FY 2003 Middle Snake proposal 199701100

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
199701100 Narrative	Narrative
199701100 Sponsor Response to the ISRP	Response
199701100 Powerpoint Presentation	Powerpoint Presentation
199701100 Powerpoint Presentation: 2003 Update	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	Enhance and Protect Habitat and Riparian Areas on the DVIR
Proposal ID	199701100
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	This project increases critical riparian areas of the Owyhee River and its tributaries as well as preserves the numerous natural springs located on the Duck Valley Indian Reservation. Provides a clean pure source of water for the fish and wildlife.
Target species	Redband trout, Bull trout other wild resident trout species comprising the native community; anadromous salmonids reintroduction/off site mitigation; all wildlife species.

Project location

Latitude	Longitude	Description
		NW corner DVIR
		SW corner DVIR
		NE corner DVIR
		SE corner DVIR
41.79	-115.95	Owyhee 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
1997	Began habitat assessments on DVIR
1997	Began planting trees around lakes (1000 4-5' trees)
1997	Initiated erosion control of lakes
1997	Purchase equipment to begin habitat work
1997	Quarterly & Annual report
1998	Began habitat protection of natural springs (i.e. Exclosure fencing, water troughs for stock)
1998	Protected two headwater areas (one fork of the Three Forks, Willis meadows, protecting 2 miles of stream)
1998	Initial data on population location, age structure, size, and habitat condition on 6 streams and East Fork Owyhee River
1998	Began monitoring tree survival at lakes (Sheep Creek 35% survival, Mt. View 90%)
1998	Began monitoring of exclosures
1998	Began maintenance of exclosures, and springs
1998	Used fishery information to begin work on genetic assessment proposal
1998	Protected six springs (see map in narrative), located and prioritized future work
1999	Continued spring protection
1999	Began stream habitat rehabilitation (planted 50 willow shoots on 3 streams each)
1999	Continued maintenance and monitoring (repair exclosure fence, plumbing of troughs, photos of exclosure for future monitoring)
1999	Began stream habitat protection
1999	Protected 2 headwater areas 1 mile of stream protected (Boyle Creek, Watchabob)
1999	Protected 8 springs
1999	Collected water quality data and began monitoring biological parameters of streams (D.O, Ph, Temp)
2000	Continued Protective measures
2000	Protected 2 headwaters (protecting 1.5 miles of stream Boyle Creek, Willis Meadows)
2000	Protected 7 springs
2000	Continued monitoring of water quality
2000	Continued monitoring and maintenance of exclosures and springs
2000	Began to work with Tribal Environmental Department in monitoring
2000	Began to develop descriptions of streams, length, elevations, etc.
2001	Continued protective measures
2001	Protected 5 springs
2001	Protected 1 headwater area of suspected redband trout stream (Miller Creek, 1.5 miles of stream)
2001	Continued stream surveys, habitat and biological monitoring
2001	Worked with Project # 2000-079 in sharing data and information on trout streams, habitat conditions, biological information
2001	Continued with monitoring maintenance of springs and exclosures
2001	Fixed for road crossings (Skull Creek, Jones Creek 2, Little Sheep Creek) putting the stream back in channel and off road.

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

Project ID	Title	Description
8815600	Implement Fishery Stocking Program Consistent With Native Fish Conservation	Project 97011 provides habitat and clean cold water to the reservoirs to help maintain the fishery
9501500	Lake Billy Shaw Fishery O&M	A new BPA- funded reservoir was completed in 1998 on the DVIR -- the development of its fisheries is an integral part of the habitat project. Same benefits as above.
2000079	Assess Resident Fish, E. Fork Owyhee Subasin	The habitat project will focus its efforts on where pure native trout populations are located once preliminary results are received.

Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2003 cost	Subcontractor
1. NEPA work required under contract - Cultural Resource survey	a. In coordination with Tribal Cultural Resource Dept. Survey areas before any ground disturbing activities	ongoing	$9,000

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost
1. NEPA work required under contract - Cultural Resource survey	4	7	$40,000

Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase

FY 2004	FY 2005	FY 2006	FY 2007
$10,000	$10,000	$10,000	$10,000

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2003 cost
1. As per list of springs (narative section), begin spring protection	a. Meet with Shoshone-Paiute Livestock Association for prioritization of Springs to be protected/enhanced	ongoing	$10,000
	b. Utilizing Tribal, Natural Resources Dept, NRCS, and Tribal Envirinmental Department locate springs	ongoing	$5,000
	c. Implement protective measures of springs (minimum of 6/year)	ongoing	$28,000
2. In coordination with Project 2000-079 and field observations/fishery work, implement stream protection	a. Locate and prioritize streams/stream reaches in need of protection	ongoing	$12,000
	b. Implement protective measures (fencing riparian areas/fixing road crossings) on streams and/or headwaters priority to suspected redband trout streams (appr. 6-10 miles of fence, troughs, culverts, etc)	ongoing	$25,000
3. Conduct Fishery and habitat surveys	a. Implement PFC assessment	ongoing	$20,000
	b. Conduct population estimates, size structure, condition, locations (GPS) in coordination with project 2000-079	ongoing	$35,000

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost
1. As per list of springs, begin spring protection	4	7	$190,000
2. In coordination with Project 2000-079 and field observations/fishery work, implement stream protection	4	7	$165,000
3. Conduct Fishery and habitat surveys	4	7	$235,000

Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase

FY 2004	FY 2005	FY 2006	FY 2007
$140,000	$145,000	$150,000	$155,000

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2003 cost
1. Maintain exclosures and fences	a. repair fence as needed every spring	ongoing	$30,000
	b. repair troughs, braces, or piping as needed	ongoing	$30,000
2. Equipment & Vehicle maintenance and rental	a. make needed repairs and maintenance on vehicle and ORV	ongoing	$20,000
	b. maintain fishery equipment and sampling gear	ongoing	$6,000
	c. Vehicle lease/Rental		$10,000

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost
1. Maintain exclosures and troughs	4	7	$240,000
2. Maintain vehicles and equipment	4	7	$144,000

Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase

FY 2004	FY 2005	FY 2006	FY 2007
$100,000	$105,000	$110,000	$120,000

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2003 cost
1. Collect Water quality data	a. Collect biological parameters (D.O. Temp, Ph, etc)	ongoing	$25,000
	b. Once a year to metals testing in Owyhee River w/ assistence of Tribal Environmental Program	ongoing	$10,000
2. Monitor and Evaluate habitat conditions	a. Monitor habitat conditions in exclosure areas via photo points, species diversity, airial photos (investigate habitat models and other monitoring and assessment protocols)	ongoing	$10,000
	b. Monitor and evaluate habitat conditions on streams and River using PFC assessment	ongoing	$25,000
3. Monitor springs and exclosures for improvement and flow	a. Monitor flows from springs protected for comparisons and evaluation of protection	ongoing	$14,000
	b. Monitor plant species composition inside and outside exclosure	ongoing	$11,000
	c. Investigate other monitoring methods (HEP, Suitability Index Models) through USFWS, or other agencies having similar projects	ongoing	$9,696

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost
1. Collect Water quality data	4	7	$140,000
2. Monitor and Evaluate habitat conditions	4	7	$140,000
3. Monitor springs and exclosures for improvement and flow	4	7	$138,784

Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

FY 2004	FY 2005	FY 2006	FY 2007
$110,000	$115,000	$120,000	$125,000

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget

Item	Note	FY 2003 cost
Personnel	FTE: Director, Biologist, Technician 2 laborors	$122,000
Fringe	@ 20% of salaries	$24,400
Supplies	water troughs, fencing, pipe, fittings, tools,Also supplies for maintenance	$65,000
Travel	for local travel and BPA related travel	$5,000
Indirect	@24% of budget	$68,016
NEPA	For Cultural Resource Surveys NEPA cost	$9,000
Other	Equipment lease/rent, vehicle lease,	$51,280
		$344,696

Total estimated budget

Total FY 2003 cost	$344,696
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds	$0
Total FY 2003 budget request	$344,696
FY 2003 forecast from 2002	$325,000
% change from forecast	6.1%

Reason for change in estimated budget

No real change in projection

Reason for change in scope

Cost sharing

Organization	Item or service provided	Amount	Cash or in-kind
Southwest Idaho Resource Conservation and Development Council	Technical Assistance	$0	in-kind
National Riparian Service Team	PFC assessment training	$0	in-kind
Shoshone-Paiute Tribes Natural Resources Department	Technical Assistance	$0	in-kind
United States Fish and Wildlife Service	Technical Assistance/ Equipment loan, personnel loan	$0	in-kind
United States Forest Service	Technical Assistance	$0	in-kind
Bureau of Reclamation	Technical Assistance	$0	in-kind
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality	Technical Assistance	$0	in-kind
Shoshone-Paiute Tribes Cultural Resources Department	Technical Assistance NEPA Documentation	$0	in-kind
Shoshone-Paiute Tribes Environmental Protection Program	Technical Assistance Monitoring Assistance	$0	in-kind
Southwest Idaho Native Fish Watershed Advisory Group/Basin Advisory Group	Technical Assistance	$0	in-kind

Reviews and recommendations

This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.

REVIEW:
ISRP Preliminary Review (ISRP 2002-2)

Recommendation:
Fundable only if response is adequate

Date:
Mar 1, 2002

Comment:

Response needed. Based on the proposal and presentation, the reviewers saw no evidence the project warrants continued funding and a strong response would be needed to modify that position. The ISRP FY00 comments recommended "fund for one year to allow the project sponsors to better refine their project. Future long-term funding contingent on addressing deficiencies. The authors need to develop quantifiable biologically measurable objectives, without which one cannot evaluate whether the work achieves its goals. More detail is needed on how sites will be evaluated and the standards for success." The current proposal and recent presentation show no indication that these and other items previously identified by the ISRP have been addressed or adopted. Apparently this project did not complete a watershed assessment as proposed in FY00. The tasks completed to date (springhead fencing) do not appear to be providing significant, cost-effective benefits to fish and wildlife.

REVIEW:
CBFWA Funding Recommendation

Recommendation:
High Priority

Date:
May 17, 2002

Comment:

A M&E Plan needs to be completed for this project.

REVIEW:
ISRP Final Review (ISRP 2002-11)

Recommendation:
Do Not Fund

Date:
Jun 7, 2002

Comment:

Not fundable. The response provided no new information to suggest the project activities significantly protect or enhance fish and wildlife resources. The ISRP noted in its preliminary review the lack of necessary detail on quantifiable biologically measurable objectives, methods, and M&E; however, the response did not provide any additional substantive detail on these deficiencies. The ISRP remains concerned that the project has too limited a focus. Fencing of the springheads only, without also fencing adjacent stream riparian areas, will not lead to significant habitat protection and fisheries benefits.

Earlier ISRP reviews (FY 2000) recommended funding to the DVIR in order to support development of refined sampling protocols, project designs, and project descriptions. Detailed plans for M&E should be developed and reviewed by the ISRP before funding would be recommended. The ISRP believes that it is not appropriate to recommend unconditional funding for projects when one of ISRP's four primary review criteria from the 1996 Power Act amendment directs the ISRP to review and recommend only projects that "have provisions for monitoring and evaluation of results."

REVIEW:
BPA Funding Recommendation

Recommendation:
A w/conditions

Date:
Jul 23, 2002

Comment:

Do not recommend funding new on ground implementation. To protect past investment, fund on-going O&M and review the need for continuing M&E. May not be an FCRPS responsibility to mitigate above Hells Canyon dam if not affected by the construction or operation of Black Canyon, Anderson Ranch, Boise Diversion, Minidoka, or Palisades reservoirs.

REVIEW:
NWPPC Funding Recommendation

Recommendation:
Fund

Date:
Oct 30, 2002

Comment:

Project Issue 4: Shoshone Paiute Tribe project 199701100 Enhance and Protect Habitat and Riparian Areas on the DVIR

The ISRP rated as "Not Fundable" because of M&E element concerns. The province group and Council support continuing O&M to maintain past investment. The Council has advised the sponsor that the planning and design and construction and implementation funds requested cannot be provided unless and until needs until an M&E plan is reviewed and found acceptable by the ISRP. Council staff and the project sponsor are discussing a timeline for development and review of a reworked M&E plan for the proposal.

REVIEW:
BPA Funding Decision

Recommendation:
Fund

Date:
Apr 30, 2003

Comment:

Fund as recommended to continue O&M phase and to develop a revised M&E plan for ISRP review. No new construction implementation at this time. The Council recommended a budget of $292,696. Bonneville will review the total budget needs of the project based upon the initial proposal O&M estimate of $96,000 plus a negotiated amount for M&E plan development. The final budget may be less than the Council recommended budget of $292,696.

REVIEW:
NWPPC Funding Recommendation

Recommendation:
Fund

Date:
Sep 20, 2003

Comment:

On track. Once M&E plan complete, contract will be modified (04). 04 & 05 rec amount ok.

REVIEW:
Project Sponsor Request for FY04-05

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:
$302,648	$302,648	$302,648

Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website