FY 2003 Lower Columbia proposal 31015
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 |
|---|---|
| 31015 Narrative | Narrative |
| 31015 Sponsor Response to the ISRP | Response |
| 31015 Powerpoint Presentation | Powerpoint Presentation |
Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Sturgeon Lake/Dairy Creek Restoration |
| Proposal ID | 31015 |
| Organization | West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District (West Multnomah SWCD) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
| Name | Brian W. Lightcap |
| Mailing address | 13342 NW Newberry Rd Portland, OR. 97231 |
| Phone / email | 5032865273 / [email protected] |
| Manager authorizing this project | Mark Nebeker, (ODFW) & Sturgeon Lake Mgmt council |
| Review cycle | Lower Columbia |
| Province / Subbasin | Lower Columbia / Columbia Lower |
| Short description | Reopen the Dairy Creek channel to Upper Sturgeon Lake, construct a rock spur jetty in the Columbia River, re-construct and replace an existing debris boom, and repair an existing culvert. |
| Target species | coho and chinook salmon, white sturgeon, western pond turtle, northern bald eagle |
Project location
| Latitude | Longitude | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 45.6893 | -122.7791 | Near Portland, Oregon, NW Multnomah Co., Dairy Cr. entrance at Columbia RM 98.7 |
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)
Sponsor-reported:
| RPA |
|---|
| 1.No rock jetty, |
| 2. Bridge at Reeder Rd. |
Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:
| Reviewing agency | Action # | BiOp Agency | Description |
|---|
Section 2. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|---|
| 1984 | Reconstructed the County road crossing at Dairy Cr., constructed 1500-ft of new channel d/s of Reeder Rd, and removed logs, debris and a ship in a 900-ft section of creek between the road and the river. |
| 1987 | Removed dredged material from the entrance of Dairy Cr., extended the channel into Columbia River, and placed 300-ft of large rock at the mouth to protect the entrance from erosion. |
Section 3. Relationships to other projects
| Project ID | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | US Army COE Sauvie Island flood Control project | 1-Proposal's proximity to the COE, used for Sec. 1135 eligibility |
| 2 | US Army Columia River Navigation Channel | 2-Dairy Cr. entrance has been impacted by past activity and potentially by the channel deepening project |
| 975900 | Securing Wildlife Mitigation Projects-Oregon | Proposal calls for enhancement and management of similar wetland habitats statewide. |
| 9705908 | Securing Wildlife Mitigation sites-Oregon Multnomah channel | This proposed project is directly connected to Multnomah Channel and will benifically impact its biota and richness. |
Section 4. Budget for Planning and Design phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Review/reconfirm existing hydrologic & bathymetric findings. | a. Survey Dairy Cr. Channel, $2500 b. analyze present & proposed hydrologic potential to flush and redistribute sediments, $10,000 | 1 (2003) | $14,000 | Yes |
| 3. Evaluate culvert repair needs at the Reeder Rd. crossing, prepare plans. | a. One of the 2, 6-ft culverts is crushed at the u/s end and the cost of repair, replacement, or bridge construction is needed. | 1 (2003) | $3,000 | Yes |
| 4. Obtain adjacent landowner cooperation | Obtain legal services to get easements with four landowners | 1 (2003) | $8,000 | Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expect all above 2003 tasks to be completed | $0 |
Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase
Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Restore flow capacity under Reeder Rd | a. Repair damaged culvert and add a trash rask at up-stream end of both culverts | 1 (2004) | $15,000 | Yes |
| 2. Restore water flow into Dairy Cr | a. Remove a 200X400-ft sand shoal at the Dairy Cr. entrance, $8,000. | 1 (2004) | $8,000 | Yes |
| 3. Correct problem of debris entering the channel and restricting flows | a. Remove logs and sediments in the channel d/s of the shoal, $3,500, reconstruct an exising debris log boom and place on exising piling at the entrance, $55,000. | 1 (2004) | $60,000 | Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Culvert repair and trash rack | 2004 | 2004 | $15,000 |
| 2. Shoal removal at creek entrance at Columbia River | 2004 | 2004 | $8,000 |
| 3. Remove logs and debris in the Dairy Cr. channel and reconstruct and place a log boom to deflect debris entering from the Columbia R. | 2004 | 2005 | $60,000 |
Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 |
|---|---|
| $73,000 | $10,000 |
Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase
Task-based budget
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Insure water flows remain intact and in accordance with design NOTE: Costs covered other agencies | a. Periodic log and debris removal b. Periodic sediment removal c. Periodic sand shoal removal | 20 | $0 |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debris and sediment maintenance plan will be developed by WMSWCD, ODEQ, & ODFW. | 2005 | 2025 | $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 2003 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Determine salmonid abundance, migrating through the Dairy Cr. channel. | a. Design & conduct a fish study that permits the estimation of abundance and distribution of fish entering the channel and using the lake | 4 | $7,000 | Yes |
| 2. Determine the frequency for periodic maintenance. | a. Conduct annual aerial photography over Dairy Cr. and Sturgeon Lake b. Conduct annual survey at the Dairy Cr. entrance. c. Conduct ann cross-sectional and aerial surveys using randomized nested sub-sampling site selection initiated at Dairy Cr mouth. | 5 | $5,000 | Yes |
| 3. Insure that erosion in the Dairy Cr channel is monitored to determine future maintenance requirements. | a. Physically walk vulnerable parts of the project | 20 | $200 | Yes |
| 4. Measure the vegetative responses to the new hydrologic regime. | a. Select 3 or 4 sites to measure vegetative changes, especially to determine the rate of willow encroachment, and make use aerial photos referenced above. | 10 | $800 | Yes |
Outyear objectives-based budget
| Objective | Starting FY | Ending FY | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Anandromous fish abundance & distribution surveys | 2004 | 2008 | $28,000 |
| 2. Creek/lake sedimentation & river shoal monitoring | 2004 | 2009 | $25,000 |
| 3. Erosion problem and overall trend monitoring | 2004 | 2024 | $4,000 |
| 4. Vegetation/willow encroachment monitoring | 2004 | 2014 | $8,000 |
Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase
| FY 2004 | FY 2005 | FY 2006 | FY 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $13,000 | $13,000 | $13,000 | $13,000 |
Section 8. Estimated budget summary
Itemized budget
| Item | Note | FY 2003 cost |
|---|---|---|
| Supplies | $70,000 | |
| Travel | 5,000 | $1,000 |
| Capital | . | $0 |
| Subcontractor | 38,000 | $16,000 |
| Other | 8,000 | $8,000 |
| $95,000 | ||
Total estimated budget
| Total FY 2003 cost | $95,000 |
| Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds | $0 |
| Total FY 2003 budget request | $95,000 |
| FY 2003 forecast from 2002 | $25,000 |
| % change from forecast | 280.0% |
Cost sharing
| Organization | Item or service provided | Amount | Cash or in-kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMSWCD | O&M funds | $40,000 | cash |
| WMSWCD | project mgmt for 4 yrs, 0.2 FTE | $10,000 | in-kind |
| ODFW | project mgmt for 10 yrs 0.75 | $30,000 | in-kind |
| Ducks Unlimited | Technical project mgmt for 2 yrs 0.1 FTE | $5,000 | in-kind |
Other budget explanation
The final estimates for the USCOE Section 1135 participation are based upon the first estimate of $375,000; however, they noted that there would be redesign costs and higher construction costs, &175,000-$200,000 more. The USACOE might also be the best choice for removing the shoal at the entrance to Dairy Creek. TOTAL PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION COSTS REQUESTED FROM BPA ARE $108,000. ASSOCIATED STUDY COSTS TO FOLLOW: $65,000.
Reviews and recommendations
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Fundable only if response is adequate
Mar 1, 2002
Comment:
A response is needed; although the proposal did not warrant a response, the habitat in Sturgeon Lake and Dairy Creek is potentially very valuable and some survey work is warranted.The proposal describes a potentially worthwhile project that could significantly improve mainstem holding and rearing capacity for salmonids. This project will reopen a channel to Upper Sturgeon Lake and make a jetty, debris boom and repair a culvert for the purpose of reopening habitat. The 3200-acre Sturgeon Lake on Sauvie Island in the Columbia River is owned by the State of Oregon and managed by ODFW. The lake is used by out-migrating juvenile salmonids for off-channel feeding. Federal levees and sediment plugs block water flow into the lake. The proposal states that construction of a stable entrance channel into the Sturgeon Lake ecosystem offers a significant opportunity for backwater feeding and refugia for salmon.
The project history details a number of actions taken to clear the channel, control erosion, and control sedimentation. However, sand migration continued. USACE continues to be involved and may fund the reconfiguration of a jetty once landowner concerns about flooding are addressed. The proposal suggests a 75% ACE/25% FWP cost-share.
The proposal does not describe objectives tasks, or methods. Monitoring is not described. No information is given on the nature of the habitat, current fish use, potential fish use, predators, etc.
A proposal should be prepared for baseline work that provides a more thorough documentation of lake system use by salmonids. What species are using the habitat now? What are the expected biological benefits from opening habitat? What is the evidence that opening Dairy Creek will be sufficient to flush accumulated sediments? How much flushing of sediments can be expected and over what time frame will this occur? How much improvement in salmonid rearing habitat can be expected from opening Dairy Creek? Is this or could this be quality juvenile habitat? How susceptible are the fish to waterfowl predation?
Comment:
NMFS has identified that this project is a BiOp project.Comment:
Not fundable. The response attempts but does not adequately answer the ISRP's concerns. The proponents do not describe adequate monitoring and evaluation to determine if fish and wildlife will benefit from the project. The ISRP concern regarding preparation of a proposal for baseline work that provides a more thorough documentation of lake system use by salmonids still applies. One rather long biological objective is described in the response, but tasks and methods are absent. The information should be developed into a proposal of standard format.The habitat in Sturgeon Lake and Dairy Creek could be very valuable, and the proposal describes a potentially worthwhile project that could significantly improve mainstem holding and rearing capacity for salmonid. This project would reopen a channel to Upper Sturgeon Lake and make a jetty, debris boom and repair a culvert for the purpose of reopening habitat. The 3200-acre Sturgeon Lake on Sauvie Island in the Columbia River is owned by the State of Oregon and managed by ODFW. The lake is used by out-migrating juvenile salmonids for off-channel feeding. Federal levees and sediment plugs block water flow into the lake. The proposal states that construction of a stable entrance channel into the Sturgeon Lake ecosystem offers a significant opportunity for backwater feeding and refugia for salmon.
The project history details a number of actions taken to clear the channel, control erosion, and control sedimentation. However, sand migration continued. USACE continues to be involved and may fund the reconfiguration of a jetty once landowner concerns about flooding are addressed. The proposal suggests a 75% ACE/25% FWP cost-share.
Comment:
Statement of Potential Biological Benefit to ESUIncreasing rearing habitat and survival by reopening the Dairy Creek channel to Upper Sturgeon Lake and accomplishing other structural improvements.
Comments
Project is likely to have significant O&M costs in outyears to maintain habitat.
Already ESA Req? No
Biop? No
Comment:
Concur with ISRP technical comments. Project proponents should seek funding through COE.Comment: