FY 2003 Middle Snake proposal 199501500
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 |
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199501500 Narrative | Narrative |
199501500 Sponsor Response to the ISRP | Response |
199501500 Powerpoint Presentation | Powerpoint Presentation |
Middle Snake: Owyhee Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
Middle Snake: Owyhee Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
Section 1. Administrative
Proposal title | Lake Billy Shaw Operations and Maintenance and Evaluation (O&M, M&E) |
Proposal ID | 199501500 |
Organization | Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation (SPT - DVIR) |
Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
Name | Guy Dodson Sr |
Mailing address | Box 219 Owyhee, NV 89832 |
Phone / email | 2087593246 / DVIRFG98@aol.com |
Manager authorizing this project | Guy Dodson Sr. |
Review cycle | Middle Snake |
Province / Subbasin | Middle Snake / Owyhee |
Short description | The 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 species | Native resident Fish |
Project location
Latitude | Longitude | Description |
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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 |
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Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
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Section 2. Past accomplishments
Year | Accomplishment |
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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 ID | Title | Description |
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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
Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
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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
Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
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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 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
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$55,000 | $60,000 | $40,000 | $40,000 |
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
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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
Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
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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 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
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$65,000 | $67,000 | $70,000 | $80,000 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
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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
Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
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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 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
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$74,000 | $79,000 | $84,000 | $89,000 |
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
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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
Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
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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 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
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$50,000 | $55,000 | $60,000 | $65,000 |
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
Item | Note | FY 2003 cost |
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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 forecast | 32.3% |
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
Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
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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.
Fundable only if response is adequate
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.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.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.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.Comment:
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 projectsComment:
"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.Comment:
NW Power and Conservation Council's FY 2006 Project Funding Review
expense
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