FY 2001 Columbia Gorge proposal 21033

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Section 1. Administrative

Proposal titleWhite Salmon River Watershed Enhancement Project
Proposal ID21033
OrganizationWhite Salmon River Watershed Management Committee c/o Underwood Conservation District (UCD)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
NameSteve Stampfli
Mailing addressP.O. Box 96 White Salmon, WA 98672
Phone / email5094931936 / stevestampfli@gorge.net
Manager authorizing this projectSteve Stampfli
Review cycleColumbia Gorge
Province / SubbasinColumbia Gorge / White Salmon
Short descriptionA comprehensive, five year plan aimed to improve fish habitat, riparian and upslope watershed conditions, and land stewardship through direct restorative actions, cooperative work with stakeholders, and promoting education and citizen involvement.
Target speciesSpring and fall chinook salmon, coho salmon, coastal cutthroat, winter and summer steelhead, resident rainbow and cutthroat trout, bull trout.
Project location
LatitudeLongitudeDescription
45.98 -121.52 Big White Salmon subbasin
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)

Sponsor-reported:

RPA

Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:

Reviewing agencyAction #BiOp AgencyDescription

Section 2. Past accomplishments

YearAccomplishment
99
98 White Samon River Watershed Enhancement Project - Phase II completion
98 Upper White Salmon River Watershed Assessment (USFS) completion
97 White Salmon River Watershed Enhancement Project - Phase I (DOE funded)
97 Panakanic (Upper RSC) Watershed Analysis (DNR) completion
97 Cave/Bear Watershed Analysis (USFS) completion
96 Trout Lake Creek Watershed Analysis (USFS) completion
94 White Salmon River Watershed Land-Use Evaluation Report completion
94 White Salmon River Watershed Water Quality Investigation Report completion
94 White Salmon River Watershed Enhancement Plan completion
94 White Salmon River Watershed Assessment Project (DOE funded) completion
93 Formation of watershed council (WMC) in White Salmon River watershed

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

Project IDTitleDescription

Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
1.(Coordination) Coordinate, guide, and monitor accomplishment of watershed assessment and restoration activities by continuing to support the White Salmon Watershed Management and Technical Advisory Committees. c. Update the White Salmon Watershed Enhancement Plan to lay out goals and objectives for the next five years. 2001-2005 $2,991
d. Develop site specific work plans 2001-2002 $5,301
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
FY 2002FY 2003FY 2004FY 2005
$9,121$10,033$11,036$12,139

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
3. Implement actions to restore upland hydrologic functions, reduce sediment production, increase shade and LWD recruitment potential in riparian areas, and protect resident fish and re-introduced anadromous fish from entrapment in irrigation ditches. a. Decommision 10 miles of roads 2001-2002 $97,212
b. Thin 60 acres of riparian stands 2001-2004 $36,830
c. Remove 600 feet of dike 2001-2002 $50,482
d. Install 7 irrigation diversion screens 2001-2005 $3,274
4. Expand public involvement and environmental education throughout the watershed through projects that will involve landowners, students in on-ground restoration, monitoring activities, and cooperative planning processes. a. Conduct volunteer streamside trash cleanup along 5 miles of stream 2001-2002 $1,469
b. Conduct environmental education program (stream walk) in 5 classrooms 2001-2003 $1,569
c. Organize a watershed restoration symposium to involve 75 scientists, educators and landowners. 2001-2005 $1,469
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
FY 2002FY 2003FY 2004FY 2005
$211,534$232,688$255,957$281,552

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
1.(Coordination) Coordinate, guide, and monitor accomplishment of watershed assessment and restoration activities by continuing to support the White Salmon Watershed Management and Technical Advisory Committees. a. Facilitate quarterly meetings of the Watershed Management committee (WMC) to conduct planning and track progress. 2001-2005 $1,268
b. Coordinate quarterly Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) workshops to develop and review technical project designs and conduct interagency work (2000-2004). 2001-2005 $3,933
2. Identify and document water quality and resident and anadromous fish habitat conditions, fish bearing stream reaches, diversion features, and watershed restoration practices. a. Conduct stream survey on 40 miles of stream. 2001-2003 $31,600
b. Locate diversions and identify ownership and map. 2001-2003 $3,559
c. Develop GIS link to watershed/stream data 2001-2002 $1,264
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
FY 2002FY 2003FY 2004FY 2005
$45,786$50,365$55,402$60,942

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget
ItemNoteFY 2001 cost
Personnel $73,109
Fringe =26% of total personnel costs $20,471
Supplies $8,800
Travel $300
Indirect $47,540
Capital $0
NEPA included in personnel costs $0
PIT tags $0
Subcontractor heavy equipment contract $92,000
Other $0
$242,220
Total estimated budget
Total FY 2001 cost$242,220
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds$0
Total FY 2001 budget request$242,220
FY 2001 forecast from 2000$0
% change from forecast0.0%
Reason for change in estimated budget

NA, unfunded in 2000

Reason for change in scope

NA, unfunded in 2000

Cost sharing
OrganizationItem or service providedAmountCash or in-kind
UCD labor, lab fees, materials $64,901 cash
NRCS labor $2,100 cash
USFS labor, map product supplies $3,016 cash
Timber Co.'s labor, fence and gate materials $22,000 cash

Reviews and recommendations

This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.

Recommendation:
Fundable - no response required
Date:
Oct 6, 2000

Comment:

Fundable. Further ISRP response review is not needed. They addressed the ISRP concerns from the FY2000 proposal review. This proposal presents a convincing case for the benefits of restoring habitat in the White Salmon watershed, and for the long-term benefits of the education and outreach accomplished through the formation of a watershed council and technical committee. The proposal describes good community involvement with a range of activities - watershed council meetings, trash cleanup, symposium.

Proposers should carefully plan evaluate their M&E (and be prepared to defend its value in future reviews). Specifically, they should improve their monitoring, especially of water quality, so that it will not continue to be done "automatically" but will be designed to be problem-oriented.


Recommendation:
Recommended Action
Date:
Nov 15, 2000

Comment:

Categorizing this project as a "Recommended Action" is a prioritization issue within the subbasin. Highest priority was given to evaluating the removal of Condit Dam. In the future as dam removal gets nearer, this project will become a "High Priority".

FY 01 Budget Review Comments: Categorizing this project as a "Recommended Action" is a prioritization issue within the subbasin. Highest priority was given to evaluating the removal of Condit Dam. In the future as dam removal gets nearer, this project will become a "High Priority".


Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Dec 1, 2000

Comment:

Fundable. They addressed the ISRP concerns from the FY2000 proposal review. This proposal presents a convincing case for the benefits of restoring habitat in the White Salmon watershed, and for the long-term benefits of the education and outreach accomplished through the formation of a watershed council and technical committee. The proposal describes good community involvement with a range of activities - watershed council meetings, trash cleanup, symposium.

Proposers should carefully plan evaluate their M&E (and be prepared to defend its value in future reviews). Specifically, they should improve their monitoring, especially of water quality, so that it will not continue to be done "automatically" but will be designed to be problem-oriented.


Recommendation:
Do Not Fund
Date:
Mar 16, 2001

Comment:


Recommendation:
Do Not Fund
Date:
Sep 11, 2001

Comment: