FY 2000 proposal 199004402
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Coeur d' Alene Tribe Trout Production Facility |
| Proposal ID | 199004402 |
| Organization | Coeur d'Alene Tribe (CDA Tribe) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator |
| Name | Kelly Lillengreen |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 408 Plummer, ID 83851 |
| Phone / email | 2086866803 / kellylil@iea.com |
| Manager authorizing this project | |
| Review cycle | FY 2000 |
| Province / Subbasin | Inter-Mountain / Coeur d'Alene |
| Short description | Produce fish in support of on-going Coeur d'Alene Tribal fisheries enhancement projects. Complete Step 3-Final Cost Determination of the NPPC 3-step process, construct and begin hatchery operation. Evaluate effectivness of fish production facility. |
| Target species | Westslope cutthroat trout, Bull trout, Rainbow trout |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
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Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
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Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
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| 1987 |
NPPC ammended the F&W Program to include baseline stream surveys of tributaries located on the Coeur d'Alene Indian Reservation. |
| 1990 |
Conducted field surveys of Reservation streams. |
| 1990 |
Completed annual report which assessed the enhancement potential of Reservation streams for westslope cutthroat and bull trout. |
| 1991 |
Physical and biological surveys were completed on the ten tributaries identified for further study. |
| 1991 |
Used a modified Missouri method of evaluating streams in combination with information on biological indicators to select target tributaries for restoration and enhancement. |
| 1992 |
Began using watershed assessment techniques to describe watershed processes and resource conditions in target tributaries on the Coeur d'Alene Indian Reservation. |
| 1993 |
Conducted baseline population evaluations for westslope cutthroat trout and macroinvertebrates in each target tributary. |
| 1993 |
Identified limiting factors for westlope cutthroat and bull trout in target tributaries. |
| 1994 |
Developed recommendations to improve and protect habitat while increasing numbers of westslope cutthroat and bull trout in target tributaries. |
| 1994 |
Recommendations of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe were adopted by NPPC. |
| 1995 |
Priority areas for restoration were identified in the four target watersheds. |
| 1995 |
Initiated the first demonstration projects. Erected 2.8 km of exclusion fencing, installed bank protection structures, constructed pool habitat, and reestablished connections with historic floodplain channels at two locations. |
| 1995 |
Implemented the first compensatory harvest project by planting 1000 rainbow trout into Worley Pond. |
| 1996 |
Implemented additional demonstration projects. Erected 1.9 km of exclusion fencing, placed LWD in a 300 meter test reach, installed two current deflectors, and planted more than 9,000 trees and shrubs. |
| 1996 |
Maintained and stocked Worley Trout Pond with over 3000 rainbow trout. |
| 1997 |
Completed 5-year management plan for enhancement of Tribal fisheries. |
| 1997 |
Continued project implementation. Constructed and enhanced 4 acres of wetland habitat, constructed a side-channel rearing pond, built a bio-revetment to protect 100 meters of streambank, and planted more than 9,000 trees and shrubs. |
| 1997 |
Stocked Worley Pond with 2200 rainbow trout. |
| 1998 |
Constructed and enhanced 2 acres of wetland habitat and planted more than 9,000 trees and shrubs. |
| 1998 |
Initiated a gravel study in known spawning tributaries of each target watershed to quantify the quality and quantity of available spawning gravel. |
| 1998 |
Collected over 400 individual tissue samples from 13 location to determine stock purity and relatedness of westslope cutthroat trout stocks. |
| 1998 |
Stocked of Worley Pond with 1400 rainbow trout. |
| 1998 |
Coordinated field trips to restoration sites as part of Water Awareness Week during the past three years. |
| 1998 |
Completed supplementation feasibility report for westslope cutthroat trout on Coeur d'Alene Indian Reservation. |
| 1998 |
Compiled comprehensive lists of landowner contacts in each of the target watersheds. |
| 1999 |
Completed 4 additional trout ponds for stocking in FY 2000. |
| 1999 |
Completed hatchery Master Plan. |
| 1999 |
Completed hatchery NEPA process |
| 1999 |
Completed genetic analysis of cutthroat trout in reservation waters. |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|
| 9004400 |
Implement Fisheries Enhancement Opportunities: Coeur d'Alene Reservation |
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| 9004401 |
Lake Creek Land Acquisition and Enhancement |
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| 9004402 |
Coeur d'Alene Tribe Trout Production Facility |
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Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2000 cost | Subcontractor |
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Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
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Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2000 cost | Subcontractor |
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Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
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Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2000 cost | Subcontractor |
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Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
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Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2000 cost | Subcontractor |
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Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
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Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2000 cost |
|---|
| Personnel |
Project Supervisor, Project Biologist, Administrative Assisant Technicians, and cost share personnel |
$170,000 |
| Fringe |
41% of Salaries |
$70,720 |
| Supplies |
Fish food, office supply, other supply, nets, etc. |
$19,700 |
| Operating |
Two Vehicles, Equipment Repair |
$14,600 |
| Capital |
Forklift, computer, automated water quality testing equipment, |
$104,552 |
| NEPA |
Completed in FY1999 |
$0 |
| Construction |
Construct Fish Hatchery |
$1,000,000 |
| Travel |
|
$2,500 |
| Indirect |
31.6% of total |
$131,645 |
| Other |
Contingency, cost overuns |
$15,000 |
| Subcontractor |
Disease, water qualty testing |
$24,527 |
| $1,553,244 |
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2000 cost | $1,553,244 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2000 budget request | $1,553,244 |
| FY 2000 forecast from 1999 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|
Other budget explanation
Schedule Constraints: Hatchery construction is contingent on completing the Master plan, NEPA, and final design and cost determination on schedule.
Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Jun 15, 1999
Comment:
Recommendation:
Fund, but only if the construction plans are approved and NEPA findings are favorable. OK for review by BPA COTR.
Comments:
Although this is supposed to be a proposal to acquire funds for the construction of a salmonid fish hatchery, the majority of the proposal addresses other, albeit related, issues: e.g. perceived biological and mitigation need for the hatchery, land acquisition and habitat improvement projects, an emphasis on using native populations for supplementation purposes, hatchery operation including spawning procedures, and monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of hatchery releases in helping obtain mitigation objectives. In terms of construction, therefore, it is very difficult to evaluate. The hatchery appears to be an integral part of a larger well thought out and potentially valuable mitigation program.
The proposal was well written and comprehensive, in the midrange of quality of those reviewed. The FWP and 13 other planning documents are referenced as justification. The proposal discusses a good history of accomplishment for this project, including much survey work with recommendations, demonstration projects for stream rehabilitation, fish stocking, stock identification using genetics, and development of the hatchery master plan. It is all well documented in literature citations. There is excellent background and rationale, and the need for the hatchery is presented in the project history. Objectives and tasks are well laid out. Monitoring is planned well. The budget is well justified, but skewed toward the hatchery construction. Resumes of staff are provided and there are good plans for information transfer. This would be a good candidate for multi-year funding.
The use of native stocks is a particularly attractive part of the proposal. Are effects on other fish being monitored? The project involves a watershed assessment and habitat restoration. There is good coordination with habitat restoration and protection of wetlands and riparian habitat. About 2/3 of the budget is for construction but adequate information is not provided on the construction activities, schedule, or contractors. These should be handled in NEPA review and other processes for approval of construction. Where is the hatchery going to be located?
The set of three interrelated Coeur d'Alene Tribe proposals (including 9004400, 9004401, 9004402) might have benefited from an umbrella.
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Aug 20, 1999
Comment:
Recommendation:
Date:
Aug 20, 1999
Comment:
Screening Criteria: yesTechnical Criteria: yes
Programmatic Criteria: yes
Milestone Criteria: no-There is no long term plan describing milestones.
General Comments: Analysis, strategies, objectives are not compatible with bulltrout. There is financial uncertainty, we need to check availability of BPA, ESA, and Capital dollars. A serious analysis and planning effort needs to be incorporated into the bulltrout portion of the project.
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Mar 1, 2000
Comment:
[Decision made in 9-22-99 Council Meeting]