FY 2001 Ongoing proposal 199705600

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	Lower Klickitat Riparian and In-Channel Habitat Enhancement Project
Proposal ID	199705600
Organization	Yakama Nation (YN)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
Name	Melvin R. Sampson
Mailing address	PO. Box 151 Toppenish, WA. 98948
Phone / email	5098656262 / mel@yakama.com
Manager authorizing this project	Melvin R. Sampson
Review cycle	FY 2001 Ongoing
Province / Subbasin	Columbia Gorge / Klickitat
Short description	Lower Klickitat (RM 1-43) watershed/instream habitat restoration. Use completed steelhead/chinook EDT to prioritize restoration by effected life stage and location to guide action (i.e. fencing, acquisitions, pool formation, augment baseflows, add LWD).
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
1997	Initial TFW habitat inventory of entire Swale Creek stream corridor.
1997	Project initiation, landowner involvement, and town meetings.
1998	Completion of Project Supplemental Analysis and finding of consistency with Watershed Management Program EIS (DOE/EIS-0265)
1998	Constructed 2 base flow augmentation ponds with a total watershed of 617 acres of agricultural lands.
1999	Constructed 5 base flow augmentation ponds with a total watershed of 1505 acres of agricultural lands.
1998	Fenced and revegetate 2 base flow augmentation ponds.
1999	Fenced and revegetate 5 base flow augmentation ponds.
1998	Constructed 6 miles of cattle exclosure fencing, protecting 6 miles of riparian habitat.
1999	Constructed 8 miles of cattle exclosure fencing, protecting 16 miles of riparian habitat.
1998	Revegetate 4 miles of riparian corridor.
1999	Revegetate 3 miles of riparian corridor.
1998	Completed engineering design plans for 1/2 mile of in-channel work for lower Swale Creek.
1999	Completed engineering design plans for milldam passage enhancement as cost-share project.
1998	Installed off-channel watering system on 1,200 acre Swale Creek sheep ranch.

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. Manage Project Funds to Implement Project Goals and Biological Outcomes	a. Foster and develop additional community based support.	4	$2,500
	b. Participate in watershed groups and councils. Develop focus and direction for Klickitat basin aquatic resources.	4	$7,500
	c. Meet with perspective landowners for project participation.	4	$10,000
	d. Solicit additional project funds through various sources for cost-share opportunities.	4	$2,000
	e. Query recently completed Klickitat basin spring chinook and steelhead EDT model and other databases to identify and prioritize restoration actions with benefits.	4	$15,000
	f. Using available information, generate conceptualized plans for in-channel structures, riparian restoration actions, and grazing management plans.	4	$10,000
	g. Develop sub-contracts with labor force, engineering contractors, and construction contractors to implement planned actions	4	$2,000
	h. File all necessary permits, and NEPA related documentation.	4	$2,000
	i. Write periodic progress reports and annual report.	4	$2,344

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost

Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase

FY 2005	FY 2003	FY 2004	FY 2002
$66,700	$59,500	$63,000	$56,200

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2001 cost	Subcontractor
1. Restore aquatic habitat through construction of in-Channel (bio-engineered) structures. Creation of habitat currently limiting production by life stage as outlined in EDT model.	a. Construct in-channel habitat structures, using existing bioengineering guidelines with proven contractors.	4	$90,000	Yes
	b. Construct streambank stabilization structures, using existing bioengineering protocol with proven contractors	4	$53,000	Yes
2. Restore aquatic habitat and reduce water temperatures through construction of riparian exclosures (fencing/plantings). Recreate habitat currently limiting production by life stage as outlined in EDT model.	a. Plant native vegetation in identified locations to restore streambank stabilization, and canopy shading.	4	$20,000	Yes
	b. Construct riparian fencing to exclude livestock from riparian zone.	4	$40,000	Yes
	c. Construct water gaps or off-channel watering facilities in association with riparian fencing projects.	4	$8,000	Yes
3. Restore upland health and function that directly affects aquatic habitat. Recreate habitat currently limiting production by life stage as outlined in EDT model.	a. Collaborate with NRCS officials and landowners to implement Grazing Management Plan.	4	$1,000
	b. Implement Grazing Management Plan, through use of fencing, alternative lease site cost-share or purchase	4	$10,368
	c. Cost-share with non-till farming demonstration plots in Klickitat County.	4	$6,000
4 . Protect Refugia Habitat, identified within the EDT model. Protect high quality habitat, which enhances overall production as identified in EDT model.	a. Investigate land acquisition opportunities and potential. Develop appraisal protocol with BPA.	4	$1,000
	b. Develop cost-share protocol with Columbia Land Trust	4	$1,000
	c. Develop Habitat Conservation Easements with NRCS officials and landowners.	4	$1,000

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost

Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase

FY 2005	FY 2003	FY 2004	FY 2002
$250,000	$250,000	$250,000	$237,700

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2001 cost	Subcontractor
1. Maintain existing structures in working condition.	a. Conduct fence line surveys. Note: 75% of Task 1.a, born by SRFB grant to maintain all Klickitat Basin restoration projects.	4	$2,000	Yes
	b. Conduct periodic inspections to assure 80% survival of riparian planting, and restock as needed.	4	$1,000	Yes

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost

Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase

FY 2005	FY 2003	FY 2004	FY 2002
$10,000	$6,000	$8,000	$4,000

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2001 cost
1. Continue monitoring and evaluation of existing structures and restored areas using standardized protocols to determine Project effectiveness.	a. Continue and implement additional standardized vegetation transects within Project locations	4	$6,000
	b. Continue and implement additional photo documentation points at Project sites.	4	$5,000
	c. Continue and implement additional TFW habitat inventory transects at Project sites.	4 YKFP in-kind	$0
	d. Continue and implement additional standardized fisheries inventories (electrofishing or snorkeling) at Project sites.	4 YKFP in-kind	$0
2. Assess Monitoring Information	a. Conduct semi-annual M&E reviews	4	$288
	b. Based on semi-annual M&E review, implement new habitat restoration action to meet project goals	4	$1,000

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost

Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

FY 2005	FY 2003	FY 2004	FY 2002
$15,000	$13,000	$14,000	$12,000

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget

Item	Note	FY 2001 cost
Personnel	FTE: 0.6	$21,600
Fringe	20 % fringe rate	$4,320
Supplies	Miscellaneous supplies and materials, computer, GIS supplies, telephone	$8,000
Travel	Training and/or project presentation	$1,500
Indirect	23.5 %	$8,324
Subcontractor	No subcontractors needed for Project Management	$0
Other	GSA vehicle rental. insurance, and mileage	$9,600
Personnel	FTE: 0.2	$7,200
Fringe	0	$1,440
Supplies	Fencing, vegetation stock and tools, off-channel water supply materials (pumps, screens)	$11,197
Indirect	23.5 %	$4,661
Capital	Grazing Management Plan implementation, cost-share alternative lease sites, cost-share no-till plots	$15,870
Subcontractor	In-Channel (1.a) and Bank Stabilization (1.b) subcontractors.	$143,000
Subcontractor	Labor Force to conduct Tasks (2.a - 2.c). Existing contact w/ Northwest Service Academy (NWSA).	$48,000
Personnel	FTE: 0	$0
Supplies	Maintenance materials identified in supplies line item under Construction/Implementation Phase	$0
Subcontractor	NWSA labor force, in conjunction with Klickitat County SRFB maintenance crew (in-kind)	$3,000
Personnel	FTE: 0.2	$7,200
Fringe		$1,440
Supplies	Materials to conduct monitoring: film, photo-point stations, and measuring tapes.	$1,500
Indirect	23.5 %	$2,148
		$300,000

Total estimated budget

Total FY 2001 cost	$300,000
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds	$0
Total FY 2001 budget request	$300,000
FY 2001 forecast from 2000	$300,000
% change from forecast	0.0%

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:

There is no change in scope or budget forecast.

REVIEW:
NWPPC Funding Recommendation

Recommendation:
Fund

Date:
Sep 13, 2000

Comment:

Rationale: Budget increase inappropriate in this review. Budget increases should be determined in provincial review.

REVIEW:
NWPPC Funding Recommendation

Recommendation:
Fund

Date:
Sep 20, 2003

Comment:

Name change. Project has September 1 start. Obligation and accrual estimates are changed because of that. Many cost shares and several subcontracts that are coming on line. 6% COLA in 05.

REVIEW:
Project Sponsor Request for FY04-05

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:
$397,414	$397,414	$397,414

Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website