FY 2002 Blue Mountain proposal 27010
Contents
Section 1. General administrative information
Section 2. Past accomplishments
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
Section 4. Budgets for planning/design phase
Section 5. Budgets for construction/implementation phase
Section 6. Budgets for operations/maintenance phase
Section 7. Budgets for monitoring/evaluation phase
Section 8. Budget summary
Reviews and Recommendations
Additional documents
| Title | Type |
|---|---|
| 27010 Narrative | Narrative |
| 27010 Powerpoint Presentation | Powerpoint Presentation |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Snake River Hells Canyon Tributary Enhancements |
| Proposal ID | 27010 |
| Organization | Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Tim Cochnauer |
| Mailing address | 1540 Warner Ave. Lewiston, Idaho 83501 |
| Phone / email | 2087995010 / tcochnau@idfg.state.id.us |
| Manager authorizing this project | Cal Groen |
| Review cycle | Blue Mountain |
| Province / Subbasin | Blue Mountain / Snake Hells Canyon |
| Short description | Protect and enhance important aquatic and terrestrial habitats in Snake River tributaries in the Idaho portion of the Snake Hells Canyon subbasin. |
| Target species | Many native fish and wildlife species, including steelhead trout, bull trout, chinook salmon, bighorn sheep, and mountain quail. |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 45.25 | -116.68 | Upper end of project area, Hells Canyon Dam |
| 46.37 | -117.05 | Lower end of project area, mouth of Tammany Creek |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
|---|
| Hydro RPA Action 141 |
| Habitat RPA Action 149 |
| Habitat RPA Action 150 |
| Habitat RPA Action 153 |
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMFS | Action 154 | NMFS | BPA shall work with the NWPPC to ensure development and updating of subbasin assessments and plans; match state and local funding for coordinated development of watershed assessments and plans; and help fund technical support for subbasin and watershed plan implementation from 2001 to 2006. Planning for priority subbasins should be completed by the 2003 check-in. The action agencies will work with other Federal agencies to ensure that subbasin and watershed assessments and plans are coordinated across non-Federal and Federal land ownerships and programs. |
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 92205700 | Craig Mountain Wildlife Mitigation Project | Implementation of proposed project will complement on-going wildlife mitigation/restoration activities on Craig Mountain. |
| 9107300 | Idaho Natural Production Monitoring and Evaluation | On-going project to monitor trends in spring/summer chinook salmon and steelhead trout populations in the Salmon, Clearwater, and lower Snake River drainages. Has quantified the benefits in parr carrying capacity observed from habitat enhancements. |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop a comprehensive restoration plan for Snake River tributaries in the Idaho portion of the Snake Hells Canyon subbasin. | a. Assess habitat conditions and constraints to fish and wildlife populations | 2 | $30,000 | |
| b. Identify and design habitat protection and enhancement measures, in coordination with interagency team. Prioritize tributaries and actions. | 2 | $32,000 | ||
| c. Develop monitoring and evaluation plan that will provide a measure of the incremental improvement in habitat values and subsequently fish and wildlife populations that each action provides. | 2 | $30,000 | ||
| d. Identify, seek, and coordinate funding sources for implementation of identified priority projects. | 5 | $9,000 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Develop restoration plan for Snake River tributaries, including an assessment of existing conditions, identified and prioritized protection/enhancement measures, annual monitoring and evaluation, and annual coordination of cooperative funding sources. | 3 | 6 | $454,000 |
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $106,000 | $111,000 | $116,000 | $121,000 |
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Implement actions which protect and enhance tributary habitats in the Idaho portion of the Snake Hells Canyon subbasin. | a. Prioritize annual implementation plan with interagency team, including NRCS, SCC, USFS, BLM, Nez Perce Tribe, and other interested entitities. | 4 | $0 | |
| b.Work with landowners and implement actions identified in annual implementation plan | 4 | $0 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Implement actions which protect and enhance tributary habitats in the Idaho portion of the Snake Hells Canyon subbasin. | 3 | 6 | $2,800,000 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $800,000 | $900,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,100,000 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Conduct annual operation and maintenance activities on project lands. | a. Control noxious weeds. | 03 | $0 | |
| b. Maintain fences. | 03 | $0 | ||
| c. Maintain other equipment/facilities/habitat improvements/signs associated with implementation of protection/enhancement activities. | 03 | $0 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Conduct annual operation and maintenance activities on project lands | 4 | 6 | $90,000 |
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $30,000 | $40,000 |
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Monitor and evaluate the incremental improvement that each project will provide to overall habitat conditions in each tributary of the Snake River. | a. Coordinate with on-going DEQ/SCC water quality monitoring. | 3 | $0 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Monitor and evaluate the incremental improvements | 4 | 6 | $60,000 |
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $20,000 | $30,000 |
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2002 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FTE: 1 | $35,000 |
| Fringe | $15,000 | |
| Supplies | $25,000 | |
| Travel | $9,000 | |
| Indirect | $17,000 | |
| $101,000 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2002 cost | $101,000 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2002 budget request | $101,000 |
| FY 2002 forecast from 2001 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Department of Fish and Game | Supervision, clerical support, planning | $15,000 | in-kind |
| Natural Resource Conservation Service | Planning | $10,000 | in-kind |
| U.S. Bureau of Land Management | Planning | $10,000 | in-kind |
| U.S. Forest Service | Planning | $10,000 | in-kind |
Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Recommendation:
Do not fund - no response required
Do not fund - no response required
Date:
Sep 28, 2001
Sep 28, 2001
Comment:
Not fundable. A response is not warranted due to the inadequate submittal. Little specific justification of the benefits the projects was provided for Snake River salmon restoration. Were these areas historically significant production areas? How much would the restoration efforts in these areas increase overall Snake River production? Details for accomplishing the objectives are insufficient for judging the soundness or potential benefits of the project.Comment:
This project addresses 400. Reviewers indicate that there are watershed assessments completed for some of the areas. Although an objective/strategy exists for FY02, there is a lack of specific details regarding implementation. In addition, the objectives are not clearly stated for the out-years. The reviewers note that the proposal was insufficient, but believe the concept is a recommended action.Comment:
Not fundable; inadequate submittal. Little specific justification of the benefits the projects was provided for Snake River salmon restoration. Were these areas historically significant production areas? How much would the restoration efforts in these areas increase overall Snake River production? Details for accomplishing the objectives are insufficient for judging the soundness or potential benefits of the project.Comment:
Statement of Potential Biological Benefit to ESUFuture survival improvements might result from actions taken as a result of comprehensive planning. Project proposes to develop a comprehensive restoration plan for Snake River tributaries in the Idaho portion of the Snake Hells Canyon subbasin, and then implement actions which protect and enhance those tributaries.
Comments
Proposal was very generic with no detail on how the objectives would be accomplished. How much would the restoration efforts in the proposed area increase overall Snake River production?
Already ESA Req? No
Biop? Yes
Comment:
Do not recommend. BPA RPA RPM:
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NMFS RPA/USFWS RPM:
154
Comment: