FY 2001 Columbia Gorge proposal 199801900

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
199801900 Narrative	Narrative
199801900 Sponsor Response to the ISRP	Response
Columbia Gorge: Wind Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects	Subbasin Map
Columbia Gorge: Wind Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects	Subbasin Map

Section 1. Administrative

Proposal title	Wind River Watershed Restoration
Proposal ID	199801900
Organization	Underwood Conservation District (contact agency), U.S.D.A. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey-Columbia River Research Laboratory, and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. (UCD/USFS/USGS/WDFW)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
Name	Steve Stampfli, Underwood Conservation District
Mailing address	P.O. Box 96 White Salmon, WA 98672
Phone / email	5094931936 / stevestampfli@gorge.net
Manager authorizing this project	By agency: UCD, USFS, USGS-CRRL, WDFW
Review cycle	Columbia Gorge
Province / Subbasin	Columbia Gorge / Wind
Short description	Restore habitat within the Wind River subbasin to support healthy populations of wild steelhead
Target species	Steelhead

Project location

Latitude	Longitude	Description
45.86	-121.85	Wind subbasin

Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)

Sponsor-reported:

RPA

Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:

Reviewing agency	Action #	BiOp Agency	Description
NMFS/BPA	Action 180	NMFS	The Action Agencies and NMFS shall work within regional prioritization and congressional appropriation processes to establish and provide the level of FCRPS funding to develop and implement a basinwide hierarchical monitoring program. This program shall be developed collaboratively with appropriate regional agencies and shall determine population and environmental status (including assessment of performance measures and standards) and allow ground-truthing of regional databases. A draft program including protocols for specific data to be collected, frequency of samples, and sampling sites shall be developed by September 2001. Implementation should begin no later than the spring of 2002 and will be fully implemented no later than 2003.

Section 2. Past accomplishments

Year	Accomplishment
	<1. Coordination>
1997	Created Wind River Action Committee (now named the Wind River Watershed Council [WRWC]) and it's Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
1997	Coordinated monthly meetings of WRWC that included stakeholder presentations and participation.
1997	Developed a mission statement and goals within the WRWC
1997	Coordinated monthly meetings of TAC.
1998	Coordinated monthly meetings of WRWC that included stakeholder presentations and participation.
1998	Developed process for prioritizing restoration projects and implemented it within the WRWC.
1998	Coordinated monthly meetings of TAC.
1998	Expanded WRWC to incorporate a larger stakeholder representation.
1999	Reviewed 5 restoration and education projects submitted by WRWC and TAC.
2000	[Continuation of many of the activities listed above]
	<2. Monitoring and Evaluation >
1998	Measured sediment composition in nine subbasins, processed 145core samples and evaluated for fines (USFS)
1999	Measured sediment composition in eight subbasins, processed 165 core samples and evaluated for fines (USFS)
1999	Conducted stream survey; 9 streams, 20,600 m (USGS)
1997	Assessed density of juvenile steelhead and other fish species in 7 streams by electrofishing covering 3.1 km (USGS)
1998	Assessed density of juvenile steelhead and other fish species in 7 streams by electrofishing covering 2.7 km (USGS)
1999	Assessed density of juvenile steelhead and other fish species in 4 streams by electrofishing covering 2.1 km and 6 mainstem reaches (0.1 m each) by snorkeling (USGS)
1997	Monitored adult steelhead at Trout Creek trap site for 12 months (USFS, WDFW)
1998	Monitored adult steelhead at Trout Creek trap site for 12 months (USFS, WDFW)
1999	Monitored adult steelhead at Trout Creek trap site for 12 months (USFS, WDFW)
2000	Ongoing monitoring of adult steelhead at Trout Creek trap site (USFS, WDFW)
1999	Restored and modified adult fish trap at Shipherd Falls (WDFW)
1999	Monitored adult steelhead at Shipherd Falls trap site for 12 months (WDFW)
2000	Ongoing monitoring of adult steelhead at Shipherd Falls trap site (WDFW)
1997	Monitored stream temperature at 14 sites for 12 months with continuous temperature loggers (USGS)
1998	Monitored stream temperature at 14 sites for 12 months with continuous temperature loggers (USGS)
1999	Monitored stream temperature at 31 sites for 12 months with continuous temperature loggers (USGS, UCD)
2000	Ongoing monitoring of stream temperatures at 31 sites with continuous temperature loggers (USGS, UCD)
1997	Operated three smolt traps and determined steelhead smolt production (WDFW-primarily, USFS, USGS)
1998	Operated four smolt traps and determined steelhead smolt production (WDFW-primarily, USFS, USGS)
1999	Operated four smolt traps and determined steelhead smolt production (WDFW-primarily, USFS, USGS)
2000	Ongoing operation of four smolt traps to determine steelhead smolt production (WDFW-primarily, USFS, USGS)
1997	Monitored adult steelhead escapement with redd surveys and snorkel counts (WDFW, USFS)
1998	Monitored adult steelhead escapement with redd surveys and snorkel counts 36 miles (WDFW, USFS)
1999	Monitored adult steelhead escapement with redd surveys and snorkel counts, 36 miles (WDFW, USFS)
2000	Ongoing monitoring of adult steelhead escapement with redd surveys and snorkel counts 36 miles (WDFW, USFS)
1997	Monitored stream discharge during June-October in 6 tributary streams (USGS)
1998	Monitored stream discharge during June-October in 8 tributary streams (USGS)
1999	Monitored stream discharge during June-October in 9 tributary streams (USGS)
1998	Contracted with USGS-WRD to operate stream gage at Trout Creek site (USFS)
1999	Contracted with USGS-WRD to operate stream gage at Trout Creek site (USFS)
1997	Supplied data on adult and juvenile steelhead to WDFW fish managers, which resulted in early closure of steelhead fishery and new restrictive fishing regulations in the watershed to protect juvenile and adult steelhead (WDFW, USFS, USGS)
1998	Supplied data on adult and juvenile steelhead to WDFW fish managers to help with fishery management decisions (WDFW, USFS, USGS)
1999	Supplied data on adult and juvenile steelhead to WDFW fish managers to help with fishery management decisions (WDFW, USFS, USGS)
2000	[Many of the activities listed above are ongoing, but activity will occur later in the fiscal year]
	<3. Assessment>
1999	Determined goals, objectives, and tasks for assessing watershed conditions, documenting life history strategies of steelhead, and formulating criteria to help rank restoration needs and proposed projects.
2000	Ongoing compilation of data summaries for input in the Ecosystem Diagnosis and Treatment Model to be run by end of fiscal year.
2000	Ongoing contribution and participation in USFS's update of the Wind River Watershed Analysis
	<4. Restoration>
1998	Restored 0.8 river miles Trout Creek mainstem by rerouting stream to abandoned old growth reach to increase channel stability, increase stream shade, and increase habitat complexity
1998	Obliterated 4.4 miles of Dry Creek Road including removal of 15 culverts and installation of erosion control devices.
1998	Conducted comprehensive "Hemlock Dam Fish Passage Evaluation and Restoration Plan" conducting passage assessment, assemble restoration options, developed a project work plan and economic assessment.
1998	Stabilized four streamside slides placed erosion control matting, exposed culvert removal sites
1998	Planted 20,000 willow cuttings along 25 riparian acres (5 river miles)
1998	Conducted "Stream Team" technical field review of Trout Creek Restoration project proposals.
1998	Transported 64 logs to streamside for instream restoration projects Trout Creek, Panther Creek and Stabler.
1998	Installed 12 large wood complexes in 1,500 ft of stream bank for bank stabilization in Stabler Reach
1998	Planted conifer seedlings, willow /cottonwood cuttings, and legume seeds at Stabler Reach
1999	Planted conifer seedlings, willow /cottonwood cuttings, and legume seeds at Stabler Reach
1999	Installed 4 large wood complexes in 500 ft of stream bank for bank stabilization in Stabler Reach
1999	Restored riparian areas: planted 18,000 willow cuttings along 23 riparian acres (4 river miles)
1999	Implemented 2 miles of bioengineering /stream restoration projects on Upper Wind River installing 200 logs and treating 18 sites.
1999	Conducted 4 public scoping meetings on Hemlock Dam Fish Passage Restoration Proposal
1999	Stimulated riparian structural development along 3 river miles with silvicultural treatments including thinning and underplanting
1998	Conducted project planning/design/ completing one NEPA document for restoration of for 4 miles of instream work
1999	Maintained 4 instream structures on Upper Trout Creek
1999	Provided technical assistance: 15 days and 30 pieces large woody materials for instream restoration and riparian rehabilitation along 0.25 miles of Wind River.
2000	Ongoing planning for restoration activities that will be implemented later in the fiscal year
	<5. Environmental Education>
1998	Hosted a high school monitoring program and coached two high school students on Senior Projects
1998	Produced three informational brochures highlighting fish and trees, steelhead and rainbow trout life cycles, and safe catch and release techniques.
1998	Developed an environmental education curriculum (middle school level) with 9 field and classroom activities for Hemlock Reservoir producing a teacher guide and student workbooks comparing lentic and lotic environments.
1998	Assisted in classroom project on juvenile salmon rearing at Carson Elementary
1998	Assisted WSU Cooperative extension service to present a Timber Stand Management Workshop to 15 people.
1999	Produced 3 informational brochures on catch-and-release, healthy riparian areas, and steelhead life history
1999	Produced and distributed 2,200 brochures in PUD mailings describing our watershed restoration efforts and soliciting participation from stakeholders.
1999	Conducted three field activities with local high school classroom involving 90 students conducting water quality monitoring activities
1999	Lectured to high school classroom "Columbia River Studies" discussing fish passage issues to 30 students
1999	Displayed poster at Skamania County fair detailing ongoing restoration activities on the Wind River and the Watershed Council
2000	Developed cooperative traveling display on Wind River Watershed history, restoration efforts and community involvement. First showing at Columbia River Conference IV, in March at Skamania Lodge.
1999	Provided technical assistance to three landowners in the Wind River watershed to formulate Watershed restoration projects.
1998	Hosted a community volunteer trash-cleanup and tree planting at McNee property on Martha Creek.
1999	Held watershed logo contest for Wind River Watershed Council in local schools drew 130 entries, prizes and newspaper publicity.
1999	Created 27 Watershed awareness signs and placed at 18 locations in the Wind River watershed. Design based on the Watershed Logo, posts and labor donated by the County and USFS.
1999	Adopt a Stream -type program begun with Carson Elementary 5th graders. Trees planted along private property on Carson Cr. Lessons on Water Quality and stream restoration presented to the class.
2000	Adopt -a Stream -type program continues on Kanaka Cr. with combined 5th grade and Middle School classes. Four field trips result in extensive cleanup of trash, weeds, and replanting of native species. Interagency cooperation featured.
2000	Stevenson High School presentation of website including water quality, history, flora & fauna of lower Wind River areas.
1999	Monitoring of Stabler Cut Bank Restoration success by Wind River Middle School Students and presentation of results to the Watershed Council.
	<Presentations to public or professional societies>
1999	Presented to WRWC by P. Powers and G. Johnston: "Stabler cut-bank restoration"
1999	Presented to WRWC by P.J. Connolly: "Status of steelhead in the Wind River watershed"
1999	Presented to Western Division of American Fisheries Society by P.J. Connolly: "Increasing efficiency and quality of calibration at the sampling unit scale"
1999	Presented to WRWC by K. Wieman: "Hemlock Dam assessment and restoration options"
1999	Presented to British Columbia Ministry of the Environment by K. Wieman: "Wind River assessment and restoration"
2000	Presented to North Pacific International Chapter of American Fisheries Society by P.J. Connolly: "Age-zero growth and survival of steelhead through their first winter: A target for restoration?"
2000	Presented to Trout Unlimited, Vancouver Chapter by K. Wieman: "Hemlock Dam assessment and restoration options"
	<Reports>
1998	"1998 Watershed Restoration Completion Report" (USFS 1998)
1999	Produced first annual report: "Wind River Watershed Project " (Connolly 1999) covering FY 1998 activities.
1999	"1999 Watershed Restoration Completion Report" (USFS 1999)
1999	Contractor provided report: "Hemlock Dam Fish Passage Evaluation and Restoration " (WSU 1999)

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

Project ID	Title	Description
9095	Bull Trout Population Assessment in the Columbia River Gorge, WA	Water temperature and habitat data from our project was relayed to Jim Byrne of WDFW for an assessment of potential for existing bull trout habitat.
	Sand Hill Slide Reforestation	Salmon Recovery Funding Board funds. Project was prioritized and approved by the Wind River Watershed Council and TAC. Project utilizes the technical support and organizational structure privided by this BPA project.
	Hot Springs Trail Restoration	Salmon Recovery Funding Board funds. Project was prioritized and approved by the Wind River Watershed Council and TAC. Project utilizes the technical support and organizational structure privided by this BPA ptoject.
	Wind River TMDL	WA Dept. of Ecology project. Sharing of water quality and temperature data, and using the Wind River Watershed Council as a sounding board for decision-making.
	WRIA 29 Watershed Planning	WA Dept. of Ecology project to determine water quantity and distribution. Uses Watershed Council as model and members. Uses water quality data and watershed assessment information gathered under this BPA project.

Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2001 cost
1. (Coordination) Coordinate watershed stakeholders in order to guide the implementation of watershed restoration actions that are consistent with stakeholder objectives. [UCD, USFS, USGS, WDFW]	a. Facilitate 12 monthly meetings of the Wind River Watershed Council. (Coordinated by UCD; participation by USFS, USGS. WDFW participation is in-kind)	FY 01-05	$18,526
	b. Facilitate 12 monthly meetings of the Wind River Technical Advisory Committee. (Coordinated by UCD; participation by USFS, USGS. WDFW participation is in-kind)	FY 01-05	$11,237
3. (Assessment) Use a science based framework to assess the condition of the watershed to determine what factors prevent stakeholder objectives from being met and to prioritize actions that result in meeting those objectives. [USGS, WDFW, USFS, UCD]	a. Update assessment data, revise list of needed projects, and prioritize the list based on value and likely success of desired outcomes. (USGS, WDFW, USFS, UCD)	FY 01-05	$15,750
4. (Restoration) Restore stream habitats and watershed processes that will support self-sustaining populations of steelhead. [USFS, UCD, USGS]	d. Evaluate Hemlock Dam and conduct NEPA process (USFS). NEPA portion of estimated cost is $73,037. (Modification slated for FY03; to M&E and O&M in FY04-05; see out-year tally)	FY 01-02	$74,187

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost

Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase

FY 2002	FY 2003	FY 2004	FY 2005
$125,685	$54,073	$56,777	$59,615

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2001 cost	Subcontractor
2. (Monitoring) Monitor physical habitat conditions and natural production of juvenile, smolt, and adult steelhead in the Wind River subbasin. [USGS, WDFW, USFS, UCD]	b. Relate density and biomass of juvenile summer steelhead to stream habitat conditions and geomorphological contexts. (USGS)	FY 01-05	$101,979
	d. Conduct sampling and use data from redd surveys, snorkel surveys, and adult trappings to derive an estimate for the annual steelhead adult production in the subbasin. (WDFW)	FY 01-05	$36,110
	e. Conduct physical stream habitat surveys in 6 new reaches to assess stream conditions and changes over time at selected sites throughout the subbasin. (USFS)	FY 01 (to M&E FY02-05)	$13,851
	h. Monitor suspended sediments and amount of fines in redds of 6 new reaches to determine if these characteristics are limiting factors. (USFS)	FY 01 (to M&E FY02-05)	$17,664
4. (Restoration) Restore stream habitats and watershed processes that will support self-sustaining populations of steelhead. [USFS, UCD, USGS]	a. Decommission 5 miles of road annually within sub-watersheds as prioritized in the Wind River Watershed Analysis. (USFS)	FY 01-05	$48,965	Yes
	b. Place key pieces of LWD to achieve the range of natural variability for the Wind River watershed (75-120 pieces/mile). (USFS, UCD)	FY 01-05	$62,442	Yes
	c. Plant and thin riparian forest to increase stream shade, provide future LWD and channel stability. (USFS, UCD)	FY 01-05	$23,657	Yes
	d. Modify Hemlock Dam in FY03 ($750K in FY03; to M&E and O&M in FY04-05;see out-year tally)	FY 03	$0
5. (Education) Promote watershed stewardship among students, the community, private landowners, and local governments. [UCD, USFS, WDFW]	a. Support Stevenson High School stream monitoring program, Wind River Middle School's environmental education program, and develop and support a Carson Elementary School Adopt-A-Stream program. (UCD, USFS, WDFW)	FY 01-05	$9,087
	b. Distribute informational brochures, submit articles to local paper, and conduct community volunteer events to inform public about watershed issues, activities, and opportunities for involvement. (UCD, USFS)	FY 01-05	$1,540
	c. Provide technical assistance to agency personnel and landowners developing water resource mitigation measures for projects on private lands. (UCD)	FY 01-05	$907

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost

Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase

FY 2002	FY 2003	FY 2004	FY 2005
$298,921	$1,063,867	$329,561	$346,039

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2001 cost	Subcontractor
2. (Monitoring) Monitor physical habitat conditions and natural production of juvenile, smolt, and adult steelhead in the Wind River subbasin. [USGS, WDFW, USFS, UCD]	f. Operate & maintain real-time flow gages at Trout Creek and Shipherd Falls. (USFS)	FY 01-05	$6,877	Yes
4. (Restoration) Restore stream habitats and watershed processes that will support self-sustaining populations of steelhead. [USFS, UCD, USGS]	d. Hemlock Dam post-modification O&M (see out-year tally for FY04-05)	FY 04-05	$0

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost

Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase

FY 2002	FY 2003	FY 2004	FY 2005
$18,000	$18,900	$44,845	$47,087

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2001 cost	Subcontractor
2. (Monitoring) Monitor physical habitat conditions and natural production of juvenile, smolt, and adult steelhead in the Wind River subbasin. [USGS, WDFW, USFS, UCD]	a. Conduct sampling and derive population estimates for juvenile steelhead and other salmonids in a major tributary watershed. (USGS)	FY 01-05	$88,589
	c. Conduct sampling at smolt traps and use data to derive an estimate for the annual steelhead smolt production in the subbasin. (WDFW)	FY 01-05	$109,935
	e. Conduct physical stream habitat surveys to assess stream conditions and changes over time at selected sites throughout the subbasin. (USFS) (Implemented in FY01, to M&E; see out-year tally FY02-05)	FY 02-05	$0	Yes
	g. Monitor water quality at established stations and use these data to determine if water quality is a limiting factor. (UCD)	FY 01-05	$17,229	Yes
	h. Monitor suspended sediments and amount of fines in redds to determine if these characteristics are limiting factors. (USFS) (Implemented in FY01, to M&E; see out-year tally FY02-05)	FY 02-05	$0
4. (Restoration) Restore stream habitats and watershed processes that will support self-sustaining populations of steelhead. [USFS, UCD, USGS]	d. Hemlock Dam post-modification M&E (see out-year tally FY04-05)	FY 04-05	$0

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost

Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

FY 2002	FY 2003	FY 2004	FY 2005
$259,631	$272,612	$301,243	$316,305

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget

Item	Note	FY 2001 cost
Personnel	FTE: UCD: $ 28,965 USFS: $ 60,369 WDFW: $ 69,829 USGS: $103,880	$263,043
Fringe	UCD: $10,138 USFS: $22,330 WDFW: $18,833 USGS: $27,173	$78,474
Supplies	UCD: $ 7,425 USFS: $13,800 WDFW: $15,765 USGS: $ 5,750	$42,740
Travel	UCD: $1,550 USFS: $2,640 WDFW: $0 USGS: $6,059	$10,249
Indirect	UCD: $ 6,808 USFS: $23,753 WDFW: $24,540 USGS: $54,288	$109,389
Capital	UCD: $ USFS: $ WDFW: $ USGS: $	$0
NEPA	UCD: $0 USFS: $73,037 WDFW: $0 USGS: $0	$73,037
PIT tags	# of tags: 1000	$2,400
Subcontractor		$74,000
Other	UCD: $5,000--specialized training USFS: $ 200 --specialized training WDFW: $0 USGS: $0	$5,200
		$658,532

Total estimated budget

Total FY 2001 cost	$658,532
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds	$0
Total FY 2001 budget request	$658,532
FY 2001 forecast from 2000	$950,000
% change from forecast	-30.7%

Reason for change in estimated budget

Our forecasted budget has decreased 31% in response to our project never having been funded at the requested level (e.g., our FY2000 request was $1,385,712, but we were awarded half that at $553,700). The funds received were distributed among the cooperating agencies: UCD=$68K, USFS=$166.5K, WDFW=$117.2K, and USGS=$202K. The members of our multi-agency restoration team met and came to an agreement of how to use these funds, which was then negotiated through the contracting process with BPA and our contract officer. The difference between our FY2001 request of $658,532 and the amount received in FY2000 is $104,832, and the proposed distribution for FY2001 is: UCD=$74.9K, USFS=$255.1K, WDFW=$129.0K, and USGS=$199.6K. Type and cost of proposed work is similar to that conducted last year, with each cooperator requesting similar amounts (+/- 10%), but with the exception of a larger increase for USFS, largely associated with NEPA work for evaluating Hemlock Dam modifications.

Reason for change in scope

The scope of the project largely remains the same. Task 4-d concerning Hemlock Dam evaluations and NEPA work was not a part of our FY2000 proposal or SOW, but evaluation of this dam was a part of our FY1999 work funded by BPA. Task 4-b represents a continuation of our team's effort to take corrective actions associated with this dam. Implementation of these actions (modification or removal of the dam) are planned for FY2003, which explains the large increase in our FY03 out-year budget.

Cost sharing

Organization	Item or service provided	Amount	Cash or in-kind
WDFW	--Participation in Wind River Watershed Council and Technical Advisory Committee meetings	$4,000	in-kind
USFS	--Participation with Watershed Council --Monitoring and evaluation of physical and biological conditions and past restoration projects --Restoration of riparian and hillslopes --Environmental education	$220,000	in-kind
USGS	--Equipment	$8,000	in-kind
USFWS-Lower Columbia River Fish Health Center	--Disease profiles of wild fish in the Wind River watershed	$15,000	in-kind

Reviews and recommendations

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

REVIEW:
ISRP Preliminary Review (ISRP 2000-8)

Recommendation:
Fundable only if response is adequate

Date:
Oct 6, 2000

Comment:

Fundable only if the response adequately addresses the ISRP's concerns. The project anticipates Hemlock Dam removal and the restoration of considerable habitat to the access of anadromous salmon. It is a large, ambitious, well-coordinated restoration project, but the proposed project is deficient in evaluation and monitoring.

Despite progress in habitat restoration there is no evidence that fish numbers are increasing.
Interannual variability will mask underlying change in the proposed monitoring approach more than it would in an approach entailing comparison studies of treated and untreated watersheds. In this subbasin (and elsewhere) the major limitation on salmon productivity has been demonstrated to be in the smolt-adult life stage, and not the egg-smolt stage, so it is necessary to incorporate life stage monitoring into the plans. Such monitoring may not be necessary everywhere, but an index management system should be included in a Basin-wide evaluation plan, i.e., collectively select monitoring sites (watersheds) for comparison of rehabilitation treatment/no treatment and consider the response variables for intensive monitoring (e.g., smolts) versus routine monitoring (e.g., snorkel counts of juveniles in representative sections). See comments under General Issues. Nonetheless, it is wise to increase freshwater capability and survivals. Can production from sections treated be compared to untreated sections, including a before-and-after comparison?
The proposed costs for monitoring juvenile fish and smolts need to be further justified by providing detail of the approach.

REVIEW:
CBFWA Funding Recommendation

Recommendation:
Urgent/High Priority

Date:
Nov 15, 2000

Comment:

CBFWA supports this project, however, the removal or modification of Hemlock Dam should be the USFS responsibility. At least a significant cost share should be provided by USFS. CBFWA supports complete removal of the dam rather than modification, although, means of continuing the adult monitoring work at this location should continue.

FY 01 Budget Review Comments: The restoration activities proposed in this project deal directly with a listed stock of steelhead. Removal of Hemlock Dam would remove a significant barrier to steelhead production in Trout Creek.

FY 03 Budget Review Comments: The increase in budget is a one year cost for the removal of Hemlock Dam. Significant cost share should be sought by the USFS for this task.

REVIEW:
CBFWA FY03 Budget Review Comments

Recommendation:

Date:
Nov 15, 2000

Comment:

The increase in budget is a one year cost for the removal of Hemlock Dam. Significant cost share should be sought by the USFS for this task.

REVIEW:
ISRP Final Review (ISRP 2000-9)

Recommendation:
Fund

Date:
Dec 1, 2000

Comment:

Fundable. A thorough and refreshing response was provided that more clearly described a logical, cost-effective approach than did the original proposal. This appears to be a well-planned program of restoration based on thorough watershed assessment and prescription, with an excellent schedule for monitoring and evaluation, that has been explained well in their response. Their annual reports should be circulated, and they should be encouraged to publish their results, once obtained, in fisheries journals. If they proceed as planned, this could be a key demonstration site for the effectiveness of habitat rehabilitation in the province. A detailed level of evaluation here may eliminate or reduce the need elsewhere, where only routine monitoring may suffice. They provide cost justification for their proposed monitoring program.

REVIEW:
NWPPC Funding Recommendation

Recommendation:
Fund

Date:
Mar 16, 2001

Comment:

The Wind River watershed restoration proposals won support from both the fish and wildlife managers and the ISRP for expanded Program funding. The watershed restoration efforts are aimed at the wild steelhead population in the subbasin which are listed for protection by the Endangered Species Act. Bonneville funding for these measures may be eligible for credit towards meeting off-site mitigation requirements of the Biological Opinion for the federal hydropower system. The single issue raised for Council consideration is whether Bonneville funding is appropriate for removal of the Hemlock Dam. Because further review and design is necessary, funding for dam removal (the actual deconstruction) is not an immediate issue except that a three-year provincial review would schedule this funding in 2003. Funds for planning and environmental review are, however, requested for Fiscal Year 2001.

Staff recommendation: Don't establish a budget for Bonneville funding for Hemlock Dam removal (although assistance for planning and design is supported). The Forest Service needs to complete the NEPA process and review with the Council a rationale for Bonneville funding for removal when other funding sources are committed.

REVIEW:
BPA Funding Decision

Recommendation:
Fund

Date:
Sep 11, 2001

Comment:

REVIEW:
NW Power and Conservation Council's FY 2006 Project Funding Review

Funding category:
expense

Date:
May 2005

FY05 NPCC start of year:	FY06 NPCC staff preliminary:	FY06 NPCC July draft start of year:
$659,452	$659,452	$659,452

Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website