Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Pend Oreille Erosion Abatement and Landform Restoration |
| Proposal ID | 24006 |
| Organization | Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator |
| Name | Patrick J. Cole |
| Mailing address | 1181 Talache Road Sagle, Idaho 83860 |
| Phone / email | 2082636004 / patcole@dmi.net |
| Manager authorizing this project | Jerry Deal |
| Review cycle | Mountain Columbia |
| Province / Subbasin | Mountain Columbia / Pend Oreille Upper |
| Short description | A detailed study of feasibility, design, and cost for erosion control measures and landform restoration techniques within Pend Oreille Lake and the Pend Orelle River upstream of Albeni Falls Dam. Study results would be implemented in a future project. |
| Target species | bald eagle, mallard, yellow warbler, black-capped chickadee, white-tailed deer |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|
| 48.1565 |
-116.3342 |
Lake Pend Oreille |
| 48.178 |
-117 |
Albeni Falls Dam |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|
| 1998 |
Parametrix Inc. report (Parametrix 2000) on geomorphic processes in the Clark Fork Delta (see Section 9b). |
| 2000 |
Findaly Engineering (2000) feasibility study for arresting erosion in the Clark Fork Delta (see Section 9b).. |
| 2000 |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE 2000) report on engineering design for erosion control in the Pend Oreille River (see Section 9b).. |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|
|
Albeni Falls Wildlife Work Group (AFWWG) |
The proposed study would compliment current AFWWG wildlife mitigation activities where existing wetlands are acquired, restored, and enhanced, by protecting existing public land from further erosion, and restoring lost land area. |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| Prepares a bid package detailing expected outcomes. Develop a qualified bidder list. Acquire bids, and award the study contract. |
|
2002 |
$3,000 |
|
| Develop the most biologically effective means to arrest erosion of important landforms in the Pend Oreille System. Include study outcomes in a draft report. |
Tasks 1-5 (see Section 9f) |
2002 |
$35,000 |
Yes |
| Determine the most effective technique to restore land area lost due to operation of Albeni Falls Dam. Include study outcomes in a draft report. |
A. tasks 1 & 2, B. tasks 1-3 (see Section 9f) |
2002 |
$35,000 |
Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
| Obtain critical reviews of the draft study from USGS, NRCS, and USACE. |
2003 |
2003 |
$25,000 |
| Study contractor prepares a Final Study Report that incorporates critical reviews. |
2003 |
2003 |
$15,000 |
| IDFG prints and distributes report copies to a list of interested agencies, tribes, organizations, and individuals. |
2003 |
2003 |
$2,000 |
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
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 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
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 2002 cost |
|---|
| Supplies |
|
$500 |
| Indirect |
|
$2,500 |
| Subcontractor |
|
$70,000 |
| $73,000 |
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2002 cost | $73,000 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2002 budget request | $73,000 |
| FY 2002 forecast from 2001 | $0 |
| % 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 only if response is adequate
Date:
Feb 9, 2001
Comment:
Fundable if the response adequately addresses the ISRP's concerns. The proposed (new) project would review alternative methods for abatement of shoreline erosion in Lake Pend Oreille and the Pend Oreille River upstream of Albeni Falls Dam, which has occurred as a result of changes in natural lake level fluctuations associated with the operation of the dam. The project would extend work previously performed by Findlay Engineering (2000) to develop site-specific remedies. The panel was struck that the project would primarily deal with after-the-fact "fixes", and would not consider the real cause of the problem, management of lake levels due to hydropower operation. Apparently this would be taken as a constraint, an approach the panel does not feel is necessary. The project would be more valuable if it also considered changes in reservoir operating policy necessary to get at the heart of the problem. Nonetheless, although the proposal is quite short, it does identify the need for the project, and the nature of the work to be undertaken. Details of the methods that would be used to accomplish the outlined tasks are largely lacking though. Furthermore, the panel feels strongly that the project must include a qualified biologist on the contractor's staff. Funding for this project should be provisional on this qualification being met, and a more detailed methods section being provided.
Recommendation:
Not Applicable
Date:
Mar 16, 2001
Comment:
This project would be more appropriately reviewed and funded under the purview of the Albeni Falls Work Group.
Recommendation:
Do Not Fund
Date:
Apr 6, 2001
Comment:
Do not fund. The response did not adequately address the ISRP's concerns. The panel noted in review that the project would deal with after-the-fact "fixes", and would not consider the real cause of shoreline erosion problems, which is management of lake levels due to hydropower operation. The project sponsor was asked to respond with a work plan that would evaluate, in addition to remedies mentioned in the original proposal, possible changes to lake levels. Relative effects on erosion of shoreline management actions (to be evaluated per original proposal) and lake level management could then be evaluated. The project sponsor failed to respond to this request. ISRP further requested that details of methods to be evaluated be included in the proposal. The project sponsor's response was to indicate a list of qualifications that they would seek in contractor selection. The project sponsors response to comments and requests for information is inadequate, and ISRP accordingly now recommends that the proposal not be funded.
Recommendation:
Do not fund
Date:
May 30, 2001
Comment:
- Do not fund. We agree that on a technical basis this project should not be funded. In addition, because this project deals with the Albeni Falls mitigation project, we agree with the CBFWA recommendation that the project should be reviewed and funded under the Albeni Falls Wildlife Mitigation Project 199206100.
-We are concerned about the proposal statement that this project would look at existing parcels purchased under the Albeni Falls Wildlife Mitigation Project. The proposal states, "The proposed study would compliment current AFWWG wildlife mitigation activities where existing wetlands are acquired, restored, and enhanced, by protecting existing public land from further erosion, and restoring lost land area". We should not fund an additional project to look at erosion issues on these parcels. The Albeni Falls Wildlife Mitigation Project should deal with those issues under it's own O&M phases.
Recommendation:
Do Not Fund
Date:
Oct 19, 2001
Comment:
Recommendation:
Do not fund
Date:
Mar 25, 2002
Comment:
Consistent with Council recommendation, BPA does not intend to fund.