FY 2002 Columbia Plateau proposal 25067
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 |
|---|---|
| 25067 Narrative | Narrative |
| Columbia Plateau: John Day Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
| Columbia Plateau: John Day Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Manage Water Distribution in the John Day Basin |
| Proposal ID | 25067 |
| Organization | Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Douglas M. Parrow |
| Mailing address | 158 - 12th Street NE Salem, OR 97301-4172 |
| Phone / email | 5033788455 / Douglas.M.Parrow@wrd.state.or.us |
| Manager authorizing this project | Tom Paul, Administrator, Field Services Division |
| Review cycle | Columbia Plateau |
| Province / Subbasin | Columbia Plateau / John Day |
| Short description | Implement needed water measurement and monitoring improvements and increase water management as flow restoration projects and actions are implemented in the John Day Basin. |
| Target species | Bull trout, spring chinook salmon, summer steelhead |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 44.78 | -119.59 | John Day subbasin |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Developed and administered a leasing program which allowed other organizations to secure instream rights for increasing quantities of water (10.64 cfs in 1998 and 26.76 cfs in 2000). |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 20522 | Multi-Year John Day Anadromous Fish Plan | The project would support habitat improvement efforts by aiding in the improvement of streamflows in the John Day River. |
| 9801700 | Eliminate Gravel Push-Up Dams on Lower North Fork John Day | The project would aid in improved water management consistent with the objectives of the dam removal efforts. |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Install headgates and measuring devices in the John Day Basin. | a. Identify diversions at which headgates and measuring devices are needed for water management purposes. | 2 | $31,502 | |
| b. Develop cost-share agreements with water users with diversions at which headgates and measuring devices are needed. | 2 | $47,254 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Install headgates and measuring devices in the John Day Basin | 2002 | 2003 | $41,256 |
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
| FY 2003 |
|---|
| $41,256 |
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Install headgates and measuring devices in the John Day Basin. | c. Install headgates and measuring devices at identified locations. | 3 | $172,505 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Install headgates and measuring devices in the John Day Basin. | 2002 | 2004 | $196,262 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
|---|---|
| $95,273 | $100,989 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Manage water use in the John Day Basin to protect water allocated instream. | $429,223 |
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20,628 | $129,741 | $136,072 | $142,782 |
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3. Monitor water use at headgates and measuring devices. | 2003 | $20,628 |
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20,628 | $43,247 | $45,357 | $47,594 |
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2002 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FTE: 2 | $66,840 |
| Fringe | @ 41 percent of personnel cost | $27,404 |
| Supplies | @ 26 percent of personnel cost | $17,378 |
| Travel | $28,800 | |
| Indirect | @12.17 percent | $17,089 |
| Capital | Purchase of headgates and measuring devices and related materials and equipment. | $93,750 |
| $251,261 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2002 cost | $251,261 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2002 budget request | $251,261 |
| FY 2002 forecast from 2001 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Day Basin water users | 25 percent cost-share on installation costs for headgates and measuring devices. | $62,500 | in-kind |
Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Fundable - no response required
Jun 15, 2001
Comment:
Fundable. This proposal from the Oregon Water Resource Department is to provide enhanced water measurement and management necessary to enable the management of in-stream flows in the John Day River. The proposal provides a convincing case for the improvement in water measurement and management services required by the acquisition of water rights for in-stream flow. Headgates and measuring devices will be installed in 50 diversions in the John Day through cost-share arrangements with water users. In-stream water allocations and water use will be monitored. This is a straightforward and cost-effective proposal.
The proposal raises a larger policy issue of funding responsibility. Is this an in lieu issue?
Why is it BPA's responsibility to fund the efforts of an Oregon agency to enforce water laws? Who enforced the laws before instream flows were established? Water rights must have been monitored and enforced in the past. Over the long-term Oregon should develop staff to enforce its laws.
Comment:
This proposal would provide the monitoring component that allows for the detection of noncompliance water withdrawal activities. Reviewers believe the financial responsibility for this work is that of the Oregon Water Resource Department and question the appropriateness of funding these activities. This project has been given a High Priority based on funding individual installations and operations that will demonstrate fish and wildlife benefits throughout the system. Coordination with fish and wildlife co-managers must occur to insure benefits to target species. To that end, we recommend developing a detailed implementation plan demonstrating potential benefits during the first year and begin installations in the second and third years.Comment:
Fundable. This proposal from the Oregon Water Resource Department is to provide enhanced water measurement and management necessary to enable the management of in-stream flows in the John Day River. The proposal provides a convincing case for the improvement in water measurement and management services required by the acquisition of water rights for in-stream flow. Headgates and measuring devices will be installed in 50 diversions in the John Day through cost-share arrangements with water users. In-stream water allocations and water use will be monitored. This is a straightforward and cost-effective proposal.The proposal raises a larger policy issue of funding responsibility. Is this an in lieu issue?
Why is it BPA's responsibility to fund the efforts of an Oregon agency to enforce water laws? Who enforced the laws before instream flows were established? Water rights must have been monitored and enforced in the past. Over the long-term, Oregon should develop staff to enforce its laws.
Comment:
Statement of Potential Biological Benefit to ESUImplement needed water measurement and monitoring improvements and increase water management as flow restoration projects and actions are implemented in the John Day.
Comments
Proposal would provide the monitoring component that allows for the detection of non-compliance water withdrawal activities -- is the financial responsibility for this work that of the Oregon Water Resources Department? However, recommend funding individual installations & operations that will demonstrate benefits to target species throughout the system; recommend coordination with fish co-managers; and, recommend developing a detailed implementation plan demonstrating potential benefits during the 1st year, & begin installations in the 2nd & 3rd years.
Already ESA Req? no
Biop? yes
Comment:
Provides water management and measurement resources needed in John Day. However, the extent to which BPA should support local and state infrastructure needs to be explored further; therefore, this proposal should be deferred.Comment:
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