FY 2001 Ongoing proposal 199202603

Section 1. General administrative information
Section 2. Past accomplishments
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
Section 4. Budgets for planning/design phase
Section 5. Budgets for construction/implementation phase
Section 6. Budgets for operations/maintenance phase
Section 7. Budgets for monitoring/evaluation phase
Section 8. Budget summary

Reviews and Recommendations

Additional documents

Title	Type

Section 1. Administrative

Proposal title	Idaho Model Watershed Administration/Implementation Support
Proposal ID	199202603
Organization	Idaho Soil Conservation Commission (ISCC)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
Name	Biff Burleigh
Mailing address	P.O. Box 790 Boise, ID 83703-0790
Phone / email	2083328652 / bburleig@agri.state.id.us
Manager authorizing this project	Jerry Nicolescu, Administrator
Review cycle	FY 2001 Ongoing
Province / Subbasin	Mountain Snake / Salmon
Short description	The Idaho Model Watershed has provided local direction to fish habitat improvement since 1992 through the leadership of the Custer and Lemhi Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the Model Watershed Advisory Committee and interdisciplinary Technical Team
Target species

Project location

Latitude	Longitude	Description

Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)

Sponsor-reported:

RPA

Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:

Reviewing agency	Action #	BiOp Agency	Description

Section 2. Past accomplishments

Year	Accomplishment
1999	The following accomplishments are for the purpose of implementing habitat actions listed under Model Watershed Habitat Projects proposal 199401700
	Work with Advisory Committee and Technical Team members to evaluate benefits to expand Model Watershed coordination to the Upper Salmon River Basin to coincide with NPPC subbasin physical designations
	Gained local acceptance of expanded Model Watershed boundaries to include the Salmon subbasin from the mouth of the Middle Fork of the Salmon River to its headwaters in the Upper Stanley Basin
	Initiated Salmon subbasin assessment
	Provided input to Pahsimeroi watershed interagency review
	Collaborated with Grande Ronde Model Watershed in developing a database to track Model Watershed projects
	Made presentation of Model Watershed process to fisheries biologists and watershed groups in Jackson, Wyoming and locally to US Forest Service biologists, hydrologists, and scientists
	Coordinated monthly with Custer and Lemhi SWCDs to transfer information and gain support for projects on private land
	Provided fish habitat input at two meetings of Salmon Basin Advisory Group
	Convened five meetings of Advisory Committee to review and prioritize projects for submittal to NPPC
	Coordinated with Idaho Department of Fish and Game screening program
	Developed and implemented long-term agreements with owners and operators of private lands for fish habitat improvement projects
	Supported the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, Trout Unlimited, and private cooperators with placement of 360,000 eggs through the hatchbox program
	Proposed Model Watershed support and coordination to the East Fork (Salmon River) Watershed Group
	Brought together NRCS, BoR, IDF&G, and multiple private landowners to consolidate four major irrigation diversions on the Salmon River
	Developed historical GIS layer of Lemhi River Geomorphology from 1939 and 1992 data
	Coordinated the Lower Lemhi River Geomorphology study with NRCS and Lemhi SWCD
	Provided interpretative display and staffed booth at Lemhi County Fair
	Participated in Statehouse display for legislature members of the public at Idaho Capitol Building
	Presented poster display at the Federal Caucus meeting in Idaho Falls
	Interviewed by Capitol Press, and featured in article in September 3 issue
	Provided input to Lemhi River TMDL
1998	The following accomplishments are for the purpose of implementing habitat actions listed under Model Watershed Habitat Projects proposal 199401700
	In conjunction with Custer SWCD, completed GINI Canal consolidation of three irrigation diversions
	Conducted tour of proposed habitat projects for USFWS, NMFS, Idaho Department of Water Resources, and US Army Corps of Engineers
	Provided on-site review of projects to BPA COTR
	Inspected Model Watershed projects on East Fork, Pahsimeroi, and Lemhi rivers with CBFWA representative
	Identified needs and coordinated sources of technical assistance for on-the-ground projects among NRCS, BLM, BoR, and IDF&G
	Assisted in selection of TMDL Specialist for the Soil Conservation Commission to address Lemhi River TMDL
	Worked with Lemhi SWCD and Lemhi Riparian Habitat Conservation Agreement Group in supplying habitat input to Lemhi River tMDL
	Coordinated with state Division of Environmental Quality and Blackbird Mine to protect fish habitat on eight miles of Lemhi River
	Met with Challis Twelve Mile Watershed Advisory group and Upper Salmon Watershed Advisory Group to offer Model Watershed support and technical assistance
	Represented Model Watershed at Custer County Natural Resources Day for grade school students
	Contacted Sawtooth National Recreational Area to explore Model Watershed expansion possibilities
	Obtained riparian, rangeland, and ArcView terraining to SWCD habitat planner through NRCS and University of Idaho
	Obtained agreement through BoR to cost share on L-31 and L-32 siphons by means of a grant to the Lemhi SWCD
	Participated in bridge mitigation discussions with Idaho Department of Transportation, NMFS, and USFWS
	Worked with Yankee Fork Watershed Group to solicit funds for dredge tailing restoration
	Assisted with review of subregional (Salmon and Clearwater) projects for the NPPC Fish and Wildlife Program
	Guided Lemhi county Riparian Habitat Conservation Agreement watershed group in streamlining 404 permitting process
	Worked with landowners, Sawtooth National Recreation Area, IDF&G, Sawtooth Wildlife council, and Idaho conservation League to identify needs and opportunities to enhance fisheries in the upper Salmon subbasin
	Coordinate monitoring efforts/activities among USFS, BLM, and IDF&G
	With USFS and assistance from IDF&G and private landowners, placed twelve hatch boxes on private land. Hatchboxes contained 490,000 steelhead eggs and achieved a hatch out rate of 75 percent
	Met with hatchbox committee to plan for future work and evaluation
	Assisted SWCDs in pursuing funding opportunities for habitat improvement through BPA, BoR, IDF&G, USFWS, USFS, and NRCS
	Completed NEPA documentation and biological assessments for all projects
	Completed proposals to BPA for habitat and fish passage enhancement projects
	Provided input on fish habitat status and enhancement projects to Salmon basin Advisory Group and Challis Watershed Advisory Group
	Coordinated monthly with Custer and Lemhi SWCDs to transfer information and gain support to projects on private land
1997	The following accomplishments are for the purpose of implementing habitat actions listed under Model Watershed Habitat Projects proposal 199401700
	Provided input and data review to NRCS Lemhi cooperative River Basin Study
	Assisted Yankee Fork watershed group with stream restoration proposal
	Assisted Custer and Lemhi SWCDs with hiring habitat planning and implementation specialist
	In conjunction with BoR, completed Model Watershed canal diversion consolidation demo
	Assisted NMFS, BLM, and Idaho Division of Environmental Quality with establishing key areas and techniques for riparian vegetation monitoring
	Completed planning with Idaho Department of Transportation for fish habitat improvement on Lemhi River
	Convened Custer and Lemhi SWCDs and Advisory Committee to explore Model Watershed expansion potential
	Assisted BPA staff with Columbia Basin Watershed Projects Environmental Statement public scoping meeting, and participated in meetings and planning efforts with DEQ relevant to bull trout and 303(d) streams
	Assisted Hannah Slough group with completion of streambank stabilization actions to protect spawning and rearing habitat
	Pursued conservation easement for long term management on East Fork of the Salmon River with landowners, IDF&G, and the Nature Conservancy
	Coordinated NRCS geomorphologist and engineer with East Fork landowners to identify bank stabilization and irrigation efficiency improvement opportunities. Implemented initial phase of plan.
	Served as lead to project implementation for Lemhi County Riparian Habitat Conservation Agreement
	Assisted with permitting process for streambank stabilization and project planning on Hannah Slough of the Salmon River
	Participated in community building speaker series sponsored by the Sawtooth Wildlife Council
	Assisted US Army Corps of Engineers with NMFS consultation for projects on the East Fork, Main Salmon, and Lemhi rivers, and developed streamlined prototype for future consultations
	Coordinated hatchbox installation among eight landowners and four agencies on twenty sites. Placed one million eggs, obtaining a hatch out rate of 76%
	Assisted SWCDs in pursuing funding opportunities for habitat improvement through BPA, BoR, IDF&G, USFWS, USFS, and NRCS
	Completed NEPA documentation and biological assessments for all projects
	Completed proposals to BPA for habitat and fish passage enhancement projects
	Provided input on fish habitat status and enhancement projects to Salmon Basin Advisory Group and Challis Watershed Advisory Group
	Coordinated monthly with Custer and Lemhi SWCDs to transfer information and gain support for projects on private land.
1996	1993 - 1996 SUMMARY
1993	The following accomplishments are for the purpose of implementing habitat actions listed under Model Watershed Habitat Projects proposal 199401700
	Formed Model Watershed Advisory Committee and Technical Team.
	Advisory Committee consists of representatives of the soil and water conservation districts, irrigation districts, private landowners and operators, Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, local, state, and federal agencies, and environmental interests.
	The function of the Advisory Committee is to provide coordination and facilitate cooperation between all project area entities in the maintenance, enhancement, and restoration of fish habitat.
	The Technical Team consists of technical specialists from the tribes, public agencies, and private landowners and operators. The function of the Technical Team is to provide technical input to priority reaches and projects for habitat work
	In cooperation with BoR, completed plan and developed MOU to implement a strategy dealing with dewatering of the Lemhi River
	Recommended strategy for identification of procedures to develop a prioritized water conservation plan
	Developed and implemented the BoR irrigation plan
	Obtained recommendations from Advisory Committee and Technical team on actions for fisheries/watershed projects
	Completed stream inventory for occupied spring chinook on Lemhi, Pahsimeroi, and East Fork of the Salmon rivers using interagency teams. Inventory included 110 river miles
	Completed outline of Model Watershed plan and began compiling existing information on the three watersheds
	Cooperated with IDF&G and Lemhi Irrigation District to improve Lemhi River summer instream flows, reduce fish passage problems, and juvenile loss at irrigation diversions.
	Developed stable diversion design with positive flow controls to allow for better water management.
	Implemented fish flow agreement with Lemhi river irrigators
	Completed Model Watershed plan
	Coordinated monthly with Custer and Lemhi SWCDs to transfer information and gain support for projects on private land
	Played major role in "A Place to Come Home To", a video produced by NRCS and local SWCDs about efforts to improve fish habitat
	Held two day Salmon Symposium at Salmon City center. Over 100 people attended to discuss Four H issues through presentations and panel discussions
	Model Watershed featured in PBS production of "Incredible Idaho"
	45 member interagency stream completed habitat survey of watersheds. Survey abstract was featured in local and regional newspapers
	Published eleven newsletters
	Hosted NMFS and BPA for tour of project watersheds
	Soil Conservation Commission, Custer and Lemhi SWCDs sponsored meeting for irrigators to initiate Model Watershed effort

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

Project ID	Title	Description

Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2001 cost	Subcontractor
1.Conduct Subbasin Assessment on Upper Salmon River Basin in Conjunction with University of Idaho	a.Provide link between U of I, Advisory Committee, Technical Team, and SWCDs	1	$26,804	Yes
1.	b.Through Technical Team, provide local technical input and review to ensure good science	1	$10,137
1.	c.Perform on-site proofing	1	$10,137
1.	d.Coordinate Technical Team and U of I in presenting interim findings to Advisory Committee for their input and review	1	$26,804	Yes
2.Use EDT and IMPACT Models to Identify Priority Watersheds and Reaches for Fish Habitat Projects to Develop Subbasin Plan for the Salmon River Subbasin	a.Through use of models, Technical Team will recommend priority watersheds for work to Advisory committee	.25	$26,803	Yes
2.	b.Advisory Committee evaluates recommendations and establishes watershed priorities	.1	$10,137
2.	c.Using models, Technical Team identifies critical watershed reaches within priority watersheds and develops reach plans and recommendations for Advisory Committee	.25	$10,137
2.	d.Advisory Committee reviews reach plans and provides recommendations to NPPC for BPA funding	.1	$10,137

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost

Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase

FY 2004	FY 2005	FY 2002	FY 2003
$83,000	$83,000	$136,500	$81,500

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2001 cost	Subcontractor
1.Coordinate Activities for Fish Habitat Maintenance, Enhancement, and Restoration	a.Convene Advisory Committee at least quarterly	1	$6,758
1.	b.Meet monthly with SWCDs and Technical Team to plan, approve, and implement projects	1	$6,758
1.	c.Meet twice with Salmon Basin Advisory Group to coordinate model watershed activities with state fish habitat and water quality priorities	0.2	$6,758
1.	d.Coordinate habitat project implementation among SWCDs and Technical team. Provide and/or obtain technical assistance for project installation	1	$6,758
1.	e.Conduct tour of priority watersheds and reaches for Advisory Committee and Technical Team	0.1	$6,758
1.	f.Lead landowner/operator tour of successful projects	0.1	$6,758
1.	g.Provide monitoring data and project information to state agencies involved in the TMDL process	0.1	$6,758
1.	h.Inititate contact with landowners in priority reaches for possible project action	1	$6,758
1.	i.Complete one annual and four quarterly reports	1	$6,758
1.	j.Provide support to project area watershed groups in evaluating habitat conditions, developing treatment plans, and soliciting funds	1	$6,758
1.	k.Conduct outreach program to disseminate information on Model Watershed project activities and gain public and landowner support	1	$6,758
	l.Coordinate funding from all sources to meet habitat goals (BPA, EPA 319, NRCS EQIP, Idaho WQPA, IDF&G, IDT, BoR).	1	$6,758
1.	m.Coordinate hatchbox program with Shoshone-Bannock Tribes hatchbox effort	1	$9,600	Yes

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost

Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase

FY 2004	FY 2005	FY 2002	FY 2003
$95,000	$95,000	$92,000	$92,000

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2001 cost	Subcontractor
1.Operation and Maintenance	a.Work with landowners and operators to ensure implementation, operation, and maintenance of habitat improvement contracts according to design. Modify contracts as warranted	1	$20,274
1.	b.Obtain consultation to meet NEPA requirements for all projects	1	$4,100	Yes

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost

Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase

FY 2004	FY 2005	FY 2002	FY 2003
$27,500	$27,500	$25,000	$25,000

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2001 cost	Subcontractor
1.Monitoring and Evaluation	a.Conduct follow up evaluations of on-the-ground projects to evaluate effectiveness of projects in meeting habitat goals, confirm maintenance of projects, gage landowner acceptability of projects, and maintain continued involvement of local citizens	0.2	$8,758	Yes
1.	b.Compile and analyze data collected from Model Watershed habitat projects	0.2	$8,758	Yes
1.	c.Maintain and update progress with photos and narrative on a regular basis. Follow through with all aspects of project implementation to enhance fish habitat	1	$8,758	Yes

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost

Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

FY 2004	FY 2005	FY 2002	FY 2003
$30,000	$30,000	$27,000	$27,000

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget

Item	Note	FY 2001 cost
Personnel	FTE: 1.15	$41,640
Fringe		$16,084
Supplies		$11,400
Travel		$4,600
Indirect		$7,372
Subcontractor	University of Idaho	$50,000
Personnel	FTE: 1.15	$41,640
Fringe		$16,084
Supplies		$11,400
Travel		$4,600
Indirect		$7,372
Subcontractor	Hatchbox program	$9,600
Personnel	FTE: 0.29	$10,410
Fringe		$4,021
Supplies		$2,850
Travel		$1,150
Indirect		$1,843
Subcontractor	NEPA consultation	$4,100
Personnel	FTE: 0.29	$10,410
Fringe		$4,021
Supplies		$2,850
Travel		$1,150
Indirect		$1,843
Subcontractor	Intern assistance	$6,000
		$272,440

Total estimated budget

Total FY 2001 cost	$272,440
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds	$0
Total FY 2001 budget request	$272,440
FY 2001 forecast from 2000	$200,000
% change from forecast	36.2%

Reason for change in estimated budget

Continuation of subbasin assessment on upper Salmon river basin in conjunction with University of Idaho, and addition of one FTE as biologist/habitat planner

Reason for change in scope

There are no new objectives in this proposal. There is an expansion initiated with the Model Watershed coordination in 1999 to include the geographical area of the Salmon subbasin from the mouth of the Middle fork of the Salmon river to its headwaters in the Upper Stanley basin. This expansion was to maintain consistency with NPPC subbasin physical designations.

Cost sharing

Organization	Item or service provided	Amount	Cash or in-kind

Reviews and recommendations

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

REVIEW:
CBFWA Funding Recommendation

Recommendation:
Ongoing Funding: yes; New Funding: no

Date:
Jul 14, 2000

Comment:

Continuation of subbasin assessment on upper Salmon River Basin in conjunction with University of Idaho, and the addition of one FTE as biologist/habitat planner.

There are no new objectives in this proposal. There is an expansion initiated with the Model Watershed coordination in 1999 to include the geographical area of the Salmon Subbasin from the mouth of the Middle Fork of the Salmon River to its headwaters in the Upper Stanley Basin. This expansion was to maintain consistency with NWPPC subbasin physical designations and has been planned for several years.

REVIEW:
NWPPC Funding Recommendation

Recommendation:
Fund

Date:
Sep 13, 2000

Comment:

Rationale: Budget increase inappropriate in this review. Consider implementation needs on completion of pending assessment?

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:
$356,458	$356,458	$356,458

Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website