Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Kootenai River Subbasin Stakeholders Symposium |
| Proposal ID | 24016 |
| Organization | Kootenai River Network (KRN) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator |
| Name | Gretchen Kruse |
| Mailing address | 214 E. Hayden Ave. Hayden ID 83835 |
| Phone / email | 2087629800 / FRAQR@aol.com |
| Manager authorizing this project | Carolyn Stamy |
| Review cycle | Mountain Columbia |
| Province / Subbasin | Mountain Columbia / Kootenai |
| Short description | Provide a forum to encourage resource information exchange among stakeholders in the Kootenai River subbasin (BC Canada, Montana and Idaho). |
| Target species | White sturgeon, burbot, westslope cutthroat trout, bulltrout, mountain whitefish, redband rainbow trout, kokanee |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|
| 48.9999 |
-116.5027 |
Kootenai River |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|
| 1996 |
Inventory of water quality and habitat restoration and improvement priorities -- EPA Regional Multi-Media Assistance |
| 1997 |
Development of comprehensive water quality and aquatic habitat monitoring program -- EPA Habitat Improvement Project |
| 1997 |
Six separate stream restoration projects -- EPA Habitat Improvement Project |
| 1998 |
Mark Creek Conference |
| 1998 |
Bull Trout Conference |
| 1999 |
Strategic Planning workshop |
| 1999 |
Non-Point Source Project -- Clean Water Act, Section 319 Funding |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|
| 8806400 |
Kootenai River White Strugeon Study and Conservaiton Aquaculture Program |
Participation of all stakeholders within the Kootenai River subbasin is crucial to the success of the proposed symposium which will be designed to accommodate diverse interests and acitivities- |
| 8806500 |
(IDFG program) |
See previous line |
|
Focus Watershed Coordination Project |
See previous line |
| 9404900 |
Kootenai River Ecosystems Project |
See previous line |
|
Kootenai Tribe of Idaho Water Resources Management Plan |
See previous line |
|
Kootenai National Forest Habitat Enhancement Program |
See previous line |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| 1)Provide a forum to encourage resource information exchange among stakeholders in the Kootenai River subbasin |
a)Symposium and partnership workshop and agenda development |
3 |
$5,000 |
Yes |
|
b)Expand the KRN website to accommodate documents that can be downloaded and to include links to related resource web sites |
1 |
$200 |
Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
| 1)Provide a forum to encourage resource information exchange among stakeholders in the Kootenai River subbasin |
2003 |
2006 |
$23,534 |
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|
| $5,460 | $5,733 | $6,020 | $6,321 |
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| 1)Provide a forum to encourage resource information exchange among stakeholders in the Kootenai River subbasin |
a)Symposium and partnership workshop outreach and promotion activities |
3 |
$5,500 |
Yes |
|
b)Convene symposium and all realted activities |
3 |
$20,000 |
Yes |
|
c)Develop, assemble and publish symposium materials |
3 |
$4,000 |
Yes |
|
d)Convene partnership workshop |
3 |
$5,000 |
Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
| 1)Provide a forum to encourage resource information exchange among stakeholders in the Kootenai River subbasin |
2003 |
2006 |
$156,130 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|
| $36,225 | $38,036 | $39,938 | $41,935 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| 1)Provide a forum to encourage resource information exchange among stakeholders in the Kootenai River subbasin |
a)Coordination of symposium and all related activities |
3 |
$4,500 |
Yes |
|
b) Coordination of partnership workshop and all related activities |
3 |
$5,000 |
Yes |
|
c)Maintenance of KRN website as a forum for information exchange through a central clearinghouse |
3 |
$250 |
Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
| 1)Provide a forum to encourage resource information exchange among stakeholders in the Kootenai River subbasin |
2003 |
2006 |
$44,126 |
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
| FY 2006 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 |
|---|
| $11,851 | $10,238 | $10,750 | $11,287 |
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| 1)Provide a forum to encourage resource information exchange among stakeholders in the Kootenai River subbasin |
a)Symposium and partnership workshop evaluation |
3 |
$1,000 |
Yes |
|
b)Follow-up activities |
3 |
$1,000 |
Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
| 1)Provide a forum to encourage resource information exchange among stakeholders in the Kootenai River subbasin |
2003 |
2006 |
$9,051 |
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|
| $2,100 | $2,205 | $2,315 | $2,431 |
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2002 cost |
|---|
| Personnel |
FTE: N/A |
$0 |
| Fringe |
N/A |
$0 |
| Supplies |
Hand outs, conference materials, follow-up/evaluation, stationery, workshop supplies |
$12,000 |
| Travel |
Keynote speakers, special guests, facilitators |
$2,000 |
| Indirect |
@9% |
$3,730 |
| Capital |
N/A |
$0 |
| NEPA |
N/A |
$0 |
| PIT tags |
# of tags: 0 |
$0 |
| Subcontractor |
Technical assistance, facilitators, graphic designer, workshop |
$25,220 |
| Other |
Facility and equipment rental and related costs |
$8,500 |
| $51,450 |
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2002 cost | $51,450 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2002 budget request | $51,450 |
| FY 2002 forecast from 2001 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|
| Kootenai River Network |
Coordination and support |
$5,000 |
cash |
| Kootenai Tribe of Idaho |
Coordination and support |
$3,000 |
in-kind |
| To be identified |
Banquet and breaks |
$2,000 |
cash |
| To be identified |
Coordination and support |
$5,000 |
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:
A response is needed that better defines project focus and justifies the budget. The sponsors should consider coordinating with the Lake Roosevelt Forum for the continuing education activities.
The Kootenai River Network proposes to enhance coordination and collaboration among various stakeholders in the Kootenai River Subbasin through an annual symposium and training workshop, and through the enhancement of a website. The symposium would provide a forum for information exchange among researchers, fish and wildlife managers, industry, environmental groups and landowners. The overall goal is to include those stakeholders in the process for their understanding of, and support for, fish and wildlife reclamation. A less pressing role is technical coordination, which also has other avenues.
The proposal is well prepared and reflects a thorough understanding of the technical issues by the authors, who are part of technical teams. The technical background gives an appropriate overview of the basin. It reflects the diversity of uses of basin lands and waters and resulting stakeholders. Significance to regional programs is clearly identified. Major players in the basin are listed, with their principal activities. The proposal reflects and cites the Subbasin Summary and white sturgeon Recovery Plan. It clearly states the importance of stakeholder participation. However, it does not cite the Columbia Basin Fish and Wildlife Program.
The proposal relates the planned symposium to other projects. It cites the analogous symposium in the Lake Roosevelt subbasin, and cites linkages to other projects in the basin, many by project number. The proposal is careful to say it is not intended to replace the information transfer functions of other projects. The objectives are clearly stated, along with appropriate tasks and activities (=methods, in this case). Evaluation of the symposium and workshops is a specified task. Facilities and equipment appear up to the work, and the staff is experienced in basin research activities as past or current participants. Information transfer is the main focus of the proposal. The website function looks like an effective way to maintain coordination and to educate the Province on subbasin planning.
The proposal makes a good case for the benefits of information exchange and coordination of recovery efforts given the size, diversity and remoteness of the subbasin. The project is modeled on the Lake Roosevelt Forum, which focuses on specific resident fish issues in the Inter-Mountain Province. However, the focus of this symposium is less clear. What would be the focus of the stakeholders meetings? Could the KRN evolve into a watershed council?
The project is likely to provide benefits to fish and wildlife through additional research/management, coordination and stakeholder participation and support.
Recommendation:
Recommended Action (Fund for 1 year only)
Date:
Mar 16, 2001
Comment:
Better coordination and information dissemination is needed between northern Idaho and western Montana fisheries agencies and stakeholders on the Kootenai River. Whether a specific symposium is necessary is not certain. Some of the coordination should be the responsibility of the focus watershed coordinator under Project Number 199608720. This project is not needed on an annual basis, only one year of funding should be considered.
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Apr 6, 2001
Comment:
Fundable. The response provides adequate detail on the project focus. It does not explain the need for budget items in detail but does indicate that reductions in budget are possible. The response regarding coordination with the Lake Roosevelt Forum is adequate.
Recommendation:
Fundable after Subbasin Planning
Date:
May 30, 2001
Comment:
This project should be reconsidered for funding after subbasin planning is completed as discussed in our cover letter. We have no comments in addition to the ISRP/CBFWA review comments.
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.