Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Rehabilitate Lapwai Creek |
| Proposal ID | 9122 |
| Organization | Nez Perce Tribal Fisheries/Watershed Management Program (NPT) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator |
| Name | Ira Jones |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 365 Lapwai, ID 83540 |
| Phone / email | 2088437406 / iraj@nezperce.org |
| Manager authorizing this project | |
| Review cycle | FY 1999 |
| Province / Subbasin | Lower Snake / Clearwater |
| Short description | Restore Lapwai Creek to improve fish habitat and decrease negative effects of flood events within the drainage. |
| Target species | Coho, Steelhead |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|
Section 2. Past accomplishments
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|
| 8909800 |
Idaho Supplementation Studies |
Habitat improvement for supplementation populations |
| 9608600 |
Clearwater Watershed Coordinator-Idaho Soil and Conservation District |
Coordinate all projects within the Clearwater Subbasin. |
| 9600600 |
Clearwater Watershed Coordinator-Nez Perce Tribe |
Coordinate all projects within the Clearwater Subbasin. |
| 8909802 |
Nez Perce Tribal Research |
Research anadromous species within the Clearwater Subbasin. |
| 83350 |
Nez Perce Tribal Hatchery |
Watershed protection and restoration for anadromous fish. |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 1999 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 1999 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 1999 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 1999 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 1999 cost |
|---|
| Personnel |
|
$86,085 |
| Fringe |
|
$9,683 |
| Supplies |
|
$1,500 |
| Travel |
|
$2,500 |
| Indirect |
|
$31,364 |
| Subcontractor |
Idaho Department of Transportation; Earth Conservation Corp.- Salmon Corp.- Nez Perce |
$337,500 |
| Other |
|
$8,640 |
| Other |
|
$8,640 |
| $485,912 |
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 1999 cost | $485,912 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 1999 budget request | $485,912 |
| FY 1999 forecast from 1998 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|
Other budget explanation
Schedule Constraints: EXISTING SCHEDULES FOR THE 1999 BUDGET YEAR MAY CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. THERE ARE ALSO SMALL NUMBERS OF FISH STILL USING THE STREAM,THEREFORE, WE WILL BE REQUIRED TO LEAVE THE STREAM DURING TIMES OF SPAWNING AND MIGRATION OF ADULTS.
Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Recommendation:
Return to Sponsor for Revision
Date:
May 13, 1998
Comment:
Technical Issue: Need to define specific on-the-ground projects, and present them to the CBFWA for BPA and NPPC consideration for fundingTechnical Issue: Need to clearly explain why this action is appropriate for an unstable watershed.
Management Issue: Explain how this project is coordinated with the surrounding projects associated with the designated Clearwater Focus Watershed.
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
May 13, 1998
Comment:
Half of budget deferred due to budget constraints
Recommendation:
Inadequate after revision
Date:
Jun 18, 1998
Comment:
This proposal appears to be almost solely a hard-engineering project. No justification is given for the actions to be taken and existing damage is not described in adequate detail. There is no evidence that watershed context has been considered. The plan lacks evidence of fish habitat knowledge. It is unclear that a channel form suitable for salmon or trout will be restored. The proposal does not say how "drop structures" are designed or how they will be built, and the importance of large woody debris is ignored. Council should consider if this project is appropriate for BPA funding.