FY 2002 Columbia Plateau proposal 200203500
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 |
|---|---|
| 25080 Narrative | Narrative |
| Columbia Plateau: John Day Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
| Columbia Plateau: John Day Subbasin Map with BPA Fish & Wildlife Projects | Subbasin Map |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Gilliam SWCD Riparian Buffers |
| Proposal ID | 200203500 |
| Organization | Gilliam Soil & Water Conservation District (Gilliam SWCD) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Jordan B. Maley |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 106 Condon, OR 97823 |
| Phone / email | 5413842281 / [email protected] |
| Manager authorizing this project | Jordan B. Maley |
| Review cycle | Columbia Plateau |
| Province / Subbasin | Columbia Plateau / John Day |
| Short description | Plan and implement riparian buffer program using USDA, Oregon and private landowner costshare |
| Target species | Steelhead |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SE corner of Gilliam SWCD service area (approximate) | ||
| NW corner of Gilliam SWCD service area (approximate) | ||
| NE corner of Gilliam SWCD service area (approximate) | ||
| SW corner of Gilliam SWCD service area (approximate) | ||
| 45.4 | -120.21 | Gilliam County |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
|---|
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMFS/BPA | 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. |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1996 | Ferry, Devils, Cottonwood & Esau Canyons designated Geographic Priority Area (GPA) and conservation practices implemented with USDA Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) cost-share in 92,000 acre watershed subbasins (completion 2002) |
| 1997 | Ferry Canyon EQIP Education Assistance program to publicize and promote ongoing watershed conservation activities |
| 1998 | Implemented private landowner water temperature monitoring programs in upper Rock Creek watershed with financial assistance from Gilliam County |
| 1999 | Planned and installed Ferry Canyon watershed climate, stream flow & temperature monitoring program with financial assistance from Bureau of Land Management, Prineville District and Gilliam County |
| 2000 | Planned and implemented OWEB-funded construction of 46,000 lineal feet of level terraces in Hay Canyon watershed |
| 2000 | Planned and implemented OWEB-funded construction of 4 erosion control sediment basins in Rock Creek watershed |
| 2000 | Lonerock/Lost Valley GPA designated and conservation practices implemented with USDA EQIP cost-share in 102,500 acre watershed subbasins (completion 2005) |
| 2001 | Lonerock/Lost Valley EQIP Education Assistance program to publicize and promote ongoing watershed conservation activities. |
| 2001 | Planned and implemented 5.5 miles of CREP/Continuous CRP riparian buffers on 82.9 acres along designated steelhead habitat streams. |
| 2001 | Submitted application to USDA for designation of Hay and Scott Canyon watersheds as a GPA to fund conservation practices under the USDA Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Proposal pending state and federal approval |
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 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Plan and implement 46 new CREP/Continuous CRP riparian buffer system agreements with participating landowners on 94 miles of streams to improve 1458 acres of riparian habitat during the 3 year project. | a. Contact landowners through outreach program to increase awareness of CREP/Continuous CRP benefits to agricultural operations and natural resource conservation. Meet with landowners for on-site assessment of stream reach program eligibility. (10%) | 3 | $7,509 | |
| b. Obtain landowner sign-up for the CREP/Continuous CRP program (2%) | 3 | $1,502 | ||
| c. Develop CREP/Continuous CRP plan for review and approval. This includes planting recommendations, fencing design, and all other applied practice elements. (70%) | 3 | $52,560 | ||
| d. Report progress and complete documentation of riparian buffer plan implementation. (4%) | 3 | $3,003 | ||
| 2. Assist with subbasin assessment & plan | a. Assist BPA and NWPPC with the development and update of subbasin assessments and plans (5%) | 3 | $3,754 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Plan and implement 46 new CREP/Continuous CRP riparian buffer system agreements with participating landowners on 94 miles of streams to improve 1458 acres of riparian habitat during the 3 year project. | 2003 | 2003 | $142,865 |
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
|---|---|
| $70,377 | $72,488 |
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Provide technical assistance during implementation of riparian buffer system. | a. With contact approval, provide additional technical assistance as required by landowner to implement the approved plan. (9%) | 3 | $6,758 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Provide technical assistance during implementation of riparian buffer systems. | 2003 | 2004 | $14,129 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
|---|---|
| $6,960 | $7,169 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Operation and maintenance costs are included in CREP/Continuous CRP contract payments to landowners. | a. Conduct status checks to ensure compliance with maintenance provisions of riparian buffer contracts | 3 | $0 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Operation and maintenance costs are included in CREP/Continuous CRP contract payments to landowners. | 2003 | 2004 | $0 |
Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase
Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2002 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Monitoring and evaluation are not included as a cost item, but records of stream miles, acreage and number of plans completed will be tracked for reporting purposes. | a. Farm Service Agency has programmatic responsibility for spot-checking contracts to ensure contract compliance | 3 | $0 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Monitoring and evaluation are not included as a cost item, but records of stream miles, acreage and number of plans completed will be tracked for reporting purposes. | 2003 | 2004 | $0 |
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2002 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | FTE: 1.0 | $42,000 |
| Fringe | Includes all personnel OPE (FICA/WC/Med) | $12,600 |
| Supplies | Includes field and office (computer hardware & softrware) equipment | $4,000 |
| Travel | 3 weeks NRCS conservation planning training | $1,500 |
| Indirect | Administrative (10%) | $6,826 |
| Capital | N/A | $0 |
| NEPA | Covered under NRCS planning process | $0 |
| PIT tags | # of tags: N/A | $0 |
| Subcontractor | Vehicle lease and operation | $6,240 |
| Other | Office Rent | $1,920 |
| $75,086 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2002 cost | $75,086 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2002 budget request | $75,086 |
| FY 2002 forecast from 2001 | $0 |
| % change from forecast | 0.0% |
Reason for change in estimated budget
New Project
Reason for change in scope
New Project
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of Oregon | Implementation cost share (25%) estimate | $311,425 | cash |
| USDA Farm Service Agency | Implementation cost share (50%) estimate | $622,850 | cash |
| Private Landowners | Implementation cost share (25%) estimate | $311,425 | in-kind |
| USDA Farm Service Agency | Bonus Payments, 1 time (100%) estimate | $747,598 | cash |
| Gilliam SWCD and NRCS | Office supplies/telephone | $1,500 | in-kind |
| USDA Farm Service Agency | Lease payments, 10-15 year (100%) est. | $1,439,755 | cash |
| USDA NRCS | Training and technical supervision | $46,500 | in-kind |
Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Fundable - no response required
Jun 15, 2001
Comment:
Fundable. See comments above for this set of SWCD proposals. The cost effectiveness of this and similar projects for accelerating habitat restoration activities is impressive.
Comment:
Managers question the appropriateness of allocating F&W Program money to administer USDA projects. Reviewers suggest that the USDA should fund the FTE. This raises an in-lieu issue. This project needs to be implemented consistent with limiting factors and problem locations identified in subbasin summaries and eventually subbasin planning to insure fisheries benefits to target species. There needs to be oversight by the COTR to insure that actions taken will benefit fish and wildlife. If activities are not consistent with those described above, funding should be eliminated.Comment:
Fundable. See detailed ISRP comments below for this set of SWCD proposals. The cost effectiveness of this and similar projects for accelerating habitat restoration activities is impressive.See detailed ISRP Comments on CRP, CREP, Buffer, and No-till Proposals
Comment:
Statement of Potential Biological Benefit to ESUPlan and implement riparian buffer program using USDA, Oregon and private landowner costshare
Comments
Project will implement RPA 153 only if permanent or long term easement. Support if permanent easement, or at least > 15 years. Easement should be consistent with Oregon CREP. This project needs to be implemented consistent with limiting factors & problem locations identified in subbasin summaries & and eventually subbasin planning to ensure fisheries benefits to target species.
Already ESA Req? no
Biop? yes
Comment:
This proposal would implement a riparian buffer program using cost-share funding from USDA, State of Oregon and private landowners ($3.5 million).Comment:
Proposals 25073, 25080 and 25006 may all be relevant to resolving the approach to implementing Biological Opinion RPA 153NMFS commented that these projects will implement RPA 153 only through permanent or long term easements. Bonneville commented that all proposals would meet RPA 153 and ranked 25073 and 25080 in the A funding category. Bonneville placed proposal 25006 in the C category. Staff Recommendation: Staff believes these proposals will help implement RPA 153 and Oregon places great emphasis on these types of locally driven proposals in implementing the Oregon Plan. The proposals would be strengthened if Bonneville, though its contracting process, encouraged coordination of SWCD personnel with the local fish and wildlife managers to develop priorities for contracting and enrolling participants in the CREP programs. Bonneville's comments on these proposals would appear to further emphasize this necessary coordination.
Staff recommends that 25006 would enable the Council to anticipate subbasin planning under the program by providing technical assistance to watershed councils that will be focal points in helping develop subbasin plans in the John Day. Proposal 25006 budgeted for purchase of a vehicle and an ATV during FY 2002. Staff does not find the purchase of these vehicles necessary to implement this project and has decreased the budget for FY 2002 to reflect that change.
Budget effect on base program (Project 25006):
| FY 2002 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| Increase $71,000 | Increase $65,770 | Increase $68,337 |
Budget effect on base program (Project 25073):
| FY 2002 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| Increase $75,086 | Increase $77,337 | Increase $79,657 |
Budget effect on base program (Project 25080):
| FY 2002 | FY 2003 | FY 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| Increase $75,086 | Increase $77,337 | Increase $79,657 |
Comment:
Comment:
Also delayed by a year, similar situation to Gillam. Project shifted a year.Comment:
NW Power and Conservation Council's FY 2006 Project Funding Review
expense
May 2005
| FY05 NPCC start of year: | FY06 NPCC staff preliminary: | FY06 NPCC July draft start of year: |
| $79,657 | $79,657 | $79,657 |
Sponsor comments: See comment at Council's website