FY 2003 Mainstem/Systemwide proposal 199803100

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
199803100 Narrative	Narrative
199803100 Powerpoint Presentation	Powerpoint Presentation
199803100 Sponsor Response to the ISRP	Response

Section 1. Administrative

Proposal title	Implement Wy-Kan-Ush-Mi Wa-Kish-Wit Watershed Assessment and Restoration Plan Now
Proposal ID	199803100
Organization	Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
Name	Paul Lumley
Mailing address	729 NE Oregon Street Portland, OR 97232
Phone / email	5032380667 / lump@critfc.org
Manager authorizing this project	Paul Lumley
Review cycle	Mainstem/Systemwide
Province / Subbasin	Mainstem/Systemwide /
Short description	Provide effective and efficient watershed restoration through coordination and support of tribal restoration planning and project implementation consistent with the Wy-Kan-Ush-Mi Wa-Kish-Wit and the NPPC Fish & Wildlife Program.
Target species	Systemwide benefits, focus on anadromous fisheries species

Project location

Latitude	Longitude	Description
		Systemwide

Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)

Sponsor-reported:

RPA
5
82,83
105
34,115,141-3, 180198
151
152
180,154,155,157
154
175,184
193-198
199

Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:

Reviewing agency	Action #	BiOp Agency	Description
NMFS	Action 152	NMFS	The Action Agencies shall coordinate their efforts and support offsite habitat enhancement measures undertaken by other Federal agencies, states, Tribes, and local governments by the following:
NMFS	Action 154	NMFS	BPA shall work with the NWPPC to ensure development and updating of subbasin assessments and plans; match state and local funding for coordinated development of watershed assessments and plans; and help fund technical support for subbasin and watershed plan implementation from 2001 to 2006. Planning for priority subbasins should be completed by the 2003 check-in. The action agencies will work with other Federal agencies to ensure that subbasin and watershed assessments and plans are coordinated across non-Federal and Federal land ownerships and programs.

Section 2. Past accomplishments

Year	Accomplishment
1998	Coordinated Inter-Tribal watershed projects development and reviews prior to submission to Watershed Technical Work Group, CBFWA, NPPC, & BPA. Established an Inter-Tribal Habitat team to coordinate watershed projects & assessments.
1998	Promoted the development of habitat projects consistent with Wy-Kan-Ush-Mi Wa-Kish-Wit and ongoing & proposed salmon production actions
1998	Organized Inter-Tribal Habitat & Production project review workshops to analyze assessments, implementation, evaluations, & results.
1998	Organized meetings with Oregon GWEB, DEQ, federal NRCS - Conservation Reserve Program, EPA Clean Water Action Plan, BOR, and USFWS with Inter-Tribal watershed restoration project staff to seek cooperative, cost-share funding of projects for 19
1998	Created watershed restoration handbook and disseminated 2000 copies. Created brochures detailing successful tribal restoration projects.
1999	Wrote technical paper on Umatilla Basin Project and published in scientific journal.
1999	Met with each tribe to identify funding needs and match with cost-share opportunities.
1999	Started Spirit of the Salmon Fund within CRITFC to raise funds for tribal restoration projects and cost-share efforts.
1999	Coordinated Inter-Tribal watershed project development and begun coordination of watershed assessment efforts.
1999	Participated in and led regional discussion on subbasin planning efforts. Participated in regional discussion on subbasin planning efforts.
2000	Watershed Assessment Forums conducted to assess feasibility of developing a standardized regional watershed assessment methodology.
2000	Workshops held to develop amendments to the NWPPC Fish and Wildlife Program. Amendments submitted on behalf of the four member Tribes.
2000	Planned, implemented, and secured cost-share for 2000 Tribal Water Quality Conference in Spokane, WA
2000	Trained Salmon Corps members in watershed assessment methods, contracted their services for tribal restoration projects, promoted their services to other organizations.
2000	CRITFC staff took leadership roles at the collaborative Lower Columbia River Estuary Partnership in support of salmon habitat restoration in the lower Columbia.
2001	Planned, implemented, and secured cost-share for 2001 Tribal Water Quality Conference in Warms Springs, OR
2001	Established CRITFC Technical Advisory Team, including hydrologists, fisheries scientists, watershed and water quality scientists. Provides project and plan review services to member tribes as requested.
2001	Produced and distributed Tribal Restoration Calendar as outreach tool highlighting successful tribal restoration projects for salmon recovery.
2001	Participated in developing the High Priority and 2001 Action Plan projects with the four member Tribes. Coordinated submittal of proposals and supported through the funding process.
2001	Trained Salmon Corps members in watershed assessment methods, contracted their services for tribal restoration projects, promoted their services to other organizations including LCREP and the City of Portland.
2001	Drafted cultural assessment methodology for watersheds developed in cooperation with the Umatilla Tribe.
2001	Participated in planning and public outreach for CRITFC Jammin for Salmon event which highlighted salmon success stories held in August at Portlands downtown Waterfront Park. Promoted partnerships with corporate sponsors.
all	Coordinate with tribes and funding organizations/regional committees to find cost share opportunities for watershed funds allocated to CRITFC and the tribes: LCREP, The Spirit of the Salmon Fund, EPA, PSC, PCSRF, and private foundations.

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

Project ID	Title	Description
23087	Cooperative Center For Applied Fish Science	CRITFC sponsored proposals for the planning, design, and construction of the new CCAFS to be located at the Hagerman Fisheries Research Facility.
	Collaborative, Systemwide Monitoring and Evaluation Program	Coordinated joint development with CRB fish management agencies. Whether or not it is funded, CRITFC watershed department staff will continue to work collaboratively with tribes and state and federal agencies to develop comprehensive M&E for the basin.
	Numerous others	CRITFC staff has worked on numerous tribally sponsored projects in habitat restoration, and hatchery construction, improvement, and maintenance as well as research in fisheries management, hatchery operations, and supplementation.

Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2003 cost	Subcontractor

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost

Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2003 cost	Subcontractor
1. Provide comprehensive coordination and tracking of tribally sponsored watershed protection & restoration projects to ensure timely on-the-ground project implementation and cost sharing within each subbasin.	a. Provide management assistance to the four tribes' fisheries programs in packaging and managing comprehensive watershed proposals and projects through the NPPC, CBFWA and BPA review and contracting processes.	ongoing	$43,458
	b. Provide coordination amongst tribes and project cooperators to insure projects are integrated within the subbasin and consistent with NPPC F&W Program, Wy-Kan-Ush-Mi Wa-Kish-Wit, and fish habitat objectives for the subbasin.	ongoing	$25,683
	c. Maintain a project tracking system for tribal/subbasin projects to monitor project implementation, fiscal management, local and regional project coordination and reviews, overall subbasin evaluation results and effectiveness.	ongoing	$9,781
	d. Promote cost sharing of subbasin watershed projects with tribal, federal, state, local, and private agencies, organizations, and individuals by identifying and coordinating funding and implementation opportunities.	ongoing	$23,883
2. Provide technical support to tribes in developing & implementing scientifically sound watershed projects and promoting land management strategies which protect salmon habitats within subbasins.	a. Coordinate and staff CRITFC Technical Advisory Team to assist tribal/subbasin project sponsors and implementers in developing projects and standards for watershed restoration projects consistent with Wy-Kan-Ush-Mi Wa-Kish Wit.	ongoing	$13,483
3. Provide technical support to tribes & subbasin cooperators to assure federal, state, and private land managers implement accountable management plans consistent with the biological needs of fish, their habitats, and fishery management goals.	a. Coordinate and staff CRITFC Technical Advisory Team to review proposed management plans and coordinate with tribal staff in responding to ensure tribal interests are integrated.	ongoing	$14,739
	b. Promote incorporation of standards in Tribal Restoration Handbook and incorporation of tribal assessments of culturally valuable natural resources into watershed and subbasin assessments and plans.		$32,721	Yes
4. Provide technical support to tribes in conducting watershed assessments and subbasin planning as part of the NPPC Fish and Wildlife Program.	a. Provide technical support, assistance with coordination, and assistance and support acquiring funding to tribes conducting watershed assessments.	ongoing	$10,368
	b. Provide coordination and assistance to tribes contracting with the NPPC to conduct subbasin planning as part of the Fish and Wildlife Program. Provide technical support, product review, assistance with coordination, and support for NPPC funding process	FY2003-FY2004	$26,721
	c. Cooperate with StreamNet to gather digital data (G.I.S.) on watersheds and subbasins based upon needs specified in assessment guidelines. Work with Tribes to identify and address data gaps.	ongoing	$28,372	Yes
5. Maintain support for Salmon Corps program through participation in planning and coordination with Salmon Corps Staff throughout the year.	a. Maintain support for local salmon restoration projects and cooperative mentorship program with Salmon Corps.	ongoing	$19,589
	b. Work with Salmon Corps to train crew members to collect necessary field data and coordinate with Salmon Corps and tribes to have Corps members collect necessary field data where gaps exist for assessments & project monitoring.	ongoing	$5,937
	c. Promote and coordinate contracting with salmon corps crews to provide labor in implementing habitat restoration and protection projects throughout the basin.	ongoing	$4,881
6. Support and develop tribally sponsored efforts in public outreach and education for subbasin watershed restoration and protection projects.	a. Assist tribes & subbasin cooperators with public outreach through community based meetings, workshops, and field tours of on-the-ground projects. Utilize Salmon Corps to promote public awareness in each subbasin.	ongoing	$14,118	Yes
	b. Promote opportunities for local partnerships by communicating in the media subbasin watershed restoration activities and document and publicize success stories using fact sheets, articles, and video.	ongoing	$11,025
7. Organize and coordinate water quality projects in the mainstem Columbia River and its tributaries and evaluation of water quality effects on anadromous fish species.	a. Support implementation of the Tribal Water Quality Program for Anadromous Fish once it is approved by the four member tribes and the CRITFC Commission.	ongoing	$12,352
	b. Develop protocol and coordinate installation of a comprehensive thermograph system in the lower tributaries and dam reservoirs throughout the Columbia and Snake Rivers to monitor water temperature.	ongoing	$3,088
	c. Evaluate anadromous fish health issues in the mainstem Columbia River resulting from toxic contaminant exposure and develop collaborative working relationships with state and federal agencies to address these fish health concerns.	ongoing	$4,630
	d. Provide program support and capacity building for tribal water quality initiatives.	ongoing	$9,264

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost
1. Provide comprehensive coordination and tracking of tribally sponsored watershed protection & restoration projects to ensure timely on-the-ground project implementation and cost sharing within each subbasin.			$0
a. Provide management assistance to the four tribes' fisheries programs in packaging and managing comprehensive watershed proposals and projects through the NPPC, CBFWA and BPA review and contracting processes.	2004	2007	$196,675
b. Provide coordination amongst tribes and project cooperators to insure projects are integrated within the subbasin and consistent with NPPC F&W Program, Wy-Kan-Ush-Mi Wa-Kish-Wit, and fish habitat objectives for the subbasin.	2004	2007	$116,230
c. Maintain a project tracking system for tribal/subbasin projects to monitor project implementation, fiscal management, local and regional project coordination and reviews, overall subbasin evaluation results and effectiveness.	2004	2007	$44,264
d. Promote cost sharing of subbasin watershed projects with tribal, federal, state, local, and private agencies, organizations, and individuals by identifying and coordinating funding and implementation opportunities.	2004	2007	$108,085
2. Provide technical support to tribes in developing & implementing scientifically sound watershed projects and promoting land management strategies which protect salmon habitats within subbasins.			$0
a. Coordinate and staff CRITFC Technical Advisory Team to assist tribal/subbasin project sponsors and implementers in developing projects and standards for watershed restoration projects consistent with Wy-Kan-Ush-Mi Wa-Kish Wit.	2004	2007	$61,019
3. Provide technical support to tribes & subbasin cooperators to assure federal, state, and private land managers implement accountable management plans consistent with the biological needs of fish, their habitats, and fishery management goals.			$0
a. Coordinate and staff CRITFC Technical Advisory Team to review proposed management plans and coordinate with tribal staff in responding to ensure tribal interests are integrated.	2004	2007	$66,703
b. Promote incorporation of standards in Tribal Restoration Handbook and incorporation of tribal assessments of culturally valuable natural resources into watershed and subbasin assessments and plans.	2004	2007	$148,081
4. Provide technical support to tribes in conducting watershed assessments and subbasin planning as part of the NPPC Fish and Wildlife Program.			$0
a. Provide technical support, assistance with coordination, and assistance and support acquiring funding to tribes conducting watershed assessments.	2004	2007	$46,920
b. Provide coordination and assistance to tribes contracting with the NPPC to implement subbasin plans as part of the Fish and Wildlife Program. Provide technical support, product review, assistance with coordination, & support for NPPC funding process	2004	2007	$120,930
c. Cooperate with StreamNet to gather digital data (G.I.S.) on watersheds and subbasins based upon needs specified in assessment guidelines. Work with Tribes to identify and address data gaps.	2004	2007	$128,400
5. Maintain support for Salmon Corps program through participation in planning and coordination with Salmon Corps Staff throughout the year.			$0
a. Maintain support for local salmon restoration projects and cooperative mentorship program with Salmon Corps.	2004	2007	$88,650
b. Work with Salmon Corps to train crew members to collect necessary field data and coordinate with Salmon Corps and tribes to have Corps members collect necessary field data where gaps exist for assessments & project monitoring.	2004	2007	$26,868
c. Promote and coordinate contracting with salmon corps crews to provide labor in implementing habitat restoration and protection projects throughout the basin.	2004	2007	$22,089
6. Support and develop tribally sponsored efforts in public outreach and education for subbasin watershed restoration and protection projects.			$0
a. Assist tribes & subbasin cooperators with public outreach through community based meetings, workshops, and field tours of on-the-ground projects. Utilize Salmon Corps to promote public awareness in each subbasin.	2004	2007	$63,893
b. Promote opportunities for local partnerships by communicating in the media subbasin watershed restoration activities and document and publicize success stories using fact sheets, articles, and video.	2004	2007	$49,896
7. Organize and coordinate water quality projects in the mainstem Columbia River and its tributaries and evaluation of water quality effects on anadromous fish species.			$0
a. Support implementation of the Tribal Water Quality Program for Anadromous Fish once it is approved by the four member tribes and the CRITFC Commission.	2004	2007	$55,902
b. Develop protocol and coordinate development of a comprehensive water quality monitoring plan for the Columbia and Snake Rivers.	2004	2007	$13,975
c. Evaluate anadromous fish health issues in the mainstem Columbia River resulting from toxic contaminant exposure and develop collaborative working relationships with state and federal agencies to address these fish health concerns.	2004	2007	$20,963
d. Provide program support and capacity building for tribal water quality initiatives.	2004	2007	$41,926

Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase

FY 2004	FY 2005	FY 2006	FY 2007
$329,798	$346,288	$363,601	$381,782

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2003 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 2003 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 2003 cost
Personnel	FTE: 3	$127,968
Fringe	@ 31.5%	$40,310
Supplies		$13,743
Travel		$16,100
Indirect		$82,972
Capital		$0
NEPA		$0
PIT tags		$0
Subcontractor		$33,000
		$314,093

Total estimated budget

Total FY 2003 cost	$314,093
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds	$0
Total FY 2003 budget request	$314,093
FY 2003 forecast from 2002	$299,136
% change from forecast	5.0%

Reason for change in estimated budget

Costs of maintaining the program are increasing with inflation and rising costs of employment. Budget increases are necessary to maintain current level of program services to the member tribes, the CRITFC Commission, CBFWA, and NPPC.

Cost sharing

Organization	Item or service provided	Amount	Cash or in-kind
EPA	General Assistance Program funding for Water Quality Program Support	$90,000	cash
Pacific Salmon Commission (PSC)	Funding for tribal watershed restoration projects for salmon habitat restoration, funding for staff for support of watershed department programs.	$100,000	cash
NOAA-NMFS Pacific Costal Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF)	Funding for tribal watershed restoration projects for salmon habitat restoration, funding for staff for support of watershed department programs.	$40,000	cash
Washington State Transportation Permitting Efficiency Advisory Committee	Funding for Watershed Department Staff participation in related cooperative programs.	$30,000	cash
Bureau of Indian Affairs	Funding for Watershed Department Staff	$30,000	cash
Flintridge Foundation	Funding for support of Water Quality Program Development and Implementation	$20,000	cash

Reviews and recommendations

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

REVIEW:
ISRP Preliminary Review (ISRP 2002-13)

Recommendation:
Fundable only if response is adequate

Date:
Aug 2, 2002

Comment:

The proposal is to continue to provide facilitation to the Regional Forum and all its teams. As with last year's proposal, the proposal does not establish why such extensive facilitation services are needed, nor does it provide any evaluation of success from past facilitations. The ISRP has made similar review comments for the past three years.

REVIEW:
CBFWA Funding Recommendation

Recommendation:
Core Program

Date:
Oct 24, 2002

Comment:

REVIEW:
ISRP Final Review (ISRP 2002-14)

Recommendation:
Fund

Date:
Nov 5, 2002

Comment:

Fundable (qualified); an evaluation plan is needed. Agree with CBFWA's Core Program ranking administratively. This proposal submitted for mid-term review is to continue the coordination of tribal watershed activities. A brief technical background is presented. The project is relevant to several regional programs and tied to other projects. A summary of project achievements to date is presented. Detail is presented on the types of activities conducted by the CRITFC Watershed Department. However, many of the earlier review comments made by the ISRP still apply.

The previous review asked that more detail be provided on activities to be conducted by subcontractors. The response provides more detail on activities and outputs under this project, but is still missing the substantive point of ISRP comments. There are clearly many coordination activities being conducted under this project, but the project still lacks evaluative content. How do the project sponsors decide where activities should be focused, what is most important to do, what outcomes have resulted from the various activities, and which activities are making the greatest difference?

Even with the BPA and NWPPC indirectly establishing required activities through frameworks such as the subbasin process - within which this project operates - limits on time and resources mean that priorities for activities must be set within the project. The project would be improved by taking a more targeted evaluative approach to coordination. New activities should be prioritized to reflect what has been learned about watershed restoration. A plan to monitor and evaluate project effectiveness is needed. How does the project determine whether coordination processes are effective?

One of the project objectives should be to evaluate the effectiveness of the overall program portfolio. The project should set up formal evaluation processes to establish how it is making a difference and if it is achieving its objectives of enhancing the quality of CRITFC input and participation in regional processes. For example, instead of saying "informal feedback indicates readers have found the handbook a valuable resource ..." do a formal follow-up evaluation.

More detail is provided on the budget, but it is hard to determine the appropriateness of line amounts. If funded, a COTR should take a look at it.

The Council should consider whether adequate technical support service for subbasin planning is provided to all 13 tribes in the Basin. In addition to the tribes represented in CRITFC, there are nine other tribes that would benefit from such technical services.

REVIEW:
NMFS Review

Recommendation:

Date:
Jan 21, 2003

Comment:

Statement of Potential Biological Benefit
Indirect. Increased facilitation and coordination of included tribes with the NWPPC subbasin planning process should increase effective project prioritization and implementation

Comments
The proposal is to continue to provide administrative and technical support to CRITFC to facilitate continued coordination and participation in the NWPPC subbasin planning process. The proposal details coordination opportunities but does not provide details on how resulting projects would be prioritized and distributed

Already ESA Required?
No

Biop?
Yes

REVIEW:
BPA Funding Recommendation

Recommendation:
Fund

Date:
Jun 2, 2003

Comment:

BPA Phase 3. BPA recommends integration under subbasin

REVIEW:
NWPPC Funding Recommendation

Recommendation:
Fund (Tier 1)

Date:
Jun 11, 2003

Comment:

Category:
1. Council Staff preferred projects that fit province allocation

Comments:

REVIEW:
Project Sponsor Request for FY04-05

Recommendation:

Date:
Sep 20, 2003

Comment:

REVIEW:
BPA Funding Decision

Recommendation:
Fund

Date:
Oct 2, 2003

Comment:

NPCC recommended funding at proposed level. Reduction shown is based on coordination with sponsor. Priorities include tasks related to subbasin planning and regional coordination that facilitates integration of projects and cost sharing

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:
$200,000	$200,000	$200,000

Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website