FY 2001 Ongoing proposal 200005600

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

Section 1. Administrative

Proposal title	Protect Anadromous Salmonids In The Mainstem Corridor
Proposal ID	200005600
Organization	Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission Law Enforcement Department (CRITFE)
Proposal contact person or principal investigator
Name	Chief John B. Johnson
Mailing address	4270 Westcliff Drive Hood River, OR 97031
Phone / email	5413866363 / [email protected]
Manager authorizing this project	Chief John B. Johnson
Review cycle	FY 2001 Ongoing
Province / Subbasin	Systemwide / Systemwide
Short description	Protect anadromous salmonids from illegal take throughout the Columbia Basin -- with emphasis on conservation of depleted stocks. CRITFE will concentrate protection in the Zone 6 migration corridor (Bonneville to McNary dams) and focus on adult spawners.
Target species

Project location

Latitude	Longitude	Description

Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives (RPAs)

Sponsor-reported:

RPA

Relevant RPAs based on NMFS/BPA review:

Reviewing agency	Action #	BiOp Agency	Description

Section 2. Past accomplishments

Year	Accomplishment
2000	This is a new project implemented in May 2000; progress will be documented in Quarterly reports & annual reports.
1991	A related demonstration project was funded in 1991 -- for 1992-1997 that resulted in increased protection of depleted anadromous salmonid stocks throughout the Columbia basin (refer to Vigg 1991, 1995, 1997; Vigg and Stevens 1996; Peters et al 1997).
1992	BPA enhanced funding was used to hire additional CRITFE enforcement personnel commencing in 1992. This resulted in a 32% increase in field enforcement patrol effort (field patrol hours) above base-level funding (i.e., 1991 and previous years).
1993	Additional increases in 1993 resulted in a cumulative 45% increase in field patrol effort above the pre-1992 base-level; a "deterrent effect" was observed -- even though effort continued to increase, arrests decreased 49% from 93-93; seized nets declined
1994	The overall goal at this point in time was to create a deterrent effect on unlawful activities by utilizing highly visible enforcement patrols. Enforcement statistical data trends strongly indicated high levels of compliance in the Indian Treaty Fishery.
1995	Enforcement actions this year (compared to the first year of enhanced BPA funding) were as follows: Arrests were down 43%; net seizures were down 35%; and fish seizures were down 39%.
1996	A CRITFE 1992-96 Performance Evaluation (Steve Vigg, S.P. Cramer & Associates, August 1997) documented that Zone 6 enforcement activities were associated with biological benefits to anadromous salmonids and other fish species
1997	From 1992 thru 1997, tribal arrests have decreased by 59%. Tribal gillnet, setline and hoopnet seizures have decreased by 63%. From 1991 (before BPA enhanced funding) through 1997, patrol effort (expressed in actual field patrol hours) increased 70%.

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 2001 cost	Subcontractor
Objective 1. Adaptively manage the Columbia River Inter-Tribal fisheries enforcement project by making changes to the BPA performance plan, enforcement strategic plan, and evaluation study design - based on M&E results.	Task 1.1. Revise the BPA statement of work and performance plan for FY 2002 -- based on the results of the M&E component during 2000-2001 implementation {see Objective 2 for implementation phase}.	Annual update - 5 FY	$1,720	Yes
	Task 1.2. Update the CRITFE enforcement approach and Zone 6 enforcement strategic plan to respond to opportunities for FY 2002 project improvement -- based on the results of the M&E component during 2000-2001 {see Objective 5 implementation phase}.	Annual update - 5 FY	$1,290	Yes
	Task 1.3. Refine performance measures that best fit CRITFE's mainstem Zone 6 fishery enforcement application and revise M&E study design, as needed - based on the results of the M&E component during 2000-2001 {see Objective 6 for implementation phase}.	Annual update - 5 FY	$1,290	Yes

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost

Outyear budgets for Planning and Design phase

FY 2005	FY 2003	FY 2004	FY 2002
$5,227	$4,741	$4,978	$4,515

Section 5. Budget for Construction and Implementation phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2001 cost
Objective 2: Enhance enforcement for protection of anadromous & resident fish throughout the Columbia Basin.	Task 2.1. Maintain the baseline and increase the overall fisheries and habitat law enforcement (to 15) within the hydro-corridor (Zone 6) over the CRITFE 1999 levels of 11 FTE.	Ongoing -- 5 FY	$183,115
	Task 2.2. In conjunction with tribal policy directives and guidelines, coordinate with other enforcement entities to enhance protection for depleted fish stocks throughout the Columbia Basin.	Ongoing -- 5 FY	$11,444
	Task 2.3. Develop specific enforcement action plans in coordination with tribal fishery management goals, objectives and priorities.	Ongoing -- 5 FY	$11,445
	Task 2.4. Provide inter-agency support, coordination and cooperation to enhance enforcement effectiveness.	Ongoing -- 5 FY	$11,445
	Task 2.5. Provide required basic and advanced training of fisheries enforcement personnel relative to specific tribal and Inter-Tribal enforcement responsibilities.	Ongoing -- 5 FY	$11,445
Objective 4. Develop and conduct environmental and habitat enforcement programs and projects in coordination with tribal, state, and federal regulatory agencies.		Ongoing -- 5 FY	$20,282
Objective 5. Increase voluntary compliance with of laws and rules to protect Columbia Basin fishes and their critical habitats via increased public involvement and deterrence of illegal activities.		Ongoing -- 5 FY	$20,282
Objective 6. Continue coordination with CRITFC and regional fisheries management entities to assure that enforcement efforts are conducive to tribal fish and wildlife protection and enhancement priorities.		Ongoing -- 5 FY	$20,282

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost

Outyear budgets for Construction and Implementation phase

FY 2005	FY 2003	FY 2004	FY 2002
$352,180	$319,438	$335,410	$304,277

Section 6. Budget for Operations and Maintenance phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2001 cost	Subcontractor
Objective 3. Operate and maintain patrol vehicles, boats, aircraft flights, equipment, and facilities to provide for full time (7x24x365) enforcement readiness and effectiveness.		Ongoing -- 5 FY	$89,068

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost

Outyear budgets for Operations and Maintenance phase

FY 2005	FY 2003	FY 2004	FY 2002
$108,259	$98,194	$103,104	$93,518

Section 7. Budget for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

Task-based budget

Objective	Task	Duration in FYs	Estimated 2001 cost	Subcontractor
Objective 7. Conduct ongoing integrated monitoring & evaluation (M&E) to maximize the accountability of CRITFE enhanced law enforcement for the protection of fish and their critical habitats.	Task 7.1. Develop performance standards and specific quantitative and qualitative criteria to objectively measure achievement of biological results from law enforcement efforts.	Ongoing -- 5 FY	$5,500	Yes
	Task 7.2. Collect and summarize law enforcement & fishery statistics using a consistent methodology and document the results of the CRITFE enhanced law enforcement program.	Ongoing -- 5 FY	$11,200	Yes
	Task 7.3. Contract integral independent scientific evaluations of the efficacy of enhanced Inter-Tribal fishery enforcement efforts in Zone 6 of the Columbia River.	Ongoing -- 5 FY	$20,000	Yes

Outyear objectives-based budget

Objective	Starting FY	Ending FY	Estimated cost

Outyear budgets for Monitoring and Evaluation phase

FY 2005	FY 2003	FY 2004	FY 2002
$44,609	$40,462	$42,485	$38,535

Section 8. Estimated budget summary

Itemized budget

Item	Note	FY 2001 cost
Subcontractor	Steven Vigg & Company	$0
Personnel	FTE: 4.0	$120,983
Fringe	31.5%	$38,110
Supplies		$23,375
Travel		$5,800
Indirect	36.9%	$78,097
Capital		$23,375
Indirect	36.9%	$23,603
Subcontractor	Computer Service	$1,500
Other	O&M: Lease, Rent, Services, Insurance & Utilities	$63,965
Subcontractor	Steven Vigg & Company	$36,700
		$415,508

Total estimated budget

Total FY 2001 cost	$415,508
Amount anticipated from previously committed BPA funds	$0
Total FY 2001 budget request	$415,508
FY 2001 forecast from 2000	$407,808
% change from forecast	1.9%

Reason for change in estimated budget

It is within 3% of the projected estimate -- a reasonable level of variation.

Reason for change in scope

N/A

Cost sharing

Organization	Item or service provided	Amount	Cash or in-kind

Reviews and recommendations

This information was not provided on the original proposals, but was generated during the review process.

REVIEW:
CBFWA Funding Recommendation

Recommendation:
Ongoing Funding: yes; New Funding: no

Date:
Jul 14, 2000

Comment:

There is no change in the scope of work. The budget increase is in line with a cost of living increase.

The conditions for funding this project in FY 2000 included providing a closing report that responds to the following questions:

For each species or resource identified by the project, how did the project address the problems facing the species or resource, and how did the project reduce the threat(s) facing the species or resource?
For each species or resource identified by the project, what specific benefits did the project provide in terms of increases in abundance and/or survival and what specific benefits did the project provide in changes in habitat quality and quantity?
For the tasks listed in the proposal, what specific activities were necessary to complete the task objectives?
What Bonneville Power Administration funded projects does this project benefit, and how does this project provide those benefits?
What specific activities constitute coordination with other federal, state or tribal law enforcement entities, and how have those activities improved the overall performance of the agencies' programs?

Complete the Performance Measures and Standards as part of the closing report.

The project sponsors should also focus on the monitoring and evaluation components of the project in order to address the quantitative data outlined in the Performance Measures and Standards, and the questions posed in this recommendation. In addition, project sponsors should develop an interim report following the close of the spring chinook season as a means to coordinate with the managers and fellow law enforcement bodies on the effectiveness of the projects.

REVIEW:
NWPPC Funding Recommendation

Recommendation:
Fund

Date:
Sep 13, 2000

Comment:

Rationale: Budget increase inappropriate in this review.