FY 2003 Middle Snake proposal 199501500

Section 1. Administrative

Proposal titleLake Billy Shaw Operations and Maintenance and Evaluation (O&M, M&E)
Proposal ID199501500
OrganizationShoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation (SPT - DVIR)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
NameGuy Dodson Sr
Mailing addressBox 219 Owyhee, NV 89832
Phone / email2087593246 / DVIRFG98@aol.com
Manager authorizing this projectGuy Dodson Sr.
Review cycleMiddle Snake
Province / SubbasinMiddle Snake / Owyhee
Short descriptionThe purpose of this Operation and Maintenance(O&M) project is to enhance and develop the Billy Shaw fishery area as a premier fishery in the Northwest U.S. Stocking with native fish (or suitable species) shoreline and water quality enhancement/monitorin
Target speciesNative resident Fish
Project location
LatitudeLongitudeDescription
NW corner DVIR
SW corner DVIR
NE corner DVIR
SE corner DVIR
42.028 -116.2308 Lake Billy Shaw
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)

Sponsor-reported:

RPA

Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:

Reviewing agencyAction #BiOp AgencyDescription

Section 2. Past accomplishments

YearAccomplishment
1998 Construction complete on Dam and associated structures
1999 Initial filling in spring, water quality and piezometer monitoring begun, Fish screen maintenance, reseeding of borrow areas in fall 1999
2000 Continued monitoring of piezometers and water quality, Invertebrate sampling, invertebrate transplants, initial enhancement of shoreline areas (tree planting, willows), water quality data analyzed for fish stocking, exclosure fence around reservoir,
2001 Continued monitoring of piezometers and water quality, willows planted along shoreline, trees planted, contracts developed for intitial stocking with sterile rainbow trout, maintenance of screens and structures, further development of M&E plan,
2001 installed solar water pump to provide water for stock, monitoring and maintenance of fences, water pumps and well, photo points established for monitoring of enhancement activities, Initial wildlife surveys begun in reservoir area

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

Project IDTitleDescription
8815600 Implement Fishery Stocking Program Consistent With Native Fish Conservation Similar tasks and objectives to Lake Billy Shaw
2000079 Assess Resident Fish, E. Fork Owyhee Subasin Will eventually provide information on native trout on the DVIR for possible stocking into Lake Billy Shaw
9701100 Enhance and Protect Habitat & Riparian Areas on the Duck Valley Indian Reservation Habitat enhancement is a critical need for comprehensive fish & wildlife management of the Owyhee Basin DVIR

Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2003 costSubcontractor
1. In coordination with scientists and other agencies update and review Operations and Maintenance and Monitoring and Evaluation Plan a. Update Operation and Maintenance Plan ongoing $25,000
b. Update Monitoring and Evaluation Plan ongoing $25,000
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
1. In coordination with scientists and other agencies update and review Operations and Maintenance and Monitoring and Evaluation Plan 5 7 $160,000
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
FY 2004FY 2005FY 2006FY 2007
$55,000$60,000$40,000$40,000

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2003 costSubcontractor
1. Protect shoreline and inlet streams from degradation a. Plant native trees/willows and grasses along shoreline and tributaries to Lake Billy Shaw ongoing $25,000
b. Install 4-7 water troughs/stock ponds to keep stock away from reservoir/fences ongoing $20,000
2. Disseminate information a. Monthly newspaper articles/quarterly to city paper ongoing $13,000
b. Update signs, touch up signs to alert public to new fishing facility ongoing $0
3. Work with Owyhee Schools a. Have students aid in planting trees/willows/grasses ongoing $6,000
4. Reports to Bonneville Power Administration a. Quarterly reports on progress ongoing $6,000
b. Annual Reports on progress ongoing $4,000
5. Stock Lake Billy Shaw with Sterile rainbow trout a. Contact local hatcheries for prices and quantities of sterile rainbow ongoing $0
b. Purchase sterile trout for stocking ongoing $45,000 Yes
c. Stock fish in reservoir during spring and fall as temperatures and conditions warrant ongoing $0
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
1. Protect shoreline and inlet streams from degradation 4 7 $200,000
2. Disseminate information 4 7 $130,000
3. Work W/ Owyhee Schools 4 7 $30,000
4. Reports to Bonneville Power Administration 4 7 $45,000
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
FY 2004FY 2005FY 2006FY 2007
$65,000$67,000$70,000$80,000

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2003 costSubcontractor
1. Follow O&M plan a. Follow O&M plan for dam and associated structures including fish screens ongoing $42,000
b. Record results and data from the above ongoing $0
2. Vehicle lease/operation and maintenance a. Continue vehicle lease ongoing $20,000
b. Maintenance of Vehicles ongoing $7,000
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
1. Follow O&M plan 4 7 $221,000
2. Vehicle lease/operation and maintenance 4 7 $128,000
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
FY 2004FY 2005FY 2006FY 2007
$74,000$79,000$84,000$89,000

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2003 costSubcontractor
1. Work with Owyhee Schools a. Involve students in taking water quality monitoring ongoing $4,000
b. Students learn about habitat and water quality monitoring relating to fishery success ongoing $6,000
2. Follow Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for Lake Billy Shaw Follow M&E plan for waters of lake and area including domestic wells ongoing $35,000
3. Stock Lake Billy Shaw with sterile rainbow trout a. Monitor fishery according to O&M and M&E plan ongoing $10,000
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
1. Work with Owyhee Schools 4 7 $30,000
2. Follow Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for Lake Billy Shaw 4 7 $200,000
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
FY 2004FY 2005FY 2006FY 2007
$50,000$55,000$60,000$65,000

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget
ItemNoteFY 2003 cost
Personnel FTE: 1 FTE fisheries/Habitat Biologist, 1 technician, 2 seasonal laborors $85,000
Fringe @20% of salary $17,000
Supplies fencing, water troughs, solar pumps, trees, trap construction during monitoring, water quality equip $65,000
Travel For BPA related travel and to-and-from job site $6,000
Indirect @24% of budget $48,000
Subcontractor College of Southern Idaho, Black Canyon Trout Farms $45,000
Other Vehicle and equipment lease $27,000
$293,000
Total estimated budget
Total FY 2003 cost$293,000
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds$0
Total FY 2003 budget request$293,000
FY 2003 forecast from 2002$221,550
% change from forecast32.3%
Reason for change in estimated budget

Addition of stocking fish for Lake Billy Shaw and monitoring the fishery

Reason for change in scope

Addition of stocking Fish for Lake Billy Shaw

Cost sharing
OrganizationItem or service providedAmountCash or in-kind
Southwest Idaho Native Fish Watershed Advisory Group/Basin Advisory Group Technical Assistence $0 in-kind
Shoshone-Paiute Tribes Environmental Protection Program Technical Assistence Monitoring Assistence $0 in-kind
Shoshone-Paiute Tribes Cultural Resouces Department Technical Assistance/NEPA assistence $0 in-kind
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Technical Assistance $0 in-kind
Bureau of Reclamation Technical Assistance $0 in-kind
United States Forest Service Technical Assistance $0 in-kind
United States Fish and Wildlife Service Technical Assistance $0 in-kind
Shoshone-Paiute Tribes Natural Resources Department Technical Assistance $0 in-kind
Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Council Technical Assistance $0 in-kind

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
Date:
Mar 1, 2002

Comment:

A response is needed. Lake Billy Shaw has been fenced under BPA funds with riparian plantings done, but apparently cattle are being allowed in the protected enclosure. The response needs to describe enforcement procedures that are adequate for protecting past investments. Project sponsors need to provide assurance that lake levels will be maintained at elevation levels needed to support their plantings.
Recommendation:
High Priority
Date:
May 17, 2002

Comment:

This is a fundable project; however, CBFWA suggests that the following concerns should be addressed. Although many tasks (e.g., planting projects, fencing, signage, and public relations) have been in progress for multiple years, when will they be finished? Much of the work seems repetitive and once baseline data has been established, implementing select tasks (e.g., water quality monitoring) on a yearly basis may have limited value. Monitoring could be conducted on a rotating basis with other lakes from Project 198815600. CBFWA suggests that data for each lake could be updated every three years and this would provide adequate information for assessing changes over time. In addition, monitoring riparian plants should be conducted one year after planting and then every five to ten years. Furthermore, CBFWA believes that hook and line sampling is redundant if creel surveys are conducted. The CBFWA recommends that the sponsors consider combining this project with Project 198815600 resulting in an annual budget of $250,000.
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Jun 7, 2002

Comment:

Fundable. The response addressed the ISRP concerns adequately. It provides assurance that riparian edge habitat improvements will be protected through increased education of tribal members and through increased monitoring by enforcement personnel. The response noted that maintenance of lake levels was being addressed through an MOU with the DVIR Irrigation district; consequently that issue was not yet resolved.
Recommendation:
A w/conditions
Date:
Jul 23, 2002

Comment:

Recommend that this project be combined with 1988-156-00 since they are essentially the same, but occur in different lakes. Combination should reduce administrative, M&E, and O&M costs.
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Oct 30, 2002

Comment:


Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Apr 30, 2003

Comment:

This project will be combined with #1988-156-00 (Owyhee Fish Stocking). Additional FY 03 funding reflected here is a result of the combination of the projects
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Sep 20, 2003

Comment:

"Duck Valley reservoir's fish stocking and O&M" (new title). Project 198815600 rolled into this project (costs combined). Spending on track (03) but behind in work due to no contract being issued in 2002. $32k added to 04 and 05 on 8/19/03 per letter from Therese Lamb.
Recommendation:
Date:
Sep 20, 2003

Comment:


REVIEW:
NW Power and Conservation Council's FY 2006 Project Funding Review
Funding category:
expense
Date:
May 2005
FY05 NPCC start of year:FY06 NPCC staff preliminary:FY06 NPCC July draft start of year:
$456,899 $456,899 $456,899

Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website