FY 2002 Columbia Plateau proposal 200203400
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 |
|---|---|
| 25073 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 | Wheeler SWCD Riparian Buffer Planning and Implementation |
| Proposal ID | 200203400 |
| Organization | Wheeler Soil and Water Conservation District (Wheeler SWCD) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Judy Potter |
| Mailing address | PO Box 431 Fossil, OR 97830 |
| Phone / email | 5414683265 / judypotter@centurytel.net |
| Manager authorizing this project | Judy Potter |
| Review cycle | Columbia Plateau |
| Province / Subbasin | Columbia Plateau / John Day |
| Short description | This project will implement a riparian buffer program using cost share funding from USDA, State of Oregon and private landowners. |
| Target species | Summer steelhead, Spring Chinook, Pacific Lamprey, resident redband trout |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeler SWCD Conservation District Boundaries - (County boundary) - NW Corner | ||
| NE Corner | ||
| SW Corner | ||
| SE Corner | ||
| 44.75 | -120.03 | Wheeler County |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
|---|
| Action 153 |
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMFS/BPA | 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. |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 3.94 miles of riparian buffers on anadromous fish bearing waterways |
| 2000 | Parrish Creek riparian pasture manages livestock distribution on five miles of anadromous fish bearing riparian area |
| 2000 | Kahler/Corncob Creek Project. Riparian buffer created and bioengineered bank stabilization installed on 2000 feet of fish bearing streams |
| 2000 | Johnson Creek riparian improvement project. Removed livestock access from 3000 feet of anadromous fish bearing stream and installed off-channel water for excluded livestock. |
| 1999 | Lower John Day River Riparian Enclosure Project installed riparian corridor fence along both sides of thirteen miles of the Mainstem of the John Day River |
| 1999 | Bridge Creek Noxious Weed Control Project used biological and chemical controls on over 200 acres of noxious weeds along riparian areas and in the uplands |
| 1999 | Bridge Creek Demonstration Project involved 13 private landowners & 80,000+ acres, all implementing individual conservation practices on their respective properties |
| 1997 | Bridge Creek CRMP developed with private landowners, BLM and USFS on 204,000 acres. |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 199802200 | Pine Creek Ranch | This project will be implementing riparian buffers along much of Pine Creek (approximately 10 miles) |
| 0 | acquisition of Wagner Ranch - pending | Possible riparian buffer implementation along six miles of the John Day River |
| B.O. RPA 153 | This proposal focuses on accelerating the protection of riparian areas on private lands by utilizing the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) and Continuous Conservation Reserve Program. | |
| B.O. RPA 154 | Through this proposal, staff assistance will be provided to the Subbasin Assessment and Planning process to coordinate local input needs. |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Implement 60 new CREP / CCRP riparian buffer system agreements with participating landowners on 78 miles of stream to improve 1,135 acres during the three year duration. | a. Develop landowner interest in programs with an outreach effort. Meet with interested landowners on site and assess eligibility of stream reach for program. (10%) | 3 | $7,509 | |
| b. Obtain landowner sign-up for program. (2%) | 3 | $1,502 | ||
| c. Develop CREP / CCRP plans for review and approval, including planting prescriptions, fencing design and other practice elements as necessary. (70%) | 3 | $52,560 | ||
| d. Report progress, complete documentation. (4%) | 3 | $3,003 | ||
| 2. Subbasin assessment & plan assistance. | a. Provide assistance to BPA & NWPPC with development and update of subbasin plans. (5%) | 3 | $3,754 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Implement 60 new CREP / CCRP riparian buffer system agreements with participating landowners on 78 miles of streams to improve 1,135 acres during the 3 year project. | 2003 | 2004 | $142,865 |
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
|---|---|
| $70,377 | $72,488 |
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Provide technical assistance during implementation as necessary. | a. After contract is approved, provide additional technical assistance as may be required by the landowner to implement the approved plan. (9%) | 3 | $6,758 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Fy 2002 objective is continued. | 2003 | 2004 | $14,129 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
|---|---|
| $6,960 | $7,169 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operation and maintenance costs are included in the contract payments and are the responsibility of the landowner. | $0 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation and maintenance costs are included in the contract payments and are the responsibility of the landowner | $0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Service Agency has programmatic responsiblity for monitoring | $0 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2002 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FTE: 1.0 | $42,000 |
| Fringe | Includes all personnel exp. (FICA/WC/Med) | $12,600 |
| Supplies | Field equipment and office equipment. Includes computer system & software | $4,000 |
| Travel | Technical training NRCS | $1,500 |
| Indirect | Administrative overhead (10%) | $6,826 |
| NEPA | Covered under NRCS Planning Process | $0 |
| Subcontractor | vehicle lease and operations | $6,240 |
| Other | office rent | $1,920 |
| $75,086 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2002 cost | $75,086 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2002 budget request | $75,086 |
| FY 2002 forecast from 2001 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of Oregon | Implementation cost share (25%) est. | $265,513 | cash |
| USDA Farm Service Agency | Implementation cost share (50%) est. | $531,025 | cash |
| Private Landowners | Implementation cost share (25%) est. | $265,513 | in-kind |
| USDA Farm Service Agency | Bonus payments 1 time (100%) est. | $666,695 | cash |
| Wheeler SWCD and NRCS | Office supplies / telephone / computer | $4,500 | in-kind |
| USDA Farm Service Agency | Lease payments 10-15 yr. (100%) est. | $950,562 | cash |
| USDA NRCS | Training & Technical Supervision | $46,500 | 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. See comments above for this set of SWCD proposals. This proposal is to implement riparian buffer systems in the Lower John Day subbasin. It includes 1 FTE to provide the technical planning support to implement 60 riparian buffer system contracts on private lands under the USDA CRP and CREP. Activities will include planting and fencing. Willing landowners have been identified but technical support to help them develop conservation plans is missing. This project has excellent coordination with other agencies and close ties to related projects. Another cost-effective project from a SWCD that will leverage large amounts of USDA money for riparian restoration.
Comment:
This raises an in-lieu issue. This project needs to be implemented consistent with limiting factors and problem locations identified in subbasin summaries and eventually subbasin planning to insure fisheries benefits to target species. There needs to be oversight by the COTR to insure that actions taken will benefit fish and wildlife. If activities are not consistent with those described above, funding should be eliminated.Comment:
Fundable. See comments below for this set of SWCD proposals. This proposal is to implement riparian buffer systems in the Lower John Day subbasin. It includes 1 FTE to provide the technical planning support to implement 60 riparian buffer system contracts on private lands under the USDA CRP and CREP. Activities will include planting and fencing. Willing landowners have been identified but technical support to help them develop conservation plans is missing. This project has excellent coordination with other agencies and close ties to related projects. Another cost-effective project from a SWCD that will leverage large amounts of USDA money for riparian restoration.See detailed ISRP Comments on CRP, CREP, Buffer, and No-till Proposals
Comment:
Statement of Potential Biological Benefit to ESUThis project will implement a riparian buffer program using cost share funding from USDA, State of Oregon and private landowners
Comments
Project will implement RPA 153 only if permanent or long term easement. Support if permanent easement, or at least > 15 years. Easement should be consistent with Oregon CREP. This project needs to be implemented consistent with limiting factors & problem locations identified in subbasin summaries & and eventually subbasin planning to ensure fisheries benefits to target species.
Already ESA Req? no
Biop? yes
Comment:
This proposal would implement a riparian buffer program using cost-share funding from USDA, State of Oregon and private landowners ($2.7 million).Comment:
Proposals 25073, 25080 and 25006 may all be relevant to resolving the approach to implementing Biological Opinion RPA 153NMFS commented that these projects will implement RPA 153 only through permanent or long term easements. Bonneville commented that all proposals would meet RPA 153 and ranked 25073 and 25080 in the A funding category. Bonneville placed proposal 25006 in the C category. Staff Recommendation: Staff believes these proposals will help implement RPA 153 and Oregon places great emphasis on these types of locally driven proposals in implementing the Oregon Plan. The proposals would be strengthened if Bonneville, though its contracting process, encouraged coordination of SWCD personnel with the local fish and wildlife managers to develop priorities for contracting and enrolling participants in the CREP programs. Bonneville's comments on these proposals would appear to further emphasize this necessary coordination.
Staff recommends that 25006 would enable the Council to anticipate subbasin planning under the program by providing technical assistance to watershed councils that will be focal points in helping develop subbasin plans in the John Day. Proposal 25006 budgeted for purchase of a vehicle and an ATV during FY 2002. Staff does not find the purchase of these vehicles necessary to implement this project and has decreased the budget for FY 2002 to reflect that change.
Budget effect on base program (Project 25006):
| FY 2002 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| Increase $71,000 | Increase $65,770 | Increase $68,337 |
Budget effect on base program (Project 25073):
| FY 2002 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| Increase $75,086 | Increase $77,337 | Increase $79,657 |
Budget effect on base program (Project 25080):
| FY 2002 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| Increase $75,086 | Increase $77,337 | Increase $79,657 |
Comment:
Comment:
Position not filled until January 03, delays due to personnel. Project shifting a year. No 02 implementation.Comment:
NW 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: |
| $79,657 | $79,657 | $79,657 |
Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website