FY07-09 proposal 199501500
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Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Duck Valley Fisheries Project – Operations, Maintenance, Monitoring and Evaluation |
| Proposal ID | 199501500 |
| Organization | Shoshone Paiute Tribes |
| Short description | The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes propose to continue with the operations, maintenance, monitoring, and evaluation of three closed reservoir systems on the DVIR as partial mitigation for the loss of anadromous fishes. |
| Information transfer | All data from this work will be included in annual reports to BPA, uploaded to StreamNet or other regional databases as needed. |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
Contacts
| Contact | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| Form submitter | ||
| Tim Dykstra | Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of Duck Valley Reservation | [email protected] |
| All assigned contacts | ||
| Tim Dykstra | Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of Duck Valley Reservation | [email protected] |
Section 2. Locations
Province / subbasin: Middle Snake / Owyhee
| Latitude | Longitude | Waterbody | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| [none] | This is the approximate location of Mountain View Reservoir on the Duck Valley Indian Reservation. | ||
| Billy Shaw Slough | This is the approximate location of Lake Billy Shaw on the Duck Valley Indian Reservation. | ||
| Sheep Creek Reservoir | This is the location of Sheep Creek Reservoir on the Duck Valley Indian Reservation. |
Section 3. Focal species
primary: Rainbow Troutsecondary: Resident Fish
secondary: Interior Redband Trout
Additional: All wildlife
Section 4. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishments |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Intensive Monitoring and Evaluation Plan implemented on Lake Billy Shaw, with thorough creel and water quality sampling. O&M plan adhered to and triploid fish stocked succesfully. Outreach and education conducted. Data were uploaded to StreamNet. |
| 2004 | All three reservoirs combined under Duck Valley Fisheries. Intensive Monitoring and Evaluation Plan implemented on Lake Billy Shaw, with thorough creel and water quality sampling. O&M plan adhered to and triploid fish stocked succesfully. |
| 2003 | First fishing season occurred at Lake Billy Shaw. Creel surveys were conducted, the O&M plan was implemented and triploid fish were stocked succesfully and Outreach/education was conducted. |
| 2002 | Initial fish stocking occurred in Lake Billy Shaw and perimeter stock fence was completed. Native vegation (i.e. willow, cattails, and bullrushes) were transplanted around the lake. |
| 2001 | Contracts for fish stocking established, native vegetation established around portions of reservoir, off-site water opportunities provided, continued piezometer and water quality monitoring and developmet of the M&E plan. |
| 2000 | Monitoring of piezometers and water quality continued. Native willow plantings initiated along shoreline. Invertebrates sampled and transplanted into lake. Limited exclosure fence established around parts of the reservoir. |
| 1999 | Lake Billy Shaw filling began in spring. Water quality and piezometer monitoring initiated. Fish screen maintenance and reseeding of key areas accomplished in the fall. |
| 1998 | Construction of the Lake Billy Shaw dam and associated structures completed. |
| 1997 | Lake Billy Shaw construction started |
Section 5. Relationships to other projects
| Funding source | Related ID | Related title | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPA | 199701100 | Shoshone-Paiute Habitat Enhanc | Fish stocking should be conducted with water quality and limnological conditions suitable for optimum growth and survival. This ongoing study of existing habitat conditions (springs, streams, and reservoirs) provides data needed to evaluate suitability of waters for trout stocking. In addition, this project also protects riparian areas upstream of the reservoirs, resulting in a benefit to water quality. |
| BPA | 199505703 | S Idaho Wildlife Mitigation | While this project is not focused directly on improving the local fishery, it is related because it provides a benefit to fish and wildlife throughout the southern Idaho region. This project could also result in riparian protection, which would lead to improved water quality within the local watershed. |
| BPA | [no entry] | Wildlife Inventory and Habitat Evaluation of Duck Valley Indian Reservation | If this project is finally funded, it will enable a scientifically-sound survey of wildlife species their associated habitats on the DVIR. The study would provide insight on how to manage the reservoirs in a way that maximizes the benefits to native wildlife populations. |
| Other: NWPCC | NWPCC | Resident Fish Substitution | The NWPCC recognizes that Resident Fish Substitution is an appropriate means to partially mitigate for anadromous fish losses. |
Section 6. Biological objectives
| Biological objectives | Full description | Associated subbasin plan | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disseminate information to public. | Disseminate information to public that will highlight the quality of fishing and environmental stewardship occurring on the DVIR | Owyhee | Education & public outreach – monthly newspaper articles/quarterly to city paper; update & maintain signs to alert public to new fishing facility; have students aid in planting trees/willows/grasses. |
| Protect shoreline and inlet streams | Protect shoreline and inlet streams from degradation to maintain high | Owyhee | a. Habitat restoration – plant native trees/willows and grasses along shoreline and tributaries to DVIR reservoirs. b. Control grazing impacts – install water troughs/stock ponds to keep stock away from reservoirs/fences. |
| Provide subsistence trout fisheries | Subsistence fisheries have been established on the Duck Valley Indian Reservation to partially mitigate for lost anadromous fishes. | Owyhee | a. manage put-and-take fisheries on the DVIR to maximize the benefits and minimize the impacts b. monitor water quality c. optimize growth rates, catch rates, and harvest rates of hatchery trout d. monitor native redband trout populations |
| Stock DVIR reservoirs with Sterile rainbow trout | Stock DVIR reservoirs (Lake Billy Shaw, Mountain View and Sheep Creek) with Sterile rainbow trout | Owyhee | d. Fishery Management – stock fish in DVIR reservoirs during spring and fall as temperatures and conditions warrant. e. Monitor & evaluate – collect and summarize data on biological and economic aspects of DVIR reservoir fishery. |
| Update and review O&M and M&E Plans | Update and review Operations and Maintenance and Monitoring and Evaluation Plan | Owyhee | d. Fishery Management – stock fish in DVIR reservoirs during spring and fall as temperatures and conditions warrant. e. Monitor & evaluate – collect and summarize data on biological and economic aspects of DVIR reservoir fishery. |
| Work with Owyhee Schools on volunteer projects. | Work with Owyhee Schools on volunteer projects that benefit the aquatic resources on the DVIR | Owyhee | Education & public outreach – monthly newspaper articles/quarterly to city paper; update & maintain signs to alert public to new fishing facility; have students aid in planting trees/willows/grasses. |
Section 7. Work elements (coming back to this)
| Work element name | Work element title | Description | Start date | End date | Est budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation | Produce environmental compliance documentation | Ensure that all environmental compliance requirements are met for each fiscal year and obtain clearance from BPA. | 4/1/2007 | 9/30/2009 | $12,000 |
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Biological objectives Provide subsistence trout fisheries |
Metrics |
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| Improve/Relocate Road | Maintain roads around reservoirs | Maintain roads around the three reservoirs. Includes leasing heavy equipment, maintaining culverts, laying gravel, laying rip rap, and working with local road crew. | 4/1/2007 | 9/30/2009 | $54,750 |
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Biological objectives Protect shoreline and inlet streams Provide subsistence trout fisheries |
Metrics * # of road miles improved, upgraded, or restored: 60 |
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| Plant Vegetation | Plant native species along the shore of the reservoirs | Collect and transplant native willows, bulrushes, and tules along the shores of the three reservoirs. | 4/1/2007 | 6/30/2009 | $35,000 |
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Biological objectives Protect shoreline and inlet streams |
Metrics * # of riparian miles treated: 3 |
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| Remove vegetation | Remove vegetation | Removal of exotic invasive species of plants along the three reservoirs, particularly Tamarisk spp. | 4/1/2007 | 9/30/2009 | $30,000 |
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Biological objectives Protect shoreline and inlet streams |
Metrics * # of acres treated: 40 miles of shoreline patrolled & treated |
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| Maintain Vegetation | Maintain vegetation | Maintain vegetation planted in prior seasons to increase likelihood of plant survival. | 4/1/2007 | 9/30/2009 | $60,000 |
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Biological objectives Protect shoreline and inlet streams |
Metrics |
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| Maintain Hatchery | Maintain and operate fishery at Lake Billy Shaw | This is the main O&M work element for Lake Billy Shaw. It includes maintain dam structure, fish screens, stocking fish, portable restrooms, boat ramps, and camp areas. | 4/1/2007 | 9/30/2009 | $257,442 |
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Biological objectives Provide subsistence trout fisheries Stock DVIR reservoirs with Sterile rainbow trout |
Metrics |
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| Maintain Hatchery | Maintain and operate fishery at Mountain View Reservoir | The work element encompasses the main O&M work for this reservoir. It includes maintaining dam structures, stocking fish, camp areas, boat ramps, and restrooms. | 4/1/2007 | 9/30/2009 | $234,500 |
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Biological objectives Provide subsistence trout fisheries Stock DVIR reservoirs with Sterile rainbow trout |
Metrics |
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| Maintain Hatchery | Maintain and operate fishery at Sheep Creek Reservoir | The work element encompasses the main O&M work for this reservoir. It includes maintaining dam structures, controlling aquatic vegetation, stocking fish, camp areas, boat ramps, and restrooms. | 4/1/2007 | 9/30/2009 | $234,500 |
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Biological objectives Provide subsistence trout fisheries Stock DVIR reservoirs with Sterile rainbow trout |
Metrics |
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| Manage and Administer Projects | Manage and administer project | This is the administrative portion of the project. It includes general administrative work, budgetary tracking, working with fish suppliers, invoice submission, equipment maintenance, accrual estimates, and statement of work submission. | 4/1/2007 | 9/30/2009 | $88,000 |
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Biological objectives Provide subsistence trout fisheries Update and review O&M and M&E Plans |
Metrics |
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| Outreach and Education | Outreach and education | This work element is designed to promote knowledge on the fisheries through websites, fishing pamphlets, community gatherings, and in person. It will also promote environmental awareness in local children through field trips, hosting summer workers, and working with Boy Scouts. | 4/1/2007 | 9/30/2009 | $91,000 |
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Biological objectives Disseminate information to public. Work with Owyhee Schools on volunteer projects. |
Metrics * # of general public reached: 10,000 fishing pamphlets distributed * # of students reached: 400 students learn environmental issues * # of teachers reached: 6 * # of students reached: 6 student youth workers |
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| Produce Inventory or Assessment | Produce inventory of aquatic plants and algae colonizing Lake Billy Shaw | Determine types of aquatic plants and algae blooms that seasonally affect the three reservoirs. Develop management protocols for these aspects. | 8/1/2007 | 9/30/2009 | $18,000 |
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Biological objectives Update and review O&M and M&E Plans |
Metrics |
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| Produce Plan | Update O&M and M&E plans for Lake Billy Shaw | The O&M and M&E facets are updated annually in the statement of work and their results are shown in the annual report. | 4/1/2007 | 9/30/2009 | $24,000 |
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Biological objectives Update and review O&M and M&E Plans |
Metrics |
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| Produce Annual Report | Submit annual report | Finalize annual reports at the end of each fiscal year and submit. The format will be consistent with the terms and conditions of the contract. | 9/1/2007 | 9/30/2009 | $48,150 |
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Biological objectives Update and review O&M and M&E Plans |
Metrics |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Collect and analyze data | This is a main portion of M&E for this project. It includes recording annual photopoints, plant mapping, dam structural integrity, water quality, wildlife surveys, and creel and gill net sampling. | 4/1/2007 | 9/30/2009 | $355,000 |
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Biological objectives Disseminate information to public. Update and review O&M and M&E Plans |
Metrics Primary R, M, and E Type: Water Quality Monitored Primary R, M, and E Type: Creel Surveys and Gill Net Sampling Completed Secondary R, M, and E Type: Demographic data taken via creel surveys Secondary R, M, and E Type: Wildlife Surveys conducted monthly Primary R, M, and E Type: Piezometers and toe-drains recorded monthly |
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| Submit/Acquire Data | Submit data | Data derived from sampling will be provided to a regional database such as StreamNet or Storet. | 4/1/2007 | 9/30/2009 | $12,000 |
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Biological objectives Disseminate information to public. |
Metrics |
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Section 8. Budgets
Itemized estimated budget
| Item | Note | FY07 | FY08 | FY09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel | [blank] | $163,800 | $167,076 | $170,418 |
| Fringe Benefits | [blank] | $47,491 | $48,440 | $49,410 |
| Travel | [blank] | $1,530 | $1,560 | $1,590 |
| Supplies | [blank] | $17,340 | $17,687 | $18,040 |
| Capital Equipment | [blank] | $6,120 | $6,242 | $6,368 |
| Other | Vehicle Lease, Insurance, and Maintenance | $31,824 | $32,460 | $33,110 |
| Overhead | Indirect | $69,710 | $71,105 | $72,527 |
| Other | Fish Stocking | $155,000 | $157,500 | $160,000 |
| Other | Professional Services | $15,682 | $15,996 | $16,316 |
| Totals | $508,497 | $518,066 | $527,779 | |
Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets
| Total itemized budget: | $1,554,342 |
| Total work element budget: | $1,554,342 |
Cost sharing
| Funding source/org | Item or service provided | FY 07 est value ($) | FY 08 est value ($) | FY 09 est value ($) | Cash or in-kind? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
Section 9. Project future
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FY 2010 estimated budget: $523,491 FY 2011 estimated budget: $523,491 |
Comments: [Outyear comment field left blank] |
Future O&M costs: This costs associated with this project will continue to be necessary until anadromous fishes are restored to historic levels and range throughout the Middle Snake Province including the Owyhee and Bruneau Subbasins.
Termination date: Indefinite
Comments: This project should continue until anadromous fishes are restored to historic levels and range throughout the Middle Snake Province including the Owyhee and Bruneau Subbasins.
Final deliverables: Excellent and ongoing fishing opportunities on the DVIR.
Section 10. Narrative and other documents
Reviews and recommendations
| FY07 budget | FY08 budget | FY09 budget | Total budget | Type | Category | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPCC FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Oct 23, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $508,497 | $518,066 | $527,779 | $1,554,342 | Expense | ProvinceExpense | Fund |
| NPCC DRAFT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Sep 15, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $508,497 | $518,066 | $527,779 | $0 | ProvinceExpense | ||
ISRP PRELIMINARY REVIEW (Jun 2, 2006)
Recommendation: Fundable
NPCC comments: Reviewers were pleased to note a proposal that is substantially improved by the inclusion of synthesized results, providing important evidence that the project is meeting its goals. About 188,000 trout are annually stocked in three impoundments and about 32,000 caught (4,000 killed, reflecting lots of catch and release). Relatively comprehensive, up-to-date data from creel census are presented, as they should be but seldom are for similar projects. Staff should be commended. Data from limnological surveys are also included. Such information yields a proposal that is of higher quality than in the past. Sterile non-native rainbows are being stocked and that is commendable. Based on information in the proposal it appears that growth, especially of medium and larger fish, is slower than might be expected. Either the temperature-dissolved oxygen "crunch" is more severe than believed (the apparent poor survival of larger fish supports that), and/or forage for larger fish might be limited. If a forage base of prey fish does not currently exist, consideration might be given to developing one. More specific performance goals should now be developed for each fishery (for fish growth, survival and harvest) so success/failure can be monitored and biological bottlenecks identified that may need management attention. The reliance on annual gillnet CPUE data will probably prove to be of limited value. Extra care is necessary because of their size selectivity. Trapnets might be useful. Data are transferred to Streamnet.
ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)
Recommendation: Fundable
NPCC comments: Reviewers were pleased to note a proposal that is substantially improved by the inclusion of synthesized results, providing important evidence that the project is meeting its goals. About 188,000 trout are annually stocked in three impoundments and about 32,000 caught (4,000 killed, reflecting lots of catch and release). Relatively comprehensive, up-to-date data from creel census are presented, as they should be but seldom are for similar projects. Staff should be commended. Data from limnological surveys are also included. Such information yields a proposal that is of higher quality than in the past. Sterile non-native rainbows are being stocked and that is commendable. Based on information in the proposal it appears that growth, especially of medium and larger fish, is slower than might be expected. Either the temperature-dissolved oxygen "crunch" is more severe than believed (the apparent poor survival of larger fish supports that), and/or forage for larger fish might be limited. If a forage base of prey fish does not currently exist, consideration might be given to developing one. More specific performance goals should now be developed for each fishery (for fish growth, survival and harvest) so success/failure can be monitored and biological bottlenecks identified that may need management attention. The reliance on annual gillnet CPUE data will probably prove to be of limited value. Extra care is necessary because of their size selectivity. Trapnets might be useful. Data are transferred to Streamnet.