FY 2003 Columbia Cascade proposal 29005

Additional documents

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29005 Narrative Narrative
29005 Sponsor Response to ISRP Response

Section 1. Administrative

Proposal titleValidate Occurrence and Assess Abundance of Wildlife Species
Proposal ID29005
OrganizationConfederated Tribes of the Colville Indian Reservation (CCT)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
NameTahnea Jafari
Mailing addressP.O. Box 150 Nespelem, WA 99155
Phone / email5096342116 / tahnea.jafari@colvilletribes.com
Manager authorizing this projectJoe Peone, Director, Tribal F &W Dept.
Review cycleColumbia Cascade
Province / SubbasinColumbia Cascade / Okanogan
Short descriptionVerify, monitor, and inventory wildlife species presence and abundance in this project area as indicated by the species list cited in "Wildlife-Habitat Relationships in WA/OR" (Johnson, D and Thomas A. O'Neil, 2000).
Target speciesAll wildlife species currently and/or historically present in the Okanogan subbasin, primarily, but not limited to: amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
Project location
LatitudeLongitudeDescription
48.5 -120 The project area to be assessed is the Okanogan subbasin portion of the Colville Reservation as part of a complete species validation survey of the entire reservation.
48 -119
48.25 -119.5
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)

Sponsor-reported:

RPA

Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:

Reviewing agencyAction #BiOp AgencyDescription

Section 2. Past accomplishments

YearAccomplishment

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

Project IDTitleDescription

Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2003 costSubcontractor
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2003 costSubcontractor
1.Conduct wildlife surveys a. Trap, net, observe, and/or record animals/sign detected 3 $194,136
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
1. Ongoing wildlife surveys 2004 2005 $340,772
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
FY 2004FY 2005
$172,636$168,136

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2003 costSubcontractor
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2003 costSubcontractor
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget
ItemNoteFY 2003 cost
Personnel FTE: 3 $96,117
Fringe varies according to position $21,554
Supplies 1GSA ,ATV,snowmobile,field/office supplies, $33,000
Travel training $3,000
Indirect 42.1% $40,465
$194,136
Total estimated budget
Total FY 2003 cost$194,136
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds$0
Total FY 2003 budget request$194,136
FY 2003 forecast from 2002$0
% change from forecast0.0%
Cost sharing
OrganizationItem or service providedAmountCash or in-kind

Reviews and recommendations

This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.

Recommendation:
Fundable only if response is adequate
Date:
Mar 1, 2002

Comment:

A response is needed. The Proposal objectives, tasks, and methods section is too brief to allow adequate scientific review. The budget was too brief to determine if adequate time and materials are proposed to meet the objectives.

Probabilistic (statistical) sampling procedures are needed for selection of sites that will be used for determining presence-absence of species and study sites for estimation of abundance. The specific sample areas, methods (data collection protocols), and sampling frequency and intensity (i.e., how many samples of what type where and when) need to be specified. Details must be given or adequate references to published literature given for not only site selection procedures, but for data collection procedures. Inventory procedures for the National Parks might serve as a good model for presence-absence surveys on Tribal Land.

The proponents are referred to the ISRP Review of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' Habitat Acquisition and Restoration Plan (19910600) ( http://www.nwcouncil.org/library/isrp/isrp2001-4addendum.htm). The project was reviewed in the Mountain Columbia Province to determine whether it provided scientifically sound criteria and protocol to prioritize habitat acquisitions. The ISRP found that document described a good plan for habitat acquisition and restoration of wildlife habitat in mitigation for lost aquatic and riparian habitat due to the Kerr Project No. 5 located on the Flathead River and could serve as a useful model to other habitat and restoration proposals with some minor revision of the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) component of the plan. The M&E component has subsequently been reviewed and approved subject to minor modifications in ISRP report (www.nwcouncil.org/library/isrp/isrp2001-4AlbeniFalls.pdf). The proponents are also referred to the programmatic section of this report on Monitoring, the specific comments on Aquatic Monitoring and Evaluation, and the specific comments on Terrestrial Monitoring and Evaluation.


Recommendation:
Recommended Action
Date:
May 17, 2002

Comment:


Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Jun 7, 2002

Comment:

Fundable. The response provided additional detail over that provided by the original proposal, however additional detail on the inventory and monitoring protocols will be needed before funding and contracting are completed.

The ISRP agrees that the Inventory and Monitoring protocols utilized and being developed by the National Park Service can serve as a valuable guide for inventory and monitoring of wildlife on large areas in the Columbia Basin. To receive unconditional recommendation for funding, the specific sample areas, methods (data collection protocols), and sampling frequency and intensity (i.e., how many samples of what type where and when) need to be specified. Details must be given or adequate references to published literature given for not only site selection procedures, but for data collection procedures.


Recommendation:
Date:
Jul 19, 2002

Comment:

Statement of Potential Biological Benefit to ESU

Comments
Wildlife Project - Not Reviewed

Already ESA Req?

Biop? No


Recommendation:
C
Date:
Jul 26, 2002

Comment:

Recommend deferral to Subbasin Planning
Recommendation:
Do Not Fund
Date:
Oct 30, 2002

Comment: