Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | White Salmon River Watershed Enhancement Project |
| Proposal ID | 21033 |
| Organization | White Salmon River Watershed Management Committee c/o Underwood Conservation District (UCD) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator |
| Name | Steve Stampfli |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 96 White Salmon, WA 98672 |
| Phone / email | 5094931936 / stevestampfli@gorge.net |
| Manager authorizing this project | Steve Stampfli |
| Review cycle | Columbia Gorge |
| Province / Subbasin | Columbia Gorge / White Salmon |
| Short description | A comprehensive, five year plan aimed to improve fish habitat, riparian and upslope watershed conditions, and land stewardship through direct restorative actions, cooperative work with stakeholders, and promoting education and citizen involvement. |
| Target species | Spring and fall chinook salmon, coho salmon, coastal cutthroat, winter and summer steelhead, resident rainbow and cutthroat trout, bull trout. |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|
| 45.98 |
-121.52 |
Big White Salmon subbasin |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|
| 99 |
|
| 98 |
White Samon River Watershed Enhancement Project - Phase II completion |
| 98 |
Upper White Salmon River Watershed Assessment (USFS) completion |
| 97 |
White Salmon River Watershed Enhancement Project - Phase I (DOE funded) |
| 97 |
Panakanic (Upper RSC) Watershed Analysis (DNR) completion |
| 97 |
Cave/Bear Watershed Analysis (USFS) completion |
| 96 |
Trout Lake Creek Watershed Analysis (USFS) completion |
| 94 |
White Salmon River Watershed Land-Use Evaluation Report completion |
| 94 |
White Salmon River Watershed Water Quality Investigation Report completion |
| 94 |
White Salmon River Watershed Enhancement Plan completion |
| 94 |
White Salmon River Watershed Assessment Project (DOE funded) completion |
| 93 |
Formation of watershed council (WMC) in White Salmon River watershed |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| 1.(Coordination) Coordinate, guide, and monitor accomplishment of watershed assessment and restoration activities by continuing to support the White Salmon Watershed Management and Technical Advisory Committees. |
c. Update the White Salmon Watershed Enhancement Plan to lay out goals and objectives for the next five years. |
2001-2005 |
$2,991 |
|
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d. Develop site specific work plans |
2001-2002 |
$5,301 |
|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
| FY 2002 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 |
|---|
| $9,121 | $10,033 | $11,036 | $12,139 |
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| 3. Implement actions to restore upland hydrologic functions, reduce sediment production, increase shade and LWD recruitment potential in riparian areas, and protect resident fish and re-introduced anadromous fish from entrapment in irrigation ditches. |
a. Decommision 10 miles of roads |
2001-2002 |
$97,212 |
|
|
b. Thin 60 acres of riparian stands |
2001-2004 |
$36,830 |
|
|
c. Remove 600 feet of dike |
2001-2002 |
$50,482 |
|
|
d. Install 7 irrigation diversion screens |
2001-2005 |
$3,274 |
|
| 4. Expand public involvement and environmental education throughout the watershed through projects that will involve landowners, students in on-ground restoration, monitoring activities, and cooperative planning processes. |
a. Conduct volunteer streamside trash cleanup along 5 miles of stream |
2001-2002 |
$1,469 |
|
|
b. Conduct environmental education program (stream walk) in 5 classrooms |
2001-2003 |
$1,569 |
|
|
c. Organize a watershed restoration symposium to involve 75 scientists, educators and landowners. |
2001-2005 |
$1,469 |
|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2002 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 |
|---|
| $211,534 | $232,688 | $255,957 | $281,552 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| 1.(Coordination) Coordinate, guide, and monitor accomplishment of watershed assessment and restoration activities by continuing to support the White Salmon Watershed Management and Technical Advisory Committees. |
a. Facilitate quarterly meetings of the Watershed Management committee (WMC) to conduct planning and track progress. |
2001-2005 |
$1,268 |
|
|
b. Coordinate quarterly Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) workshops to develop and review technical project designs and conduct interagency work (2000-2004). |
2001-2005 |
$3,933 |
|
| 2. Identify and document water quality and resident and anadromous fish habitat conditions, fish bearing stream reaches, diversion features, and watershed restoration practices. |
a. Conduct stream survey on 40 miles of stream. |
2001-2003 |
$31,600 |
|
|
b. Locate diversions and identify ownership and map. |
2001-2003 |
$3,559 |
|
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c. Develop GIS link to watershed/stream data |
2001-2002 |
$1,264 |
|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
| FY 2002 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 |
|---|
| $45,786 | $50,365 | $55,402 | $60,942 |
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2001 cost |
|---|
| Personnel |
|
$73,109 |
| Fringe |
=26% of total personnel costs |
$20,471 |
| Supplies |
|
$8,800 |
| Travel |
|
$300 |
| Indirect |
|
$47,540 |
| Capital |
|
$0 |
| NEPA |
included in personnel costs |
$0 |
| PIT tags |
|
$0 |
| Subcontractor |
heavy equipment contract |
$92,000 |
| Other |
|
$0 |
| $242,220 |
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2001 cost | $242,220 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2001 budget request | $242,220 |
| FY 2001 forecast from 2000 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Reason for change in estimated budget
NA, unfunded in 2000
Reason for change in scope
NA, unfunded in 2000
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|
| UCD |
labor, lab fees, materials |
$64,901 |
cash |
| NRCS |
labor |
$2,100 |
cash |
| USFS |
labor, map product supplies |
$3,016 |
cash |
| Timber Co.'s |
labor, fence and gate materials |
$22,000 |
cash |
Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Recommendation:
Fundable - no response required
Date:
Oct 6, 2000
Comment:
Fundable. Further ISRP response review is not needed. They addressed the ISRP concerns from the FY2000 proposal review. This proposal presents a convincing case for the benefits of restoring habitat in the White Salmon watershed, and for the long-term benefits of the education and outreach accomplished through the formation of a watershed council and technical committee. The proposal describes good community involvement with a range of activities - watershed council meetings, trash cleanup, symposium.
Proposers should carefully plan evaluate their M&E (and be prepared to defend its value in future reviews). Specifically, they should improve their monitoring, especially of water quality, so that it will not continue to be done "automatically" but will be designed to be problem-oriented.
Recommendation:
Recommended Action
Date:
Nov 15, 2000
Comment:
Categorizing this project as a "Recommended Action" is a prioritization issue within the subbasin. Highest priority was given to evaluating the removal of Condit Dam. In the future as dam removal gets nearer, this project will become a "High Priority".
FY 01 Budget Review Comments: Categorizing this project as a "Recommended Action" is a prioritization issue within the subbasin. Highest priority was given to evaluating the removal of Condit Dam. In the future as dam removal gets nearer, this project will become a "High Priority".
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Dec 1, 2000
Comment:
Fundable. They addressed the ISRP concerns from the FY2000 proposal review. This proposal presents a convincing case for the benefits of restoring habitat in the White Salmon watershed, and for the long-term benefits of the education and outreach accomplished through the formation of a watershed council and technical committee. The proposal describes good community involvement with a range of activities - watershed council meetings, trash cleanup, symposium.
Proposers should carefully plan evaluate their M&E (and be prepared to defend its value in future reviews). Specifically, they should improve their monitoring, especially of water quality, so that it will not continue to be done "automatically" but will be designed to be problem-oriented.
Recommendation:
Do Not Fund
Date:
Mar 16, 2001
Comment:
Recommendation:
Do Not Fund
Date:
Sep 11, 2001
Comment: