FY 1999 proposal 199501500

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199501500 Narrative Narrative

Section 1. Administrative

Proposal titleBilly Shaw Wetlands catch and release fishery O&M
Proposal ID199501500
OrganizationShoshone-Paiute Tribes (SBT)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
NameGuy Dodson Sr.
Mailing addressP.O. Box 219 Owyhee, NV 89832
Phone / email2087593246 /
Manager authorizing this project
Review cycleFY 1999
Province / SubbasinUpper Snake / Owyhee
Short descriptionEnhance & develop Billy Shaw tributaries, restore to once pristine condition; partial wages for temp. employee to keep lake & campgrounds clean, pollution-free.
Target speciesrainbow trout wildlife
Project location
LatitudeLongitudeDescription
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)

Sponsor-reported:

RPA

Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:

Reviewing agencyAction #BiOp AgencyDescription

Section 2. Past accomplishments

YearAccomplishment

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

Project IDTitleDescription

Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 1999 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 1999 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 1999 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 1999 costSubcontractor
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ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget
ItemNoteFY 1999 cost
Personnel $70,000
Supplies $75,000
Operating $38,500
Indirect $66,500
Subcontractor $0
$250,000
Total estimated budget
Total FY 1999 cost$250,000
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds$0
Total FY 1999 budget request$250,000
FY 1999 forecast from 1998$0
% change from forecast0.0%
Cost sharing
OrganizationItem or service providedAmountCash or in-kind
Other budget explanation

Schedule Constraints: Only constraints will be problems in finding part time worker. Likely will not be a major problem.


Reviews and recommendations

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

Recommendation:
Fundable if funds available
Date:
May 13, 1998

Comment:

Presentation: Reservoir construction should begin this begin this spring. FY 99 money is for operation and maintenance plus habitat work (fences, fish screens, monitoring water quality before fish come in, public education, catch-and-release). Fish for the reservoir are expected to come from the Joint Culture Facility (9500600) but if that doesn't work, then there is money in the FY 99 budget for fish from another source. At this point we are not sure which species will be stocked in the reservoir. The project also includes some tributary habitat work to generate natural production to support a self-sustaining system. We may not spend all of the $250,000 this year.

Questions/Answers:

There was a large amount of carry forward from previous years, what will it cover? Answer: Those funds cover the construction of the reservoir and have nothing to do with fish production.

Will the fish screens stay in place? Answer: Yes, they will not be washed out during run-off.

What percent of the budget is for the park? Answer: This funding will not be used to develop a campground. It will be used to maintain the reservoir, keep debris out of the reservoir (maintain water quality), clean up the access sites, and clean up after campers.

Are these activities consistent with the Council's Program? Answer: Yes, this addresses the measure.

Is the project committed to stocking redband trout? Answer: Our focus is on weak but recoverable stocks rather than on production.

How many tributaries enter Billy Shaw Reservoir? Answer: Two perennial streams and 2-3 intermittent streams.

Are the site evaluations done? Answer: Yes.

Screening Criteria: Yes

Technical Criteria: No. Tasks are not clearly aligned with program. Trash removal (1/3 of costs) is not a BPA responsibility.

Programmatic Criteria: No. Project does not satisfy criteria 12, 13, and 14.

General Comment: Project needs closer coordination and consolidation of objectives and tasks with 9701100, 9020, and 8815600.


Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
May 13, 1998

Comment:

Deferred fish stocking task
Recommendation:
Inadequate
Date:
Jun 18, 1998

Comment:

This proposal is disjointed. Proposed work ranges from protecting and enhancing wetlands to cleaning campgrounds and stocking undetermined fish species. The plan to develop a sport trophy fishery is shaky, particularly because the fish species to be used has not been selected. Do the proposers know that native fishes (trout and others) are not already present? The need for the project is not demonstrated. The planned stream habitat techniques are questionable. The combination of habitat work and stocking is not well related or well justified and appears to be questionable. The ISRP believes the proposed work could be harmful to native fish and is not biologically supportable.
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:
$456,899 $456,899 $456,899

Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website