FY 2002 Mountain Snake proposal 28049
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 |
|---|---|
| 28049 Narrative | Narrative |
| 28049 Sponsor Response to the ISRP | Response |
| 28049 Powerpoint Presentation | Powerpoint Presentation |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Restore and Protect Slate Creek Watershed |
| Proposal ID | 28049 |
| Organization | Nez Perce Tribe Fisheries Watershed (NPT) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Stephanie Bransford |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 365 Lapwai, ID 83540 |
| Phone / email | 2088422245 / sbransford@fs.fed.us |
| Manager authorizing this project | Ira Jones |
| Review cycle | Mountain Snake |
| Province / Subbasin | Mountain Snake / Salmon |
| Short description | Restore and protect the Slate Creek Watershed for the benefit of both resident and anadromous fish using an overall watershed approach. Restoration and protection efforts will be done cooperatively with the Nez Perce National Forest. |
| Target species | Targeted species include Steelhead, Spring Chinook Salmon, and Bull Trout. |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| These lats. and longs are an overall approximation of the entire watershed. | ||
| The Slate Creek Watershed encompasses approximately 83,034 acres. | ||
| Please see narrative for a more detailed description. | ||
| 45.6397 | -116.2843 | Slate Creek |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
|---|
| Habitat RPA Action 149 |
| Habitat RPA Action 150 |
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|---|
| 1988 | Rehabilitation of rock/gravel pit at Royal Creek, tributary to Little Slate Creek |
| 1990/1991 | Installation of instream habitat structures in Main Slate Creek |
| 1990-1999 | Basinwide Stream Surveys, extensive data collection of Main Slate Creek, Little Slate Creek, and most named tributaries |
| 1990 | Placement of trees and slash along Little Slate Creek to discourage livestock use and promote riparian vegetation recovery |
| 1990 | Installation of instream structures to add complexity to fisheries habitat and to assist in recovering natural channel flow processes |
| 1992 | Reconstruction of Forest Service Road 441 within the headwaters of Van Buren Creek (tributary to Little Slate) to control sediment at the source |
| 1992-1993 | Planting of trees within stream corridors of former timber harvest units of Little Boulder and Ruby Creeks |
| 1992-2001 | Steelhead, Spring Chinook, and bull trout redd surveys |
| 1993-1994 | Installation of livestock exclusionary fencing in Little Slate Creek |
| 1993-1995 | Planting of Forest Service road cut and fill slopes for rooting strength, stabilization, and sediment control at the source |
| 1994 | Installation of open top culverts in Forest Service Road 354 in Basin Creek to reduce sediment delivery to live water |
| 1994-1995 | Planting of trees along Little Slate Cr. to hasten recovery of riparian vegetation and long-term natural instream woody debris recuitment processes. |
| 1994-2001 | Temperature data collection. Eleven data-loggers strategically dipersed throughout the subbasin |
| 1995 | Installation of jack-leg fencing at Little Slate Meadows to protect riparian and aquatic resources from livestock and OHV use. |
| 1995-2001 | Range riparian monitoring to prevent livestock overuse and assist riparian vegetation recovery |
| 1998 | Moved administrative horse pasture fence off Main Slate to protect riparian environment from livestock use |
| 1998 | Planted trees within stream corridors of the No Business timber sale units. No Business Creek is a tributary to Slate Creek |
| 1998 | Installation of waterbars on Forest Service Road 354G to reduce road surface erosion and sediment production until longer term solution is initiated |
| 1998 | Installation of cattle guard on FSR 2070 and jack-leg fence between FSR 2070 & 221 to better manage livestock allotment to enhance recovery and protect aquatic resources in the Little Slate meadows area |
| 1998 | Road 9310D obliteration/recontouring |
| 1999-2000 | Abandoned mines road reclamation in Little Slate Creek to reduce sediment at its origin |
| 2000 | Deadhorse road recontouring/obliteration and conversion of road (354G) to trail (309) |
| 2000 | Completion of Slate Creek EAWS |
| 2000 | Placed boulder perimeter around dispersed recreation site on Main Slate Creek to prevent riparian |
| 2001 | Removal of culvert through abandoned road prism on Little Van Buren Creek. Culvert was identified as an upstream fish passage barrier. |
| 2001 | Replacement of culvert on Royal Creek through FSR 2002, to allow up/downstream fish passage |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8909801 | Idaho Salmon Supplementation Studies | Control Stream in study |
| 8909803 | ||
| Clean Slate DEIS | Forest Service restoration projects in Slate Creek Watershed |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide riparian protection for Slate Creek and stop livestock drift down 354 Road | Work with NPNF to determine location for cattle guard and drift fence | 1 | $3,604 | |
| Consult, update Cost Share Agreement | 1 | $3,604 | ||
| Consult with NPNF on all pre-work needs and planning, NEPA, etc. | 1 | $2,649 | ||
| Provide all pre-work needs, NEPA, training, logistics, etc. | 1 | $5,515 | ||
| Purchase materials | 1 | $5,955 | ||
| Evaluate culverts, roads, and trails in Boulder Creek Subwatershed | Surveys culverts | 1 | $4,777 | |
| Survey roads | 1 | $4,777 | ||
| Survey trails | 1 | $4,777 | ||
| Design a tranportation plan for Slate Creek Watershed | Coordinate efforts, equipment and survey crews | 1 | $5,373 | |
| Complete road inventories | 1 | $23,287 | ||
| Riparian Vegetation restoration and M&E of historic grazing effects on Little Slate Meadow system | Conduct riparian plant surveys | 1 | $39,554 | Yes |
| Restoration of missing meander in Gold Lake Creek | Survey tunnel and old meander of Gold Lake Creek | 1 | $9,554 | |
| Reduce head-cutting of tributaries streams to Little Slate Creek. | Survey head-cuts | 1 | $19,107 | |
| Stabilize erosion of historic mining areas | Survey mining areas | 1 | $14,330 | |
| Road stabilizations and improvements | Survey FS Road #221 | 1 | $9,553 | |
| Survey and design an erosion control plan for FS Road #643 | 1 | $9,553 | ||
| Evaluation of culverts and fish passage on FS Road #2002 | Evaluate/survey culverts | 1 | $14,330 | |
| Trail stabilizations and improvements | Evaluate trails 303, 308, 320, 385, & 386 | 1 | $9,554 | |
| Perform pre-work needs, NEPA, etc | 1 | $9,554 | ||
| Disseminate information about work in the watershed | Write quarterly and annual reports | 6 | $3,527 | |
| Prepare and deliver presentations | 6 | $1,500 | ||
| Finalize project-specific MOAs with NPNF | 6 | $1,000 | ||
| Write proposals/statements of work for outyears | 6 | $3,527 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluate culverts, roads, and trails in the Boulder Creek Subwatershed | 2003 | 2003 | $50,000 |
| Design a transportation system for Slate Creek Watershed | 2002 | 2003 | $30,000 |
| Restoration of the missing meander in Gold Lake Creek. | 2003 | 2003 | $50,000 |
| Reduce head-cutting of tributary streams to Little Slate Creek | 2003 | 2003 | $25,000 |
| Stabilize erosion of historic mining areas | 2003 | 2003 | $25,000 |
| Road stabilizations and improvements | 2003 | 2003 | $25,000 |
| Evaluation of culverts and fish passage on FS Road #2002 | 2003 | 2003 | $25,000 |
| Disseminate information about work in the watershed | 2002 | 2006 | $38,216 |
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $239,554 | $9,554 | $9,554 | $9,554 |
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide riparian protection for Slate Creek and stop livestock drift down 354 road | Build cattle exclusion/drift fence and install cattle guard | 1 | $2,880 | |
| Riparian vegetation restoration and M&E of historic grazing effects on Little Slate Meadow system | Evaluate historic grazing effects | 3 | $10,000 | Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluate culverts, roads, and trails in Boulder Creek Subwatershed | 2004 | 2004 | $132,000 |
| Riparian vegetation restoration and M&E on historic grazing effects in Little Slate Meadow System | 2003 | 2003 | $40,000 |
| Restoration of the missing meander in Gold Lake Creek. | 2004 | 2004 | $17,000 |
| Reduce head-cutting of tributary streams to Little Slate Creek | 2004 | 2004 | $45,000 |
| Stabilize erosion of historic mining areas | 2004 | 2004 | $60,000 |
| Road stabilizations and improvements | 2003 | 2005 | $345,000 |
| Evaluation of culverts and fish passage on FS Road #2002 | 2004 | 2004 | $40,000 |
| Trail stabilizations and improvements | 2003 | 2003 | $65,000 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| $180,000 | $294,000 | $270,000 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provide riparian protection for Slate Creek and stop livestock drift down 354 road | 2003 | 2006 | $12,929 |
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3,000 | $3,150 | $3,307 | $3,472 |
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riparian vegetation restoration and M&E on historic grazing effects in Little Slate Meadow System | Evaluate historic grazing effects on the meadow system and see if any other restoration actions need to take place | 4 | $10,000 | Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluate culverts, roads, and trails in Boulder Creek Subwatershed | 2005 | 2006 | $27,500 |
| Riparian vegetation restoration and M&E on historic grazing effects in Little Slate Meadow System | 2002 | 2006 | $30,000 |
| Restoration of the missing meander in Gold Lake Creek. | 2005 | 2006 | $52,500 |
| Reduce head-cutting of tributary streams to Little Slate Creek | 2005 | 2006 | $35,000 |
| Stabilize erosion of historic mining areas | 2005 | 2006 | $30,000 |
| Road stabilizations and improvements | 2004 | 2006 | $25,000 |
| Evaluation of culverts and fish passage on FS Road #2002 | 2005 | 2006 | $25,000 |
| Trail stabilizations and improvements | 2004 | 2006 | $25,000 |
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $15,000 | $230,000 |
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2002 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FTE: Project leader, Project Assistant | $104,896 |
| Fringe | $29,258 | |
| Supplies | $2,600 | |
| Travel | training, GSA vehicles | $14,678 |
| Indirect | $31,649 | |
| Capital | $10,880 | |
| Subcontractor | $20,000 | |
| Other | Implementation Costs for 2002 | $17,880 |
| $231,841 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2002 cost | $231,841 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2002 budget request | $231,841 |
| FY 2002 forecast from 2001 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nez Perce National Forest | Inventories, NEPA, design and implementation (see Narrative section on Cost Share relationship between NPT and NPNF) | $650,000 | 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
Fundable only if response is adequate
Date:
Sep 28, 2001
Sep 28, 2001
Comment:
A response is needed. This is a clearly written proposal that target specific restoration activities and shows good familiarity with Slate Creek. Excellent collaboration between the Nez Perce Tribe and the Nez Perce National Forest that administers 93% of the watershed is evident. An Ecosystem Analysis at the Watershed Scale has recently been completed by the NPNF and was provided to reviewers.While most proposed activities appear consistent with the EWAS, objective 5, to restore the "missing" meander of Gold Lake Creek was not identified as a significant problem in the subbasin summary and reviewers did not notice discussion of it in the EWAS. Please clarify and provide detail of expected benefits from this relatively costly proposed action.
Monitoring and evaluation, especially of fish populations, was inadequately described in the proposal. Please provide additional M & E detail. Also, the review group suggests that future terrestrial monitoring efforts be made compatible with one of the national terrestrial survey efforts. Perhaps an intensification of the National Resources Inventory survey sites and data collection protocols would serve the region well. See the Proposals #200002300 and #200020116 and ISRP reviews in the Columbia Plateau.
Comment:
Slate Creek is a known production site for anadromous and resident fish. This project addresses RPA 400.Comment:
Fundable - medium priority. This is a clearly written proposal that targets specific restoration activities, primarily to reduce sedimentation, and shows good familiarity with Slate Creek. Benefits should accrue to chinook, steelhead, and bull trout. Excellent collaboration between the Nez Perce Tribe and the Nez Perce National Forest that administers 93% of the watershed is evident. The ISRP compliments the proponents for a nicely planned project.An Ecosystem Analysis at the Watershed Scale has recently been completed by the Nez Perce National Forest and was provided to reviewers. The project response clarified the need to complete one of the restoration activities.
To assist in establishing a sound basinwide monitoring program, the proponents are 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.
Comment:
Statement of Potential Biological Benefit to ESUPotential increase in survival through restored ecological processes. Project intends to restore and protect the Slate Creek Watershed for the benefit of both resident and anadromous fish through riparian revegetation, culvert replacement, road stabilization and channel reconstruction. However, lack of specificity and overall condition of the drainage makes accurate evaluation of benefit difficult.
Comments
Slate Creek is an important tributary of the Lower Salmon River, but most of the Slate Creek drainage is limited by impassable barriers and cascades, so the likely beneficiaries of this project will be resident fish. Project intends to address riparian function through fencing but does not specifically propose easement or other long-term or permanent protection and therefore does not address Action 153.
Already ESA Req? No
Biop? Yes
Comment:
Do not recommend. This project should wait until Subbasin Planning is complete and is reviewed under BPAs policy for funding habitat projects on federal lands. BPA RPA RPM:
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NMFS RPA/USFWS RPM:
400
Comment: