FY 2001 Ongoing proposal 199204800

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Section 1. Administrative

Proposal titleHellsgate Big Game Winter Range Operation And Maintenance Project
Proposal ID199204800
OrganizationColville Confederated Tribes, Fish & Wildlife Department (CCT)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
NameMatt Berger
Mailing addressP.O. Box 150 Nespelem, WA 99155
Phone / email5096342117 / matt.berger@colvilletribes.com
Manager authorizing this projectJoe Peone, Director, Tribal F&WD
Review cycleFY 2001 Ongoing
Province / SubbasinInter-Mountain / Lake Roosevelt
Short descriptionTo protect, enhance and evaluate wildlife habitats and species for partial mitigation for losses to wildlife resulting from Grand Coulee and Chief Joseph Dams.
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 Acquired & conducted HEP on 4814 ac.
1994 Treated 113 ac. for noxious weeds
1994 10 miles of boundary fence repaired
1995 Acquired & conducted HEP on 4800 ac.
1995 Treated 100 ac. for noxious weeds
1995 Maintained 40 miles of boundary fence lines
1995 Acquired & conducted HEP on 6300 ac.
1996 Treated 200 ac. for noxious weeds
1996 2 miles of new boundary fence constructed
1996 10 miles of boundary fence repaired
1997 Acquired & conducted HEP on 798 ac.
1997 Treated 257 ac. for noxious weeds
1997 Maintained 40 miles of boundary fence lines
1998 Acquired 2164 ac.
1998 5 miles of boundary fence replaced with new materials
1998 80 miles of boundary fences maintained.
1998 Treated 210 ac. for noxious weeds
1998 Established permanent transects and photo points
1999 Conducted baseline HEP on new acquisition
1999 Maintain boundary fence lines
1999 Implemented M&E on all acquisitions
1999 Maintain protection on 18,816 acres of land.
1999 290 acres of noxious weeds were addressed
1999 8 miles of new fence constructed.
1999 Small mammal trapping on selected cover types
2000 Maintained and protected 21,204 acres of habitat for selected wildlife species (mule deer, sharp- tailed grouse, etc.)
2000 200 ac. treated for noxious weeds.
2000 25 miles of boundary fence maintained
2000 Breeding bird surveys started
2000 Conducted HEP on new acquisitions

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

Project IDTitleDescription

Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 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 2001 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 2001 costSubcontractor
1. Protect wildlife species & habitats a. Procure necessary manpower for Project 99 $120,000
b. Maintain Project Equipment &Supplies 99 $3,500
c. Maintain leases and/or lands under agreements 99 $1,000
d. Post signs, close roads and/or gates 99 $1,000
e. Remove trespass livestock 99 $500
f. Maintain boundary fences and/or construct new 99 $20,000
g. Establish permanent transects with photo points 25 $1,500
h. Manage units using HEP data and/or site plans 99 $20,000
i. Protect wildlife species and habitats on Project lands 99 $40,000
j. Prepare site specific management plans 10 $3,000
2. Noxious Weed Control a. Control noxious weeds as required 99 $19,371
b. Produce annual weed control report 99 $3,000
3. Maintain Project Lands a. Secure property 99 $500
b. Maintain all physical improvements 99 $5,000
c. Provide fire protection 99 $1,500
d. Clean up hazardous and/or other materials after acquisition 10 $500
4. Coordination a. Coordinate with Tribal Departments 99 $1,000
b. Cooperate with federal, state and other agencies on mitigation issues 99 $5,000
c. Maintain education and/or training for current licenses 30 $3,000
d. Manage species and habitats using best scientific info. and/or systems 99 $50,000
5. Communication a. Maintain communication between all involved parties and agencies 99 $500
b. Continue informational updates to all involved parties and/or agencies 99 $1,000
c. Hold and/or attend meetings on Project issues 50 $3,000
6. Submit Reports a. Prepare and submit technical reports 50 $1,200
b. Prepare and submit monthly and annual progress reports 99 $500
c. Prepare and submit for BPA publication Project studies 50 $3,000
7. Enhancements a. Clear ground disturbing activities with Tribal History /Archeology 99 $500
b. Identify selected habitat sites from site specific management plan 20 $500
c. Implement small scale enhancement and restoration activities 30 $10,000
d. Enhance and maintain lands enrolled in cost share programs (CRP & WHIP) 15 $15,000
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
FY 2004FY 2005FY 2002FY 2003
$400,000$400,000$350,000$405,000

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
1. Monitor & Evaluation a. Collect Data 99 $30,000
b. Analyze Data 99 $13,000
c. Relate findings to objectives 99 $500
d. Use adaptive management when appropriate to meet objectives 99 $10,000
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
FY 2004FY 2005FY 2002FY 2003
$50,000$50,000$53,500$55,000

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget
ItemNoteFY 2001 cost
Personnel $156,672
Fringe $40,735
Supplies $22,749
Travel $3,000
Indirect $61,415
Subcontractor $35,000
Other $15,000
Personnel $28,000
Fringe $7,280
Supplies $244
Travel $3,000
Indirect $10,976
Capital $4,000
$388,071
Total estimated budget
Total FY 2001 cost$388,071
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds$0
Total FY 2001 budget request$388,071
FY 2001 forecast from 2000$388,071
% change from forecast0.0%
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. Project expansion should be determined in provincial review
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Sep 20, 2003

Comment:

Had to cut back on some tasks, but tracking closely. Added 1927 acres this year - increased O&M cost. COULD BE SCOPE CHANGE
Recommendation:
Date:
Sep 20, 2003

Comment:


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:
$460,000 $460,000 $460,000

Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website