FY07-09 proposal 199608701
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Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Montana Focus Watershed Coordi |
| Proposal ID | 199608701 |
| Organization | Salish & Kootenai Confederated Tribes |
| Short description | This program fosters “grass roots” public involvement, interagency cooperation and cooperative cost-sharing for habitat restoration to offset impacts to fishery resources in the Flathead watershed. |
| Information transfer | Work with and transfer information between agencies, districts, committees and groups to avoid duplication of efforts and increase efficiency. Conduct public meetings with other agencies to disseminate information. Work with other BPA projects to share information, succeses, etc. |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
Contacts
| Contact | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| Form submitter | ||
| Lynn DuCharme | Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation | lynnd@cskt.org |
| All assigned contacts | ||
| Lynn DuCharme | Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation | lynnd@cskt.org |
Section 2. Locations
Province / subbasin: Mountain Columbia / Flathead
| Latitude | Longitude | Waterbody | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47N & 48N | 114W &115W | Flathead River | Flathead Subbasin |
Section 3. Focal species
primary: Westslope Cutthroatprimary: Bull Trout
secondary: Northern Pikeminnow
secondary: Mountain Whitefish
Section 4. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishments |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Initiated the Mission B irrigation wasteway reroute project. Coordinated the implementation of a stockwater well to reduce livestock pressure on the Jocko River and the submittal and receival of almost $320,000 in restoration dollars for the Jocko. |
| 2004 | Coordinated the protection of approximately xx feet of stream via the installation of riparian fencing |
| 2003 | Coordinated the installation of riparian fencing/stockwater development, instream pond removal/stream restoration in Ducharme Creek drainage, and restoration & revegetation of channelized reach in the Dayton Creek drainage. |
| 2002 | Coordinated the submittal & receival of almost $500,000 in grant dollars from the USFWS for fish screens. Participated in many local, regional & IDT team meetings |
| 2001 | Coordinated the replacement of one undersized culvert in the Dayton Creek drainage and the restoration of approximately 5000 feet of channelized stream in the Marsh Creek drainage |
| 2000 | Coordinated the replacement of two misaligned/undersized/barrier culverts, constructed almost 4 miles of riparian fencing, off-channel livestock water tanks & improved irrigation efficiencies In Dayton & Ronan Creek drainages |
| 1999 | Coordinated the construction of >6.5 miles of riparian fencing within the DuCharme Creek, Dayton Creek and Valley Creek drainages |
| 1998 | Published Dayton Creek Watershed Restoration Progress Report coordinated the construction of riparian fencing along East Valley Creek. Contributed to riparian fence in Valley View to exclude stock from irrigation canal/creek entering Flathead River |
| 1997 | Getting my feet on the ground |
Section 5. Relationships to other projects
| Funding source | Related ID | Related title | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPA | 199101901 | Hungry Horse Mitigation/Flathe | Habitat restoration and monitoring. Sister project. This project coordinates habitat restoration activities implemented by this project |
| BPA | 199101903 | Hungry Horse Mitigation/Habita | This project assists in implementing the mitigation plan. Sister project. This project coordinates with 199101903 to share information, avoid duplication and increase efficiency. |
| BPA | 200200300 | Secure & Restore F&W Habitat | Land protection/preservation project. Sister project. This project often lays the groundwork with landowners leading to the possibility of acquisition or easement on candidate properties. |
Section 6. Biological objectives
| Biological objectives | Full description | Associated subbasin plan | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improve channel stability | Improve channel stability to a level equivalent to the channel stability habitat restoration score of reference streams. | Flathead | Coordinate projects through the focas watershed program to assist with identifying projects and to coordinate with landowners, agencies and other funding sources. |
| Improve habitat connectivity | Restore passage to migratory ifsh by removing potential man-made barriers | Flathead | Work with watershed coordinator to assist with identifying barriers and coordinate with landowners, agencies and other funding sources. |
| Improve habitat diversity | Restore the habitat diversity of the mainstem to a level that supports sustainable, harvestable levels of focal species. | Flathead | Coordinate projects through the focus watershed program to work collaboratively with landowners, agencies, and other funding sources. |
| Improve riparian condition | Improve riparian condition of the mainstem to a level that supports sustainable, harvestable levels of focal species | Flathead | Coordinate projects through the focas watershed program to assist with identifying site-specific riparian restoration projects and to coordinate with landowners, agencies and other funding sources. |
| Improve shoreline condition | Restore lake shoreline conditions to a level equivalent to the shoreline condition habitat restoration score of reference lakes | Flathead | Work with watershed coordinator to assist with identifying site specific lake wetland/riparian restoration projects and to coordinate with landowners, agencies and other funding sources. |
| Protect Class 1 watersheds | Protect and maintain prime, functioning tributary habitat | Flathead | Work with watershed coordinator to assist coordinating with landowners, agencies and other funding sources to facilitate habitat protection. |
| Reduce fine sediments | Reduce the delivery of fine sediments in the mainstem to a level that supports sustainable, harvestable levels of focal species | Flathead | Coordinate projects through the focus watershed program to identify sediment reduction projects and to coordinate with landowners, agencies, and other funding sources. |
| Reduce lake pollutants | Reduce pollution to a level equivalent to the pollution habitat restoration score of reference lakes | Flathead | Coordinate projects with the Focus Watershed Program to identify site specific pollutant reduction projects and to coordinate with landowners, agencies, and other funding sources. |
| Reduce overgrazing | Restore grassland or shrubland communities on 10% of grassland/shrubland acres over 10-15 years | Flathead | Work with watershed coordinator to assist with identifying site specific projects and coordinate with landowners, agencies and other funding sources. |
| Reduce rate of land conversion | Using acquisitions, conservation easements and management agreements, conserve and restore 10% over 10-15 years in those subunits for which the floodplain vegetation index in the TBA spreadsheet tool are 8 or lower | Flathead | Work with watershed coordinator to assist with identifying site specific projects and coordinate with landowners, agencies and other funding sources. |
| Restore forest communities | Restore forest communities on 10% of riparian/wetland watershed acres over 10-15 years in those subunits for which the floodplain vegetation index/vegetation disturbace index in the TBA spreadsheet tool ranges from 4 through 8 | Flathead | Work with watershed coordinator to coordinate with landowners, agencies and other funding sources. |
| Restore grassland/shrubland communities | Restore grassland/shrubland communities on 10% of grassland acres over 10-15 years in those subunits for which the vegetation change index in the TBA spreadsheet tool is 5 or above | Flathead | Coordinate projects through the focas watershed program to coordinate with landowners, agencies and other funding sources. |
| Restore hydrograph | Restore the hydrography within a natural range of variability on 10% of riparian/wetland acres over 10-15 years in those subunits for which the freshette impact index/water level difference Index in the TBA spreadsheet tool ranges from 4 thru 8 (riparian) below 8 (wetlands) | Flathead | Work with watershed coordinator to assist with identifying site specific projects and to coordinate with landowners, agencies and other funding sources. |
Section 7. Work elements (coming back to this)
| Work element name | Work element title | Description | Start date | End date | Est budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coordination | New and ongoing coordination with entities involved in watershed management | Continue to identify new groups and/or individuals interested in watershed and resource management. Continue to work with Tribal employees, USFWS, NRCS, local conservation districts, etc to identify problems and solutions within the watershed. Coordinate with other entities on restoration efforts to prevent duplication and enhance communication and cooperation. Work with landowners, interest groups and agencies to research and identify funding and cost share opportunities | 3/1/2007 | 2/28/2010 | $91,068 |
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Biological objectives Improve channel stability Improve habitat connectivity Improve habitat diversity Improve riparian condition Improve shoreline condition Protect Class 1 watersheds Reduce fine sediments Reduce lake pollutants Reduce overgrazing Reduce rate of land conversion Restore forest communities Restore grassland/shrubland communities Restore hydrograph |
Metrics |
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| Identify and Select Projects | Establish watershed forums/work with private landowners one-on-one | Coordinate with biologists and private landowners to facilitate watershed restoration activities | 3/1/2007 | 2/28/2010 | $106,247 |
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Biological objectives Improve channel stability Improve habitat connectivity Improve habitat diversity Improve riparian condition Improve shoreline condition Protect Class 1 watersheds Reduce fine sediments Reduce lake pollutants Reduce overgrazing Reduce rate of land conversion Restore forest communities Restore grassland/shrubland communities Restore hydrograph |
Metrics |
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| Manage and Administer Projects | Project implementation coordination | Coordinate with biologists and private landowners to facilitate watershed restoration activities. Actities include identifying cost share, grant writing, contract writing, subcontractor managment, etc. | 3/1/2007 | 2/28/2010 | $106,245 |
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Biological objectives Improve channel stability Improve habitat connectivity Improve habitat diversity Improve riparian condition Improve shoreline condition Protect Class 1 watersheds Reduce fine sediments Reduce lake pollutants Reduce overgrazing Reduce rate of land conversion Restore forest communities Restore grassland/shrubland communities Restore hydrograph |
Metrics |
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Section 8. Budgets
Itemized estimated budget
| Item | Note | FY07 | FY08 | FY09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel | [blank] | $51,000 | $53,000 | $55,000 |
| Fringe Benefits | [blank] | $11,500 | $11,800 | $11,100 |
| Supplies | [blank] | $6,000 | $7,000 | $8,000 |
| Travel | [blank] | $6,500 | $6,500 | $6,500 |
| Overhead | [blank] | $20,650 | $23,160 | $25,850 |
| Totals | $95,650 | $101,460 | $106,450 | |
Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets
| Total itemized budget: | $303,560 |
| Total work element budget: | $303,560 |
Cost sharing
| Funding source/org | Item or service provided | FY 07 est value ($) | FY 08 est value ($) | FY 09 est value ($) | Cash or in-kind? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSKT | facilities | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Cash | Confirmed |
| CSKT | technical support | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | In-Kind | Under Development |
| NRCS | grant dollars | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Cash | Under Development |
| NRCS | Technical support | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | In-Kind | Under Development |
| USFWS | grant dollars | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Cash | Under Review |
| USFWS | Technical support | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | In-Kind | Under Development |
| USFWS FRIMA | grant dollars | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Cash | Confirmed |
| Totals | $145,000 | $145,000 | $145,000 | |||
Section 9. Project future
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FY 2010 estimated budget: $111,000 FY 2011 estimated budget: $111,000 |
Comments: [Outyear comment field left blank] |
Future O&M costs:
Termination date: N/A
Comments: This project provides a vital role to projects 199101901 and 199101903 and potentially any other projects within the basin. On the ground projects, cost share and landowner and agency contacts are coordinated through this project.
Final deliverables: The final deliverables of this project are the accomplishment of on-the ground projects via 199101901, 199101903 and 200200300. Annual reports are completed each year to describe cost share received and projects implemented.
Section 10. Narrative and other documents
Reviews and recommendations
| FY07 budget | FY08 budget | FY09 budget | Total budget | Type | Category | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPCC FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Oct 23, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $95,650 | $101,460 | $106,450 | $303,560 | Expense | ProvinceExpense | Fund |
| NPCC DRAFT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Sep 15, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $95,650 | $101,460 | $106,450 | $0 | ProvinceExpense | ||
ISRP PRELIMINARY REVIEW (Jun 2, 2006)
Recommendation: Admin (see comments)
NPCC comments: This is a coordinator position description. Objectives are very general and stated in terms of improving various conditions associated with fish habitat, but there are no endpoints from which real progress can be assessed. No monitoring results for project effectiveness are provided. Objectives are not described in measurable terms. Responsibilities do not seem to include any assessment to guide an adaptive management approach. There is only a brief statement for 2005 results regarding development of an offstream watering well, a project to divert wastewater, and funding negotiated for stream improvement of the Jocko River. Reviewers are provided no basis for assessing whether there is continued need/benefits from the position. Since the purpose of the position is to coordinate projects in the basin, perhaps it could be incorporated in Project 200200300.
ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)
Recommendation: Admin (see comments)
NPCC comments: This is a coordinator position description. Objectives are very general and stated in terms of improving various conditions associated with fish habitat, but there are no endpoints from which real progress can be assessed. No monitoring results for project effectiveness are provided. Objectives are not described in measurable terms. Responsibilities do not seem to include any assessment to guide an adaptive management approach. There is only a brief statement for 2005 results regarding development of an offstream watering well, a project to divert wastewater, and funding negotiated for stream improvement of the Jocko River. Reviewers are provided no basis for assessing whether there is continued need/benefits from the position. Since the purpose of the position is to coordinate projects in the basin, perhaps it could be incorporated in Project 200200300.