FY 2001 Ongoing proposal 199604601

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Section 1. Administrative

Proposal titleWalla Walla Basin Fish Habitat Enhancement
Proposal ID199604601
OrganizationConfederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
NameJed Volkman
Mailing address Pendleton, OR 97801
Phone / email5412764109 / jedvolkman@ctuir.com
Manager authorizing this projectGary James
Review cycleFY 2001 Ongoing
Province / SubbasinColumbia Plateau / Walla Walla
Short descriptionProtect and enhance riparian habitat with particular emphasis on the holding, spawning, and rearing areas of salmonid fishes, thus promoting natural ecological function and improved water quality and quantity.
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
1997 Developed long term leases with landowners on Blue Creek (Langert and Gardner)
1997 With NRCS and ODFW cooperatively designed instream work for project on Couse Creek (Shumway)
1997 Developed project design for Blue Creek projects
1997 Obtained all necessary archeological and instream work clearances
1997 Developed subcontracts for weed control, planting, heavy equipment rental, fencing, rock, and tree supply
1997 Constructed 3-vortex rock weirs, four log weirs, 2 rootwad revetments, one log revetment on Blue Creek
1997 Constructed four rock barbs, 3 log revetments, placed 40 trees as large woody debris on Couse Creek (Shumway)
1997 Placed 1500 willow cuttings on Blue Creek, 2000 willows on Couse Creek
1997 Collected monitoring information including water temperatures, photo points, cross-sections, and salmonid population estimates
1997 Identified habitat limited sites within basin, prioritized sites, selected potential project sites for restoration in 1998
1997 Completed annual report of progress
1998 Secured cost-share of $10,000 for WSU watershed assessment for Walla Walla Basin
1998 Developed long-term lease with landowner on Mainstem Walla Walla River (Lampson)
1998 Obtained all necessary archeological clearances
1998 Developed project design for Mainstem Walla Walla River
1998 Developed subcontracts for weed control, planting, heavy equipment rental, fencing, rock and tree supply
1998 Chemically treated for weeds, then disced, raked, and seeded 18 acres of native grass on mainstem Walla Walla River
1998 Planted 350 bare-root stock plants and with aid of an excavator and stinger, planted 880 willow cuttings and 246 cottonwood posts on Blue Creek Project Areas
1998 Planted 700 bare root stock plants on Couse Creek
1998 Collected monitoring information including water temperatures, photo points, cross-sections, and salmonid population estimates
1998 Identified habitat limited sites within basin, prioritized sites, selected potential project sites for restoration in 1999
1998 Completed annual report of progress
1999 Secured $100,000 of cost-share for riparian restoration work from the State of Washington Governor's Salmon Funds Program
1999 Developed long term leases with landowners on Couse Creek (Hasso) and Patit Creek (Brown) for a total of 5 stream miles
1999 Obtained all necessary instream work clearances for Blue Creek and archeological clearances for Couse and Patit Creeks
1999 Constructed one rock vortex weir and placed 5 large rootwads with boles into existing pool habitat on Blue Creek
1999 With aid of excavator, placed 800 additional willow cuttings to excavated trenches on Blue Creek Project Sites
1999 Planted 3000 bare-root stock plants into project area on Couse Creek (Shumway)
1999 Cooperatively with the FSA of Washington and Oregon developed a landowner lease that allows both the CTUIR and federal CREP program to be implemented together
1999 Developed fencing plans and contracts for construction on Patit Creek and Couse Creek
1999 Constructed 1.8 miles of livestock exclusion fence on Couse Creek (Hasso)
1999 Constructed 4 miles of livestock exclusion fence on Patit Creek
1999 Secured $55,000 dollars of cost-share for riparian restoration work from the State of Washington Salmon Funding Recovery Board to be used in FY2000
1999 Chemically treated for weeds, then disced, raked, and seeded 18 acres of native grass on Mainstem Walla Walla River
1999 Collected monitoring information including water temperatures, photo points, cross-sections, and salmonid population estimates
1999 Identified habitat limited sites within basin, prioritized sites, selected potential project sites for restoration in 2000
1999 Completed annual report of progress
2000 Sign long term lease with landowner on Patit Creek (Fletcher) protecting an additional 1 mile of stream
2000 Design restoration plan for Patit Creek (Brown) and Couse Creek (Hasso)
2000 Plant 4000 bare root stock plants and 3000 willow cuttings (excavator/stinger) within project area on Couse Creek (Hasso)
2000 Secure all archeological and instream work clearances
2000 Construct 2 miles of riparian fence and plant 4000 bare root stock plants on Patit Creek (Fletcher)
2000 With NRCS, design off-channel watering system, plant 3000 bare root stock plants, construct two rootwad revetments, three rock weirs, and place large woody debris on Patit Creek (Brown)
2000 Collect monitoring information including water temperatures, photo points, cross-sections, vegetation counts, and salmonid population estimates
2000 Identify habitat limited sites within basin, prioritize sites, select potential project sites for restoration in 2001
2000 Complete annual report of progress

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. Identify, prioritize, and select habitat restoration sites, develop long term riparian easements with landowners. a. Identify potential project sites through watershed assessment, public outreach, landowner contact, and interagency communication ongoing $5,000
b. Conduct on-site visits, evaluate site potential for restoration (access, landowner participation, cost-share, likelihood of success, benefit to salmonid species) ongoing $3,000
c. Select top priority sites for future restoration efforts ongoing $1,000
d. Develop long-term (15 years or longer) or perpetual easements. 1, ongoing $3,000
2. Pursue cost-share opportunities and obtain necessary state and federal clearances a. Develop grants, proposals and coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to develop cost-share projects. Recruit project volunteers, including local students, watershed council, and summer youth. 1, ongoing $6,000
b. Secure instream fill permits; Corps of Engineers 404, Division of State Lands removal/fill, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife HPA, archeological clearances, NEPA, ESA. 1, ongoing $4,000
3. Identify site-specific limiting factors, develop project design, prepare pre-project contracts a. Conduct pre-project field surveys (including time with hydrologist) to identify habitat factors most limiting salmonid production. 1, ongoing $14,200
b. Develop project design (in some cases will require time for hydrologist). 1, ongoing $8,226
Solicit bids and develop subcontracts for weed control, planting, heavy equipment rental, fencing, rock and tree supply. 1, ongoing $5,216
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
FY 2003FY 2005FY 2004FY 2002
$55,777$62,671$59,124$52,620

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
4. Implement and maintain riparian habitat enhancement projects in the Walla Walla River Basin a. Establish and collect pre-project photo-points, transects, fish population assessments, and vegetation counts. $6,000
b. Implement project-this task may include riparian fencing, native grass seeding, tree and shrub plantings, bioengineering techniques, noxious weed treatment in project areas, construction of instream structures. $103,787 Yes
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
FY 2003FY 2005FY 2004FY 2002
$123,356$138,603$130,758$116,374

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
5. Provide Project Administration a. Develop and prepare quarterly reports for submission to BPA. Content will include a summary of significant results and activities, problems encountered, and planned activities 1 $1,000
b. Develop and prepare annual report of progress to BPA. 1 $5,000
c. Develop and prepare BPA funding proposal as per requirements and deadlines established for fiscal year 2002. 1 $2,000
6. Conduct Annual Project Maintenance a. Maintain riparian plantings. This may include watering, maintenance/replacement of weed guards, protective tubes, and replacement planting as a result of mortality. typically necessary during the first 3 yrs of project $46,276
b. Conduct annual weed control as necessary to reduce competition from noxious and invasive non-native weeds. Methods might include hand pulling, herbicide and biological control methods. typically necessary during the first 3 yrs of project $5,000 Yes
c. Conduct annual maintenance on instream structures, streambank stabilization/bioengineering structures, and riparian fence/water gaps. mostly required in early stages of project, fence repairs may be necessary for length of easement $31,484 Yes
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
FY 2003FY 2005FY 2004FY 2002
$101,977$114,582$108,096$96,205

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
7. Collect long-term monitoring information, evaluate success of methodology, and implement adaptive management. a. Collect post-project monitoring data including photo points, fish population densities, transects, vegetation counts. 1 $4,010
b. Analyze monitoring data, conduct on-site visits and compare project methods taken by the CTUIR and others to determine project success and allow for adaptive management. ongoing $6,710
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
FY 2003FY 2005FY 2004FY 2002
$12,044$13,533$12,767$11,363

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget
ItemNoteFY 2001 cost
Personnel FTE: .79 $26,500
Fringe @30% $7,950
Supplies $500
Travel $2,097
Indirect @34% $12,595
NEPA included in personnel above $0
Personnel FTE: .56 $18,818
Fringe @30% $5,645
Supplies $18,532
Travel $3,166
Indirect @34% $15,694
Subcontractor $47,932
Personnel FTE: 1.15 $38,624
Fringe @30% $11,587
Supplies $5,844
Travel $4,214
Indirect @34% $20,491
Subcontractor $10,000
Personnel FTE: .15 $5,000
Fringe @30% $1,500
Supplies $500
Travel $1,000
Indirect @34% $2,720
$260,909
Total estimated budget
Total FY 2001 cost$260,909
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds$0
Total FY 2001 budget request$260,909
FY 2001 forecast from 2000$285,000
% change from forecast-8.5%
Reason for change in estimated budget

The change in estimated budget results from budget cuts made in FY 2000. Increases for FY 2001 above are primarily a result of cost-of-living/expenses and personnel merit.

Reason for change in scope

NA

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:
Ongoing Funding: yes; New Funding: no
Date:
Jul 14, 2000

Comment:

The change in estimated budget results from budget cuts made in FY 2000. Increases for FY 2001 above are primarily a result of cost-of-living/expenses and personnel merit.
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:
$277,617 $277,617 $277,617

Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website