| Proposal title | Protect & Enhance Wildlife Habitats in the Squaw Creek Watershed |
| Proposal ID | 199506001 |
| Organization | Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator |
| Name | Eric J. Quaempts |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 638 Pendleton, OR 97801 |
| Phone / email | 5412787621 / [email protected] |
| Manager authorizing this project | |
| Review cycle | FY 2000 |
| Province / Subbasin | Columbia Plateau / Umatilla |
| Short description | This project proposes operations and maintenance for protecting and enhancing habitats for selected HEP target species in the Squaw Creek Watershed. It is a continuation of a 1998 watershed project that provides dual benefits for fish and wildlife. |
| Target species | Western meadowlark, black-capped chickadee, mink, blue grouse, great blue heron, downy woodpecker, mule deer. |
| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|
| 1988 |
The Umatilla Drainage Fish Habitat Improvement Plan identified and prioritized 7 miles of riparian/stream habitat in Squaw Creek for improvement. |
| 1994 |
Ten miles of fish habitat in Squaw Creek were surveyed. Fish surveys and population estimates were also completed. |
| 1995 |
The Squaw Creek Watershed Project was identified and prioritized in both the anadromous and wildlife caucuses for joint funding. |
| 1997 |
Approximately 5,536 acres of land were purchased to form the nucleus of the Squaw Creek Watershed Project. Additionally, 1005 acres of BIA administered trust lands were incorporated into for mitigation purposes. |
| 1998 |
An additional 320 acres of fee lands, consisting primarily of coniferous forest and grassland cover types was purchased. |
| 1998 |
Two BIA-administered grazing allotments, totalling approximately 20,000 acres and 1,056 AUM's were leased. |
| 1998 |
HEP analysis initiated, field surveys completed for riparian and grassland cover types. |
| 1998 |
Management planning process initiated. Scoping notices provided in local media, inter-agency HEP team. |
| 1999 |
Field surveys for timber cover types completed. HEP analysis for all cover types and target species completed. |
| 1999 |
Completed comprehensive management plan, including HEP. |
| 2000 |
Implementation of management plan, including protection, enhancements/restoration, and operations/maintenance. |
| Item | Note | FY 2000 cost |
|---|
| Personnel |
Includes staff for administration, maintenance, and enhancements. |
$50,823 |
| Fringe |
@28% |
$14,230 |
| Supplies |
|
$14,700 |
| Operating |
O&M incorporated in personnel, subcontractors, and materials/repairs poriton of supplies. |
$0 |
| Capital |
Purchase of two grazing leases (approximately 20,000 acres and 1,056 AUM's) |
$10,700 |
| NEPA |
NEPA requirements already covered under existing programmitic EIS/ROD and project management plan. |
$0 |
| Construction |
Inspection duties of fence construction contract incorporated into personnel. |
$0 |
| Travel |
|
$5,220 |
| Indirect |
@ 34% |
$28,891 |
| Subcontractor |
Umatilla County Weed Control |
$11,025 |
| Subcontractor |
Unidentified fence construction contractor |
$60,000 |
| Subcontractor |
Unidentified nursery contractor |
$5,000 |
| $200,589 |
Schedule Constraints: Collection of native plant materials will be dependent on plant growth and seed production, which may vary from growing season to growing season. Poor production may result in a delay of collection/propogation & carryover of funds.
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.
Comments:
It was encouraging to note that fish were included with wildlife in the proposal. In the case of wildlife habitat enhancement projects, it would be helpful to know how the particular project fits into a "big picture". What is the overall plan, and what portion of the plan is to be accomplished by this project? The proposal includes a considerable amount of continuing operation and maintenance costs.