FY 2003 Middle Snake proposal 32007
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 |
|---|---|
| 32007 Narrative | Narrative |
| 32007 Sponsor Response to the ISRP | Response |
| 32007 Powerpoint Presentation | Powerpoint Presentation |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Bull trout habitat restoration/protection program - Bruneau Subbasin |
| Proposal ID | 32007 |
| Organization | Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation (SPT - DVIR) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Guy Dodson |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 219 Owyhee, NV 89832 |
| Phone / email | 2087593246 / dvirfg98@aol.com |
| Manager authorizing this project | Guy Dodson |
| Review cycle | Middle Snake |
| Province / Subbasin | Middle Snake / Bruneau |
| Short description | Work collaboratively with the USFWS, BLM, NDOW and IDFG to implement habitat enhancement/restoration/protection measures in the Bruneau Subbasin to assist in recovery of threatened bull trout populations in the Jarbidge and Bruneau River systems. |
| Target species | Bull trout, redband trout, mountain whitefish, yellow warbler, mountain quail |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 42.3294 | -115.6515 | Entire Jarbidge River watershed north to confluence of Sheep Creek and the Bruneau River |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
|---|
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 200007900 | Assess Resident Fish - Owyhee and Bruneau Subbasins - DVIR | Bull trout are suspected to occur in the headwater areas of the Bruneau subbasin on DVIR. |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Finalize and begin implementation of Jarbidge River Bull Trout Recovery Plan | a.Participate in Recovery Unit Team meetings | ongoing | $2,033 | |
| b. Attend RUT field trips to potential project locations in watershed | ongoing | $500 | ||
| c. Attend regional bull trout conferences and meetings pertaining to bull trout | ongoing | $500 | ||
| 2. Participate in project review process | a. Review project proposals | ongoing | $595 | |
| b. Submit project proposals to CBFWA Resident Fish Committee for technical review | ongoing | $275 | ||
| 3. Coordinate project planning | a. Administer subcontracts | ongoing | $2,380 | |
| b. Arrange for funding through BPA and other sources | ongoing | $0 | ||
| 4. Conduct pre-acquisition activities | a. Identify willing landowners | ongoing | $500 | |
| b. Coordinate with BPA on acquisitions/easements | ongoing | $1,190 | ||
| c. Complete due diligence investigations, cultural resource survey, hazardous materials, NEPA | ongoing | $5,000 | ||
| 5. Investigate opportunities for bull trout habitat enhancement projects on public lands | a. Determine viability of proposed project | ongoing | $500 | |
| b. Present proposal to RUT for review and approval | ongoing | $120 | ||
| c. Determine cost-share roles | ongoing | $476 | ||
| d. Develop MOA as necessary | ongoing | $476 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Finalize and begin implementation of Jarbidge River Bull Trout Recovery Plan | 2004 | 2006 | $18,000 |
| 2. Participate in project review process | 2004 | 2006 | $2,000 |
| 3. Coordinate project planning | 2004 | 2006 | $0 |
| 4. Conduct pre-acquisition activities and NEPA compliance on projects | 2004 | 2006 | $5,000 |
| 5. Investigate opportunities for bull trout habitat enhancement projects on public land | 2004 | 2006 | $0 |
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 | $7,000 |
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Acquire easements or fee-title | a. Secure fee-title or easement | ongoing | $10,000 | |
| b. Complete HEP report and management plan | ongoing | $0 | ||
| 2. Enhance and/or protect bull trout habitat | a. Exclusion or management of livestock | ongoing | $2,000 | |
| b. Seeding and/or transplanting native plant material | ongoing | $1,000 | ||
| c. Surveying and removing undesirable and exotic plant species | ongoing | $1,000 | ||
| d. Placement of large woody debris | ongoing | $5,000 | Yes | |
| e. Construct fencing | ongoing | $20,000 | Yes | |
| f. Conduct mine reclamation activities | ongoing | $0 | ||
| g. Instream fertilization | ongoing | $0 | ||
| h. Rehabilitate stream channels/repair stream crossings | ongoing | $10,000 | Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Acquire easements or fee-title | 2004 | 2006 | $30,000 |
| 2. Enhance and/or protect bull trout habitat | 2004 | 2006 | $9,000 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $13,000 | $13,000 | $13,000 | $13,000 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Maintain bull trout habitat on acquired or easement lands | a. Control noxious weeds | ongoing | $0 | |
| b. Maintain fencing | ongoing | $0 | ||
| d. Manage vegetation to provide optimal habitat for bull trout and other target species | ongoing | $0 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Maintain bull trout habitat on acquired/easement lands | 2004 | 2006 | $8,000 |
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Design and implement monitoring plan | a. Design monitoring plan with RUT | 1 | $1,095 | |
| 2. Assign monitoring responsibility | a. Designate what entity(ies) will be responsible for monitoring | ongoing | $476 | |
| 3. Assess progress towards recovery goals | a. Review program on annual basis with RUT | ongoing | $225 | |
| 4. Monitoring fish, wildlife and habitat | a. HEP analysis conducted at 5 year intervals | ongoing | $0 | |
| b. Fish and wildlife monitoring | ongoing | $3,900 | ||
| 5. Reports to BPA | a. Quarterly and annual report to BPA | ongoing | $1,000 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Design and implement monitoring plan | 2004 | 2007 | $3,000 |
| 2. Assign monitoring responsibility for each project | 2004 | 2007 | $0 |
| 3. Assess progress towards recovery goals | 2004 | 2007 | $1,000 |
| 4. Monitoring fish, wildlife and habitat | 2004 | 2007 | $17,000 |
| 5. Reports to BPA | 2004 | 2007 | $3,000 |
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2003 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FTE: .20 Biologist, .10 Technician | $10,000 |
| Fringe | .20 | $2,000 |
| Supplies | GPS, misc supplies and mileage | $4,000 |
| Travel | meetings, bull trout conferences, AFS annual meeting | $352 |
| Indirect | .266 | $4,389 |
| NEPA | $5,000 | |
| Subcontractor | Subcontractor - Fence building | $20,000 |
| Subcontractor | Subcontractor - Stream crossing repair | $10,000 |
| Subcontractor | Temporary easement | $10,000 |
| Other | Contractor to place LWD in stream | $4,500 |
| $70,241 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2003 cost | $70,241 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2003 budget request | $70,241 |
| FY 2003 forecast from 2002 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | Technical assistance with stream sampling | $0 | in-kind |
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game | Planning (other services TBD) | $0 | in-kind |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Planning (other services TBD) | $0 | in-kind |
| U.S. Forest Service | Planning (other services TBD) | $0 | in-kind |
| Nevada Division of Wildlife | Planning (other services TBD) | $0 | in-kind |
| Idaho Office of Species Conservation | Planning, Review | $0 | in-kind |
| Shoshone-Paiute Tribes | Planning (other services TBD) | $0 | in-kind |
Other budget explanation
The budget allocation is contingent on the prioritized list of activities/projects identified by the Jarbidge River Bull Trout Recovery Unit Team (RUT). Cost sharing opportunities will be fully explored on a project-by-project basis.
Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Recommendation:
Fundable only if response is adequate
Fundable only if response is adequate
Date:
Mar 1, 2002
Mar 1, 2002
Comment:
A response is needed to describe the watershed assessment, strategies and priorities stemming from the watershed assessment, and a monitoring plan. The proposed team should have set the priorities and proposed actions to address those priorities based on existing information and then adapt those as recovery plans are developed. See the ISRP programmatic comments at the beginning of this report. Nearly three-fourths of the initial year's funding request is for an unidentified subcontractor. Who is the subcontractor and what is their job?Comment:
The objective of this project is to improve stream and riparian habitat conditions for the Jarbridge bull trout population. CBFWA agrees with the sponsor's decision to consider only the Dave Creek project under the project request. The objectives are clearly defined and attainable in the stated time frame. The habitat analysis was comprehensive and nicely demonstrated the benefit of acquiring a Temporary Conservation Easement on critical bull trout spawning habitat to restrict livestock grazing and other streamside development and the need for habitat improvements. Although the proposal lacks an M&E plan, the plan is being developed with the BLM. The sponsors indicated that the BLM plan would be adopted when completed.Comment:
Fundable. The response indicated that the proposal is now changed to only support work proposed in the Dave Creek component of the original project. The budget is greatly reduced accordingly. Proposal and response remain very rough, and preliminary data are very hard to decipher. However, the proposed work would protect and enhance critical bull trout along 4 miles of stream for at least several years. The response included additional information on M&E that was barely adequate. Monitoring should also include estimates of fish abundance.Comment: