FY 2001 Ongoing proposal 199803400

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Section 1. Administrative

Proposal titleReestablish Safe Access into Tributaries of the Yakima Subbasin
Proposal ID199803400
OrganizationYakama Nation Fisheries Management Program (YN)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
NameScott Nicolai
Mailing address201 North Pearl Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone / email5099626142 / snicolai@yakama.com
Manager authorizing this projectMelvin Sampson
Review cycleFY 2001 Ongoing
Province / SubbasinColumbia Plateau / Yakima
Short descriptionRestore access to productive tributary habitat through consolidation of irrigation diversions, construction of fishways, and installation of screens. Protect and restore a limited amount of habitat through fencing and revegetation.
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
1998 Migration barrier/unscreened diversion survey completed in lower Wilson Creek
1999 Project manager hired
1999 One migration barrier removed, adding two miles of anadromous habitat
1999 One migration barrier improved, adding over nine miles of habitat during the non-irrigation season, and one mile of habitat during the irrigation season.
1999 $108,400 state grant awarded to provide cost share for the consolidation of four unscreened diversions to one pump diversion, allowing complete removal of one barrier and one partial barrier
1999 $53,200 state grant awarded to provide cost share for construction of fishway over one permanent barrier
2000 Plans developed in collaboration with private landowners to construct one large gravity screen, one pump screen and two canal undershoots
2000 Permit applications for all work scheduled for summer/fall of 2000 submitted

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

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Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
1. Identify passage barriers and unscreened diversions in ten tributaries of the Yakima River a. Conduct field surveys to identify passage barriers and unscreened diversions 5 $24,579
2. Develop passage and screening plan a. Meet with private landowners, other agencies to develop restoration plan 5 $24,580
2. b. Finalize plan 5 $4,644
2. c. Select engineering firm (when necessary) 5 $4,643
2. d. Design fishways and screens 5 $100,000 Yes
2. e. Process permit applications 5 $24,580
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
FY 2005FY 2003FY 2004FY 2002
$258,356$217,453$237,024$199,498

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
1. Restore Passage a. Oversee all subcontract work for construction phase 5 $36,345
1. b. Remove diversion structures where practical, in collaboration with private landowners. 5 $50,000 Yes
1. c. Construct fishways, irrigation improvement projects 5 $150,000 Yes
2. Provide "safe" access to reconnected habitat, by installing fish screens at irrigation diversions. a. Install irrigation screens 5 $350,000 Yes
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
FY 2005FY 2003FY 2004FY 2002
$827,687$696,647$759,345$639,126

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
1. Ensure proper function and operation of fishways a. Periodically inspect fishways for proper function 5 $3,750
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
FY 2005FY 2003FY 2004FY 2002
$5,293$4,455$4,856$4,088

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2001 costSubcontractor
1. Monitor project to determine if passage is successfully restored a. Conduct snorkel, beach seine, or other surveys to determine presence/absence of target species 5 $11,673
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
FY 2005FY 2003FY 2004FY 2002
$16,477$13,869$15,117$12,724

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget
ItemNoteFY 2001 cost
Personnel FTE: 0.6 Biologist, 0.4 tech $33,658
Fringe 25.3% $8,516
Supplies Vehicle, internet, office, insurance, training, utilities, software, maps, misc. $18,435
Travel $700
Indirect 23.5% $16,717
NEPA Two EA's $5,000
Subcontractor Irrigation screen, fishway engineering $100,000
Personnel FTE: .3 Biologist, 0.4 tech $21,891
Fringe 25.3% $5,538
Supplies Misc. field gear $2,000
Indirect 23.5% $6,916
Subcontractor Screens and fishway construction and installation $550,000
Personnel FTE: 0.1 tech $2,025
Fringe 25.3% $512
Supplies misc field gear $500
Indirect 23.5% $713
Personnel FTE: 0.1 biologist, 0.1 tech $5,947
Fringe 25.3% $1,505
Supplies misc. field gear $2,000
Indirect 23.5% $2,221
$784,794
Total estimated budget
Total FY 2001 cost$784,794
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds$261,000
Total FY 2001 budget request$523,794
FY 2001 forecast from 2000$780,000
% change from forecast-32.8%
Reason for change in estimated budget

Delays in Project Implementation

Reason for change in scope

No change in scope has been proposed.

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:

Delays in Project Implementation have reduced the budget for this project. No change in scope of work has been proposed. Proposed $261,000 in FY 2000 carry forward.
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Sep 13, 2000

Comment: