FY07-09 proposal 200600300
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Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Desert Wildlife Area O&M (Wetland Enhancement) |
| Proposal ID | 200600300 |
| Organization | Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) |
| Short description | Completion of, and operation/maintenance for, six wetland enhancement construction projects initiated with BPA funding (MOA and FY06 contract) on the Desert Wildlife Area. |
| Information transfer | Not primarily an information-generating project. Expected outcomes are primarily qualitative. Data will reside locally (Region 2, WDFW), at WDFW headquarters, and at BPA. Data will be in both printed and electronic form. Data will be used in WDFW-published management documents.Data will be available through WDFW's website: wdfw.wa.gov. Information derived from this project will be used to improve wildlife/habitat management and will be provided to CBFWA project managers and other interested parties either electronically or in hard copy reports. All data, reports, and other information resulting from monitoring and management will be made available in accordance with WDFW policies regulating the release of information. |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
Contacts
| Contact | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| Form submitter | ||
| Jim Tabor | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | taborjet@dfw.wa.gov |
| All assigned contacts | ||
| Paul Dahmer | WDFW | dahmepad@dfw.wa.gov |
| Matt Monda | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | mondamjm@dfw.wa.gov |
| Jim Tabor | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | taborjet@dfw.wa.gov |
Section 2. Locations
Province / subbasin: Columbia Plateau / Crab
| Latitude | Longitude | Waterbody | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47°02' 00" | 119°35'00" | Winchester and Frenchmen Hills Wasteways | Approx. center of Desert Wildlife Area; 15 mi WSW of Moses Lake |
Section 3. Focal species
primary: All WildlifeAdditional: All wetland obligates, with a focus on avian species, especially breeding ducks, Sandhill Crane, rails, Black-necked Stilt, American Avocet, sandpipers, dowitchers, Wilson's Snipe, Wilson's Phalarope, and Black Tern.
Section 4. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishments |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Prepared FY 06 SOW and Budget. Completed all environmental compliance requirements for TD-1. Completed Phase I construction (water delivery system) for TD-1. Completed cultural resources survey for TD-2. Obtained Water Service contract for TD-1. |
| 2004 | Obtained information for and prepared JARPA, SEPA, and other environmental documents for TD-1 and 2. Conducted pre-project wildlife surveys for TD-1 and 2. Established photo points for all sub-projects. Mapped vegation at TD-3 thru 6 sites. FY 05 SOW. |
| 2003 | Obtained information for and prepared JARPA and SEPA and other environmental compliance documents for TD-2 sub-project. Conducted pre-project wildlife survey of TD-2 site. Prepared FY 04 SOW. |
| 2002 | Continuated planning for BPA mitigation efforts on the Desert Wildlife Area. Completed the "Desert Wildlife Area Site Specific Mitigation Work Plan". Prepared project SOW and SOW for FY 03. |
| 2001 | Continuation of planning for BPA mitigation efforts on the Desert Wildlife Area. Data acqusition for and development of Mitigation Work Plan. |
| 2000 | Continuation of planning for BPA mitigation efforts on the Desert Wildlife Area. Data acqusition for and development of Mitigation Work Plan. HEP analysis was conducted by WDFW staff. |
| 1999 | Continuation of planning for BPA mitigation efforts on the Desert Wildlife Area. |
| 1998 | Initation of planning for BPA mitigation efforts on the Desert Wildlife Area. |
Section 5. Relationships to other projects
| Funding source | Related ID | Related title | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other: Multiple | Fed.,State,NGO | Desert WA Wetland Enhancements | From 1983 to 2003, 104 wetlands (724 acres) on DWA were enhanced, restored, or created by excavation, elimination of carp, and controlling water. |
| Other: Multiple | WDFW,BOR,DU,IWJ | Winchester Reserve | Water delivery/control project (150 acres) similar to TD-1 sub-project of current BPA-funded Desert Wildlife Area O&M project. |
| Other: Multiple | BPA,NRCS,DU | Marsh Unit I&II, CNWR | Water level control/moist soil management project similar to TD-1 and Winchester Reserve projects on the Desert WA. |
| Other: Multiple | DU,NRCS,Pvt. | Royal Bluffs Ranch | Water level control/moist soil management project similar to TD-1 and Winchester Reserve projects on the Desert WA. |
| Other: Multiple | WDFW | Potholes WA Wetland Enhancement | 20 wetlands (350 acres) in the Potholes Game Reserve were enhanced by eliminating carp. |
| Other: State | WDFW | Gloyd Seeps WA Wetland Enhancement | One wetland (25 acres) was enhanced by eliminating carp. |
| Other: State | WDFW | Ephrata Lake Carp Removal | Enhanced a 120 acre lake for wetland obligate wildlife by removing carp. |
| Other: State | WDFW | East Foster Creek Impoundments | Constructed 2 dams to impound water to create/expand 2 wetlands (40 acres) in and adjacent to East Foster Creek in Douglas Co. Washington. |
| Other: State | WDFW | West Arm, Potholes Reservoir Carp Removal | Approx. 300 acres of wetlands in the Potholes WA were enhanced by isolating them from Potholes Reservoir and treating with rotenone. |
Section 6. Biological objectives
| Biological objectives | Full description | Associated subbasin plan | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increase aquatic beds in project wetlands. | Increase acres of submerged aquatic vegetation in 257 acres of project wetlands from 5 acres to at least 64 acres by 2010. | Crab | (1) Remove tall emergent vegetation and organic deposits from "closed" wetlands by excavation. (2) Eliminate carp by isolating wetlands from waters supporting carp and treating carp-inhabited water with rotenone. |
| Increase breeding ducks to 350. | Increase number of breeding ducks to at least 350 in project area by 2010. | Crab | (1) Excavate "closed" wetlands. (2) Eliminate carp from wetlands. (3) "Manage" wetland hydrology and vegetation. |
| Increase breeding wildlife. | Increase species richness and abundance of breeding wetland-associated wildlife species in the project area 50% by 2010. | Crab | (1) Excavate "closed" wetlands. (2) Eliminate carp from wetlands. (3) "Manage" wetland hydrology and vegetation. |
| Increase open water in project wetlands. | Increase acres of open water in 257 acres of project herbaceous wetlands from 13 acres to 231 acres by 2009. | Crab | Remove tall emergent vegetation and organic deposits from "closed" wetlands by excavation. |
Section 7. Work elements (coming back to this)
| Work element name | Work element title | Description | Start date | End date | Est budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation | Secure environmental compliance for project | Obtain information for and write permit applications. Sub-contract cultural resources surveys for TD-3 thru 6 project sites. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $50,219 |
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Biological objectives Increase aquatic beds in project wetlands. Increase breeding ducks to 350. Increase breeding wildlife. Increase open water in project wetlands. |
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| Conduct Controlled Burn | Burn vegetation to allow efficient tillage. | Burn 127 acres of existing dead vegetation in cells of TD-1 to facilitate tillage and planting of selected moist-soil plants. | 2/1/2007 | 3/31/2007 | $7,612 |
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Biological objectives Increase breeding ducks to 350. Increase breeding wildlife. |
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| Create, Restore, and/or Enhance Wetland | Construct roads | Construct 4 miles of roads to TD-3, TD-4, TD-5, and TD-6 to provide access to the enhancement sites for construction and maintenance vehicles/equipment. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $13,374 |
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Biological objectives Increase aquatic beds in project wetlands. Increase breeding ducks to 350. Increase breeding wildlife. Increase open water in project wetlands. |
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| Create, Restore, and/or Enhance Wetland | Control Water | Operate water control structures at TD-1 | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $10,923 |
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Biological objectives Increase breeding ducks to 350. Increase breeding wildlife. Increase open water in project wetlands. |
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| Create, Restore, and/or Enhance Wetland | Eliminate Carp | Isolate (e.g. construct dikes) and apply rotenone to wetlands at TD-2, TD-3, and TD-5 | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $47,897 |
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Biological objectives Increase aquatic beds in project wetlands. Increase breeding ducks to 350. Increase breeding wildlife. Increase open water in project wetlands. |
Metrics * # of acres treated: 114 |
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| Create, Restore, and/or Enhance Wetland | Excavate | Sub-contract excavation of "closed" wetland basins at TD-1, TD-3, TD-4, TD-5, and TD-6 | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $450,743 |
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Biological objectives Increase aquatic beds in project wetlands. Increase breeding ducks to 350. Increase breeding wildlife. Increase open water in project wetlands. |
Metrics * # of acres treated: 232 |
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| Create, Restore, and/or Enhance Wetland | Inspect for fish | Inspect enhanced wetlands at TD-2 for the presence of fish to determine the need for re-treatment/removal. | 4/1/2007 | 9/30/2009 | $2,098 |
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Biological objectives Increase aquatic beds in project wetlands. Increase breeding ducks to 350. Increase breeding wildlife. |
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| Create, Restore, and/or Enhance Wetland | Inspect for project integrity | Inspect(to determine the need for repair) dikes, ditches and water control structures at TD-1 and TD-2. | 1/1/2007 | 9/30/2009 | $5,721 |
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Biological objectives Increase aquatic beds in project wetlands. Increase breeding ducks to 350. Increase breeding wildlife. Increase open water in project wetlands. |
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| Create, Restore, and/or Enhance Wetland | Manage wetland vegetation | Maintain planted early succession wetland vegetation in flooded cells at TD-1 | 6/1/2007 | 9/30/2009 | $9,174 |
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Biological objectives Increase breeding ducks to 350. Increase breeding wildlife. |
Metrics * # of acres treated: 127 |
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| Plant Vegetation | Establish desirable, early succession vegetation | Till/cultivate managed wetland cells at TD-1 and plant selected moist-soil adapted plants. | 5/15/2007 | 6/15/2009 | $64,879 |
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Biological objectives Increase breeding ducks to 350. Increase breeding wildlife. |
Metrics * # of acres of planted: 127 |
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| Remove vegetation | Weed control | Control undesirable wetland vegetation (e.g., common reed, Russian olive) in the project area by using both mechanical (primarily mowing) and chemical methods. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $62,586 |
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Biological objectives Increase aquatic beds in project wetlands. Increase breeding ducks to 350. Increase breeding wildlife. Increase open water in project wetlands. |
Metrics * # of acres treated: 872 |
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| Upland Erosion and Sedimentation Control | Establish vegetative cover | Seed dikes and excavation spoil at TD-1 through TD-6 (all construction sites). | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $45,427 |
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Biological objectives Increase aquatic beds in project wetlands. Increase breeding ducks to 350. Increase breeding wildlife. Increase open water in project wetlands. |
Metrics * # of acres treated: 95 |
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| Install Fish Screen | Design, construct, and install a fish screen. | Design, construct, and install a fish screen in water delivery ditch at TD-1. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2007 | $14,663 |
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Biological objectives Increase breeding ducks to 350. Increase breeding wildlife. |
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| Manage and Administer Projects | Manage and administer the project | Fulfill all administrative requirements of BPA, WDFW, and other agencies to complete the project. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $86,056 |
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Biological objectives Increase aquatic beds in project wetlands. Increase breeding ducks to 350. Increase breeding wildlife. Increase open water in project wetlands. |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Monitor and evaluate results of enhancement efforts | Conduct surveys to determine change in post-project vegetation composition and coverage and wildlife use at TD-1 through TD-6 (all project sites). | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $36,676 |
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Biological objectives Increase aquatic beds in project wetlands. Increase breeding ducks to 350. Increase breeding wildlife. Increase open water in project wetlands. |
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Section 8. Budgets
Itemized estimated budget
| Item | Note | FY07 | FY08 | FY09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FY07-1.25 FTE, FY08-1.0 FTE, FY09-1.0 FTE | $57,690 | $46,896 | $46,896 |
| Fringe Benefits | 25% of Salaries | $14,423 | $11,724 | $11,724 |
| Supplies | Seed, rotenone, herbicide, fuel and maint. for equipment, photo copies, aerial photos, misc. office supplies, and other minor items. | $35,695 | $18,770 | $11,592 |
| Travel | Milage cost for project biologist, travel to and from project site. | $2,813 | $2,486 | $2,125 |
| Capital Equipment | None anticipated | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overhead | 28.89% | $71,757 | $81,859 | $49,918 |
| Other | Sub-contracts | $130,560 | $196,270 | $93,250 |
| Other | Lease vehicle for project biologist | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Other | Lease computer for project biologist | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Totals | $320,138 | $365,205 | $222,705 | |
Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets
| Total itemized budget: | $908,048 |
| Total work element budget: | $908,048 |
Cost sharing
| Funding source/org | Item or service provided | FY 07 est value ($) | FY 08 est value ($) | FY 09 est value ($) | Cash or in-kind? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IWJV | Funding for TD-1 | $50,000 | $0 | $0 | Cash | Confirmed |
| NRCS | WRP for TD-1 | $130,000 | $0 | $0 | Cash | Confirmed |
| WDFW | Region 2 Staff | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| WDFW-Duck Stamp | Funds for TD-1 construction | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | Cash | Confirmed |
| WDFW-DWA | Office for project biologist | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| WDFW-DWA | Equipment to spray, seed, till, mow, etc. | $26,000 | $26,000 | $26,000 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| WDFW-DWA | Phone and internet | $600 | $600 | $600 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| WDFW-DWA | Supervision for project biologist | $3,048 | $3,048 | $3,048 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| Totals | $230,848 | $35,848 | $35,848 | |||
Section 9. Project future
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FY 2010 estimated budget: $140,000 FY 2011 estimated budget: $140,000 |
Comments: Operate and maintain project wetland enhancement sites. Estimated budget does not include new construction. |
Future O&M costs: Costs to operate and maintain the project can be expected to increase in proportion to inflation rate. It will be necessary to re-excavate project wetlands at 15 to 20-year intervals because of wetland succession.
Termination date:
Comments: The project is considered to be continuous.
Final deliverables: Enhanced wildlife habitat for wetland-associated wildlife on the Desert Wildlife Area..
Section 10. Narrative and other documents
| Response.doc | Jul 2006 |
Reviews and recommendations
| FY07 budget | FY08 budget | FY09 budget | Total budget | Type | Category | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPCC FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Oct 23, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Expense | ProvinceExpense | Do Not Fund |
| NPCC DRAFT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Sep 15, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ProvinceExpense | ||
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Comments: No subbasin plan |
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ISRP PRELIMINARY REVIEW (Jun 2, 2006)
Recommendation: Response requested
NPCC comments: The project focuses on completion of six wetland enhancement construction projects designed to increase the area of submerged aquatic vegetation and area of open water in project wetlands. The proposed project will benefit waterfowl but results will not persist over the long-term without continued monitoring and remedial action. It is likely that the nature of the methods used (excavation, burning, mowing) will have an effect on non-focal species that could be adverse. A discussion of such effects and precautions is needed. The proposal has a strong section on objectives and associated monitoring and evaluation plans. However the project is not linked to a subbasin plan because the Crab subbasin was not complete at the time of proposal writing. There is little evidence that results have been obtained. It appears that there has been much planning and few accomplishments for this ongoing project, perhaps because of the short history for the project. Not all key personnel are identified so it is unclear if the proposed work elements can be accomplished. The sponsors should identify what personnel will assist and what each will accomplish. More details should be provided on excavation methods, equipment, availability of equipment, and the timing of excavation. The proposal refers to other similar restoration projects but no collaborative efforts are identified with other work funded in the Fish and Wildlife Program. Methods for restoration are described but more justification that the best scientific techniques will be used is necessary. Plans for information transfer beyond WDFW sites should be provided to demonstrate a wider distribution of successes and lessons learned to benefit others involved in similar activities.
ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)
Recommendation: Not fundable
NPCC comments: The project focuses on completion of six wetland enhancement construction projects designed to increase the area of submerged aquatic vegetation and area of open water in project wetlands. The proposed project is designed to benefit waterfowl, but results will not persist over the long-term without continued monitoring and remedial action. It is likely that the nature of the methods used (excavation, burning, mowing) will have an effect on non-focal species that could be adverse. The response did address the issue of possible adverse effects of the restoration activities on non-focal species and the timing of excavation and burning. The project is not linked to a subbasin plan because the Crab subbasin was not complete at the time of proposal writing. The proposal has a strong section on objectives and associated monitoring and evaluation plans. Methods for restoration are described but more justification that the best scientific techniques will be used is necessary. There is little evidence that results have been obtained. It appears that there has been much planning and few accomplishments for this ongoing project, perhaps because of the short history for the project. In the response the sponsors addressed the issue of little on-the-ground restoration to date due to the time needed for project planning and securing environmental compliance. Not all key personnel are identified so it is unclear if the proposed work elements can be accomplished. Some additional general information concerning project personnel was provided in the response, but it is not clear how much effort will be allocated to the project. The proposal refers to other similar restoration projects but no collaborative efforts are identified with other work funded in the Fish and Wildlife Program. Plans for information transfer beyond WDFW sites should be provided to demonstrate a wider distribution of successes and lessons learned to benefit others involved in similar activities. Not enough information was provided in the proposal or response to justify that the proposed restoration methods are scientifically based or adequate to benefit target species.