FY 2000 proposal 199506001

Additional documents

TitleType
199506001 Narrative Narrative
199506001 Sponsor Response to the ISRP Response

Section 1. Administrative

Proposal titleProtect & Enhance Wildlife Habitats in the Squaw Creek Watershed
Proposal ID199506001
OrganizationConfederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
NameEric J. Quaempts
Mailing addressP.O. Box 638 Pendleton, OR 97801
Phone / email5412787621 / wildlife@ucinet.com
Manager authorizing this project
Review cycleFY 2000
Province / SubbasinColumbia Plateau / Umatilla
Short descriptionThis project proposes operations and maintenance for protecting and enhancing habitats for selected HEP target species in the Squaw Creek Watershed. It is a continuation of a 1998 watershed project that provides dual benefits for fish and wildlife.
Target speciesWestern meadowlark, black-capped chickadee, mink, blue grouse, great blue heron, downy woodpecker, mule deer.
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
1988 The Umatilla Drainage Fish Habitat Improvement Plan identified and prioritized 7 miles of riparian/stream habitat in Squaw Creek for improvement.
1994 Ten miles of fish habitat in Squaw Creek were surveyed. Fish surveys and population estimates were also completed.
1995 The Squaw Creek Watershed Project was identified and prioritized in both the anadromous and wildlife caucuses for joint funding.
1997 Approximately 5,536 acres of land were purchased to form the nucleus of the Squaw Creek Watershed Project. Additionally, 1005 acres of BIA administered trust lands were incorporated into for mitigation purposes.
1998 An additional 320 acres of fee lands, consisting primarily of coniferous forest and grassland cover types was purchased.
1998 Two BIA-administered grazing allotments, totalling approximately 20,000 acres and 1,056 AUM's were leased.
1998 HEP analysis initiated, field surveys completed for riparian and grassland cover types.
1998 Management planning process initiated. Scoping notices provided in local media, inter-agency HEP team.
1999 Field surveys for timber cover types completed. HEP analysis for all cover types and target species completed.
1999 Completed comprehensive management plan, including HEP.
2000 Implementation of management plan, including protection, enhancements/restoration, and operations/maintenance.

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

Project IDTitleDescription
8710001 Umatilla Basin Habitat Enhancement Project incorporates Squaw Creek due to its critical contribution of summer steelhead spawning/rearing habitat to the Umatilla Basin. Opportunities exist to share personnel, vehicles, and equipment to minimize project expense.

Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

Task-based budget
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Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

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Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

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Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

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Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget
ItemNoteFY 2000 cost
Personnel Includes staff for administration, maintenance, and enhancements. $50,823
Fringe @28% $14,230
Supplies $14,700
Operating O&M incorporated in personnel, subcontractors, and materials/repairs poriton of supplies. $0
Capital Purchase of two grazing leases (approximately 20,000 acres and 1,056 AUM's) $10,700
NEPA NEPA requirements already covered under existing programmitic EIS/ROD and project management plan. $0
Construction Inspection duties of fence construction contract incorporated into personnel. $0
Travel $5,220
Indirect @ 34% $28,891
Subcontractor Umatilla County Weed Control $11,025
Subcontractor Unidentified fence construction contractor $60,000
Subcontractor Unidentified nursery contractor $5,000
$200,589
Total estimated budget
Total FY 2000 cost$200,589
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds$0
Total FY 2000 budget request$200,589
FY 2000 forecast from 1999$0
% change from forecast0.0%
Cost sharing
OrganizationItem or service providedAmountCash or in-kind
Bureau of Indian Affairs. Undetermined amount of materials for fence and spring construction/ maintenance. $0 unknown
other/undetermined Opportunities to be developed in management plan (1999). $0 unknown
Other budget explanation

Schedule Constraints: Collection of native plant materials will be dependent on plant growth and seed production, which may vary from growing season to growing season. Poor production may result in a delay of collection/propogation & carryover of funds.


Reviews and recommendations

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

Recommendation:
Fund for one year
Date:
Jun 15, 1999

Comment:

Recommendation: Fund for one year. Subsequent funding contingent on a better description of monitoring and restoration methods and the criteria used for evaluation.

Comments: It was encouraging to note that fish were included with wildlife in the proposal. In the case of wildlife habitat enhancement projects, it would be helpful to know how the particular project fits into a "big picture". What is the overall plan, and what portion of the plan is to be accomplished by this project? The proposal includes a considerable amount of continuing operation and maintenance costs.


Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Aug 20, 1999

Comment:


Recommendation:
Technically Sound? Yes
Date:
Aug 20, 1999

Comment:


Recommendation:
Fundable
Date:
Aug 20, 1999

Comment:


Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Mar 1, 2000

Comment:

[Decision made in 9-22-99 Council Meeting]
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:
$150,000 $175,000 $175,000

Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website