FY 2002 Mountain Columbia proposal 199004401
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 |
|---|---|
| 199004401 Narrative | Narrative |
| 199004401 Sponsor Response to ISRP | Response |
| Intermountain: Coeur d'Alene Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
| Intermountain: Coeur d'Alene Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Lake Creek Land Acquisition and Enhancement |
| Proposal ID | 199004401 |
| Organization | Coeur d'Alene Tribe (CDA Tribe) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Cameron Heusser |
| Mailing address | 850 "A" Street P.O. Box 408 Plummer, Idaho 83851 |
| Phone / email | 2086866008 / cheusser@cdatribe-nsn.gov |
| Manager authorizing this project | Robert Matt |
| Review cycle | Mountain Columbia |
| Province / Subbasin | Mountain Columbia / Coeur d'Alene |
| Short description | Protect, enhance, and maintain wetland and riparian habitat in the Lake Creek drainage as partial mitigation for the impacts attributed to the construction and operation of the Albeni Falls hydroelectric facility. |
| Target species | This project will target species used to assess the impacts of Albeni Falls Dam:mallard duck;canada goose;bald eagle;black-capped chickadee;white-tailed deer;muskrat;yellow warbler. Cutthroat trout will also benefit significantly from this project. |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 47.5 | -117 | Lake Creek |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Completion of appraisal and other pre-acquisition requirements. |
| 2001 | Purchase of property. |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9004400 | Implement Fisheries Enhancement Opportunities: Coeur d'Alene Reservation | This project focuses on the protection and restoration of four key watersheds on the Reservation. Lake Creek is one of these drainages. All activities will complement ongoing fisheries habitat restoration efforts in the drainage. |
| 9206100 | Albeni Falls Wildlife Mitigation Project | This project is an umbrella project submitted by the Albeni Falls Interagency Workgroup (Coeur d'Alene Tribe is a member). This project specifically targets in-kind wetland and riparian habitats impacted by Albeni Falls Dam. |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Plan and coordinate baseline wildlife and habitat evaluation surveys for Godde property. | a. Plan baseline HEP: includes model design, interagency coordination, assembly of HEP team, compilation of existing information, etc. | 1 | $2,138 | |
| b. Plan baseline wildlife survey: includes survey design, interagency coordination, compilation of existing information. | 1 | $2,138 | ||
| 2. Draft site specific management plan for Godde property. | a. Draft management plan for the site including management goals, objectives, strategies, expected outcomes, and monitoring and evaluation needs. | 2 | $12,830 | |
| 3. Plan and identify project expansion opportunities. | a. Plan and identify future opportunities to secure land management rights to additional properties in Lake Creek Watershed, including identification of willing land owners. | 3 | $12,830 | |
| 4. Completion of pre-acquisition work associated with securing management rights to new properties. | a. Completion of appraisals, property surveys, haz-mat surveys, cultural resource surveys, NEPA checklist, etc. | 10 | $115,553 | Yes |
| 5. Plan and coordinate baseline wildlife and habitat evaluation surveys for secured properties. | a. Plan baseline HEP: includes model design, interagency coordination, assembly of HEP team, compilation of existing information, etc. | 10 | $2,138 | |
| b. Plan baseline wildlife survey: includes survey design, interagency coordination, compilation of existing information. | 10 | $2,138 | ||
| 6. Draft site specific management plan(s) for secured properties. | a. Draft management plan for each new site including management goals, objectives, strategies, expected outcomes, and monitoring and evaluation needs. | 10 | $0 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Draft site specific management plan for Godde property. | 2002 | 2003 | $33,889 |
| 2. Plan and identify project expansion opportunities. | 2003 | 2006 | $101,667 |
| 3. Completion of pre-acquisition work associated with securing management rights to new properties. | 2003 | 2013 | $305,001 |
| 4. Plan and coordinate baseline wildlife and habitat evaluation surveys for secured properties. | 2003 | 2013 | $33,889 |
| 5. Draft site specific management plan(s) for secured properties. | 2003 | 2013 | $203,334 |
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $157,253 | $165,115 | $173,372 | $182,040 |
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Protect wetland, riparian and asscoiated upland habitat in the Lake Creek Watershed. | a. Secure management rights to high priority wetland, riparian and associated upland areas in the Lake Creek watershed. | 10 | $1,213,447 | |
| 2. Implement appropriate enhancement measures on project lands. | a. Complete all enhancement activities identified in each of the site-specific management plans: includes Godde property and new acquisitions. | 15 | $33,738 | Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Protect wetland, riparian and asscoiated upland habitat in the Lake Creek Watershed (actually run until 2013). | 2003 | 2006 | $6,275,000 |
| 2. Implement appropriate enhancement measures on project lands(actually run until 2018). | 2003 | 2006 | $892,622 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,435,426 | $1,650,740 | $1,898,352 | $2,183,104 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Identify and secure boundary of Godde property to prevent livestock trespass and control access. | a. Confirm property boundaries and mark with appropriate signage, gates and fencing as necessary. | 1 | $1,189 | |
| 2. Maintain the existing habitat units on Godde property. All activities will be consistent with the O&M Guidelines document prepared by the wildlife managers. | a. Maintain property boundary, gates, and perimiter fencing as necessary. | ongoing for life of project | $9,913 | |
| b. Control the spread of invasive noxious weeds as necessary. | ongoing for life of project | $11,895 | Yes | |
| c. Maintain and control public access as appropriate. | ongoing for life of project | $6,741 | ||
| d. Use adaptive mangement principles to address unforseen management concerns. | ongoing for life of project | $3,965 | ||
| e. Consult and coordinate land management activities with NWPPC, BPA, CBFWA, Albeni Falls Work Group, local governments, and the public. | ongoing for life of project | $5,948 | ||
| 3. Maintain the existing habitat units on new project lands. | Tasks same as identified in objective 2. | ongoing for life of project | $0 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Maintain the existing habitat units on all Lake Creek Mitigation Properties (actually ongoing for life of project). | 2003 | 2006 | $227,691 |
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $45,599 | $52,438 | $60,304 | $69,350 |
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Monitor and evaluate project implementation activities. | a. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of land management activities on all project lands as described in site specific management plan(s). | ongoing for life of project | $15,881 | |
| b. Conduct annual noxious weed monitoring of project sites. | ongoing for life of project | $6,617 | ||
| c. Adapt management plans, activities and objectives as needed to maximize duel benefits to fish and wildlife. | ongoing for life of project | $3,971 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Monitor and evaluate project implementation activities (actually ongoing for life of project). | 2003 | 2006 | $135,126 |
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $29,116 | $32,027 | $35,230 | $38,753 |
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2002 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FTE: 1.7 | $53,456 |
| Fringe | 40% | $21,382 |
| Supplies | motor vehicle;supplies;office;non-capital equipment;communications&postage | $35,650 |
| Travel | training & project related travel | $6,000 |
| Indirect | 33% | $39,582 |
| Capital | 700 acres | $1,200,000 |
| NEPA | $3,950 | |
| Subcontractor | appraisals;hazmat;cultural resources;surveys;title reports | $103,050 |
| $1,463,070 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2002 cost | $1,463,070 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2002 budget request | $1,463,070 |
| FY 2002 forecast from 2001 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Reason for change in estimated budget
project was delayed due to disruption of negotiations with landowner.
Reason for change in scope
no change, just one year delay in implementation compared to schedule described in 2001 renewal
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|
Other budget explanation
high outyear projections include increase in capital outlay for expansion of project area.
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
Feb 9, 2001
Comment:
A response is needed. This is a proposal to purchase and manage about 2500 acres in the lower Lake Creek watershed. The cost amounts to about $3000 per acre spread over five years. It is difficult to understand from the proposal how much of the budget is for outright purchase, versus management. It would have helped if the proposal had outlined the objectives to be achieved by the purchase, and what other alternatives exist (for instance, wildlife easements, covenants, etc).This is an ongoing project of some duration; however, the proposal did not describe progress to date, or present adequate data demonstrating results. The response should describe results.
CBFWA Funding Recommendation
High Priority (unless 24015 is funded)
Mar 16, 2001
Comment:
The implementation activities within this ongoing project could be transferred into Project Number 24015 if that project were funded.FY02 Budget Review Comments: If Project Number 24015 is funded, this project should end. O&M and enhancement activities ($160,020) in the proposal would be transferred to Project Number 24015.
High Priority (unless 24015 is funded)
Mar 16, 2001
Comment:
If Project Number 24015 is funded, this project should end. O&M and enhancement activities ($160,020) in the proposal would be transferred to Project Number 24015.Comment:
Fundable, if a high priority property or an easement within the Lake Creek drainage is identified that meets the criteria specified in the proposal and response. The response was illuminating, although a bit depressing. It appears the proposers are back to the start on this project, because the purchase of the Goddy property will not occur. The proposers need to identify new properties that are not described in detail in the proposal; however, they do identify an area for potential acquisitions and describe the criteria to prioritize possible future purchases. There is a problem of accountability for the last ten years.See ISRP comment on the Land and Water Acquisition Fund in the "General Issues" section above.
Comment:
We agree with the ISRP recommendation for conditional funding. A set of clear time lines and potential deliverables needs to be established for this project. Past performance to purchase properties was unsuccessful and tied up valuable mitigation funds for over ten years.Comment:
The ISRP (p. 22) endorsed the Lake Creek land acquisition project (199004401) but tied continued support for the project to assurance that there will be consistent criteria for the selection of future properties. The ISRP also raised a "question of accountability for the last ten years", which is not entirely clear, but the staff assume refers to the long history of funding commitment for the project.
Council recommendation: The project should be funded under the conditions stated by the ISRP. The existing project should be combined under new proposal 24015 with a transfer of $160,020 for operation and maintenance from the original budget submitted for ongoing project 199004401 (the sponsor agrees with this). This recommendation assumes that the old project number for Lake Creek land acquisition is closed out and the originally proposed budget for proposal 24015 is augmented by the transfer of $160,020 of operation and maintenance funds from the Lake Creek project.
The Council notes that the ISRP concern about the accountability for this project may not be informed by the full history of the Lake Creek acquisition project. Essentially, funds committed to this project have not provided substantial benefit because the lengthy negotiation for a specific parcel ultimately failed. While there has been a continuing budget reserved for the project, the budget has carried forward for several years pending resolution of negotiations. In May, the Council approved making the existing FY 2001 budget available for other parcels subject to the use of criteria in the project proposal for this review.
Comment:
Consistent with Council recommendation, BPA intends to fund [project number 199004401] in combination with proposal number 24015Comment:
Intent was to roll into 200204500, O&M funding for the existing properties. New project not yet contracted. Could leave O&M in this contract, roll the acquisition funding into new project. O&M done under separate contract in the new project. Could spenComment:
Total amount requested is inclusive of land acquisition funding and Planning and design, Operations and maintenance and monitoring and evaluation. Needs for managing existing land holdings without land acquisition funding for FY04 is $249,580 and FY05 is 268,906.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: |
| $160,020 | $160,020 | $160,020 |
Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website