FY 2002 Columbia Plateau proposal 25068
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 |
|---|---|
| 25068 Narrative | Narrative |
| 25068 Powerpoint Presentation | Powerpoint Presentation |
| Columbia Plateau: Columbia Lower Middle Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
| Columbia Plateau: Columbia Lower Middle Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Rock Creek watershed road and riparian corridor improvement project. |
| Proposal ID | 25068 |
| Organization | Yakama Nation, Klickitat County, Boise Cascade Corporation (YN/KC/BCC) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Paul Ward |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 151 Toppenish, WA 98948 |
| Phone / email | 5098656262 / ward@yakama.com |
| Manager authorizing this project | Lynn Hatcher |
| Review cycle | Columbia Plateau |
| Province / Subbasin | Columbia Plateau / Rock Creek |
| Short description | Perform habitat restoration to stabilize mainstem Rock Creek channel, enhance riparian corridor vegetation characteristics, and improve the road network throughout the subbasin to benefit fish and wildlife. |
| Target species | Steelhead trout (Middle Columbia River ESU), Fall Chinook and Coho Salmon, Rainbow trout |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 45.7377 | -120.431 | Multiple project sites located throughout the Rock Creek Subbasin; Portions of Township 3, 4, 5, and 6 N and Ranges 18, 19, and 20 E. |
| 45.9802 | -120.3705 | Multiple project sites located throughout the Rock Creek Subbasin; Portions of Township 3, 4, 5, and 6 N and Ranges 18, 19, and 20 E. |
| 45.6964 | -120.4581 | Rock Creek |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
|---|
| Action 150 |
| 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 |
|---|
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 20119 | Rock Creek watershed assessment and restoration project | Results of Rock Creek assessment work will drive out year project site prioritization for this proposal. |
| NMFS BO; RPA Action 150 | Proposal protects and restores productive non-Federal habitat containing threatened steelhead trout (Mid-Columbia ESU) | |
| NMFS BO; RPA Action 153 | Attempt to coordinate with NRCS to educate landowners and encourage participation in the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Stabilize mainstem channel, reduce erosion, and increase channel shading on Rock Creek. | a. Plant riparian vegetation on gravel bars with mechanical stinger to stabilize sections of channel that are currently unstable. (YN, NRCS) | FY 02-04 | $850 | Yes |
| b. Install rock barbs in lower Rock Creek to stabilize channel along eroding banks, decrease water velocity, and provide habitat for juvenile salmonids. (YN, KC) | FY 02-04 | $450 | Yes | |
| 3. Improve quality of road network to reduce water and sediment delivery to streams. | a. Boise Cascade will identify and repair priority road projects on their ownership in the upper watershed. (BCC) | FY 02-04 | $750 | |
| b. Work with Klickitat County to implement road repair work on County roads throughout the Rock Creek subbasin. (YN, KC) | FY 02-04 | $750 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Stabilize mainstem channel, reduce erosion, and increase channel shading on Rock Creek. | 2003 | 2004 | $2,600 |
| 3. Improve quality of road network to reduce water and sediment delivery to streams. | 2003 | 2004 | $3,000 |
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
|---|---|
| $2,800 | $2,800 |
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Stabilize mainstem channel, reduce erosion, and increase channel shading on Rock Creek. | a. Plant riparian vegetation on gravel bars with mechanical stinger to stabilize sections of channel that are currently unstable. (YN, NRCS) | FY 02-04 | $19,150 | Yes |
| b. Install rock barbs in lower Rock Creek to stabilize channel along eroding banks, decrease water velocity, and provide habitat for juvenile salmonids. (YN, KC) | FY 02-04 | $8,050 | ||
| c. Plant riparian vegetation on stable stream banks to facilitate the rate of vegetation recovery and to provide channel shading. (YN) | FY 02-04 | $10,000 | Yes | |
| 2. Reduce grazing pressure on recovering or restored riparian areas. | a. Install fencing to exclude livestock from currently recovering areas or areas under active restoration. (YN) | FY 02-04 | $12,250 | Yes |
| b. Work with NRCS to educate landowners and encourage participation in the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). (YN, NRCS) | FY 02-04 | $1,000 | ||
| 3. Improve quality of road network to reduce water and sediment delivery to streams. | a. Boise Cascade will identify and repair priority road projects on their ownership in the upper watershed. (BCC) | FY 02-04 | $16,700 | |
| b. Work with Klickitat County to implement road repair work on County roads throughout the Rock Creek subbasin. (YN, KC) | FY 02-04 | $14,450 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Stabilize mainstem channel, reduce erosion, and increase channel shading on Rock Creek. | 2003 | 2004 | $74,400 |
| 2. Reduce grazing pressure on recovering or restored riparian areas. | 2003 | 2004 | $26,500 |
| 3. Improve quality of road network to reduce water and sediment delivery to streams. | 2003 | 2004 | $62,300 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
|---|---|
| $81,600 | $81,600 |
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 |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Reduce grazing pressure on recovering or restored riparian areas. | a. Install fencing to exclude livestock from currently recovering areas or areas under active restoration. (YN) | FY 02-04 | $750 | |
| 3. Improve quality of road network to reduce water and sediment delivery to streams. | a. Boise Cascade will identify and repair priority road projects on their ownership in the upper watershed. (BCC) | FY 02-04 | $550 | |
| b. Work with Klickitat County to implement road repair work on County roads throughout the Rock Creek subbasin. (YN, KC) | FY 02-04 | $800 | ||
| 4. Monitor riparian vegetation growth and assess wildlife use of revegetated riparian areas. | a. Monitor survival and growth of riparian vegetation from plantings. (YN) | FY 02-04 | $5,000 | |
| b. Assess the utilization of restored or recovering riparian areas by migratory birds and other wildlife species. (YN) | FY 02-04 | $5,000 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Reduce grazing pressure on recovering or restored riparian areas. | 2003 | 2004 | $1,500 |
| 3. Improve quality of road network to reduce water and sediment delivery to streams. | 2003 | 2004 | $2,700 |
| 4. Monitor riparian vegetation growth and assess wildlife use of revegetated riparian areas. | 2003 | 2004 | $20,000 |
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
|---|---|
| $12,100 | $12,100 |
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2002 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FTE: YN: 10,850 BCC: 7,000 KC: 8,800 | $26,650 |
| Fringe | YN: 2,745 BCC: 1,960 KC: 2,464 | $7,169 |
| Supplies | YN: 6,500 BCC: 6,000 KC: 9,500 | $22,000 |
| Travel | YN: 1,600 BCC: 400 KC: 400 | $2,400 |
| Indirect | YN: 3,905 BCC: 2,640 KC: 3,336 | $9,881 |
| Capital | $0 | |
| NEPA | $0 | |
| PIT tags | $0 | |
| Subcontractor | YN: 28,400 | $28,400 |
| Other | $0 | |
| $96,500 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2002 cost | $96,500 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2002 budget request | $96,500 |
| FY 2002 forecast from 2001 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Reason for change in estimated budget
NA
Reason for change in scope
NA
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise Cascade Corporation | Supervisory personnel, equipment (tracked excavator), and equipment operators. | $20,000 | in-kind |
| Klickitat County | Road Engineers time and expenses, equipment (trucks and excavators) and equipment operators. | $30,000 | 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. The objective of this proposal is to restore habitat in Rock Creek by stabilizing the main channel, enhancing riparian corridor vegetation, and improving the road network throughout the subbasin (proposal for 3 yeas, FY02-FY04). At present there are no BPA funds direct to fish and wildlife in the sub-basin. This proposal is requesting $96,500 for each year and has a cost sharing commitment of $50,000 from the co-sponsors.
Habitat conditions for fish and wildlife in Rock Creek sub-basin have been severely compromised by over a century of land use and human development. The 1996 flood event compounded these problems causing extensive damage to the mainstem channel and several tributaries. The basin presently supports steelhead trout (Mid Columbia River ESU), fall bright chinook and coho salmon, and rainbow trout.
While the proposal is not particularly informative of the habitat area and extent of work proposed, the presentation to the ISRP clearly demonstrated a severely disrupted environment that will require substantial work. The modest funds requested for FY02 will accomplish relatively little compared to the apparent scope of the problem, but it should be considered an initial investment in subbasin planning and recovery.
The work proposed includes a small bit of stream rehabilitation but is mostly rebuilding existing county and Boise Cascade forest roads, an approach that has been shown to significantly reduce sediment delivery to streams in other areas. A more complete proposal would include monitoring the effectiveness of fencing to exclude livestock from recovering and restored areas and to evaluate the effectiveness of road repairs in reducing sediment delivery to streams. Changes in erosion, channel shading, and stream temperature should be documented.
Comment:
Comment:
Fundable. The objective of this proposal is to restore habitat in Rock Creek by stabilizing the main channel, enhancing riparian corridor vegetation, and improving the road network throughout the subbasin (proposal for 3 yeas, FY02-FY04). At present there are no BPA funds direct to fish and wildlife in the sub-basin. This proposal is requesting $96,500 for each year and has a cost sharing commitment of $50,000 from the co-sponsors.Habitat conditions for fish and wildlife in Rock Creek sub-basin have been severely compromised by over a century of land use and human development. The 1996 flood event compounded these problems causing extensive damage to the mainstem channel and several tributaries. The basin presently supports steelhead trout (Mid Columbia River ESU), fall bright chinook and coho salmon, and rainbow trout.
While the proposal is not particularly informative of the habitat area and extent of work proposed, the presentation to the ISRP clearly demonstrated a severely disrupted environment that will require substantial work. The modest funds requested for FY02 will accomplish relatively little compared to the apparent scope of the problem, but it should be considered an initial investment in subbasin planning and recovery.
The work proposed includes a small bit of stream rehabilitation but is mostly rebuilding existing county and Boise Cascade forest roads, an approach that has been shown to significantly reduce sediment delivery to streams in other areas. A more complete proposal would include monitoring the effectiveness of fencing to exclude livestock from recovering and restored areas and to evaluate the effectiveness of road repairs in reducing sediment delivery to streams. Changes in erosion, channel shading, and stream temperature should be documented.
Comment:
Statement of Potential Biological Benefit to ESUProject features installation of rock structures and road improvements to treat streambank erosion. Continuation of previous work. May reduce sediment and improve mesohabitat conditions
Comments
Rock Creek is culturally significant to YIN. Past timber harvest, road construction and grazing have seriously altered watershed processes. Project does not resolve watershed function problems. Support riparian planting and road improvements. Channel engineering should only be implemented as last resort.
Already ESA Req? no
Biop? yes
Comment:
Costs appear insufficient to accomplish much work. The proposed work appears very piecemeal. BPA believes that a recommendation for this proposal should await a sub-basin plan and the Technical Recovery Team’s ESA guidance. Otherwise, this relatively small proposal could evolve into a major funding commitment before the priority of the Rock Creek sub-basin is understood relative to ESA needs and the work already being performed in other sub-basins that addresses the same or higher priority species.Comment:
Comment:
Comment:
The following baseline assessment work will continue to be conducted; steelhead spawning surveys (listed), stream temperature monitoring, habitat inventory. A FLIR flight will be conducted. In addition, a continuous recording gauging station will be activated; Projects for fencing, off channel watering facilities, riparian plantings and instream structures will be scoped and preliminarily designed.