FY 2001 Ongoing proposal 199801900

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	Wind River Watershed Restoration
Proposal ID	199801900
Organization	Underwood Conservation District (contact agency), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey-Columbia River Research Laboratory, and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. (UCD/USFS/USGS/WDFW)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
Name	Steve Stampfli, Underwood Conservation District
Mailing address	P.O. Box 96 White Salmon, WA 98672
Phone / email	5094931936 / stevestampfli@gorge.net
Manager authorizing this project	By agency: UCD, USFS, USGS-CRRL, WDFW
Review cycle	FY 2001 Ongoing
Province / Subbasin	Columbia Gorge / Wind
Short description	Restore habitat within the Wind River subbasin to support healthy populations of wild steelhead
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
	<1. Coordination>
1997	Created Wind River Action Committee (now named the Wind River Watershed Council [WRWC]) and it's Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
1997	Coordinated monthly meetings of WRWC that included stakeholder presentations and participation.
1997	Developed a mission statement and goals within the WRWC
1997	Coordinated monthly meetings of TAC.
1998	Coordinated monthly meetings of WRWC that included stakeholder presentations and participation.
1998	Developed process for prioritizing restoration projects and implemented it within the WRWC.
1998	Coordinated monthly meetings of TAC.
1998	Expanded WRWC to incorporate a larger stakeholder representation.
1999	Reviewed 5 restoration and education projects submitted by WRWC and TAC.
2000	[Continuation of many of the activities listed above]
	<2. Monitoring and Evaluation >
1998	Measured sediment composition in nine subbasins, processed 145core samples and evaluated for fines (USFS)
1999	Measured sediment composition in eight subbasins, processed 165 core samples and evaluated for fines (USFS)
1999	Conducted stream survey; 9 streams, 20,600 m (USGS)
1997	Assessed density of juvenile steelhead and other fish species in 7 streams by electrofishing covering 3.1 km (USGS)
1998	Assessed density of juvenile steelhead and other fish species in 7 streams by electrofishing covering 2.7 km (USGS)
1999	Assessed density of juvenile steelhead and other fish species in 4 streams by electrofishing covering 2.1 km and 6 mainstem reaches (0.1 m each) by snorkeling (USGS)
1997	Monitored adult steelhead at Trout Creek trap site for 12 months (USFS, WDFW)
1998	Monitored adult steelhead at Trout Creek trap site for 12 months (USFS, WDFW)
1999	Monitored adult steelhead at Trout Creek trap site for 12 months (USFS, WDFW)
2000	Ongoing monitoring of adult steelhead at Trout Creek trap site (USFS, WDFW)
1999	Restored and modified adult fish trap at Shipherd Falls (WDFW)
1999	Monitored adult steelhead at Shipherd Falls trap site for 12 months (WDFW)
2000	Ongoing monitoring of adult steelhead at Shipherd Falls trap site (WDFW)
1997	Monitored stream temperature at 14 sites for 12 months with continuous temperature loggers (USGS)
1998	Monitored stream temperature at 14 sites for 12 months with continuous temperature loggers (USGS)
1999	Monitored stream temperature at 31 sites for 12 months with continuous temperature loggers (USGS, UCD)
2000	Ongoing monitoring of stream temperatures at 31 sites with continuous temperature loggers (USGS, UCD)
1997	Operated three smolt traps and determined steelhead smolt production (WDFW-primarily, USFS, USGS)
1998	Operated four smolt traps and determined steelhead smolt production (WDFW-primarily, USFS, USGS)
1999	Operated four smolt traps and determined steelhead smolt production (WDFW-primarily, USFS, USGS)
2000	Ongoing operation of four smolt traps to determine steelhead smolt production (WDFW-primarily, USFS, USGS)
1997	Monitored adult steelhead escapement with redd surveys and snorkel counts (WDFW, USFS)
1998	Monitored adult steelhead escapement with redd surveys and snorkel counts 36 miles (WDFW, USFS)
1999	Monitored adult steelhead escapement with redd surveys and snorkel counts, 36 miles (WDFW, USFS)
2000	Ongoing monitoring of adult steelhead escapement with redd surveys and snorkel counts 36 miles (WDFW, USFS)
1997	Monitored stream discharge during June-October in 6 tributary streams (USGS)
1998	Monitored stream discharge during June-October in 8 tributary streams (USGS)
1999	Monitored stream discharge during June-October in 9 tributary streams (USGS)
1998	Contracted with USGS-WRD to operate stream gage at Trout Creek site (USFS)
1999	Contracted with USGS-WRD to operate stream gage at Trout Creek site (USFS)
1997	Supplied data on adult and juvenile steelhead to WDFW fish managers, which resulted in early closure of steelhead fishery and new restrictive fishing regulations in the watershed to protect juvenile and adult steelhead (WDFW, USFS, USGS)
1998	Supplied data on adult and juvenile steelhead to WDFW fish managers to help with fishery management decisions (WDFW, USFS, USGS)
1999	Supplied data on adult and juvenile steelhead to WDFW fish managers to help with fishery management decisions (WDFW, USFS, USGS)
2000	[Many of the activities listed above are ongoing, but activity will occur later in the fiscal year]
	<3. Assessment>
1999	Determined goals, objectives, and tasks for assessing watershed conditions, documenting life history strategies of steelhead, and formulating criteria to help rank restoration needs and proposed projects.
2000	Ongoing compilation of data summaries for input in the Ecosystem Diagnosis and Treatment Model to be run by end of fiscal year.
2000	Ongoing contribution and participation in USFS's update of the Wind River Watershed Analysis
	<4. Restoration>
1998	Restored 0.8 river miles Trout Creek mainstem by rerouting stream to abandoned old growth reach to increase channel stability, increase stream shade, and increase habitat complexity
1998	Obliterated 4.4 miles of Dry Creek Road including removal of 15 culverts and installation of erosion control devices.
1998	Conducted comprehensive "Hemlock Dam Fish Passage Evaluation and Restoration Plan" conducting passage assessment, assemble restoration options, developed a project work plan and economic assessment.
1998	Stabilized four streamside slides placed erosion control matting, exposed culvert removal sites
1998	Planted 20,000 willow cuttings along 25 riparian acres (5 river miles)
1998	Conducted "Stream Team" technical field review of Trout Creek Restoration project proposals.
1998	Transported 64 logs to streamside for instream restoration projects Trout Creek, Panther Creek and Stabler.
1998	Installed 12 large wood complexes in 1,500 ft of stream bank for bank stabilization in Stabler Reach
1998	Planted conifer seedlings, willow /cottonwood cuttings, and legume seeds at Stabler Reach
1999	Planted conifer seedlings, willow /cottonwood cuttings, and legume seeds at Stabler Reach
1999	Installed 4 large wood complexes in 500 ft of stream bank for bank stabilization in Stabler Reach
1999	Restored riparian areas: planted 18,000 willow cuttings along 23 riparian acres (4 river miles)
1999	Implemented 2 miles of bioengineering /stream restoration projects on Upper Wind River installing 200 logs and treating 18 sites.
1999	Conducted 4 public scoping meetings on Hemlock Dam Fish Passage Restoration Proposal
1999	Stimulated riparian structural development along 3 river miles with silvicultural treatments including thinning and underplanting
1998	Conducted project planning/design/ completing one NEPA document for restoration of for 4 miles of instream work
1999	Maintained 4 instream structures on Upper Trout Creek
1999	Provided technical assistance: 15 days and 30 pieces large woody materials for instream restoration and riparian rehabilitation along 0.25 miles of Wind River.
2000	Ongoing planning for restoration activities that will be implemented later in the fiscal year
	<5. Environmental Education>
1998	Hosted a high school monitoring program and coached two high school students on Senior Projects
1998	Produced three informational brochures highlighting fish and trees, steelhead and rainbow trout life cycles, and safe catch and release techniques.
1998	Developed an environmental education curriculum (middle school level) with 9 field and classroom activities for Hemlock Reservoir producing a teacher guide and student workbooks comparing lentic and lotic environments.
1998	Assisted in classroom project on juvenile salmon rearing at Carson Elementary
1998	Assisted WSU Cooperative extension service to present a Timber Stand Management Workshop to 15 people.
1999	Produced 3 informational brochures on catch-and-release, healthy riparian areas, and steelhead life history
1999	Produced and distributed 2,200 brochures in PUD mailings describing our watershed restoration efforts and soliciting participation from stakeholders.
1999	Conducted three field activities with local high school classroom involving 90 students conducting water quality monitoring activities
1999	Lectured to high school classroom "Columbia River Studies" discussing fish passage issues to 30 students
1999	Displayed poster at Skamania County fair detailing ongoing restoration activities on the Wind River and the Watershed Council
2000	Developed cooperative traveling display on Wind River Watershed history, restoration efforts and community involvement. First showing at Columbia River Conference IV, in March at Skamania Lodge.
1999	Provided technical assistance to three landowners in the Wind River watershed to formulate Watershed restoration projects.
1998	Hosted a community volunteer trash-cleanup and tree planting at McNee property on Martha Creek.
1999	Held watershed logo contest for Wind River Watershed Council in local schools drew 130 entries, prizes and newspaper publicity.
1999	Created 27 Watershed awareness signs and placed at 18 locations in the Wind River watershed. Design based on the Watershed Logo, posts and labor donated by the County and USFS.
1999	Adopt a Stream -type program begun with Carson Elementary 5th graders. Trees planted along private property on Carson Cr. Lessons on Water Quality and stream restoration presented to the class.
2000	Adopt -a Stream -type program continues on Kanaka Cr. with combined 5th grade and Middle School classes. Four field trips result in extensive cleanup of trash, weeds, and replanting of native species. Interagency cooperation featured.
2000	Stevenson High School presentation of website including water quality, history, flora & fauna of lower Wind River areas.
1999	Monitoring of Stabler Cut Bank Restoration success by Wind River Middle School Students and presentation of results to the Watershed Council.
	<Presentations to public or professional societies>
1999	Presented to WRWC by P. Powers and G. Johnston: "Stabler cut-bank restoration"
1999	Presented to WRWC by P.J. Connolly: "Status of steelhead in the Wind River watershed"
1999	Presented to Western Division of American Fisheries Society by P.J. Connolly: "Increasing efficiency and quality of calibration at the sampling unit scale"
1999	Presented to WRWC by K. Wieman: "Hemlock Lake assessment and restoration options"
2000	Presented to North Pacific International Chapter of American Fisheries Society by P.J. Connolly: "Age-zero growth and survival of steelhead through their first winter: A target for restoration?"
	<Reports>
1998	"1999 Watershed Restoration Completion Report" (USFS 1998)
1999	Produced first annual report: "Wind River Watershed Project " (Connolly 1999) covering FY 1998 activities.
1999	"1999 Watershed Restoration Completion Report" (USFS 1999)
1999	Produced report: "Hemlock Dam Fish Passage Evaluation and Restoration " (WSU 1999)

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. (Coordination) Coordinate watershed stakeholders in order to guide the implementation of watershed restoration actions that are consistent with stakeholder objectives. [UCD, USFS, USGS, WDFW]	a. Facilitate 12 monthly meetings of the Wind River Watershed Council. (Coordinated by UCD; participation by USFS, USGS. WDFW participation is in-kind)	FY 01-05	$18,526
	b. Facilitate 12 monthly meetings of the Wind River Technical Advisory Committee. (Coordinated by UCD; participation by USFS, USGS. WDFW participation is in-kind)	FY 01-05	$11,237
3. (Assessment) Use a science based framework to assess the condition of the watershed to determine what factors prevent stakeholder objectives from being met and to prioritize actions that result in meeting those objectives. [USGS, WDFW, USFS, UCD]	a. Update assessment data, revise list of needed projects, and prioritize the list based on value and likely success of desired outcomes. (USGS, WDFW, USFS, UCD)	FY 01-05	$15,750
4. (Restoration) Restore stream habitats and watershed processes that will support self-sustaining populations of steelhead. [USFS, UCD, USGS]	d. Evaluate Hemlock Dam and conduct NEPA process (USFS). NEPA portion of estimated cost is $73,037. (Modification slated for FY03; to M&E and O&M in FY04-05; see out-year tally)	FY 01-02	$74,187

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
$59,615	$54,073	$56,777	$125,685

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2001 cost	Subcontractor
2. (Monitoring) Monitor physical habitat conditions and natural production of juvenile, smolt, and adult steelhead in the Wind River subbasin. [USGS, WDFW, USFS, UCD]	b. Relate density and biomass of juvenile summer steelhead to stream habitat conditions and geomorphological contexts. (USGS)	FY 01-05	$101,979
	d. Conduct sampling and use data from redd surveys, snorkel surveys, and adult trappings to derive an estimate for the annual steelhead adult production in the subbasin. (WDFW)	FY 01-05	$36,110
	e. Conduct physical stream habitat surveys in 6 new reaches to assess stream conditions and changes over time at selected sites throughout the subbasin. (USFS)	FY 01 (to M&E FY02-05)	$13,851
	h. Monitor suspended sediments and amount of fines in redds of 6 new reaches to determine if these characteristics are limiting factors. (USFS)	FY 01 (to M&E FY02-05)	$17,664
4. (Restoration) Restore stream habitats and watershed processes that will support self-sustaining populations of steelhead. [USFS, UCD, USGS]	a. Decommission 5 miles of road annually within sub-watersheds as prioritized in the Wind River Watershed Analysis. (USFS)	FY 01-05	$48,965	Yes
	b. Place key pieces of LWD to achieve the range of natural variability for the Wind River watershed (75-120 pieces/mile). (USFS, UCD)	FY 01-05	$62,442	Yes
	c. Plant and thin riparian forest to increase stream shade, provide future LWD and channel stability. (USFS, UCD)	FY 01-05	$23,657	Yes
	d. Modify Hemlock Dam in FY03 ($750K in FY03; to M&E and O&M in FY04-05;see out-year tally)	FY 03	$0
5. (Education) Promote watershed stewardship among students, the community, private landowners, and local governments. [UCD, USFS, WDFW]	a. Support Stevenson High School stream monitoring program, Wind River Middle School's environmental education program, and develop and support a Carson Elementary School Adopt-A-Stream program. (UCD, USFS, WDFW)	FY 01-05	$9,087
	b. Distribute informational brochures, submit articles to local paper, and conduct community volunteer events to inform public about watershed issues, activities, and opportunities for involvement. (UCD, USFS)	FY 01-05	$1,540
	c. Provide technical assistance to agency personnel and landowners developing water resource mitigation measures for projects on private lands. (UCD)	FY 01-05	$907

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
$346,039	$1,063,867	$329,561	$298,921

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2001 cost	Subcontractor
2. (Monitoring) Monitor physical habitat conditions and natural production of juvenile, smolt, and adult steelhead in the Wind River subbasin. [USGS, WDFW, USFS, UCD]	f. Operate & maintain real-time flow gages at Trout Creek and Shipherd Falls. (USFS)	FY 01-05	$6,877	Yes
4. (Restoration) Restore stream habitats and watershed processes that will support self-sustaining populations of steelhead. [USFS, UCD, USGS]	d. Hemlock Dam post-modification O&M (see out-year tally for FY04-05)	FY 04-05	$0

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
$47,087	$18,900	$44,845	$18,000

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2001 cost	Subcontractor
2. (Monitoring) Monitor physical habitat conditions and natural production of juvenile, smolt, and adult steelhead in the Wind River subbasin. [USGS, WDFW, USFS, UCD]	a. Conduct sampling and derive population estimates for juvenile steelhead and other salmonids at six 500-m index sites and two entire tributary watersheds. (USGS)	FY 01-05	$88,589
	c. Conduct sampling at smolt traps and use data to derive an estimate for the annual steelhead smolt production in the subbasin. (WDFW)	FY 01-05	$109,935
	e. Conduct physical stream habitat surveys to assess stream conditions and changes over time at selected sites throughout the subbasin. (USFS) (Implemented in FY01, to M&E; see out-year tally FY02-05)	FY 02-05	$0	Yes
	g. Monitor water quality at established stations and use these data to determine if water quality is a limiting factor. (UCD)	FY 01-05	$17,229	Yes
	h. Monitor suspended sediments and amount of fines in redds to determine if these characteristics are limiting factors. (USFS) (Implemented in FY01, to M&E; see out-year tally FY02-05)	FY 02-05	$0
4. (Restoration) Restore stream habitats and watershed processes that will support self-sustaining populations of steelhead. [USFS, UCD, USGS]	d. Hemlock Dam post-modification M&E (see out-year tally FY04-05)	FY 04-05	$0

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
$316,305	$272,612	$301,243	$259,631

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget

Item	Note	FY 2001 cost
Personnel	FTE: UCD: $13,365 USFS: $ 5,584 WDFW: $ 0 USGS: $ 4,784	$23,733
Fringe	UCD: $ 4,678 USFS: $ 2,066 WDFW: $ 0 USGS: $ 1,436	$8,180
Supplies	UCD: $ 1,000 USFS: $ 300 WDFW: $ 0 USGS: $ 200	$1,500
Travel	UCD: $ 500 USFS: $ 1,140 WDFW: $ 0 USGS: $ 89	$1,729
Indirect	UCD: $ 2,454 USFS: $ 1,394 WDFW: $ 0 USGS: $ 2,473	$6,321
NEPA	UCD: $0 USFS: $73,037 WDFW: $0 USGS: $0	$73,037
Other	UCD: $5,000; training USFS: $200; training WDFW: $0 USGS: $0	$5,200
Personnel	FTE: UCD: $11,300 USFS: $46,040 WDFW: $13,966 USGS: $54,637	$125,943
Fringe	UCD: $ 3,955 USFS: $17,029 WDFW: $ 3,767 USGS: $16,391	$41,142
Supplies	UCD: $ 5,225 USFS: $12,500 WDFW: $ 3,153 USGS: $ 500	$21,378
Travel	UCD: $ 700 USFS: $ 1,500 WDFW: $ 0 USGS: $ 1,500	$3,700
Indirect	UCD: $ 3,218 USFS: $19,962 WDFW: $ 4,908 USGS: $27,751	$55,839
PIT tags	# of tags: 500	$1,200
Subcontractor	1. USFS to award: road decommissioning	$31,000
Subcontractor	2. USFS to award: instream/riparian restoration	$25,000
Subcontractor	3. UCD to award: stream restoration	$6,000
Subcontractor	4. UCD to award: riparian reforestation	$5,000
Personnel	FTE: USFS: 100%	$1,445
Fringe	USFS: 100%	$535
Supplies	USFS: 100%	$1,000
Travel	USFS: 100%	$0
Indirect	USFS: 100%	$897
Subcontractor	5. USFS to award: stream gage	$3,000
Personnel	FTE: UCD: $ 4,300 USFS: $ 7,300 WDFW: $55,863 USGS: $44,459	$111,922
Fringe	UCD: $ 1,505 USFS: $ 2,700 WDFW: $15,066 USGS: $ 9,346	$28,617
Supplies	UCD: $ 1,200 USFS: $ 0 WDFW: $12,612 USGS: $ 5,050	$18,862
Travel	UCD: $ 350 USFS: $ 0 WDFW: $ 0 USGS: $ 4,470	$4,820
Indirect	UCD: $ 1,136 USFS: $ 1,500 WDFW: $19,632 USGS: $24,064	$46,332
PIT tags	# of tags: 500	$1,200
Subcontractor	6. UCD to award, water lab analysis	$4,000
		$658,532

Total estimated budget

Total FY 2001 cost	$658,532
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds	$0
Total FY 2001 budget request	$658,532
FY 2001 forecast from 2000	$950,000
% change from forecast	-30.7%

Reason for change in estimated budget

Our forecasted budget has decreased 31% in response to our project never having been funded at the requested level (e.g., our FY2000 request was $1,385,712, but we were awarded half that at $553,700). This was distributed among the four cooperating agencies: UCD=$68K, USFS=$166.5K, WDFW=$117.2K, and USGS=$202K. The difference between our FY2001 request of $658,532 and the amount received in FY2000 is $104,832, and the proposed distribution for FY2001 is: UCD=$74.9K, USFS=$255.1K, WDFW=$129.0K, and USGS=$199.6K. Type and cost of proposed work is similar to last year, with each cooperator requesting similar amounts (+/- 10%), but with the exception of a larger increase for USFS, which is largely associated with NEPA work for evaluating Hemlock Dam modifications.

Reason for change in scope

No change in scope from FY2000 Statement of Work.

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:

The budget forecast has decreased 31% in response to the project never having been funded at the requested level due to budget constraints (e.g., the FY 2000 request was $1,385,712, but they were awarded half that at $553,700). This was distributed among the four cooperating agencies: UCD=$68K, USFS=$166.5K, WDFW=$117.2K, and USGS=$202K. The difference between the FY 2001 request of $658,532 and the amount received in FY 2000 is $104,832, and the proposed distribution for FY2001 is: UCD=$74.9K, USFS=$255.1K, WDFW=$129.0K, and USGS=$199.6K. Type and cost of proposed work is similar to last year, with each cooperator requesting similar amounts (+/- 10%), with the exception of a larger increase for USFS, which is primarily associated with NEPA work for evaluating Hemlock Dam modifications.

There is no change in scope of work from the FY 2000 Statement of Work. The WA SRT questions any modifications to the current Hemlock structure and believes that removal should be the highest priority and additional cost share should be considered by the USFS.

REVIEW:
NWPPC Funding Recommendation

Recommendation:
Fund

Date:
Sep 13, 2000

Comment:

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

REVIEW:
NWPPC Funding Recommendation

Recommendation:
Fund

Date:
Sep 20, 2003

Comment:

WDFW wants additional 9K for overhead increases. Continuing with same scope for 04 and 05. WDFW and Forest Service have September 1 contract start date. USGS start date also different, as is Underwood CD. Request for 03 increase of 7200 for UCD contract.

REVIEW:
Project Sponsor Request for FY04-05

Recommendation:

Date:
Sep 20, 2003

Comment:

FY2004 UCD 68,640 USFS 248,000 WDFW 131,000 USGS 228,408 FY05 UCD 72,019 USFS 260,400 WDFW 137,550 USGS 239,642

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:
$659,452	$659,452	$659,452

Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website