| Year | Accomplishment |
|---|
| 1991 |
Initiated Asotin Creek Water Quality Monitoring Project |
| 1993 |
Began collaborating with citizens and agencies on fish and wildlife resource issues on Asotin Creek |
| 1993 |
Tree planting projects on Asotin Creek with local schools, boy and girl scouts, and volunteers |
| 1994 |
Completed watershed analysis for Asotin Creek watershed with help from NRCS Stream Team and WDFW |
| 1994 |
Continued tree planting projects on Asotin Creek and major tributaries funded by both BPA and WCC |
| 1995 |
Deployed ISCO Water Samplers & HOBO Temperature Meters throughout Asotin Creek watershed |
| 1995 |
Bonneville Early Action Projects completed. Demonstration projects on winter feeding areas with alternative water developments and animal exclusion fencing |
| 1995 |
Asotin Creek Model Watershed Plan completed and printed. Serves as a guide for resource issues and used as an example of a collaborative approach to watershed restoration, funded in cooperation with BPA, DNR, WDFW and WCC |
| 1995 |
WCC Grant Funding for upland and riparian restoration projects appropriated by legislature. Due to limiting factors identified in "Plan," initiated upland sediment reduction and riparian cost-share programs to off-set costs for habitat projects |
| 1995 |
Tree planting efforts with local schools, boy and girl scouts, and volunteers. Successful education/outreach to local groups for project support and local buy-in of riparian projects |
| 1996 |
Continued water quality and temperature monitoring throughout watershed. Completed second year of ISCO and HOBO information for analysis and monitoring of upland and riparian projects, in cooperation with BPA and WCC |
| 1996 |
Initiated Bonneville Early Action In-Stream Habitat Projects. Installed structures to encourage pool and floodplain function throughout watershed |
| 1996 |
Implemented Headgate Park Pre- and Post-Monitoring of Habitat Projects funded by WCC. Evaluated pre-habitat conditions and effectiveness and benefits of in-stream structures |
| 1996 |
Tree planting efforts with local schools and volunteers, approximately 10,000 trees and shrubs planted |
| 1997 |
Completed technical report for Headgate Park Pre- and Post-Habitat and Resulting Changes in Pool Habitat Availability and Abundance of Juvenile Steelhead. Provided overview of pool habitat and number of juveniles using pools |
| 1997 |
Initiated NRCS and ACCD Meander Reconstruction Monitoring. Provided information regarding lateral channel migration and streambank changes through scour chains, physical description of pools, pebble counts and photo documentation monitoring. BPA funding |
| 1997 |
Bonneville funding utilized for upland, riparian and in-stream habitat projects to address limiting factors identified in the "Plan." On-going sediment reduction practices, riparian fencing, tree planting and in-stream pool structures |
| 1997 |
WCC funding for upland sediment reduction practices. On-going upland sediment practices to reduce fine sediment intrusion |
| 1997 |
Supplied four aquariums to local schools for "Salmon in the Classroom" Program. Each class was given 200 eyed trout eggs so the students could study the life-cycle of trout |
| 1998 |
Continued Headgate Park Post-Monitoring. Monitoring in-stream structures for utilization and effectiveness |
| 1998 |
BPA funding for upland sediment reduction, riparian/floodplain management and in-stream habitat projects. Installed 25,000 ft of fence, 50,000 trees and shrubs and 283 pools over last 3 years |
| 1998 |
Initiated water quality and storm event sampling with WSU, which helps identify priority areas. Sampled for sediment, temperature, ammonia, nitrate, total nitrogen, discharge and fecals |
| 1998 |
Intensive tree planting efforts using mechanical means to plant willow and cottonwood whips. Students and volunteers planted rooted stock such as ponderosa pine and blue elderberry, approximately 40,000 trees and shrubs planted |
| 1998 |
Consulted WDFW to conduct Pre- and Post- In-Stream Habitat Project Monitoring. Monitoring 50% of pre-construction in-stream habitat projects to evaluate habitat and utilization by salmonids. Funded by BPA |
| 1998 |
Continued NRCS and ACCD Meander Reconstruction Monitoring |
| 1998 |
Aerial survey of upland and riparian habitat projects and photo documentation. Provided insight to expected restoration benefits and also priority areas not recognized from the ground |
| 1998 |
Initiated NRCS and ACCD Sediment Basin Monitoring through WCC. Determining sediment basin effectiveness in reducing fine sediment delivery to streams |
| 1998 |
Completed 1997 Bonneville Habitat Restoration Projects, including photo documentation, expected benefits, descriptions and costs. Provided general information on Upland Sediment Basin Cleanouts, Riparian Fencing, Tree Planting and In-Stream Projects |
| 1998 |
Held an Envirothon Competition for local schools in the watershed. 13 teams participated |
| 1998 |
Released 600 trout fry into a pond through "Salmon in the Classroom" Program and each class was given another 200 eyed trout eggs for the next year's class |
| 1999 |
Continued WDFW Pre- and Post- In-Stream Habitat Monitoring |
| 1999 |
Hosted Model Watersheds Coordinators Meeting and held a tour of watershed projects |
| 1999 |
Provided watershed tours for WSU students, WCC, Governor's Salmon Team, and WA St. Cattlemen's Association. |
| 1999 |
Intensive spring rooted tree planting projects using mechanical means to plant willow, cottonwood and conifer material. Previous year's plantings were showing greater than 80% survival rates. Approximately 30,000 trees and shrubs planted |
| 1999 |
Held 2nd Annual Envirothon Competition. Numerous landowner, local and federal agency and private industry volunteers attended to run stations and judge presentations. 8 teams participated |
| 1999 |
Released 450 trout fry into pond from "Salmon in the Classroom" Program and received 200 eyed trout eggs for each aquarium. Students and teachers alike are proud to be a part of this program and it brings awareness of ESA issues in watershed |
| 1999 |
On-going Upland, Riparian and In-Stream Habitat Projects identified and completed according to "Model Watershed Plan." Receiving technical direction from agencies, landowners, and from watershed residents |
| 1999 |
Planted 5,550 trees in fall on the north fork of Asotin Creek utilizing native ponderosa pine and cottonwoods. |
| 1999 |
Consulted WDFW to conduct wintertime snorkeling for in-stream structures for over-winter juvenile use |
| 1999 |
Initiated an upland 5-Yr Direct Seed Program to reduce sediment delivery from conventionally tilled soil. Partnered Gov's Salmon funds with BPA to get 19 participants in the program with 2,420 ac. Direct seeding has been proven to reduce erosion by 95 % |
| 2000 |
Completed spring plantings of 19,100 rooted native ponderosa pine and cottonwood material, 21,000 willow and cottonwood whips and various bare-root material for a total of 60,000 trees and shrubs |
| 2000 |
Continuing "Salmon in the Classroom", have third annual Envirothon competition scheduled and tree planting with local schools and volunteers |
| 2000 |
Planning a re-assessment of the "Plan" to determine current and future in-stream and riparian habitat needs, determine effectiveness of habitat projects completed since 1996 and if goals are still valid for current conditions. NRCS, WDFW and Nez Perce |
| 2000 |
Holistic Resource Management workshops for local citizens and landowners and interested agency personnel |
| 2000 |
WDFW final report for Asotin Creek In-Stream Habitat Alteration Projects, 1999 Habitat Evaluation Surveys |
| 2000 |
Received WSU Asotin Creek Watershed Water Quality Monitoring Final Report. Shows that Asotin Creek is making a measurable recovery since the 1993 Water Quality Study was completed |
| Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
|---|
| 1. Reduce in-stream summer water temperatures to 18 c |
a. Riparian fencing and alternative water development projects to reduce direct animal pressure on prioritized stream reaches |
5 |
$20,000 |
Yes |
| (Lower Snake Co-Managers Obj.)
(Reduce Pre-Spawner Mortality) |
b. Riparian planting projects in prioritized areas for long-term LWD recruitment for shade and cover |
5 |
$37,000 |
Yes |
|
c. Jump-start LWD component by incorporatating it into complex habitat projects and streambanks for cover |
5 |
$5,000 |
Yes |
|
d. Increase # of pools and decrease stream width-to-depth ratios by installing geomorphic restoration projects in prioritized stream reaches to reduce stream temperatures |
5 |
$5,000 |
Yes |
| 2. Increase quantity and quality of pools w/LWD to nine per mile |
a. Install in-stream habitat projects according to geomorphic stream classifications in priority areas |
5 |
$5,000 |
Yes |
| (Lower Snake Co-Managers Obj.)
(Increase Juvenile Survival)
|
b. Continue increasing # of pools w/LWD to improve over-winter survival of juveniles |
5 |
$5,000 |
Yes |
|
c. Decrease width and increase stream depth |
5 |
$5,000 |
Yes |
|
d. Identify cool water refugia and protect in-stream and riparian habitat (passive) |
5 |
$3,500 |
|
|
e. Develop and/or protect spring-fed, off-channel rearing areas for juvenile salmonids, jump-start LWD component by incorporating into project design |
5 |
$3,500 |
|
| 3. Reduce sediment deposition in spawning gravels by maintaining or reducing cropland erosion and stabilizing eroding streambanks |
a. Continue upland cost-share for sediment reduction practices (direct seeding, pasture/hayland planting, sediment basins, terraces, grass waterways and noxious weed control) |
5 |
$20,000 |
|
| (Lower Snake Co-Managers Obj.)
(Increase Incubation Success) |
b. In-stream structures geomorphically designed to scour and sort spawning gravels and re-establish floodplains for depositional features. |
5 |
$10,000 |
Yes |
|
c. Riparian fencing and plantings to stabilize and recruit LWD on streambanks |
5 |
$20,000 |
Yes |
|
d. Riparian management plans for alternative water developments and fencing projects for buffer strips along stream to filter sediment and nutrients |
5 |
$10,000 |
|
Staying with our FY 2000 Budget. We reduce out-year costs, but our budget gets cut each year without an explanation.
Adaptive management changes from monitoring projects, agency perspectives, landowner cooperation and partnered funding sources.
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.