Proposal title | Lower Klickitat Riparian and In-Channel Habitat Enhancement Project |
Proposal ID | 199705600 |
Organization | Yakama Nation (YN) |
Proposal contact person or principal investigator |
Name | Melvin R. Sampson |
Mailing address | PO. Box 151 Toppenish, WA. 98948 |
Phone / email | 5098656262 / [email protected] |
Manager authorizing this project | Melvin R. Sampson |
Review cycle | FY 2001 Ongoing |
Province / Subbasin | Columbia Gorge / Klickitat |
Short description | Lower Klickitat (RM 1-43) watershed/instream habitat restoration. Use completed steelhead/chinook EDT to prioritize restoration by effected life stage and location to guide action (i.e. fencing, acquisitions, pool formation, augment baseflows, add LWD). |
Target species | |
Year | Accomplishment |
1997 |
Initial TFW habitat inventory of entire Swale Creek stream corridor. |
1997 |
Project initiation, landowner involvement, and town meetings. |
1998 |
Completion of Project Supplemental Analysis and finding of consistency with Watershed Management Program EIS (DOE/EIS-0265) |
1998 |
Constructed 2 base flow augmentation ponds with a total watershed of 617 acres of agricultural lands. |
1999 |
Constructed 5 base flow augmentation ponds with a total watershed of 1505 acres of agricultural lands. |
1998 |
Fenced and revegetate 2 base flow augmentation ponds. |
1999 |
Fenced and revegetate 5 base flow augmentation ponds. |
1998 |
Constructed 6 miles of cattle exclosure fencing, protecting 6 miles of riparian habitat. |
1999 |
Constructed 8 miles of cattle exclosure fencing, protecting 16 miles of riparian habitat. |
1998 |
Revegetate 4 miles of riparian corridor. |
1999 |
Revegetate 3 miles of riparian corridor. |
1998 |
Completed engineering design plans for 1/2 mile of in-channel work for lower Swale Creek. |
1999 |
Completed engineering design plans for milldam passage enhancement as cost-share project. |
1998 |
Installed off-channel watering system on 1,200 acre Swale Creek sheep ranch. |
Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
1. Manage Project Funds to Implement Project Goals and Biological Outcomes |
a. Foster and develop additional community based support. |
4 |
$2,500 |
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b. Participate in watershed groups and councils. Develop focus and direction for Klickitat basin aquatic resources. |
4 |
$7,500 |
|
|
c. Meet with perspective landowners for project participation. |
4 |
$10,000 |
|
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d. Solicit additional project funds through various sources for cost-share opportunities. |
4 |
$2,000 |
|
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e. Query recently completed Klickitat basin spring chinook and steelhead EDT model and other databases to identify and prioritize restoration actions with benefits. |
4 |
$15,000 |
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|
f. Using available information, generate conceptualized plans for in-channel structures, riparian restoration actions, and grazing management plans. |
4 |
$10,000 |
|
|
g. Develop sub-contracts with labor force, engineering contractors, and construction contractors to implement planned actions |
4 |
$2,000 |
|
|
h. File all necessary permits, and NEPA related documentation. |
4 |
$2,000 |
|
|
i. Write periodic progress reports and annual report. |
4 |
$2,344 |
|
Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
1. Restore aquatic habitat through construction of in-Channel (bio-engineered) structures. Creation of habitat currently limiting production by life stage as outlined in EDT model. |
a. Construct in-channel habitat structures, using existing bioengineering guidelines with proven contractors. |
4 |
$90,000 |
Yes |
|
b. Construct streambank stabilization structures, using existing bioengineering protocol with proven contractors |
4 |
$53,000 |
Yes |
2. Restore aquatic habitat and reduce water temperatures through construction of riparian exclosures (fencing/plantings). Recreate habitat currently limiting production by life stage as outlined in EDT model. |
a. Plant native vegetation in identified locations to restore streambank stabilization, and canopy shading. |
4 |
$20,000 |
Yes |
|
b. Construct riparian fencing to exclude livestock from riparian zone. |
4 |
$40,000 |
Yes |
|
c. Construct water gaps or off-channel watering facilities in association with riparian fencing projects. |
4 |
$8,000 |
Yes |
3. Restore upland health and function that directly affects aquatic habitat. Recreate habitat currently limiting production by life stage as outlined in EDT model. |
a. Collaborate with NRCS officials and landowners to implement Grazing Management Plan. |
4 |
$1,000 |
|
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b. Implement Grazing Management Plan, through use of fencing, alternative lease site cost-share or purchase |
4 |
$10,368 |
|
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c. Cost-share with non-till farming demonstration plots in Klickitat County. |
4 |
$6,000 |
|
4 . Protect Refugia Habitat, identified within the EDT model. Protect high quality habitat, which enhances overall production as identified in EDT model.
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a. Investigate land acquisition opportunities and potential. Develop appraisal protocol with BPA. |
4 |
$1,000 |
|
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b. Develop cost-share protocol with Columbia Land Trust |
4 |
$1,000 |
|
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c. Develop Habitat Conservation Easements with NRCS officials and landowners. |
4 |
$1,000 |
|
Objective | Task | Duration in FYs | Estimated 2001 cost | Subcontractor |
1. Continue monitoring and evaluation of existing structures and restored areas using standardized protocols to determine Project effectiveness. |
a. Continue and implement additional standardized vegetation transects within Project locations |
4 |
$6,000 |
|
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b. Continue and implement additional photo documentation points at Project sites. |
4 |
$5,000 |
|
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c. Continue and implement additional TFW habitat inventory transects at Project sites. |
4 YKFP in-kind |
$0 |
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d. Continue and implement additional standardized fisheries inventories (electrofishing or snorkeling) at Project sites. |
4 YKFP in-kind |
$0 |
|
2. Assess Monitoring Information |
a. Conduct semi-annual M&E reviews |
4 |
$288 |
|
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b. Based on semi-annual M&E review, implement new habitat restoration action to meet project goals |
4 |
$1,000 |
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Item | Note | FY 2001 cost |
Personnel |
FTE: 0.6 |
$21,600 |
Fringe |
20 % fringe rate |
$4,320 |
Supplies |
Miscellaneous supplies and materials, computer, GIS supplies, telephone |
$8,000 |
Travel |
Training and/or project presentation |
$1,500 |
Indirect |
23.5 % |
$8,324 |
Subcontractor |
No subcontractors needed for Project Management |
$0 |
Other |
GSA vehicle rental. insurance, and mileage |
$9,600 |
Personnel |
FTE: 0.2 |
$7,200 |
Fringe |
0 |
$1,440 |
Supplies |
Fencing, vegetation stock and tools, off-channel water supply materials (pumps, screens) |
$11,197 |
Indirect |
23.5 % |
$4,661 |
Capital |
Grazing Management Plan implementation, cost-share alternative lease sites, cost-share no-till plots |
$15,870 |
Subcontractor |
In-Channel (1.a) and Bank Stabilization (1.b) subcontractors. |
$143,000 |
Subcontractor |
Labor Force to conduct Tasks (2.a - 2.c). Existing contact w/ Northwest Service Academy (NWSA). |
$48,000 |
Personnel |
FTE: 0 |
$0 |
Supplies |
Maintenance materials identified in supplies line item under Construction/Implementation Phase |
$0 |
Subcontractor |
NWSA labor force, in conjunction with Klickitat County SRFB maintenance crew (in-kind) |
$3,000 |
Personnel |
FTE: 0.2 |
$7,200 |
Fringe |
|
$1,440 |
Supplies |
Materials to conduct monitoring: film, photo-point stations, and measuring tapes. |
$1,500 |
Indirect |
23.5 % |
$2,148 |
| $300,000 |
This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.