FY 2002 Mountain Columbia proposal 24014

Additional documents

TitleType
24014 Narrative Narrative
24014 Sponsor Response to ISRP Response

Section 1. Administrative

Proposal titleAssessment of Operational Impacts of Libby Dam on Riparian Wildlife habitats and their associated aquatic components
Proposal ID24014
OrganizationMontana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
NameAlan Wood
Mailing address490 North Meridian Avenue Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone / email4067514595 / awood@state.mt.us
Manager authorizing this projectAlan Wood
Review cycleMountain Columbia
Province / SubbasinMountain Columbia / Flathead
Short descriptionEnhance and protect native wildlife communities in the flathead Basin through multi-species assessments, design of habitat improvements, develop approaches to habitat protection, mitigate variable river flows, and identify off-site mitigation potential
Target speciesRiparian Birds including Lazuli Bunting, Hammond's Flycatcher, Red-eyed Vireo, American Redstart, Warbling Vireo, Calliope Hummingbird, MacGillivary's Warbler- and Reptiles and Amphibians including Tailed Frog, Long-Toed Salamander and Pacific Chorus Frog
Project location
LatitudeLongitudeDescription
48.45 -115.7 Kootenai River
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)

Sponsor-reported:

RPA

Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:

Reviewing agencyAction #BiOp AgencyDescription

Section 2. Past accomplishments

YearAccomplishment
1970 1999 Enhancement or conservation efforts on 42,000 acres of wildlife habitat
2000 Completed detailed negotiations on a conservation easment with Plum Creek Timber that involves 140,000 acreas including 10,000 acres of riparian/wetlands

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

Project IDTitleDescription
199101903 Hungry Horse Fisheries Mitigation umbrella The project will continue the landscape and systems approach developed for the Fisheries Program by monitoring and assessing impacts on avian, reptilian and amphibian species associated with the riverine habitats affected by dam operations.

Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2002 costSubcontractor
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2002 costSubcontractor
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2002 costSubcontractor
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2002 costSubcontractor
Monitor and Assess populations of birds and herpitiles associated with riparian habitats. a. conduct amphibian and reptile surveys b. establish avian point count locations c. conduct avian point counts d. compile/analize data 3 $113,949
Develop vegetation model a. aquire photos and or satellite images b. do photo interpretation c. conduct ground truth $75,000 Yes
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Monitor and Assess populations of amphibians, reptiles and birds. 2003 2004 $384,890
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
FY 2003FY 2004
$191,249$118,641

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget
ItemNoteFY 2002 cost
Personnel FTE: Includes half-time Biologist Graduate student stipend 3 Temp. Research Assist. $62,429
Fringe $9,070
Supplies copy cost, forms, maps, photos, nets and other equipment $8,000
Travel including Per Diem,Lodging, Air Fare and mileage $34,450
Subcontractor Conduct vegetation photo interpretation and ground truth $75,000
$188,949
Total estimated budget
Total FY 2002 cost$188,949
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds$0
Total FY 2002 budget request$188,949
FY 2002 forecast from 2001$0
% change from forecast0.0%
Cost sharing
OrganizationItem or service providedAmountCash or in-kind

Reviews and recommendations

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

Recommendation:
Do not fund - no response required
Date:
Feb 9, 2001

Comment:

Do not fund, a response is not warranted. See 24013.
Recommendation:
Recommended Action
Date:
Mar 16, 2001

Comment:

Operational loss assessments are emphasized as a priority in the subbasin summary. A more detailed description of proposed activities is needed to rank this project in a higher category.
Recommendation:
Do Not Fund
Date:
Apr 6, 2001

Comment:

See comments on 24013.

CBFWA Comments: Operational loss assessments are emphasized as a priority in the subbasin summary. A more detailed description of proposed activities is needed to rank this project in a higher category.


Recommendation:
Do not fund
Date:
May 30, 2001

Comment:

Do not fund. We agree with the ISRP recommendation based on the technical merits of the project.
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.