1984-025-00: View 2007-2009 Proposal

Project 1984-025-00 - Grande Ronde and Umatilla Fish Habitat Improvement Program

General

Project Number:

1984-025-00

Agency, Institution or Organization:

Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW)

Short Description:

This project works with landowners, and other government and quasi-governmental agencies to protect and enhance habitat for federal ESA listed fish in the Blue Mountain Province of Oregon.

Status:

Finalized

Province:

Blue Mountain

Subbasin:

Grande Ronde

Contact Name:

Bruce Eddy

Contact Organization:

Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife

Contact Email:

bruce.r.eddy@state.or.us

Contact Address:

107 20th St.

Contact City, State, Zip:

LaGrande OR 97850

Contact Role(s):

Supervisor

Information Transfer:

PISCES and annual reports are distributed to ODFW District Biologists project parners and BPA. Other outreach efforts include placing informational signs at projects, assisting in the preparation of news articles, preparation of displays for county fair booths, carreer days and school outings.

Location Information

Description	Latitude	Longitude
Approximately 30 projects in the Upper Grande Ronde subbasin	Various	Various
Approximately 15 projects in the Joseph Creek subbasin	Various	Various
Approximately 15 projects in the Wallowa River subbasin	Various	Various
Grand Ronde Model Watershed Projects in the Imnaha basin	Various	Various

Focal Species

Name	Primary	Secondary
Trout
Trout
Trout
Whitefish
Lamprey
Lamprey
Chinook
Chinook
Steelhead

Biological Objectives

Short Objective	Detailed Objective	Strategy	Subbasin Plan
Develop plans for FY 2010-2013	Develop plans to restore 15 miles of salmon, steelhead and bull trout habitat in the Grande Ronde and Imnaha subbasins in the 2010 to 2013 period for approval by GRMWP to resolve habitat limiting f...	Improve riparian function; Re-establish historic wet meadow complexes; Improve hydrologic function of forested watersheds; Close, obliterate or relocate sediment producing roads; Manage grazing in ...	Grande Ronde
Maintain habitat improvements	Maintain 50 projects restoring and protecting 70 miles of stream and riparian habitat are operated as intended for the life of their respective landowner agreement....	Improve riparian function; Re-establish historic wet meadow complexes; Improve hydrologic function of forested watersheds; Close, obliterate or relocate sediment producing roads; Manage grazing in ...	Grande Ronde
Increase production potential of Blue Mt. habit	Increase production potential of 15 miles of the Grande Ronde and its tributaries by resolving limiting factors through passive and active restoration techniques....	Improve riparian function; Re-establish historic wet meadow complexes; Improve hydrologic function of forested watersheds; Close, obliterate or relocate sediment producing roads; Manage grazing in ...	Grande Ronde

Itemized Budgets

Line Item	Notes	FY07 Cost	FY08 Cost	FY09 Cost
Personnel	4.5 FTE	$157,700	$162,400	$170,600
Fringe Benefits	DAS OPE Calculator used	$86,800	$91,200	$95,700
Supplies	[blank]	$31,000	$31,900	$32,900
Travel	[blank]	$2,600	$2,700	$2,800
Capital Equipment	[blank]	$0	$0	$0
Overhead	[blank]	$99,800	$103,400	$108,300

Cost Shares

Provision	Funding Source	Type	FY07 Value	FY08 Value	FY09 Value
Watershed and District support	Oregon Departent of Fish and Wildlife	In-Kind	$45,000	$47,000	$49,000
Culvert reconstruction	Oregon Department of Transportation	Cash	$0	$100,000	$0
Project funding	Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board	Cash	$70,000	$100,000	$0
Easment	NRCS	Cash	$0	$16,000	$0
Rootwads and rock	Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife	Cash	$0	$15,000	$15,000
Planning	Wallowa Resources	In-Kind	$0	$15,000	$15,000
Funding	BPA (GRMWP)	Cash	$80,000	$80,000	$80,000

Work Elements

WE ID	WE Name	Title	Budget	Start Date	End Date	Objectives	Metrics
165	Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation	Develop materials for receiving ESA and Fill and Removal permits	$58,990	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Increase production potential of Blue Mt. habit
132	Produce Annual Report	Produce annual report	$23,596	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Maintain habitat improvements
185	Produce Pisces Status Report	Pisces Reporting	$23,596	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Maintain habitat improvements
157	Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data	Monitor restoration projects	$35,394	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Maintain habitat improvements	Primary R, M, and E Type: Photo points, channel cross section, temperature
22	Maintain Vegetation	Manage riparian enclosures	$58,990	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Maintain habitat improvements
186	Operate and Maintain Habitat/Passage	Manage riparian enclosures and channel realignments	$294,950	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Maintain habitat improvements
29	Increase Instream Habitat Complexity	Increase habitat complexity	$23,596	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Increase production potential of Blue Mt. habit	* # of stream miles treated: 15 miles
30	Realign, Connect, and/or Create Channel	Implement channel realignment projects	$47,192	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Increase production potential of Blue Mt. habit	* # of stream miles treated, including off-channels, after realignment: 15 miles
34	Develop Alternative Water Source	Develop alternative water sources for livestock to eliminate watergaps	$23,596	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Increase production potential of Blue Mt. habit
40	Install Fence	Install fence	$106,182	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Increase production potential of Blue Mt. habit	* # of miles of fence: 30
99	Outreach and Education	Blue Mountain Outreach	$11,798	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Maintain habitat improvements	* # of teachers reached: 10's * # of students reached: 100's * # of general public reached: 1000's
114	Identify and Select Projects	Identify and select future projects	$35,394	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Develop plans for FY 2010-2013
118	Coordination	Blue Mountian Coordination	$58,990	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Develop plans for FY 2010-2013
119	Manage and Administer Projects	Serve as the on the ground contract administrator for the Ladd Creek and Wallowa River projects. Provide administrative support to cooperators on other projects as needed	$58,990	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Increase production potential of Blue Mt. habit
157	Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data	Conduct survey of project areas	$82,586	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Increase production potential of Blue Mt. habit	Focal Area: 15 miles
175	Produce Design and/or Specifications	Using information collected in WE 157 produce designs for restoration	$82,586	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Increase production potential of Blue Mt. habit
122	Provide Technical Review	Through GRMWP review the designs and plans of cooperators.	$11,798	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Increase production potential of Blue Mt. habit
47	Plant Vegetation	Plant Vegetation.	$58,990	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Increase production potential of Blue Mt. habit	* # of acres of planted: 1000 acres
181	Create, Restore, and/or Enhance Wetland	Create/improve wetlands	$11,798	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Increase production potential of Blue Mt. habit	* # of acres treated: 1000 acres
115	Produce Inventory or Assessment	GRMWP Assistance	$11,798	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Develop plans for FY 2010-2013
119	Manage and Administer Projects	Follow Oregon, ODFW and BPA administrative policies	$58,990	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Maintain habitat improvements

Reviews, Recommendations and Decisions

Date	Reviewer	Short Recommendation	Comments	FY07	FY08	FY09
06/02/2006	ISRP	Response requested	The proposal seeks to continue restoration activities in the Grande Ronde basin where the need for these activities is well documented. The project has a long history of success at implementing habita... More	N/A	N/A	N/A
08/31/2006	ISRP	Fundable (Qualified)	This project has treated 70 miles of stream in the past 20 years. The sponsors expressed frustration with what they perceive as a mixed message on the scale of monitoring and evaluation required of t... More	N/A	N/A	N/A
09/15/2006	NPCC			$365,000.00	$365,000.00	$365,000.00
10/23/2006	NPCC	Fund	Sponsor should complete accomplishments report as called for in ISRP recommendation. Funding in FY08 and 09 contingent upon favorable review by ISRP and Council. See also programmatic recommendation... More	$365,000.00	$365,000.00	$365,000.00

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