| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| Baseline Assessment of project site |
a. Quantify existing habitat values using HEP methodology |
1 year |
$5,000 |
|
|
b. Analyze data to written form |
1 year |
$2,500 |
|
| Develop a Management |
a. Coordinate with federal and state agencies to partner with our efforts in the management of the project |
1 year |
$12,500 |
|
|
b. Consult with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on validating grazing allotments and how to implement them into or goals and objectives |
1 year |
$8,500 |
|
|
c. Coordinate with the BLM on fencing needs and the possibility of cost-sharing |
1 year |
$12,250 |
|
|
d. Coordinate with watermaster on verifying water rights and current legal diversions in use |
1 year |
$12,250 |
|
|
e. Consult with Oregon State University - Extension Agent on irrigation systems and pasture management |
1year |
$11,500 |
|
|
f. Coordinate with NRCS and SWCD on soil rehabilitation and management in areas that are in production |
1year |
$12,500 |
|
|
g. Coordinate with NRCS, OSU, and Watershed Councils on weed control and management |
1year |
$7,000 |
|
|
h. Consult with the State of Oregon on validation and the use criteria of state leased land that is within the project boundaries |
1year |
$7,500 |
|
|
i. Coordinate with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife on management of harvestable wildlife |
1year |
$9,000 |
|
|
j. Coordinate with BLM to obtain information on the status of fish and wildlife populations on their allotments that are tied to the acquisition |
1year |
$9,500 |
|
|
k. Incorporate public access into the management plan |
1year |
$15,500 |
|
| Cultural Resource Assessment |
a. Coordinate with BLM on cultural inventories found on allotments |
1 year |
$8,000 |
|
|
b. Conduct cultural surveys on deeded lands prior to any land manipulations |
1 year |
$8,500 |
|
| Community Outreach |
a. Inform local governments, counties and watershed councils of BPA and Tribal acquisition activities |
1year |
$6,500 |
|
|
b. Meet with city and county officials who have economic issues with project activities |
1year |
$3,500 |
|
|
c. Develop a local advisory group made up of community members and state, federal officials who can input their concerns into the overall management of project site |
1year |
$6,500 |
|
| Building operations |
a. Inventory repairs needed on office building |
1year |
$2,000 |
|
|
b. Conduct small repairs as needed to maintain the building for the first year |
1year |
$10,318 |
|
|
c. Develop, prepare and advertise contracts for bids |
1year |
$2,500 |
|
|
d. Inventory structures on property to determine the need for use or removal |
1year |
$5,500 |
|
|
e. Consult with Malheur County to determine tax responsibility for project site |
1year |
$5,500 |
|
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| Bridge reconstruction |
a. Reinforce bridge across the Malheur River (only access to project site) |
2002-2003 |
$0 |
Yes |
|
b. Conduct any needed biological documentation needed to perform repairs |
2002-2003 |
$0 |
|
| Habitat Enhancement |
a. Remove or manipulate dikes and diversions to benefit wetlands where they were once naturally found |
2002-2004 |
$0 |
|
|
b. Plant native shrubs, trees and grasses along riparian areas |
2002-2004 |
$0 |
|
|
c. Remove unnecessary stock ponds and stock watering diversions and convert them back to wetlands and/or floodplains where possible |
2002-2004 |
$0 |
|
| Determine bull trout life history patterns |
a. Determine bull trout life history within the mainstem of the Malheur River below Beulah and Warm Springs Reservoirs |
2002-2004 |
$0 |
|
|
b. Determine migrational patterns |
2002-2004 |
$0 |
|
|
c. Identify spawning attempts and areas of bull trout within the mainstem |
2002-2004 |
$0 |
|
| Redband Genetics |
a. Conduct a genetic analyses of redband trout found in the 6 drainages of the project site to determine the origin of the stocks (hatchery v native) |
2002-2003 |
$0 |
|
| Sage Grouse |
a. Conduct a cooperative analyses of sage grouse with ODFW and other partners to determine the use and life history needs of the project site - this site has known populations of sage grouse but has not had any prior access for confirmation |
2002-2005 |
$0 |
|
| Building Repairs |
a. Convert ranch house to office for staff and site personnel |
2002-2003 |
$0 |
|
|
b. Replace any needed filters on domestic water system to comply with drinking water regulations |
2002 |
$0 |
|
|
c. Repaint structures where needed |
2002 |
$0 |
|
|
d. Replace roof on office |
2002 |
$0 |
Yes |
|
e. Remove unnecessary structures |
2002-2003 |
$0 |
Yes |
| Wetland Restoration |
a. Replace agricultural crops (wetland converted to agricultural lands) with native grasses, trees and shrubs where possible |
2002-2005 |
$0 |
|
|
b. Spray or manually pull noxious weeds to control and prevent distribution |
2002-2003 |
$0 |
|
|
c. Stabilize banks by planting native trees, shrubs and grasses and by restricting livestock access to sensitive areas |
2002-2005 |
$0 |
|
|
d. Restore wetlands and floodplains that have been converted to stock ponds |
2002-2005 |
$0 |
|
| Screen Diversion |
a. Screen all diversion for irrigation withdrawals |
2002-2005 |
$0 |
|
| Farming |
a. Prepare land for seeding of natural/native cover |
2002-2003 |
$0 |
|
|
b. Soil improvement through the addition of nitrogen and organic matter (legumes) |
2002-2004 |
$0 |
|
| Visual Obstruction and Biomass Analyses |
a. Define the quantitative and qualitative relationship between visual obstruction and herbaceous biomass |
2002-2004 |
$0 |
Yes |
|
b. Define the quantitative and qualitative relationship between visual obstruction and willow biomass |
2002-2004 |
$0 |
Yes |
|
c. Determine the utility of using scanned 35mm images for characterizing changes in willow biomass and willow community size at permanent monitoring stations |
2002-2005 |
$0 |
Yes |
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| Road Maintenance |
a. Maintain access roads |
ongoing |
$0 |
|
| Building Maintenance |
a. Maintain all function of office operations - restroom, heating, water etc. |
ongoing |
$0 |
|
| Farming Equipment Maintenance |
a. Maintain farm equipment, implements and tools |
ongoing |
$0 |
|
| Fence Maintenance |
a. Maintain habitat fences and allotment fences |
ongoing |
$0 |
|
|
b. Remove or replace fencing where needed |
ongoing |
$0 |
|
| Manage Public Access |
a. Control access according to management plan |
ongoing |
$0 |
|
|
b. Control recreational activities according to management plan |
ongoing |
$0 |
|
| Education & Information |
a. Inform local community of activities and progress of project |
ongoing |
$0 |
|
|
b. Educate Tribal people of the status and progress of our program and project |
ongoing |
$0 |
|
|
c. Inform local governments and councils of activities and progress |
ongoing |
$0 |
|
| Irrigation Maintenance |
a. Maintain ditches and concrete runways on areas that will be irrigated for management purposes |
ongoing |
$0 |
|
|
b. Maintain head gates on water control structures |
ongoing |
$0 |
|
|
c. Maintain culverts on road ways for irrigation and fish passage |
ongoing |
$0 |
|
|
d. Maintain irrigation pumps and water withdrawal equipment |
ongoing |
$0 |
|
| Habitat Enhancement |
a. Convert alfalfa crops to native grasses with seedings where feasible |
ongoing |
$0 |
|
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| Habitat Assessment |
a. Conduct habitat inventories on 7 miles of the mainstem Malheur River |
once every 5 years |
$0 |
|
|
b. Conduct habitat evaluations on upland drainages |
once every 5 years |
$0 |
|
|
c. Evaluate substrate structure of the Malheur River |
once every 5 years |
$0 |
|
| Fish Assessments |
a. Evaluate fish populations in tributaries the Malhuer River that reside on the project site |
once every 5 years |
$0 |
|
|
b. Monitor fish populations with response to habitat enhancements |
once every 5 years |
$0 |
|
|
c. Evaluate fish composition within the 7 miles of the project area of the Malheur River |
once every 5 years |
$0 |
|
| Water Quality |
a. Monitor water quality in tributaries and mainstem of the Malheur River |
Annual |
$0 |
|
|
b. Evaluate TMDL on mainstem |
Every 2 years |
$0 |
|
|
c. Monitor water temperatures in tributaries and mainstem on the Malheur River |
|
$0 |
|
|
d. Monitor aquatic invertebrate communities in the Malheur River |
Annual |
$0 |
|
| HEP |
a. Conduct annual HEP's to determine HU production and progress |
Annual |
$0 |
|
|
b. Analyze data and report for BPA |
|
$0 |
|
| Monitor Wildlife Populations |
a. Conduct population counts of migratory mammals and birds on project site |
Annual |
$0 |
|
|
b. Conduct population counts of resident mammals, game birds and waterfowl |
Annual |
$0 |
|
|
c. Evaluate the nesting use by all birds on project site |
Annual |
$0 |
|
|
d. Monitor the level of predation with response to increased populations of prey |
Annual |
$0 |
|
|
e. Evaluate the extent of raptor use and predation on project site |
Annual |
$0 |
|
| Vegetation Analyses |
a. Evaluate vegetation composition on uplands and riparian areas |
Annual |
$0 |
|
|
b. Evaluate vegetation fluctuations with changes in management (from production to restoration and enhancement) |
Annual |
$0 |
|
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.