FY 2001 Ongoing proposal 199201000

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Section 1. Administrative

Proposal titleHabitat Restoration/Enhancement Fort Hall Reservation
Proposal ID199201000
OrganizationShoshone-Bannock Tribes (SBT)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
NameDavid C. Moser
Mailing addressP.O. Box 306 Fort Hall, ID 83203
Phone / email2084783761 / moser@poky.srv.net
Manager authorizing this projectDavid C. Moser
Review cycleFY 2001 Ongoing
Province / SubbasinUpper Snake / Mainstem Snake
Short descriptionProvide conditions to maintain a self-perpetuating Tribal subsistence and trophy trout fishery through implementation of habitat restoration, enhancement, and protection activities on the Fort Hall Reservation.
Target species
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
1993 3,850 m jack and rail exclosure fence, 7,124 willow shoots planted, 760 m evergreen revetments, numerous bank slopings and structures, monitoring and evaluation of biotic and abiotic variables.
1994 6,000 m jack and rail exclosure fence, 9,618 willow shoots planted, 300 m evergreen revetments, monitoring and evaluation of biotic and abiotic variables.
1995 1,200 m jack and rail exclosure fence, 2,105 willow pole cuttings, 193 cattails, 95 wattles planted, 371 m evergreen revetments, numerous bank slopings and structures, monitoring and evaluation of biotic and abiotic variables.
1996 1,845 willow pole cuttings, 30 cattails planted, 660 m evergreen revetments, repair and maintenance of bank slopings and structures, monitoring and evaluation of biotic and abiotic variables.
1997 1,745 willow pole cuttings planted, 297 m evergreen revetments, repair and maintenance of bank slopings and structures, monitoring and evaluation of biotic and abiotic variables.
1998 1,500 m jack and rail exclosure fence, 935 willow pole cuttings planted, 1,230 m evergreen revetments, repair and maintenance of bank slopings and structures, monitoring and evaluation of biotic and abiotic variables.
1999 3,000 m jack and rail exclosure fence, 1,327 m evergreen revetments, repair and maintenance of bank slopings and structures, monitoring and evaluation of biotic and abiotic variables.

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

Project IDTitleDescription

Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
1. Ascertain areas of the Fort Hall Reservation which require restoration, enhancement, or protection activities. a. Plan yearly measurement of abiotic stream habitat variables in stream reaches, including: channel morphology, substrate composition, water chemistry. 7 $3,500
1. b. Plan yearly measurement of biotic stream habitat variables in stream reaches, including: fish and invertebrate community composition, densities, and biomass. 7 $4,500
2. Increase existing juvenile and adult salmonid habitat (i.e. spawning, rearing, and object cover). a. Evaluate habitat enhancement projects implemented in previous years to determine which methods most effectively increased salmonid biomass and usable habitat. 7 $4,500
3. Protect and restore riparian habitats of Reservation streams. a. Evaluate Reservation riparian areas which require planting (willows, cottonwoods, native grasses, wetland plants). 7 $1,000
3. b. Evaluate areas of Reservation which require jack and rail exclosure fencing. 7 $2,000
3. c. Plan rest-rotation grazing schemes to protect Reservation riparian areas. 7 $3,000
4. Deter and reduce non-game fish migrations into Fort Hall Reservation. a. Design modification/repair of permanent weir on Spring Creek. 7 $6,000
4. b. Plan for removal of non-native fishes through development of fishing regulations (harvest) 7 $2,000
5. Promote Tribal fisheries management objectives in the Snake River Basin. a. Schedule participation in forums and meetings that affect regional use, storage, and regulation of Snake River flows to promote fisheries restoration. 7 $3,000
5. b. Plan and design cost-share projects pertaining to Snake and Blackfoot Rivers and American falls Reservoir habitat enhancement and management. 7 $8,650
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
FY 2004FY 2005FY 2002FY 2003
$40,000$40,000$40,000$40,000

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
1. Increase existing juvenile and adult salmonid habitat (i.e. spawning, rearing, and object cover). a. Install structures to increase existing juvenile and adult salmonid habitat (i.e. wing dams, barbs, revetments) 7 $11,000
2. Protect and restore riparian habitats of Reservation streams. a. Plant willows, cottonwoods, native grasses, wetland plants). 7 $8,000
2. b. Construct jack and rail exclosure fencing on selected riparian areas. 7 $35,150 Yes
2. c. Protect riparian areas through implementation of rest-rotation grazing schemes. 7 $3,000
3. Deter and reduce non-game fish migrations into Fort Hall Reservation. a. Modification/repair of permanent weir on Spring Creek. 7 $0 Yes
4. Promote Tribal fisheries management objectives in the Snake River Basin. a. Participate in forums and meetings that affect regional use, storage, and regulation of Snake River flows to promote fisheries restoration. 7 $2,000
4. b. Implement cost-share projects pertaining to Snake and Blackfoot Rivers and American falls Reservoir habitat enhancement and management. 7 $2,000
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
FY 2004FY 2005FY 2002FY 2003
$65,000$65,000$65,000$65,000

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
1. Increase existing juvenile and adult salmonid habitat (i.e. spawning, rearing, and object cover). a. Maintain structures to increase existing juvenile and adult salmonid habitat (i.e. wing dams, barbs, revetments) 7 $6,150
2. Protect and restore riparian habitats of Reservation streams. a. Maintain health of willows, cottonwoods, native grasses, wetland plants). 7 $5,000
2. b. Repair and maintain jack and rail exclosure fencing on selected riparian areas. 7 $15,000
2. c. Operate and maintain rest-rotation grazing schemes. 7 $3,000
3. Deter and reduce non-game fish migrations into Fort Hall Reservation. a. Operate and maintain permanent weir on Spring Creek. 7 $2,000
3. b. Operate and maintain cost-share projects pertaining to Snake and Blackfoot Rivers and American falls Reservoir habitat enhancement and management. 7 $4,000
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
FY 2004FY 2005FY 2002FY 2003
$35,000$35,000$35,000$35,000

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
1. Monitor and evaluate restoration, enhancement, and protection activities on the Fort Hall Reservation. a. Measure abiotic stream habitat variables in stream reaches, including: channel morphology, substrate composition, water chemistry. 7 $7,150
1. b. Measure biotic stream habitat variables in stream reaches, including: fish and invertebrate community composition, densities, and biomass. 7 $8,000
2. Evaluate increases in juvenile and adult salmonid habitat (i.e. spawning, rearing, and object cover). a. Evaluate habitat enhancement projects implemented in previous years to determine which methods most effectively increased salmonid biomass and usable habitat. 7 $1,000
3. Evaluate efforts to restore riparian habitats of Reservation streams. a. Monitor growth and survival of willows, cottonwoods, native grasses, wetland plants. 7 $3,000
3. b. Monitor and evaluate effects of jack and rail exclosure fencing on riparian and instream habitat. 7 $4,000
3. c. Monitor and evaluate effects of rest-rotation grazing schemes on Reservation riparian areas. 7 $2,000
4. Deter and reduce non-game fish migrations into Fort Hall Reservation. a. Monitor permanent weir on Spring Creek. 7 $3,000
4. b. Evaluate effectiveness of removal of non-native fishes through creel surveys. 7 $5,000
5. Promote Tribal fisheries management objectives in the Snake River Basin. b. Monitor and evaluate cost-share projects pertaining to Snake and Blackfoot Rivers and American falls Reservoir habitat enhancement and management. 7 $2,000
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
FY 2004FY 2005FY 2002FY 2003
$35,000$35,000$35,000$35,000

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget
ItemNoteFY 2001 cost
Personnel FTE: 0.25 * Res. Fish. Coord.; Field Bio.; Bio. Intern; Technician.; F&W Coord.; Secretary. $19,650
Fringe 25% $5,250
Supplies Office Supplies $2,500
Travel Professional Society Meetings, Planning Meetings, Workshops $3,000
Indirect 26% of Salary and Fringe $6,250
Other Pickup Lease $1,500
Personnel FTE: 0.25 * Res. Fish. Coord.; Field Bio.; Bio. Intern; Technician.; F&W Coord.; Secretary. $19,650
Fringe 25% $5,250
Supplies Office Supplies, Field Supplies, Equipment Non-Capital $2,500
Travel Gas and Oil $1,000
Indirect 26% of Salary and Fringe $6,250
Capital Jack and Rail fence $15,000
Subcontractor Salmon Corps (Field Work, Fence Building, Etc.) $10,000
Other Pickup Lease $1,500
Personnel FTE: 0.25 * Res. Fish. Coord.; Field Bio.; Bio. Intern; Technician.; F&W Coord.; Secretary. $19,650
Fringe 25% $5,250
Supplies Office Supplies, Field Supplies, Equipment Non-Capital $2,500
Indirect $6,250
Other Pickup Lease $1,500
Personnel FTE: 0.25 * Res. Fish. Coord.; Field Bio.; Bio. Intern; Technician.; F&W Coord.; Secretary. $19,650
Fringe 25% $5,250
Supplies Office Supplies, Field Supplies, Equipment Non-Capital $2,500
Indirect $6,250
Other Pickup Lease $1,500
$169,600
Total estimated budget
Total FY 2001 cost$169,600
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds$0
Total FY 2001 budget request$169,600
FY 2001 forecast from 2000$135,000
% change from forecast25.6%
Reason for change in estimated budget

A new compensation plan was enacted by Tribal Council in 1999 requiring increases in salaries.

Reason for change in scope

The scope of work has not changed for 2001.

Cost sharing
OrganizationItem or service providedAmountCash or in-kind

Reviews and recommendations

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

Recommendation:
Date:
Jul 14, 2000

Comment:


Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Sep 13, 2000

Comment:

Rationale: Budget increase inappropriate in this review.
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:
$179,000 $179,000 $179,000

Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website