FY 2002 Columbia Plateau proposal 195505500

Section 1. Administrative

Proposal titleUmatilla Tribal Fish & Wildlife Enforcement
Proposal ID195505500
OrganizationConfederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
NameRon D. Harnden
Mailing address733033 July Grounds Lane Pendleton, OR 97801
Phone / email5412780550 / RonHarnden@ctuir.com
Manager authorizing this projectRon D. Harnden
Review cycleColumbia Plateau
Province / SubbasinColumbia Plateau / Umatilla
Short descriptionIncrease law enforcement (LE) protection to fish, wildlife, their critical habitats and other essential natural resources within watersheds managed by CTUIR. The program will be coordinated with all other resource enhancement projects of the tribe.
Target speciesCoho, fall chinook, spring chinook, summer steelhead, bull trout and pacific lamprey. Summer steelhead are part of the listed mid-columbia ESU and bull trout are part of the listed Columbia River population segment plus riparian related wildlife species.
Project location
LatitudeLongitudeDescription
Project ranges from the mouth of the Umatilla River to the headwaters
Headwaters of the Umatilla River Basin to the East
Headwaters of the Umatilla River Basin to the South
Headwaters of the Umatilla River Basin to the West
45.67 -118.79 Umatilla River
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)

Sponsor-reported:

RPA

Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:

Reviewing agencyAction #BiOp AgencyDescription

Section 2. Past accomplishments

YearAccomplishment
1997 Implement all fish conservation and protection action contained in statement of work.
1998 Implement all fish conservation and protection action contained in statement of work.

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

Project IDTitleDescription
20127 Walla Walla Basin Natural Production Monitoring and Evaluation Enforcement Component protects investment of field activities/equipment, habitat restoration efforts and ultimate survival of fish & wildlife resources tied to this project
9000501 Umatilla Basin Natural Production Monitoring and Evaluation Enforcement Component protects investment of field activities/equipment, habitat restoration efforts and ultimate survival of fish & wildlife resources tied to this project
97100010 Umatilla Basin Habitat Enhancement Enforcement Component protects investment of field activities/equipment, habitat restoration efforts and ultimate survival of fish & wildlife resources tied to this project
20131 John Day Basin Habitat Enhancement Enforcement Component protects investment of field activities/equipment, habitat restoration efforts and ultimate survival of fish & wildlife resources tied to this project
9604601 Walla Walla Basin Habitat Enhancement Enforcement Componentprotects investment of field activities/equipment, habitat restoration efforts and ultimate survival of fish & wildlife resources tied to this project
9608300 Grande Ronde Habitat Enhancement Enforcement Componentprotects investment of field activities/equipment, habitat restoration efforts and ultimate survival of fish & wildlife resources tied to this project
9800703 Grande Ronde Satellite Facility Enforcement Componentprotects investment of field activities/equipment, habitat restoration efforts and ultimate survival of fish & wildlife resources tied to this project
8343500 Umatilla Hatchery Satellite Facility O+M Enforcement Component protects investment of field activities/equipment, habitat restoration efforts and ultimate survival of fish & wildlife resources tied to this project

Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2002 costSubcontractor
NA NA $0
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
NA $0
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2002 costSubcontractor
NA NA NA $0
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
NA $0
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2002 costSubcontractor
1. Provide enhanced enforcement of laws and rulesfor the protection of anadromous fish, resident fish, wildlife, and their critical habitat - with emphasis on depleted populations on the Umatilla Indian Reservation and ceded land. A. Provide enhanced level of law enforcement officers in the field. Ongoing $5,450
B. Provide training relative to fisheries enforcement. Ongoing $5,450
C. Continue enforcement efforts and public awareness during anadromous salmonid runs. Ongoing $5,450
D. Support enforcement efforts of the protection of critical habitats. Ongoing $5,450
E. Continue enforcement efforts of the protection of critical habitats. Ongoing $5,450
F. Maintain an integrated Task Force reporting system. Ongoing $5,450
2. Improved cost-effectiveness of fisheries and habitat enforcement efforts via improved coordination with other Columbia Basin enforcement and regulatory agencies. A. Coordinate with other federal, state and tribal law enforcement and fishery management programs. Ongoing $6,533
B. Coordinate with other federal, state and tribal law enforcement and fishery management programs. Ongoing $6,533
C. Conduct environmental and habitat enforcement throughout tributary watersheds in coordination with regulatory agencies. Ongoing $6,533
D. Coordinate field operations in specific locations with local law enforcement agencies. Ongoing $6,533
E. Work within tribal policy guidelines in an effort to expand enforcement to include protection of spawning and habitat areas. Ongoing $6,533
3. Optimize voluntary compliance of laws and rules to protect Columbia Basin fishes and their critical habitats via increased public involvement. A. Increase public awareness of the illegal harvest and habitat degradation on Columbia Basin salmonid stocks with an emphasis on conservation. Ongoing $16,334
B. Enhance the public awareness and deterrent effect of various law enforcement efforts. Ongoing $16,334
4. Develop an operational plan that will compliment the goals and objectives of state, tribal and federal fish and wildlife management entities. A. Develop cooperative enforcement plans for CTUIR. Ongoing $16,334
B. Coordinate with regional fish and wildlife management, planning and funding entities within the Columbia Basin to identify and prioritize law enforcement activities. Ongoing $16,334
5. Maximize the accountability of the enhanced law enforcement program and achievement of results for the protection of fish and their critical habitats via monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of the program. A. Develop performance standards and specific quantitative and qualitative criteria to objectively measure achievement of results. Ongoing $16,334
B. Collect and summarize law enforcement statistics using a consistent scientifically valid methodology and document the results of the CTUIR law enforcement program through quarterly progress reports and annual completion reports. Ongoing $16,334
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
1. Provide enhanced enforcement of laws and rulesfor the protection of anadromous fish, resident fish, wildlife, and their critical habitat - with emphasis on depleted populations on the Umatilla Indian Reservation and ceded land. 2002 2006 $180,690
2. Improved cost-effectiveness of fisheries and habitat enforcement efforts via improved coordination with other Columbia Basin enforcement and regulatory agencies. 2002 2006 $180,495
3. Optimize voluntary compliance of laws and rules to protect Columbia Basin fishes and their critical habitats via increased public involvement. 2002 2006 $180,510
4. Develop an operational plan that will compliment the goals and objectives of state, tribal and federal fish and wildlife management entities. 2002 2006 $180,510
5. Maximize the accountability of the enhanced law enforcement program and achievement of results for the protection of fish and their critical habitats via monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of the program. 2002 2006 $180,510
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
FY 2003FY 2004FY 2005FY 2006
$171,506$180,081$189,085$198,539

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2002 costSubcontractor
NA NA $0
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
NA $0
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget
ItemNoteFY 2002 cost
Personnel FTE: 2 $67,238
Fringe 30% $18,146
Supplies $4,515
Travel $8,925
Indirect 34% $41,445
Other Vehicle Expense $23,100
$163,369
Total estimated budget
Total FY 2002 cost$163,369
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds$0
Total FY 2002 budget request$163,369
FY 2002 forecast from 2001$155,201
% change from forecast5.3%
Reason for change in estimated budget

Project funding was discontinued in 1999-2001. A proposal was submitted for FY2001 (was not funded) which contained an FY2002 out-year projection.

Reason for change in scope

Scope same as previous years funded in 1997 + 1998.

Cost sharing
OrganizationItem or service providedAmountCash or in-kind
Umatilla Tribal Police Fish & Wildlife Officer $45,000 cash
Umatilla Tribal Police Vehicle Expense $10,000 cash
Umatilla Tribal Police Administrative Duties, Supervision, etc. $7,000 cash
Umatilla Tribal Police Office Space, Utilities and Communication Services $7,500 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:
Jun 15, 2001

Comment:

Fundable. This is a proposal from the CTUIR Fish and Wildlife Enforcement division to provide three enforcement officers to enforce fisheries and habitat regulations on both reservation and ceded lands. The proposal makes a convincing case for funding enforcement officers. Only .5FTE is currently funded for fish and wildlife enforcement. Enforcement now has good coordination with fish and wildlife staff in the field, but it is unreasonable to expect that sufficient enforcement coverage could be maintained this way. Enforcement of fishing and habitat regulations are necessary parts of environmental management. The success of fish and wildlife restoration activities depends on maintaining enforcement coverage to minimize poaching and ensure compliance with habitat protection measures.

The proposal contains a substantial component of monitoring and evaluation, including the development of targets and criteria for specific performance objectives of the law enforcement program. Monitoring and evaluation focuses on coordination, contacts, warnings, arrests, seizures and critical habitat protected, improved public awareness and public participation, voluntary compliance and decreased illegal take of anadromous and resident fish stocks. It also refers to expected outcomes of increased survival and inter-dam passage, improved spawning escapement, although it would not monitor these directly.


Recommendation:
High Priority
Date:
Aug 3, 2001

Comment:

This is a new project and not an ongoing project. The tribe currently has only 0.5 FTE for enforcement throughout NE Oregon which is inadequate. Through this proposal, enforcement is proposed for all seeded land. Reviewers indicate that there appears to be a lack of coordination among enforcement proposals. The CTWSRO, ODFW, and CTUIR need to meet and coordinate prior to funding. If funded, this project should be held to the same standards as the two existing conservation enforcement projects currently being funded under the fish and wildlife program.
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Aug 10, 2001

Comment:

Fundable. This is a proposal from the CTUIR Fish and Wildlife Enforcement division to provide three enforcement officers to enforce fisheries and habitat regulations on both reservation and ceded lands. The proposal makes a convincing case for funding enforcement officers. Only .5FTE is currently funded for fish and wildlife enforcement. Enforcement now has good coordination with fish and wildlife staff in the field, but it is unreasonable to expect that sufficient enforcement coverage could be maintained this way. Enforcement of fishing and habitat regulations is a necessary part of environmental management. The success of fish and wildlife restoration activities depends on maintaining enforcement coverage to minimize poaching and ensure compliance with habitat protection measures.

The proposal contains a substantial component of monitoring and evaluation, including the development of targets and criteria for specific performance objectives of the law enforcement program. Monitoring and evaluation focuses on coordination, contacts, warnings, arrests, seizures and critical habitat protected, improved public awareness and public participation, voluntary compliance and decreased illegal take of anadromous and resident fish stocks. It also refers to expected outcomes of increased survival and inter-dam passage, and improved spawning escapement, although it would not monitor these directly.


Recommendation:
Date:
Oct 1, 2001

Comment:

Statement of Potential Biological Benefit to ESU
N/A

Comments

Already ESA Req? N/A

Biop? no


Recommendation:
Rank D
Date:
Oct 16, 2001

Comment:

This is a new proposal, not an on-going project (this particular project number does not exist). If we were to fund it, we might consider cost-sharing with BIA funds, as we did earlier. BPA certainly has an interest in protecting the very valuable fish that result from our extensive program investments. However, this basic approach of fish and wildlife management is not a mitigation function. There appears to be an overlap in enforcement duties with other state, federal and tribal governments on tribal ceded lands.
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Jan 3, 2002

Comment:


Recommendation:
Do Not Fund
Date:
Sep 20, 2003

Comment:


Recommendation:
Date:
Sep 20, 2003

Comment: