FY07-09 proposal 200002700
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Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Acquisition Of Malheur River Wildlife Mitigation Project |
| Proposal ID | 200002700 |
| Organization | Burns Paiute Tribe |
| Short description | Malheur River Wildlife Mitigation Site is an ongoing project allowing the Tribe to manage 6385 deeded acres of wet meadow, wetland and sagebrush steppe habitats along the Malheur River while addressing multiple goals for fish, wildlife and tribal members. |
| Information transfer | |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
Contacts
| Contact | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| Form submitter | ||
| David Speten | Burns Paiute Tribe | david.speten@burnspaiute-nsn.gov |
| All assigned contacts | ||
| David Speten | Burns Paiute Tribe | david.speten@burnspaiute-nsn.gov |
Section 2. Locations
Province / subbasin: Middle Snake / Malheur
| Latitude | Longitude | Waterbody | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43.7976 | -117.9271 | Malheur River, Hunter Creek, Saddlehorse Creek | Approximately 7 miles east of Juntura, Oregon |
Section 3. Focal species
primary: All Wildlifesecondary: All Wildlife
Additional: Elk, Mule Deer, Sage Grouse, California Bighorn Sheep, Pronghorn, California Quail, Bald Eagle, River Otter, Spotted and Leopard Frog, Yellow Warbler, Yellow-Breasted Chat, Bull Trout, Interior Redband Trout, Chinook Salmon
Section 4. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishments |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Completed Management Plan. Planted riparian and steppe vegetation. Removed and modified fence. Restored a wetland. Conducted biological surveys. Administered haying and irrigation practices to meet management objectives. Controlled and eradicated weeds. |
| 2004 | Reseeded rye grass to prevent weed introduction. Fertilized meadows. Controlled and eradicated weeds. Administered grazing, haying and irrigation practices to meet management objectives. Managed public access. |
| 2003 | Started a Management Plan for Project site. Conducted the baseline HEP. Replaced roof on field office. Replaced drinking water structures. Administered grazing, haying and irrigation practices to meet management objectives. Controlled and eradicated weeds |
| 2002 | Treated 300 acres of weeds. Completed Hunter Creek enclosure project. Administered grazing, haying and irrigation practices to meet management objectives. Rebuilt railroad bridge. Completed baseline vegetation inventories. Managed public access. |
| 2001 | Assessed role of Clean Water Act and EPA on Project. National Riparian Team assessed riparian conditions. Controlled and eradicated weeds. Continue irrigating meadows. Reduced cattle by 50% on BLM allotments. Photo Points were taken. Managed public access |
| 2000 | Property acquistion. NEPA compliance. |
Section 5. Relationships to other projects
| Funding source | Related ID | Related title | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPA | 199701900 | Stinking Water Salmonid Project | Redband and bull trout research- study has included the Logan Valley Wildlife Mitigation Site. |
| BPA | 200000900 | Logan Valley Wildlife Mitigatition Project | Co-managed by the Department, located 38 miles upstream along the Malheur River. |
Section 6. Biological objectives
| Biological objectives | Full description | Associated subbasin plan | Strategy |
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| Address Habitat losses from hydrosystem projects | Provide habitat for the losses associated with the development and operation of hydrosystem projects. | Malheur | 2) Acquisition and Enhancement 3) Coordinate and implement Wildlife Mitigation Projects 4) Protect and Maintain Habitats 5) Management Planning 6) Monitor |
| Assess and map habitat extent and condition inform | Develop a central database for storing habitat information | Malheur | 1) Habitat Mapping 3) Habitat Monitoring |
| Evalutate and address noxious weeds | Idenify noxious weed communities, prevent their intoduction, reproducktion, and spread, and reduce their density where already established. | Malheur | 1) Evaluate Noxious Weed Problems in the Subbasin 2) Develop and implement Noxious weed Control |
| Increase Harvest Opportunities | Administer and increase harvest opportunities of culturally significant terrestrial species in substitution for the loss of anadromous fish resources. | Malheur | 1) Property Acquisition for Culturally Significant Terrestrial Resource Harvest |
| Restore herbaceous wetland habitat processes and f | To achieve a distribution of herbaceous wetland communities having 1) a species composition, 2) size, and 3) structure that is appropriate for the location and ecoregion, while allowing for natural disturbances. | Malheur | 2) Restoration 3) Protection |
| Restore mountain mahogany and bitterbrush habitat | To achieve a distribution of mahogany and bitterbrush communities having 1) a species composition, 2) size, and 3) structure that is appropriate for the location and ecoregion, while allowing for natural disturbances | Malheur | 1) Overstory Habitat 2)Protection |
| Restore Riparian Condition | To achieve a distribution of riparian communities having 1) a species composition, 2) size, and 3) structure that is appropriate for the channel type and ecoregion, recognizing that the distribution will also vary in time in response to natural disturbance factors. | Malheur | 2) Riparian Buffer Restoration- Cropland Areas 3) Riparian Buffer Restoration- Rangelands Areas 4) Exotic Vegetation and Noxious Weeds in Riparian Areaseas 8) Wetland Protection and Restoration |
| Restore Riparian Habitat processes and fuctions | To achieve a distribution of riparian communities having 1) a species composition, 2) size, and 3) structure that is appropriate for the location and ecoregion, while allowing for natural disturbances. | Malheur | 1) Restoration 2) Beaver Management 3) Upland Erosion Management 4) Protection |
| Restore shrub-steppe habitat processes and functio | To achieve a distribution of shrub-steppe communities have 1)species composition, 2)size and 3) structure that is appropriate for the location and ecoregion, while allowing for natural disturbances. | Malheur | 1) Overstory vegetation 2) Understory vegetation 5) Restore/Manage weed and juniper encroachment 6) Roads 7) Management 8) Protection |
| Restore Stream Channel Processes and Conditions | To achieve both a 1)distribution of channel types, e.g., Rosgen (1996) channel types, as well as 2) a distribution of habitat conditions within those channel types, that are as close as possible to the historic distribution of these two variables within the subbasin. | Malheur | 8) Reduce Mechanical Streambank damage associated with Grazing 9) Beaver Management |
| Restore, Enhance and Protect critical wildlife hab | Implement wildlife projects to mitigate for losses due to the hydropower system. | Malheur | 1) Mitigate or Enhance Neo-tropical Migrant Bird Populations 2) Mitigate Or Enhance Reptile and Amphibian Population 4) Mitigate or Enhance Big Game Populations for Cultural and Subsistence Uses 5)Mitigate Small Game Populations |
Section 7. Work elements (coming back to this)
| Work element name | Work element title | Description | Start date | End date | Est budget |
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| Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation | Cultural Resources | Environmental compliance reporting completed | 1/1/2007 | 9/1/2009 | $56,000 |
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Biological objectives Address Habitat losses from hydrosystem projects Assess and map habitat extent and condition inform Evalutate and address noxious weeds Increase Harvest Opportunities Restore herbaceous wetland habitat processes and f Restore mountain mahogany and bitterbrush habitat Restore Riparian Condition Restore Riparian Habitat processes and fuctions Restore shrub-steppe habitat processes and functio Restore Stream Channel Processes and Conditions Restore, Enhance and Protect critical wildlife hab |
Metrics |
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| Install Fence | Modify Fence | Allow/improve wild ungulate movement throughout property while limiting livestock encroachment | 1/1/2007 | 9/1/2009 | $36,000 |
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Biological objectives Restore herbaceous wetland habitat processes and f Restore mountain mahogany and bitterbrush habitat Restore Riparian Condition Restore Riparian Habitat processes and fuctions Restore shrub-steppe habitat processes and functio Restore Stream Channel Processes and Conditions Restore, Enhance and Protect critical wildlife hab |
Metrics * # of miles of fence: 2.5 miles of fence per year |
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| Plant Vegetation | Plant Annual Crop | Planting an annual crop will help deplete weed seed source. | 1/1/2007 | 9/1/2009 | $30,000 |
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Biological objectives Address Habitat losses from hydrosystem projects Evalutate and address noxious weeds Increase Harvest Opportunities Restore Riparian Condition Restore shrub-steppe habitat processes and functio |
Metrics * # of acres of planted: 15 acres a year |
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| Plant Vegetation | Plant native shrubs and herbaceous vegetation in steppe habitat | Revegetate and increase plant community diversity in steppe habitat | 9/1/2007 | 9/30/2009 | $70,000 |
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Biological objectives Address Habitat losses from hydrosystem projects Evalutate and address noxious weeds Increase Harvest Opportunities Restore mountain mahogany and bitterbrush habitat Restore shrub-steppe habitat processes and functio Restore, Enhance and Protect critical wildlife hab |
Metrics * # of acres of planted: 5 acres a year |
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| Plant Vegetation | Plant riparian vegetation | Provide habitat for multiple wildlife species and help protect the Malheur River from sedimentation and pesticide use associated with farming activities. | 3/1/2007 | 9/1/2009 | $76,000 |
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Biological objectives Address Habitat losses from hydrosystem projects Evalutate and address noxious weeds Increase Harvest Opportunities Restore herbaceous wetland habitat processes and f Restore Riparian Condition Restore Riparian Habitat processes and fuctions Restore Stream Channel Processes and Conditions Restore, Enhance and Protect critical wildlife hab |
Metrics * # of riparian miles treated: 1/2 miles of stram per year |
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| Remove vegetation | Juniper Removal | Maintain habitat function through juniper control efforts. Juniper will be cut down using chainsaws. | 1/1/2007 | 9/1/2009 | $30,000 |
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Biological objectives Restore herbaceous wetland habitat processes and f Restore mountain mahogany and bitterbrush habitat Restore shrub-steppe habitat processes and functio Restore, Enhance and Protect critical wildlife hab |
Metrics * # of acres treated: 200 acres a year |
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| Remove vegetation | Weed Control | Maintain habitat function through weed control efforts. | 5/1/2007 | 9/1/2009 | $208,605 |
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Biological objectives Evalutate and address noxious weeds Restore herbaceous wetland habitat processes and f Restore mountain mahogany and bitterbrush habitat Restore Riparian Condition Restore Riparian Habitat processes and fuctions Restore shrub-steppe habitat processes and functio Restore, Enhance and Protect critical wildlife hab |
Metrics * # of acres treated: 500 acres a year |
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| Investigate Trespass | Control Human and Livestock Access | Public access will be controlled and monitored throughout the season. Trespass by neighboring cattle will be controlled. | 1/1/2007 | 9/1/2007 | $15,000 |
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Biological objectives Address Habitat losses from hydrosystem projects Assess and map habitat extent and condition inform Evalutate and address noxious weeds Increase Harvest Opportunities Restore herbaceous wetland habitat processes and f Restore mountain mahogany and bitterbrush habitat Restore Riparian Condition Restore Riparian Habitat processes and fuctions Restore shrub-steppe habitat processes and functio Restore Stream Channel Processes and Conditions Restore, Enhance and Protect critical wildlife hab |
Metrics |
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| Maintain Vegetation | Cattle Managment | Use cattle grazing as a managment tool to create disturbance. | 1/1/2007 | 9/1/2009 | $15,000 |
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Biological objectives Evalutate and address noxious weeds Restore Stream Channel Processes and Conditions Restore, Enhance and Protect critical wildlife hab |
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| Maintain Vegetation | Haying Operation | Hay wet meadows to provide regrowth for wildlife utilization. | 7/1/2007 | 9/1/2009 | $15,000 |
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Biological objectives Address Habitat losses from hydrosystem projects Evalutate and address noxious weeds Increase Harvest Opportunities |
Metrics |
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| Maintain Vegetation | Maintain wet meadow irrigation system | Repair and maintenance of irrigation canals and pumps associated with wet meadow complex. | 1/1/2007 | 9/1/2009 | $85,000 |
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Biological objectives Address Habitat losses from hydrosystem projects Increase Harvest Opportunities |
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| Provide Public Access/Information | Control Access | Access and public activities will be controlled through our site manager and will be controlled throughout the contract period. | 1/1/2007 | 9/1/2009 | $45,000 |
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Biological objectives Address Habitat losses from hydrosystem projects Assess and map habitat extent and condition inform Increase Harvest Opportunities |
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| Remove Debris | Removal of fencing | Removal and disposal old fencing that is not need to meet management goals. | 1/1/2007 | 9/1/2009 | $10,000 |
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Biological objectives Restore herbaceous wetland habitat processes and f Restore mountain mahogany and bitterbrush habitat Restore Riparian Habitat processes and fuctions Restore shrub-steppe habitat processes and functio Restore, Enhance and Protect critical wildlife hab |
Metrics |
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| Install Fish Passage Structure | Fish passage dam | Coordinate with ODFW and USFW in constructing a fish passage dam. | 1/1/2007 | 10/31/2008 | $10,000 |
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Biological objectives Address Habitat losses from hydrosystem projects Restore Stream Channel Processes and Conditions Restore, Enhance and Protect critical wildlife hab |
Metrics * If installing a ladder, does the ladder meet NOAA specs for attraction flow, pool dimensions, jump height, etc?: yes * Does the structure remove or replace a fish passage barrier?: yes * Was barrier Full or Partial?: N/A |
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| Install Fish Screen | Install fish Screen on diversion ditch | Coordinate with ODFW and USFW to construct a fish screen on the diversion ditch on the project site. | 1/1/2007 | 9/1/2007 | $10,000 |
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Biological objectives Address Habitat losses from hydrosystem projects Restore Stream Channel Processes and Conditions Restore, Enhance and Protect critical wildlife hab |
Metrics * Is the screen New or a Replacement?: New * Flow rate at the screen diversion allowed by the water right: 13.25 CFS * Does the screen meet NOAA/FSOC specs?: yes |
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| Other | Annual Report | An annual reportwill be produced at the end of the performance period. | 12/1/2007 | 9/1/2009 | $3,000 |
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Biological objectives Address Habitat losses from hydrosystem projects Assess and map habitat extent and condition inform Evalutate and address noxious weeds Increase Harvest Opportunities Restore herbaceous wetland habitat processes and f Restore mountain mahogany and bitterbrush habitat Restore Riparian Condition Restore Riparian Habitat processes and fuctions Restore shrub-steppe habitat processes and functio Restore Stream Channel Processes and Conditions Restore, Enhance and Protect critical wildlife hab |
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| Other | Maintain Terrestrial Structures | Maintain ranch houses, outbuildings, and corral system used to benefit the project. | 5/1/2007 | 9/1/2009 | $30,000 |
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Biological objectives Address Habitat losses from hydrosystem projects Evalutate and address noxious weeds Restore herbaceous wetland habitat processes and f Restore mountain mahogany and bitterbrush habitat Restore Riparian Condition Restore Riparian Habitat processes and fuctions Restore shrub-steppe habitat processes and functio Restore Stream Channel Processes and Conditions Restore, Enhance and Protect critical wildlife hab |
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| Other | Pisces Reporting | Quarterly Status Reports | 4/1/2007 | 9/1/2009 | $1,500 |
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Biological objectives Address Habitat losses from hydrosystem projects Assess and map habitat extent and condition inform Evalutate and address noxious weeds Increase Harvest Opportunities Restore herbaceous wetland habitat processes and f Restore mountain mahogany and bitterbrush habitat Restore Riparian Condition Restore Riparian Habitat processes and fuctions Restore shrub-steppe habitat processes and functio Restore Stream Channel Processes and Conditions Restore, Enhance and Protect critical wildlife hab |
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| Coordination | Big Game Surveys | Coordinate wiht ODFW to perform aerial big game surveys | 1/1/2007 | 4/1/2009 | $18,000 |
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Biological objectives Address Habitat losses from hydrosystem projects Increase Harvest Opportunities Restore, Enhance and Protect critical wildlife hab |
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| Coordination | Education and Information | Educate the public about the wildlife mitigation process, share project progress and coordinate with other agencies to accomplish project goals and objectives. | 1/1/2007 | 9/1/2009 | $12,000 |
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Biological objectives Address Habitat losses from hydrosystem projects Assess and map habitat extent and condition inform Evalutate and address noxious weeds Increase Harvest Opportunities Restore herbaceous wetland habitat processes and f Restore mountain mahogany and bitterbrush habitat Restore Riparian Condition Restore Riparian Habitat processes and fuctions Restore shrub-steppe habitat processes and functio Restore Stream Channel Processes and Conditions Restore, Enhance and Protect critical wildlife hab |
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| Coordination | Enter Project into CREP program | Coordinate with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to enter Malheur River and Hunter Creek riparian corridors into the CREP program to help cost share with riparian plantings, etc. | 5/1/2007 | 9/1/2009 | $3,000 |
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Biological objectives Address Habitat losses from hydrosystem projects Restore herbaceous wetland habitat processes and f Restore Riparian Condition Restore Riparian Habitat processes and fuctions Restore Stream Channel Processes and Conditions Restore, Enhance and Protect critical wildlife hab |
Metrics |
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| Coordination | Sage Grouse Surveys | Coordinate with ODFW to perform Sage Grouse surveys | 1/1/2007 | 4/1/2009 | $18,000 |
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Biological objectives Address Habitat losses from hydrosystem projects Increase Harvest Opportunities Restore, Enhance and Protect critical wildlife hab |
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| Manage and Administer Projects | Project Administration | All tasks associated with administering the Burns Paiute Wildlife Department | 1/1/2007 | 9/1/2009 | $200,321 |
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Biological objectives Address Habitat losses from hydrosystem projects Assess and map habitat extent and condition inform Evalutate and address noxious weeds Increase Harvest Opportunities Restore herbaceous wetland habitat processes and f Restore mountain mahogany and bitterbrush habitat Restore Riparian Condition Restore Riparian Habitat processes and fuctions Restore shrub-steppe habitat processes and functio Restore Stream Channel Processes and Conditions Restore, Enhance and Protect critical wildlife hab |
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| Outreach and Education | Tribal Community Education | Inform Tribal members on the wildlife mitigation process nad share project progress | 1/1/2007 | 9/1/2009 | $6,000 |
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Biological objectives Address Habitat losses from hydrosystem projects Assess and map habitat extent and condition inform Evalutate and address noxious weeds Increase Harvest Opportunities Restore herbaceous wetland habitat processes and f Restore mountain mahogany and bitterbrush habitat Restore Riparian Condition Restore Riparian Habitat processes and fuctions Restore shrub-steppe habitat processes and functio Restore Stream Channel Processes and Conditions Restore, Enhance and Protect critical wildlife hab |
Metrics * # of general public reached: 150 |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Amphibian Surveys | Conduct amphibian surveys across project site. | 3/1/2007 | 9/30/2009 | $5,000 |
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Biological objectives Address Habitat losses from hydrosystem projects Restore herbaceous wetland habitat processes and f Restore, Enhance and Protect critical wildlife hab |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Conduct HEP | HEP coordinated with CBFWA staff. | 6/1/2007 | 10/31/2008 | $5,000 |
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Biological objectives Address Habitat losses from hydrosystem projects Assess and map habitat extent and condition inform Evalutate and address noxious weeds Restore herbaceous wetland habitat processes and f Restore mountain mahogany and bitterbrush habitat Restore Riparian Condition Restore Riparian Habitat processes and fuctions Restore shrub-steppe habitat processes and functio Restore Stream Channel Processes and Conditions Restore, Enhance and Protect critical wildlife hab |
Metrics Primary R, M, and E Type: Action Effectiveness Reasearch |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Neo-tropical bird surveys | counduct point counts to determine species present and number of occurrences. | 5/1/2007 | 9/1/2009 | $15,000 |
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Biological objectives Restore herbaceous wetland habitat processes and f Restore mountain mahogany and bitterbrush habitat Restore Riparian Habitat processes and fuctions Restore shrub-steppe habitat processes and functio Restore, Enhance and Protect critical wildlife hab |
Metrics Primary R, M, and E Type: Primary Effectiveness Reasearch |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Small mammal surveys | survey small mammals utilizing sherman live traps. | 6/1/2007 | 9/30/2009 | $5,000 |
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Biological objectives Address Habitat losses from hydrosystem projects Restore mountain mahogany and bitterbrush habitat Restore Riparian Habitat processes and fuctions Restore shrub-steppe habitat processes and functio Restore, Enhance and Protect critical wildlife hab |
Metrics Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring |
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Section 8. Budgets
Itemized estimated budget
| Item | Note | FY07 | FY08 | FY09 |
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| Personnel | [blank] | $110,944 | $121,129 | $132,248 |
| Fringe Benefits | [blank] | $35,877 | $39,172 | $42,767 |
| Supplies | [blank] | $70,103 | $65,785 | $60,037 |
| Travel | [blank] | $11,330 | $11,670 | $12,020 |
| Overhead | [blank] | $89,095 | $91,767 | $94,520 |
| Capital Equipment | [blank] | $12,875 | $10,609 | $8,741 |
| Other | [blank] | $4,121 | $4,244 | $4,373 |
| Totals | $334,345 | $344,374 | $354,706 | |
Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets
| Total itemized budget: | $1,033,425 |
| Total work element budget: | $1,033,426 |
Cost sharing
| Funding source/org | Item or service provided | FY 07 est value ($) | FY 08 est value ($) | FY 09 est value ($) | Cash or in-kind? | Status |
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| DSL | Herbicides | $500 | $500 | $500 | In-Kind | Under Development |
| Local Ranchers | Haying/Cattle Grazing | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Cash | Under Development |
| ODFW | Irrigation Dam with Fish Passage | $74,944 | $0 | $0 | In-Kind | Under Review |
| ODFW | Big Game Surveys | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | In-Kind | Under Development |
| ODFW | Irrigation Fish Screen | $67,423 | $0 | $0 | In-Kind | Under Review |
| USDA | Crep Program | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Cash | Under Development |
| USFWS | Irrigation Fish Screen | $44,949 | $0 | $0 | Cash | Under Review |
| USFWS | Irrigation Dam with Fish Passage | $49,962 | $0 | $0 | Cash | Under Review |
| Totals | $272,778 | $35,500 | $35,500 | |||
Section 9. Project future
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FY 2010 estimated budget: $324,607 FY 2011 estimated budget: $324,607 |
Comments: Continued funding at current funding levels. |
Future O&M costs: The Tribe anticipates receiving current funding levels into the forseeable future. Restoration and enhancement needs, vegetation treatments, and adminisrative costs along with repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment necessitate this level of funding.
Termination date: None
Comments: This is a wildlife acquisition project that includes land acquisition. Funding should continue indefinitely if designated as a project for funding priority with NPCC.
Final deliverables: Improved fish and wildlife habitat and the ability to provide tribal hunting opportunities as mitigation for the loss of fish and wildlife resources.
Section 10. Narrative and other documents
| ISRP Response Malheur River | Jul 2006 |
Reviews and recommendations
| FY07 budget | FY08 budget | FY09 budget | Total budget | Type | Category | Recommendation |
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| NPCC FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Oct 23, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $334,345 | $344,375 | $354,706 | $1,033,426 | Expense | ProvinceExpense | Fund |
| NPCC DRAFT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Sep 15, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $334,345 | $344,375 | $354,706 | $0 | ProvinceExpense | ||
ISRP PRELIMINARY REVIEW (Jun 2, 2006)
Recommendation: Response requested
NPCC comments: The logical need for the project is explained. Multiple fish and wildlife species could benefit from restoration activities. The proposal demonstrates significance of the project to the Malheur subbasin. The context includes cultural justification that complements the biological justification. The project history is clearly recounted. The sponsors need to provide a response that better explains provisions for monitoring and evaluation. This continues to be an issue identified in past ISRP reviews. Details concerning monitoring and evaluation are needed on: 1) benefits to fish and wildlife including an evaluation of how persistent the benefits will be, 2) possible adverse effects on non-focal species, 3) short and long-term success of habitat manipulation. More discussion of management implications and benefits to fish and wildlife should be included in a response. The ISRP encourages more adaptive management as the project proceeds. Relationship and collaboration with other projects are noted but plans for information transfer should be expanded. The outreach and educational activities are encouraged. However, some methods to share successes and lessons learned with others involved in similar monitoring and restoration activities should be identified. Most objectives seem appropriate given the detail presented. The presentation of work elements is not very detailed as to actual methods. Some justification for the methods chosen should be provided. The description of facilities, equipment and personnel is well written. The facilities, equipment, and personnel are generally reasonable but it is unclear how effective the contribution of the Fisheries and Wildlife Director will be with only 0.08% (=0.0008) of time committed to the project. The personnel appear quite adequate for routine management but the ISRP encourages the sponsors to identify additional resource personnel to assist with setting up and evaluating the monitoring program.
ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)
Recommendation: Fundable
NPCC comments: The logical need for the project is explained. Multiple fish and wildlife species could benefit from these restoration activities. The proposal demonstrates significance of the project to the Malheur subbasin and includes cultural justification that complements the biological justification. The project history is clearly recounted. The sponsors provided a response to the ISRP review that better explains provisions for monitoring and evaluation. This continues to be an issue identified in past ISRP reviews. The ISRP review asked for more details concerning monitoring and evaluation including: 1) benefits to fish and wildlife including an evaluation of how persistent the benefits will be, 2) possible adverse effects on non-focal species, 3) short and long-term success of habitat manipulation. The ISRP encourages more adaptive management as the project proceeds. The sponsors have provided additional information that responds to ISRP questions and concerns in a very effective manner. It is clear that extensive monitoring is planned and personnel are available to effectively evaluate the project. Relationship and collaboration with other projects are noted as well as outreach and educational activities. However, some methods to share successes and lessons learned with others involved in similar monitoring and restoration activities should be identified. Most objectives seem appropriate given the detail presented. The presentation of work elements was not very detailed in the proposal, but the response effectively provided justification for the methods chosen. The facilities, equipment, and personnel are reasonable, and their description is well written. Personnel appear quite adequate now that additional resource personnel have been identified to assist with setting up and evaluating the monitoring program.