| Proposal title | Hellsgate Big Game Winter Range Operation And Maintenance Project |
| Proposal ID | 199204800 |
| Organization | Colville Confederated Tribes, Fish & Wildlife Department (CCT) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator |
| Name | Steven L. Judd |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 150 Nespelem, WA 99155 |
| Phone / email | 5096342117 / cctmatt8@televar.com |
| Manager authorizing this project | Joe Peone, Director, Tribal F&WD |
| Review cycle | Intermountain |
| Province / Subbasin | Intermountain / Lake Roosevelt |
| Short description | Protect, enhance, manage and evaluate wildlife habitats and species for partial mitigation for losses to wildlife resulting from Grand Coulee and Chief Joseph Dams. |
| Target species | Mule deer, sharp-tailed, blue and ruffed grouse, mourning dove, Lewis and downy woodpecker, bobcat, yellow warbler, Canada goose, mink, bald eagle, and spotted sandpiper. |
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|
| 1993 |
Acquired & conducted HEP on 4814 ac. |
| 1994 |
Treated 113 ac. for noxious weeds |
| 1994 |
10 miles of boundary fence repaired |
| 1995 |
Acquired & conducted HEP on 4800 ac. |
| 1995 |
Treated 100 ac. for noxious weeds |
| 1995 |
Maintained 40 miles of boundary fence lines |
| 1995 |
Acquired & conducted HEP on 6300 ac. |
| 1996 |
Treated 200 ac. for noxious weeds |
| 1996 |
2 miles of new boundary fence constructed |
| 1996 |
10 miles of boundary fence repaired |
| 1997 |
Acquired & conducted HEP on 798 ac. |
| 1997 |
Treated 257 ac. for noxious weeds |
| 1997 |
Maintained 40 miles of boundary fence lines |
| 1998 |
Acquired 2164 ac. |
| 1998 |
5 miles of boundary fence replaced with new materials |
| 1998 |
80 miles of boundary fences maintained. |
| 1998 |
Treated 210 ac. for noxious weeds |
| 1998 |
Established permanent transects and photo points |
| 1999 |
Conducted baseline HEP on new acquisition |
| 1999 |
Maintain boundary fence lines |
| 1999 |
Implemented M&E on all acquisitions |
| 1999 |
Maintain protection on 18,816 acres of land. |
| 1999 |
290 acres of noxious weeds were addressed |
| 1999 |
8 miles of new fence constructed. |
| 1999 |
Small mammal trapping on selected cover types |
| 2000 |
Maintained and protected 21,204 acres of habitat for selected wildlife species (mule deer, sharp-tailed grouse, etc.) |
| 2000 |
200 ac. treated for noxious weeds. |
| 2000 |
25 miles of boundary fence maintained |
| 2000 |
Breeding bird surveys started |
| 2000 |
Conducted HEP on new acquisitions |
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| 1. Management of Project Lands |
a. Protect wildlife species and habitats on Project lands |
99 |
$40,000 |
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b. Conduct baseline HEPanalysis on Project lands. |
99 |
$20,000 |
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c. Develop a site-specific management plan for new Project lands. |
99 |
$2,000 |
|
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d. Post signs, close roads and/or gates |
99 |
$2,000 |
|
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e. Remove trespass livestock |
99 |
$2,500 |
|
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f. Maintain boundary fences and/or construct new |
99 |
$33,000 |
|
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g. Establish permanent transects with photo points |
25 |
$3,500 |
|
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h. Manage units using HEP data and/or site plans |
99 |
$20,000 |
|
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i. Procure the necessary manpower, tools and equipment, materials and supplies to complete job tasks. |
99 |
$120,000 |
|
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j. Prepare site specific management plans |
10 |
$800 |
|
| 2. Noxious Weed Control |
a. Control noxious weeds as required |
99 |
$22,371 |
|
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b. Produce annual weed control report |
99 |
$100 |
|
| 3. Maintain Project Lands |
a. Secure property |
99 |
$500 |
|
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b. Maintain all physical improvements |
99 |
$5,000 |
|
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c. Provide fire protection |
99 |
$2,500 |
|
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d. Clean up hazardous and/or other materials after acquisition |
10 |
$500 |
|
| 4. Coordination |
a. Coordinate with Tribal Departments |
99 |
$1,000 |
|
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b. Cooperate with federal, state and other agencies on mitigation issues |
99 |
$1,000 |
|
|
c. Maintain education and/or training for current licenses |
30 |
$3,000 |
|
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d. Manage species and habitats using best scientific info. and/or systems |
99 |
$30,000 |
|
| 5. Communication |
a. Maintain communication between all involved parties and agencies |
99 |
$200 |
|
|
b. Continue informational updates to all involved parties and/or agencies |
99 |
$1,000 |
|
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c. Hold and/or attend meetings on Project issues |
50 |
$3,000 |
|
| 6. Submit Reports |
a. Prepare and submit technical reports |
50 |
$100 |
|
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b. Prepare and submit monthly and annual progress reports |
99 |
$100 |
|
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c. Prepare and submit for BPA publication Project studies |
50 |
$3,000 |
|
| 7. Enhancements and Restoration |
a. Clear ground disturbing activities with Tribal History /Archeology |
99 |
$0 |
|
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b. Identify selected habitat sites from site specific management plan |
20 |
$500 |
|
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c. Implement small scale enhancement and restoration activities |
30 |
$10,000 |
|
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d. Enhance and maintain lands enrolled in cost share programs (CRP & WHIP) |
15 |
$0 |
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This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
