FY 2002 Columbia Plateau proposal 25067

Section 1. Administrative

Proposal titleManage Water Distribution in the John Day Basin
Proposal ID25067
OrganizationOregon Water Resources Department (OWRD)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
NameDouglas M. Parrow
Mailing address158 - 12th Street NE Salem, OR 97301-4172
Phone / email5033788455 / Douglas.M.Parrow@wrd.state.or.us
Manager authorizing this projectTom Paul, Administrator, Field Services Division
Review cycleColumbia Plateau
Province / SubbasinColumbia Plateau / John Day
Short descriptionImplement needed water measurement and monitoring improvements and increase water management as flow restoration projects and actions are implemented in the John Day Basin.
Target speciesBull trout, spring chinook salmon, summer steelhead
Project location
LatitudeLongitudeDescription
44.78 -119.59 John Day subbasin
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)

Sponsor-reported:

RPA

Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:

Reviewing agencyAction #BiOp AgencyDescription
NMFS Action 153 NMFS BPA shall, working with agricultural incentive programs such as the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, negotiate and fund long-term protection for 100 miles of riparian buffers per year in accordance with criteria BPA and NMFS will develop by June 1, 2001.

Section 2. Past accomplishments

YearAccomplishment
2000 Developed and administered a leasing program which allowed other organizations to secure instream rights for increasing quantities of water (10.64 cfs in 1998 and 26.76 cfs in 2000).

Section 3. Relationships to other projects

Project IDTitleDescription
20522 Multi-Year John Day Anadromous Fish Plan The project would support habitat improvement efforts by aiding in the improvement of streamflows in the John Day River.
9801700 Eliminate Gravel Push-Up Dams on Lower North Fork John Day The project would aid in improved water management consistent with the objectives of the dam removal efforts.

Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2002 costSubcontractor
1. Install headgates and measuring devices in the John Day Basin. a. Identify diversions at which headgates and measuring devices are needed for water management purposes. 2 $31,502
b. Develop cost-share agreements with water users with diversions at which headgates and measuring devices are needed. 2 $47,254
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
1. Install headgates and measuring devices in the John Day Basin 2002 2003 $41,256
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
FY 2003
$41,256

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2002 costSubcontractor
1. Install headgates and measuring devices in the John Day Basin. c. Install headgates and measuring devices at identified locations. 3 $172,505
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
1. Install headgates and measuring devices in the John Day Basin. 2002 2004 $196,262
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
FY 2003FY 2004
$95,273$100,989

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2002 costSubcontractor
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
2. Manage water use in the John Day Basin to protect water allocated instream. $429,223
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
FY 2003FY 2004FY 2005FY 2006
$20,628$129,741$136,072$142,782

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget
ObjectiveTaskDuration in FYsEstimated 2002 costSubcontractor
Outyear objectives-based budget
ObjectiveStarting FYEnding FYEstimated cost
3. Monitor water use at headgates and measuring devices. 2003 $20,628
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
FY 2003FY 2004FY 2005FY 2006
$20,628$43,247$45,357$47,594

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget
ItemNoteFY 2002 cost
Personnel FTE: 2 $66,840
Fringe @ 41 percent of personnel cost $27,404
Supplies @ 26 percent of personnel cost $17,378
Travel $28,800
Indirect @12.17 percent $17,089
Capital Purchase of headgates and measuring devices and related materials and equipment. $93,750
$251,261
Total estimated budget
Total FY 2002 cost$251,261
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds$0
Total FY 2002 budget request$251,261
FY 2002 forecast from 2001$0
% change from forecast0.0%
Cost sharing
OrganizationItem or service providedAmountCash or in-kind
John Day Basin water users 25 percent cost-share on installation costs for headgates and measuring devices. $62,500 in-kind

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:
Jun 15, 2001

Comment:

Fundable. This proposal from the Oregon Water Resource Department is to provide enhanced water measurement and management necessary to enable the management of in-stream flows in the John Day River. The proposal provides a convincing case for the improvement in water measurement and management services required by the acquisition of water rights for in-stream flow. Headgates and measuring devices will be installed in 50 diversions in the John Day through cost-share arrangements with water users. In-stream water allocations and water use will be monitored. This is a straightforward and cost-effective proposal.

The proposal raises a larger policy issue of funding responsibility. Is this an in lieu issue?

Why is it BPA's responsibility to fund the efforts of an Oregon agency to enforce water laws? Who enforced the laws before instream flows were established? Water rights must have been monitored and enforced in the past. Over the long-term Oregon should develop staff to enforce its laws.


Recommendation:
High Priority
Date:
Aug 3, 2001

Comment:

This proposal would provide the monitoring component that allows for the detection of noncompliance water withdrawal activities. Reviewers believe the financial responsibility for this work is that of the Oregon Water Resource Department and question the appropriateness of funding these activities. This project has been given a High Priority based on funding individual installations and operations that will demonstrate fish and wildlife benefits throughout the system. Coordination with fish and wildlife co-managers must occur to insure benefits to target species. To that end, we recommend developing a detailed implementation plan demonstrating potential benefits during the first year and begin installations in the second and third years.
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Aug 10, 2001

Comment:

Fundable. This proposal from the Oregon Water Resource Department is to provide enhanced water measurement and management necessary to enable the management of in-stream flows in the John Day River. The proposal provides a convincing case for the improvement in water measurement and management services required by the acquisition of water rights for in-stream flow. Headgates and measuring devices will be installed in 50 diversions in the John Day through cost-share arrangements with water users. In-stream water allocations and water use will be monitored. This is a straightforward and cost-effective proposal.

The proposal raises a larger policy issue of funding responsibility. Is this an in lieu issue?

Why is it BPA's responsibility to fund the efforts of an Oregon agency to enforce water laws? Who enforced the laws before instream flows were established? Water rights must have been monitored and enforced in the past. Over the long-term, Oregon should develop staff to enforce its laws.


Recommendation:
Date:
Oct 1, 2001

Comment:

Statement of Potential Biological Benefit to ESU
Implement needed water measurement and monitoring improvements and increase water management as flow restoration projects and actions are implemented in the John Day.

Comments
Proposal would provide the monitoring component that allows for the detection of non-compliance water withdrawal activities -- is the financial responsibility for this work that of the Oregon Water Resources Department? However, recommend funding individual installations & operations that will demonstrate benefits to target species throughout the system; recommend coordination with fish co-managers; and, recommend developing a detailed implementation plan demonstrating potential benefits during the 1st year, & begin installations in the 2nd & 3rd years.

Already ESA Req? no

Biop? yes


Recommendation:
Rank C
Date:
Oct 16, 2001

Comment:

Provides water management and measurement resources needed in John Day. However, the extent to which BPA should support local and state infrastructure needs to be explored further; therefore, this proposal should be deferred.
Recommendation:
Fund
Date:
Jan 3, 2002

Comment:


Recommendation:
Do Not Fund
Date:
Sep 20, 2003

Comment:


Recommendation:
Date:
Sep 20, 2003

Comment: