FY 2001 Ongoing proposal 199506001

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	Protect and Enhance Wildlife Habitat in Squaw Creek Watershed
Proposal ID	199506001
Organization	Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Agency DNR Wildlife Program (CTUIR)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
Name	Eric J. Quaempts
Mailing address	PO Box 638 Pendleton, OR 97801
Phone / email	5412787621 / ericquaempts@CTUIR.com
Manager authorizing this project	Carl Scheeler, Wildlife Program Manager
Review cycle	FY 2001 Ongoing
Province / Subbasin	Columbia Plateau / Umatilla
Short description	Protect and enhance watershed resources to provide benefits for eight HEP Target Species and anadromous and resident salmonids.
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
1994	Completed ten miles of fish habitat and population surveys in Squaw Creek. Established baseline data, characterized existing riparian and fish habitat conditions and obtained estimate of salmonid populations (37,611 salmonids).
1995	The Squaw Creek Watershed Project was identified and prioritized by the CTUIR as a mitigation project providing dual benefits for fish and wildlife.
1997	Approximately 5,536 acres of land in the Squaw Creek subbasin purchased to form the nucleus of the Squaw Creek Watershed Project. Additionally, 1,005 acres of BIA-administered Trust land incorporated into the project.
1998	An additional 320 acres of fee lands, consisting of forested, grassland, and riparian cover types, purchased for incorporation into project.
1998	Two BIA-administered grazing allotments, totaling approximately 20,000 acres and 1,056 Animal Unit Months purchased and rested from use. Allotment rest provides an estimated 588 Habitat Units of protection credit.
1998	Management plan initiated to formulate inter-agency HEP-team, develop concurrence on eight HEP Target Species for project, and initiate stakeholder involvement. The management plan outline is developed and description of existing conditions initiated.
1998	Habitat Evaluation Procedures surveys are initiated. 18,000 linear feet of transect and 32 tenth-acre plots completed in the riparian cover type, and 11,000 linear feet of transect and 110 microplots completed in the grassland cover type.
1999	In HEP field surveys, 27,200 linear feet of transect and 272 microplots completed in grassland cover type. 20,300 linear feet of transect, 406 microplots, and 101 macroplots completed in forested cover types. All HEP field surveys complete.
1999	20 ecological survey plots completed in grassland and forested cover types. The surveys identify plant associations, ecological status (sere), aid in identification of processes effecting changes in plant communities, and provide baseline monitoring.
1999	An additional 80 acres of lands providing forested and grassland cover types purchased and incorporated into the project.
1999	Appraisals completed for 612 acres of corporate forest lands in the Squaw Creek Subbasin headwaters. Fair market land value is obtained to initiate negotiations for acquisition of the property.
1999	16.3 miles of road administratively closed to protect fish and wildlife habitats, and reduce disturbance to mule deer, great blue heron, other wildlife, and spawning summer steelhead.
2000	Two BIA-administered grazing allotments, totaling approximately 20,000 acres and 1,056 Animal Unit Months purchased and rested from use. Allotment rest provides an estimated 588 Habitat Units of protection credit.
2000	Habitat suitability indices developed from HEP surveys. The HEP Report and futures analysis are scheduled for completion in May of 2000.
2000	Management plan scheduled for completion June 2000.

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
1. Implement enhancements to contribute towards provision of 5,554 enhancement credits.	a. Identify and mark LWD source and placement sites.	1	$4,739
1.	b. Conduct site-specific cultural resource surveys at LWD source and placement sites and road segments targeted for obliteration.	1	$7,937
1.	c. Conduct NEPA analysis for project.	1	$8,143
1.	d. Solicit bids for heavy equipment contract and develop subcontract.	1	$3,581
2. Develop native plant material sources for out year enhancement projects.	e. Solicit bids and develop subcontract for native perennial grass seed collection and propagation and conifer acquisitions.	1	$1,508
	INDIRECT	1	$8,809

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost

Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase

FY 2003	FY 2005	FY 2004	FY 2002
$35,730	$39,320	$37,520	$34,030

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2001 cost	Subcontractor
1. Implement enhancements to contribute towards provision of 5,554 enhancement credits.	a. Place a minimum of 160 pieces of large woody debris in 2.5 miles of stream channel.	1	$12,000	Yes
1.	b. Obliterate 6 miles of road.	1	$23,500	Yes
1.	c. Provide oversight/inspection of large woody debris placement and road obliteration.	1	$5,556
1.	d. Plant subsoiled and recontoured road beds to native conifer/hardwood/shrubs.	1	$4,617
2. Develop native plant material sources for out year enhancement projects.	e. Implement subcontract for native perennial grass seed collection and propagation and conifer acquisitions.	1 -2	$15,000	Yes
2.	f. Provide coordination/oversight for plant collection subcontract.	1	$2,928
2.	g. Collect and propagate native hardwood and shrub plant material.	1	$5,434
	INDIRECT		$6,438

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost

Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase

FY 2003	FY 2005	FY 2004	FY 2002
$59,553	$65,657	$62,530	$56,717

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2001 cost	Subcontractor
1. Continue operations and maintenance to provide 3,832 Habitat Units of protection credit.	a. Purchase grazing leases for two BIA-administered grazing allotments (20,000 acres and 1,056 AUMS).	Ongoing	$13,200
	b. Maintain 15 miles of allotment fencing.	Ongoing	$13,058
	c. Develop subcontract for noxious weed control.	Ongoing	$1,508
	d. Implement subcontract for noxious weed control.	Ongoing	$3,500	Yes
	e. Coordinate/inspect implementation of noxious weed subcontract.	Ongoing	$2,780
	e. Implement and provide oversight of Access and Travel Management regulations.	Ongoing	$12,356
	f. Coordinate with BPA, including development and submission of annual Statement of Work and Budget, quarterly reports, annual report, purchasing, financial reporting, and other coordination as needed.	Ongoing	$27,486
	INDIRECT	Ongoing	$19,444

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost

Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase

FY 2003	FY 2005	FY 2004	FY 2002
$119,106	$131,314	$125,061	$113,434

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2001 cost
1. Provide monitoring of protection and enhancement activities.	a. Establish photo points for large wood addition and road obliteration activities.	1	$1,522
	b. Photograph enhancement sites (pre and post implementation).	Annually for 2 years, once every 5 year thereafter.	$2,814
	c. Permanently mark photo points and record with Global Positioning Systems unit.	1	$1,122
	d. Process, label, and organize photography.	1	$1,122
	e. Develop ARCView theme/map of photopoints, large wood placements, obliterated and planted road segments.	1	$2,479
	INDIRECT	1	$3,080

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost

Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

FY 2003	FY 2005	FY 2004	FY 2002
$23,821	$26,262	$25,012	$22,686

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget

Item	Note	FY 2001 cost
Personnel	FTE: .41	$18,494
Fringe	.30	$5,548
Supplies	Misc. supplies, office supplies, communications, duplication/printing (copies/film)	$1,250
Travel	GSA vehicle rental and insurance.	$616
Indirect		$8,809
NEPA	Incorporated into personnel cost estimates.	$0
Personnel	FTE: .42	$11,772
Fringe	.30	$3,531
Supplies	(misc. supplies, plant materials, tools)	$2,000
Travel	GSA Vehicle Rental and Insurance	$1,232
Indirect	.34	$6,438
Subcontractor	Helicopter Cost-Share with EPA Project	$12,000
Subcontractor	Heavy Equipment - Operated Dozer, Track Hoe	$23,500
Subcontractor	Plant collection and propagation	$15,000
Personnel	FTE: .73	$29,956
Fringe	.30	$8,986
Supplies	Fence maintenance supplies, signing supplies, office supplies, communications, duplication/printing.	$14,550
Travel	GSA Vehicle Rental and Insurance	$3,696
Indirect		$19,444
Capital	Purchase of grazing leases (1,056 AUM's @ $12.50/AUM)	$13,200
Subcontractor		$3,500
Personnel	FTE: .17	$5,572
Fringe	.30	$1,671
Supplies		$1,200
Travel		$616
Indirect		$3,080
		$215,661

Total estimated budget

Total FY 2001 cost	$215,661
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds	$0
Total FY 2001 budget request	$215,661
FY 2001 forecast from 2000	$220,655
% change from forecast	-2.3%

Reason for change in estimated budget

Noxious weed control costs are lower than expected. Infestations are smaller than expected and spread rates have been controlled. Additionally, Bureau of Indian Affairs is providing cooperative funding for weed control on the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and $10,000 was awarded to the BIA by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation for control of noxious weeds on a project site bordering the Squaw Creek subbasin.

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:

Date:
Jul 14, 2000

Comment:

REVIEW:
NWPPC Funding Recommendation

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:
$150,000	$175,000	$175,000

Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website