Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Colville Tribes Performance Contract for Continuing Acquisition |
| Proposal ID | 199506700 |
| Organization | Colville Confederated Tribes, Fish & Wildlife Department (CCT) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator |
| Name | Steven L. Judd |
| Mailing address | PO 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 | Acquire, protect, enhance and evaluate wildlife habitat and species for partial mitigation for losses to wildlife resulting from Grand Coulee and Chief Joseph Dams. |
| Target species | Mule deer, sharp-tailed and blue grouse, mourning dove, Lewis and downy woodpecker, yellow warbler, bobcat, mink, bald eagle, and spotted sandpiper. |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|
| 48.11 |
-119.31 |
Hellsgate Big Game Winter Range |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|
| 1992 |
Acquired 4,814 acres (W. Kuehne Ranch) |
| 1995 |
Acquired 4,800 acres (H. Kuehne Ranch) |
| 1995 |
Acquired 6,300 acres (Berg Ranch) |
| 1997 |
Acquired 798 acres (Nespelem & Redford Canyon) |
| 1998 |
Acquired 2,164 acres (Hinman & Sand Hills) |
| 1999 |
Acquired Long-term Management Rights on 2,388 acres (Agency Butte) |
| 2000 |
Proposed acquisition of about 3,500 acres |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| 1. Acquire Property |
a. Negotiate transactions |
50 years |
$1,460,000 |
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b. Amend to CCT-BPA agreement |
99 years |
$0 |
|
| 2. Conduct Baseline HEP |
a. Conduct HEP |
1 year |
$7,000 |
|
|
b. Analyze Data |
1 year |
$1,000 |
|
| 3. Develop Site Plans |
a. Collect Data |
1 year |
$2,000 |
|
|
b. Analyze Data |
1 year |
$1,000 |
|
|
c. Produce Site Plans |
1 year |
$1,000 |
|
| 4. Short-term O&M |
a. Secure Property |
0.5 year |
$20,000 |
|
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b. Maintain Boundary Fences |
0.5 year |
$4,000 |
|
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c. Remove Trespass Livestock |
0.3 year |
$1,000 |
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d. Noxious Weed Control |
0.6 year |
$1,000 |
|
| 5. Monitoring & Evaluation |
a. Implement based on Obj. 3 |
1 year |
$2,000 |
|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2002 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 |
|---|
| $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,500,000 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| O&M Activities after year of acquisition are covered under Hellsgate Big Game Winter Range Operation and Maintenance Project #199204800 |
|
|
$0 |
|
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 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| Same as section #5 |
|
|
$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 2001 cost |
|---|
| Other |
[Itemized budget section not filled out - adding request amt in one category. 5/28/03] |
$1,500,000 |
| $1,500,000 |
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2001 cost | $1,500,000 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2001 budget request | $1,500,000 |
| FY 2001 forecast from 2000 | $1,500,000 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|
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:
Oct 6, 2000
Comment:
Fundable. The proposal addressed the ISRP's past comments well and thoroughly. The presentations and site visits further substantiated the value of the project. This appears to be a well-managed and effective program. Further ISRP response review is not needed.
The proposal is to acquire an additional 2,000 to 4,000 acres of land (or management rights thereto) for habitat mitigation. Criteria to be used for acquisition of particular lands are specified and the site visit verified past effectiveness of purchases in addressing fish and wildlife mitigation goals. The panel noted a need for this project to be able to have more money readily available so that high priority properties can be purchased when they become available. Perhaps a different arrangement with BPA could be arranged for wildlife mitigation purchases for projects such as this that have established a sound scientific approach. See the general ISRP comments on "Trust Funds for Habitat and Water Right Acquisition."
Recommendation:
Urgent/High Priority
Date:
Nov 15, 2000
Comment:
need for a trust fund
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Dec 1, 2000
Comment:
Fundable. The proposal addressed the ISRP's past concerns. The presentations and site visits further substantiated the value of the project. This appears to be a well-managed and effective program.
The proposal is to acquire an additional 2,000 to 4,000 acres of land (or management rights thereto) for habitat mitigation. Criteria to be used for acquisition of particular lands are specified and the site visit verified past effectiveness of purchases in addressing fish and wildlife mitigation goals. The panel noted a need for this project to be able to have more money readily available so that high priority properties can be purchased when they become available. Perhaps a different arrangement with BPA could be arranged for wildlife mitigation purchases for projects such as this that have established a sound scientific approach. See the general ISRP comments on "Trust Funds for Habitat and Water Right Acquisition."
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Jan 31, 2001
Comment:
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Sep 11, 2001
Comment:
REVIEW:
NW Power and Conservation Council's FY 2006 Project Funding Review
Funding category:
capital
Date:
May 2005
| FY05 NPCC start of year: | FY06 NPCC staff preliminary: | FY06 NPCC July draft start of year: |
| $0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website
