Project; 1.5 mile reach of mainstem Grande Ronde River on Alta Cuhna Ranch and USFS land involving large woody debris additions, streambank stabilization, reconnection of floodplain | |
| Mainstem cont.; (old railroad grade obliteration), installation of over 6,000 riparian trees and shrubs, and improving trends in wetland/floodplain conditions. | |
| 1999 | Meadow Creek (Cuhna Property) Large Wood Addition and Floodplain Restoration Project (ODFW, CTUIR, GRMWP); project included installation of large woody debris, obliteration of about 1,500 feet of old railroad grade, negotiation of 15 yr. ODFW-BPA |
| Meadow Creek cont.: riparian lease, planted 10,000 conifers in floodplain. Over 600 pieces of large wood added to stream and floodplain to enhance instream habitat complexity, create pool habitat for juvenile rearing, and stabilize streambanks. | |
| McCoy Meadows Restoration Project - CTUIR completed maintenance of phase 1 project area including installation of engineered woody debris jam on 1997 McCoy Creek diversion structure to increase streamflow restoration channel. Planted 3,000 hydro. shrubs. | |
| 2000 | McCoy Meadows Restoration Project Phase 2: Secured cost-share funding through GRMWP ($101,000), ODEQ 319 Grant ($50,000), and NAWCA Grant ($135,000). Negotiated cooperative agreement with DU for bridge construction contract. |
| Conducted construction contract bidding procecss, prepared and submitted all environmental compliance reviews and documentation (BPA NEPA checklist, Biological Assessment, 404 Permit, Archaelogic survey/review, temp irrigation permit), | |
| McCoy Meadow Cont. - Finalized phase 2 designs in cooperation with NRCS, ODFW, EPA, ODEQ, and private landowner. Contracted peer review of designs (Silvey). Participated with project design team on implementation preparation activities (survey, staking) | |
| McCoy Meadows Cont. - Constructed 6,500 feet new channel with restoration of additional 2,100 feet of channel, fall planted approx 2,000 dormant willow livestake bundles, seeded 50 ac. disturbed ground, completed final bridge designs; | |
| McCoy Meadows Cont: conducted reclamation of upper meadow channelized reach (1,500 feet of channel) consisting of construction of off-channel ponds, re-contour streambanks, and completed diversion structure plug. | |
| McCoy Meadows Cont. - Established additional photo points for phase 2 project area, installed stream stage recorder, installed vegetation monitoring plots, ongoing water quality, instream, | |
| Upper McCoy (Cuhna Ranch) Large Wood Additions and Floodplain Restoration Project (CTUIR, ODFW, GRMWP); work consists of large wood additions to enhance instream habitat diversity, obliteration of old railroad grade, and tree planting to restore shade.. | |
| Upper McCoy Cont. - Secured funding for project implementation through GRMWP ($38,000) | |
| Upper McCoy Cont. - initiated survey and design (site specific designs, field staking/survey), completed biological assessment, 404 permit application, and initiated archaeologic surveys. Stock-piled materials (100 whole trees for installation in 2001). | |
| Bear Creek (Longley Meadows) - implemented interim modifications to instream structures to improve fish passage in cooperation with ODFW. Initiated interagency coord on development of new restoration project (Longley Meadows Restoration) | |
| Mainstem GR Enhancement Project - prepared GRMWP project proposal for phase 2 funding, completed detailed design and survey, coordinated with project partners (USFS, ODFW, NRCS, private landowner). Secured $81,000 for phase 2 work. | |
| Conducted maintenance of planted seedlings and shrubs on Meadow Cr, McCoy Meadows, and Mainstem GR projects consisting of installation/maintenance of shade cards, fertilization, and summer watering. | |
| Prepared and submitted quarterly and annual reports. | |
| 2001 | McCoy Meadows - Initiated bridge construction (bridge scheduled for completion by August 2001). Conducted post phase 2 construction review. Maintained and operated temporary irrigation system. Established veg monitoring plots in phase 2 project area. |
| McCoy Meaodws cont. - continued M&E including ongoing groundwater elevation monitoring, water quality, juvenile fish populations, photo points, and veg plots. Planted additional 1,000 containerized willows in phase 2 project area. | |
| Developed new project entitled Longley Meadows Restoration Project (Cuhna River Ranch): Lead inter-agency team (ODFW, NRCS, private landowner) in conceptual project designs and development of GRMWP proposal. Secured $90,000 for phase 1 consisting of: | |
| Longley Meadows Cont. - channel design on 1.0 mile channelized Bear Cr reach, large wood additions to upper Bear Cr and Jordan Cr, and CREP/BPA riparian easement corridors. Conducted topographic survey, channel longitudinal profiles, and channel | |
| Longley Meadows Cont. cross sections of mainstem GR (included Mainstem GR Phase 1 & 2 reaches), Bear and Jordan Creeks in Longley Meadows. | |
| Prepared for construction of phase 2 Mainstem GR Enhancement - contract bid documents, ongoing coordination with project partners in biological assessment, 404 permit, and locating materials (whole trees) | |
| Prepared for construction on Cuhna McCoy Creek Habitat Enhancement Project - Natural channel design and restoration. Installed 150 whole trees and obliteration of approx. 1,500 feet of old railroad grade. Completed archaeologic surveys/documentation. | |
| Administered fence construction contract on McCoy Meadows WRP perpetual easement boundary | |
| Prepared and submitted quarterly reports, project progress reports to GRMWP, and coordinated with BPA COTR on project status. | |
| Participated in development of GR Subbasin review including providing information on projects and written comments |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 198710001 | Umatilla River Basin Habitat Enhancement (CTUIR) | To reduce cost, projects share personnel, vehicles, and equipment |
| 199604601 | Walla Walla River Basin Habitat Enhancement (CTUIR) | To reduce cost, projects share personnel, vehicles, and equipment |
| 20003100 | North Fork John Day River Basin Anadromous Fish Habitat Enhancement Project (CTUIR) | To reduce cost, projects share personnel, vehicles, and equipment |
| 198402500 | Protect and Enhance Anadromous Fish Habitat in Grande Ronde Basin Streams (ODFW) | Coordination between projects facilitates State-Tribal collaboration on habitat restoration efforts |
| 19920261 | Grande Ronde Model Watershed Program | Project coordinates with GRMWP on restoration priorities and provides implementation funding through program for site-specific projects. |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Develop, plan, and design habitat restoration projects to address watershed limiting factors and benefit indegenous fish and wildlife resources. | a. Continue working with private landowners and multiple resource agencies (GRMWP, ODFW, NRCS, USFS) to develop project opps. Task includes meeting with landowners and interagency coordination. | Ongoing | $10,000 | |
| b. Conduct office/field review of project areas: compile existing data, watershed assessment, identify data gaps. Establish project goals & objectives/desired future conditions. Compare existing conditions with DFC, identify actions to to achieve DFC. | Ongoing | $5,000 | ||
| . | c. Identify data gaps, conduct necessary field surveys to doc existing conditions/fill data gaps. Surveys may include Rosgen level 2 survey, hab survey, streambank stability assessment. | Ongoing | $10,000 | |
| d. Conduct design analysis (natural channel designs, wood additions, reveg plans, road drainage work, etc) | Ongoing | $3,000 | ||
| e. Develop grants/proposal and seek cost share funding GRMWP, OWEB. | Ongoing | $11,000 | ||
| f. Participate in technical committee project review and prioritization process for GRMWP. | Ongoing | $500 | ||
| g. Prepare/coordinate development of NEPA documentation, Biological Assessments under ESA for T&E species and cultural resource investigations. Consult with appropriate federal agencies on individual projects | Ongoing | $4,772 | ||
| h. Prepare documentation and checklists to cover project level DSL/Corps 404 permits, etc. | Ongoing | $3,000 | ||
| i. Prepare construction contract requests for bids, conduct project site reviews, develop construction contracts, perform as contract representative/COTR (heavy equipment rental, fencing, rock/tree materials, weed control). | Ongoing | $2,728 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Develop, plan, and design habitat restoration projects to address watershed limiting factors and benefit indegenous fish and wildlife resources. | 2003 | 2006 | $220,000 |
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $60,000 |
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majority of construction/implementation funding to be secured through GRMWP. A modest amount of impelmentation funds are being requested for known projects and for projects that may develop outside of the annual solicitatarion of the GRMWP. | Tasks a through d below outline anticipated project construction activities for the 2002-2005 period. Specific construction-related tasks will be more fully developed during the project development phase. | $0 | ||
| Partnerships and funding opportunities will continue dev. w ODFW, NRCS, USFS, ODF and other agencies working on several "watershed based" projects involving instream and riparian and upland forest management issues and opportunities (Blue Mtn Demo). | $0 | |||
| 1. Implement fish habitat enhancement and restoration actions including passive and active methods to improve anadromous fish habitat and water quality | a. Supervise & Implement natural channel design/large wood additions on 3 miles Upper McCoy Creek. 1.5 miles Meadow Creek and 2 miles of Syrup Creek. Syrup Creek flows into middle McCoy within the Cuhna McCoy Creek enhancement project (CTUIR and ODFW). | Ongoing | $25,000 | Yes |
| b. Work cooperatively with 1-3 private landowners to secure and implement riparian conservation lease agreement(s). Known. 4 miles McCoy Creek ,8 miles Longley Mwds.exclosure fences. Cost share ODFW, GRMWP) | Ongoing | $20,000 | Yes | |
| c. Recontour/olbiterate and grade segments of old railroad grades along major fish bearing stream to reconnect streams to their floodplains. Work conducted in concert with d., below. | Ongoing | $3,000 | Yes | |
| d. Collect, propagate, install, and protect riparian/floodplain trees and shrubs to restore vegetative cover, shade, and streambank stability. Est 3-10,000 stems planted annually in conjunction with tasks above on individual project areas. | Ongoing | $12,000 | Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Implement fish habitat enhancement and restoration actions including passive and active methods to improve anadromous fish habitat and water quality | 2003 | 2006 | $210,000 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Administer CTUIR Grande Ronde River Basin Watershed Restoration Program | 1a. Prepare GRMWP proposals, budgets, scope of work (2-3 projects annually), reporting M&E | Ongoing | $5,000 | |
| 1b. Develop annual contract and scope of work with BPA COTR | Ongoing | $3,000 | ||
| 1c. Prepare annual/semi annual reports per contract agreements. | Ongoing | $5,000 | ||
| 1d. Hire and train staff. | Ongoing | $5,000 | ||
| 2. Conduct Annual Project Maintenance Activities | 2a. Conduct annual maint on riparian revegetation efforts four projects (McCoy/Meadow complex, Mainstem/Longley Meadows). Activities include erecting/replacing shade cards/protection tubes/fencing, interplant to achieve reveg objectives, and limited wat | Ongoing | $15,000 | |
| 2b. Conduct annual weed control as necessary to control noxious weeds and competing vegetation. ( manaul control, limited herbicide app., and biological controls (coord with local weed agent). | Ongoing | $5,000 | ||
| 2c. Conduct annual maintenance on fences and other riparian developments (fence/crossing repair and maintenance, water developments, and channel assessment/mod as necessary. Removal of livestock from explosures. | Ongoing | $22,000 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Administer CTUIR Grande Ronde River Basin Watershed Restoration Program | 2003 | 2006 | $72,000 |
| 2. Conduct Annual Project Maintenance Activities | 2003 | 2006 | $178,000 |
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
| FY 2006 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $65,000 | $60,000 | $60,000 | $65,000 |
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Conduct Monitoring and Evaluation to assess progress towards goals and objectives and to identify adaptive management needs. | a. Take 60 annual photo points on McCoy, Upper McCoy, Mainstem, and Longlely Meadows Projectss. Compile, label, and catalog photography in monitoring albums. | Annual | $5,000 | |
| b. Survey transects and plots on various projects to assess stream channel and vegetative response/survival. Approx 10 transects and 25 plots. Coord with OSU on ongoing research (Mccoy Meadows & other GR projects). | Annual | $7,000 | ||
| c. Conduct/participate in annual redd surveys, juvenile fish population surveys, fish habita surveys, channel cross section/total stations, and groundwater monitoring. | Annual | $11,025 | ||
| d. Conduct/participate in annual water quality monitoring programs, including water temperature and chemistry. Install and collect data on 6-10 thermographs annually. | Annual | $6,975 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Conduct Monitoring and Evaluation to assess progress towards goals and objectives and to identify adaptive management needs. | 2003 | 2006 | $105,000 |
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $25,000 | $27,500 | $27,500 |
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2002 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FTE: 2.3 | $76,019 |
| Fringe | (19% part time, 30% full time employees) | $21,750 |
| Supplies | fence, spring dev., planting materials, misc tools & supplies | $11,500 |
| Travel | travel from Mission/LaGrande Offices to Project sites | $7,122 |
| Indirect | @ 34% of personnel, travel, materials & supplies | $42,463 |
| NEPA | included in personnel costs above | $0 |
| Subcontractor | Heavy equipment rental, fence construction, spring dev., herbicide app. | $41,146 |
| $200,000 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2002 cost | $200,000 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2002 budget request | $200,000 |
| FY 2002 forecast from 2001 | $130,000 |
| % change from forecast | 53.8% |
Reason for change in estimated budget
Change in scope is proposed in order to better provide CTUIR with tools necessary to address high priority project opportunities as they present themselves in a timely fashion. Upcoming scope of work better defined than estimates presented in FY2001 funding cycle. Many federal and state funding opportunities come on an annual (GRMWP) or biannual basis (OWEB) and may limit ability of resource managers to attract and maintain interested private landowners if funding cannot be secured for 12-18 months. A modest amount of implementation funds directly accessible to project will provide necessary start-up funds and help ensure willing landowners are provided opportunties to contribute to subbasin restoraton efforts.
Reason for change in scope
Scope of efforts remain the same within the confines of proposed budget, project opportunities, and successful project cost-share developments.
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| OWEB | Implementation funds | $50,000 | cash |
| GRMWP | Implementation funds | $100,000 | cash |
| Blue Mountain Demonstration Project | Implementation funds | $25,000 | cash |
Other budget explanation
Technician staffing fulfills the role of: assisitng in project identification, project designs, and field layout (staking, flagging, etc.,) monitoring and evaluation photo points, habitat surveys, deployment of thermographs, data tabulation and summarization, etc), and implementation/maintenance such as tree and shrub planting, seeding, installation of plant protection devices, watering, fence/water gap installation and maintenance, and monitoring and removing livestock from riparian exclosures. Travel is provided in budget for staff to travel from DNR Fish and Wildlife Office in Mission, Oregon and/or LaGrande, Oregon to various project locations throughout the Upper Grande Ronde watershed. Travel expenses include GSA vehicle rental, insurance, and mileage.
Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Fundable - no response required
Sep 28, 2001
Comment:
Fundable. A response is not needed. This project to restore McCoy meadow and relocate the creek from a straight ditch into a former natural, meandering course began in 1996. Passive restoration is emphasized. The proposal is thorough, detailed, and clearly written. It contains excellent scientific/technical background and excellent project history.The project area lies in the ceded territory of CTUIR. The CTUIR is a participant in the GRMWP. Besides channel relocation, activities include placing large woody debris, planting riparian vegetation, and replacing culverts (in at least one place with a bridge. Projects with landowners are trying to focus on key life history areas for fish such as over-wintering rearing habitat and spawning areas. Data on water temperature and fish populations are presented.
The descriptions of tasks and of methods used to achieve the objectives are a bit general and could have more information on how specifically the objectives will be met, and how success or failure to meet them will be assessed. A description of the type of monitoring and evaluation that is done, and of results to date is presented, but the relative progress toward achieving the biological objectives is not described.
Overall, this is a strong proposal with competent staff.
Comment:
This project addresses RPA 150 and 400. In the past, M&E activities have focused on aquatic parameters. Sponsors indicated that they have coordinated with OSU to perform terrestrial M&E activities. Reviewers indicated that in FY2000 project sponsors agreed to that any new work would go through the Grande Ronde Model Watershed Program rather than directly through BPA. Potential cost savings if implementation activities are processed through the GRMWP.Comment:
Fundable. A response was not needed. This project to restore McCoy meadow and relocate the creek from a straight ditch into a former natural, meandering course began in 1996. Passive restoration is emphasized. The proposal is thorough, detailed, and clearly written. It contains excellent scientific/technical background and excellent project history.The project area lies in the ceded territory of CTUIR. The CTUIR is a participant in the GRMWP. Besides channel relocation, activities include placing large woody debris, planting riparian vegetation, and replacing culverts (in at least one place with a bridge). Projects with landowners are trying to focus on key life history areas for fish such as over-wintering rearing habitat and spawning areas. Data on water temperature and fish populations are presented.
The descriptions of tasks and of methods used to achieve the objectives are a bit general and could have more information on how specifically the objectives will be met, and how success or failure to meet them will be assessed. A description of the type of monitoring and evaluation that is done, and of results to date is presented, but the relative progress toward achieving the biological objectives is not described.
Overall, this is a strong proposal with competent staff.
Comment:
Statement of Potential Biological Benefit to ESUProject is an ongoing effort (1996) to restore McCoy meadow and relocate creek from a straight ditch into a former natural, meandering course. Project activities will contribute to enhancing and restoring critical juvenile rearing habitat with emphasis on restoring natural channel morphology and floodplain function, cold water refuge, complex aquatic habitat. Should improve survival if habitat restoration has intended effect.
Comments
Good project. Maintenance and M&E are integral components of the project and are necessary to maintain habitat improvements and evaluate progress of habitat development and biological response. Project will implement Action 153 if permanent or long-term (>15 years) easement is secured. Easement should be consistent with Oregon CREP. Base part of proposal is annual maintenance on existing improvements.
Already ESA Req? No
Biop? Yes
Comment:
Recommend project for implementation of RPAs 150 and 153. BPA RPA RPM:
150, 153
NMFS RPA/USFWS RPM:
Base 400 (153)
Comment:
Council Recommendation:The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation propose this ongoing project to restore habitat in McCoy Creek, Meadow Creek and Longley Meadows in the Grande Ronde. The Umatillas requested additional money above the base to substitute for money usually received from the Grande Ronde Model Watershed for some construction/implementation activities. The Umatilla request would represent an increase in Fiscal Year 2002 of $65,580 over the Fiscal Year 2001 plus 3.4 percent base budget.
ISRP supported the project as a strong proposal that emphasized passive restoration techniques. Bonneville supported the project as implementation of RPA 153. NMFS characterized 199608300 as a BASE project.
The Council agrees that the increased funding for the project should help implement Biological Opinion responsibilities, which is important under the Council's general funding considerations.
Comment:
Fund to implement RPA's 150 and 153.Comment:
Expenses on track for this year. No need for rescheduling work.Comment:
CTUIR is seeking an increase of $10,322 to cover previous years of unfunded increases in Indirect rates. Previous year budgets were submitted with a 34% Indirect Rate, as the Department of Interior hadn't yet issued new approved rates for BPA to consider. Unfunded 2002 Indirect Increase @ 37.2% = $2,759 Unfunded 2003 Indirect Increase @ 39.64% = $7,563NW Power and Conservation Council's FY 2006 Project Funding Review
expense
May 2005
| FY05 NPCC start of year: | FY06 NPCC staff preliminary: | FY06 NPCC July draft start of year: |
| $190,000 | $190,000 | $190,000 |
Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website