1994-018-07: View 2007-2009 Proposal

Project 1994-018-07 - Garfield County Fall Chinook and Steelhead Habitat Improvement

General

Project Number:

1994-018-07

Agency, Institution or Organization:

Pomeroy County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD)

Short Description:

To obtain funding to continue with the districts effort to reduce soil erosion on the uplands and along the streams of Garfield County to improve water quality and fish habitat.

Status:

Finalized

Province:

Columbia Plateau

Subbasin:

Tucannon

Contact Name:

Duane Bartels

Contact Organization:

Pomeroy Conservation District

Contact Email:

duanebar@pomeroy-wa.com

Contact Address:

P.O. Box 468

Contact City, State, Zip:

Pomeroy WA 99347

Contact Role(s):

Administrative Contact,Contract Manager,Project Lead,Technical Contact

Information Transfer:

This information will be transfered onto the web to be used by those reviewing this proposal and others that are interested in the activities and impacts of those activities. Data will also be available in status and yearly reports.

Location Information

Description	Latitude	Longitude
Pataha Watershed	N46	W117
Deadman Creek Watershed	N46	W117
Alpowa Creek Watershed	N46	W117
Meadow Creek Watershed	N46	W117

Focal Species

Name	Primary	Secondary
Steelhead
Chinook

Biological Objectives

Short Objective	Detailed Objective	Strategy	Subbasin Plan
Reduce embeddedness in Lower Tucannon & Pataha	Objective PM1.1- Reduce embeddedness within the area to 20%. This will also stimulate a corresponding decrease in percent fines and turbidity....	Strategy PM1.1.2 Decrease sediment delivery from upland practices through expanded use of conservation tillage, sedment basins, mowing of road shoulders in place of herbicide use, road paving, imp...	Tucannon
Reduce embeddedness in Ping Forks and SF Deadman	Objective DC1.1-Reduce embeddedness within the area to <40% from Ping-forks and <25% in SF Deadman	See Strategy AC 1.1.2-Decrease sediment delivery from upland practices through expanded use of conservation tillage, sediment basins, mowing of road shoulders in in place of herbicide use, vegetat...	Lower Snake
Reduce embeddedness in Ping Forks and SF Deadman	Objective DC1.1-Reduce embeddedness within the area to <40% from Ping-forks and <25% in SF Deadman	See Strategies for Objective AC.1.1.7 Note- Strategies are not prioritized and will be implemented based upon opportunities available Strategy AC1.1.7- Continue development and implementation of ...	Lower Snake
Reduce embeddedness in Lower Tucannon & Pataha	Objective PM1.1- Reduce embeddedness within the area to 20%. This will also stimulate a corresponding decrease in percent fines and turbidity. Current estimate: up to 37%...	Strategy PM1.1.4-Reduce sediment inputs through implementation of additional forestry, agricultural, urban, stormwater and other BMPs....	Tucannon
Reduce embeddedness in Lower Tucannon & Pataha	Objective PM1.1- Reduce embeddedness within the area to 20%. This will also stimulate a corresponding decrease in percent fines and turbidity. Current estimate: up to 37%...	Strategy PM1.1.5-Restore perennial vegetation in upland cultivated and non-cultivated areas with native species and reforestation....	Tucannon
Reduce embeddedness in Lower Tucannon & Pataha	Objective PM1.1- Reduce embeddedness within the area to 20%. This will also stimulate a corresponding decrease in percent fines and turbidity....	Strategy PM1.1.10-Improve watershed conditions (e.g. upland water infiltration) through road obliteration, reduced soil compaction, direct seeding activities, increasing native vegetation cover, e...	Tucannon
Reduce embeddedness in Lower Tucannon & Pataha	Objective PM1.1- Reduce embeddedness within the area to 20%. This will also stimulate a corresponding decrease in percent fines and turbidity....	Strategy PM1.1.17- Implement the most economical and effective treatment methods to control noxious weeds, including the encouragement of biological control methods where feasible and appropriate....	Tucannon
Reduce embeddedness in Lower Tucannon & Pataha	Objective PM1.1- Reduce embeddedness within the area to 20%. This will also stimulate a corresponding decrease in percent fines and turbidity....	Strategy PM1.1.19- Increase landowner participation in federal, state, tribal, and local programs that enhance watershed conditions (e.g. CRP, CREP, Wetlands Reserve Program, EQIP, Landowner Incen...	Tucannon
Reduce embeddedness in Lower Tucannon & Pataha	Objective PM1.1- Reduce embeddedness within the area to 20%. This will also stimulate a corresponding decrease in percent fines and turbidity....	Strategy PM1.1.3-Continue development and implementation of watershed scale efforts (e.g. TMDLs) to remedy identified water quality factors....	Tucannon
Reduce embeddedness in Ping Forks and SF Deadman	Objective DC1.1-Reduce embeddedness within the area to <40% from Ping Forks and <25% in SF Deadman	See Strategy AC1.1.4 Implement the most economical and effective treatment methods to control noxious weeds(including False Indigo), including the encouragement of biological control methods where ...	Lower Snake
Reduce embeddedness in Ping Forks and SF Deadman	Objective DC1.1-Reduce embeddedness with the area to <40% from Ping-forks and <25% in SF Deadman	See Strategy AC1.1.7- Continue development and implementation of watershed scale efforts to decrease sediment inputs....	Lower Snake
Reduce embeddedness in Ping Forks and SF Deadman	Objective DC1.1-Reduce embeddedness within the area to <40% from Ping-forks and <25% in SF Deadman	See Strategy AC1.1.8- Reduce sediment inputs through implementation of upland forestry and agricultural BMPs, including activities such as sediment basins on intermittent streams, and continue mai...	Lower Snake
Reduce embeddedness in Ping Forks and SF Deadman	Objective DC1.1-Reduce embeddedness within the area to <40% from Ping-forks and <25% in SF Deadman	Strategy AC1.1.12-Increase landowner participation in federal, state, tribal, and local programs that enhance watershed health (e.g., CRP, CREP, Wetlands Reserve Program, EQIP, Partners for Fish &...	Lower Snake
Reduce embeddedness in Ping Forks and SF Deadman	Objective DC1.1-Reduce embeddedness with the area to <40% from Ping-forks and <25% in SF Deadman	Strategy AC1.1.13-Seek additional funding sources consistent with current CRP and CREP guidelines to increase individual landowner enrollment in programs that achieve similar goals, including prio...	Lower Snake
Reduce embeddedness in Ping Forks and SF Deadman	Objective DC1.1-Reduce embeddedness within the area to <40% from Ping-forks and <25% in SF Deadman	See Strategy AC1.1.14-Seek funding sources to develop programs consistent with the goals of CRP, EQIP, and CREP in those areas where such programs are not available....	Lower Snake
Reduce embeddedness in Ping Forks and SF Deadman	Objective DC1.1_Reduce embeddedness within the area to <40% from Ping-forks and <25% in SF Deadman	See Strategy AC1.1.15-Develop off-stream livestock watering facilities wherever feasible, or access to a water gap if necessary....	Lower Snake
Reduce embeddedness in Ping Forks and SF Deadman	Objective DC1.1-Reduce embeddedness within the area to <40% from Ping-forks and <25% in SF Deadman	See Strategy AC1.1.16-Prior to implementation of off-stream watering projects, clarify how to protect water rights when livestock watering is moved off-stream...	Lower Snake
Reduce embeddedness in Ping Forks and SF Deadman	Objective DC1.1-Reduce embeddedness within the area to <40% from Ping-forks and <25% in SF Deadman	See Strategy AC1.1.9-Develop and implement strategy for monitoring improvements in embeddedness.	Lower Snake
Reduce embeddedness in Lower Tucannon and Patah	Objective PM1.1-Reduce embeddedness with the area to 20%. This will also stimulate a corresponding decrease in percent fines and turbidity...	Stategy PM1.1.15-Develop and implement strategy for monitoring improvements in embeddedness.	Tucannon
Facilitate Riparian Recovery	Objective DC2.1- Facilitate riparian recovery in heavily degraded areas to achieve >50% riparian function from Ping- Lynn and in the SF Deadman, and >75% from Lynn-forks....	See Strategy See AC1.1.12, AC1.1.14, AC1.1.15, AC1.1.16, AC2.1.4, AC2.1.6, AC2.1.12, AC2.1.13 included in Relevant Strategies above...	Lower Snake
Increase large woody debris in Ping & SF Deadman	Objective DC4.1-Reach >0.33 pieces of large wood per channel width.	See Strategy AC4.1.7- Improve the extent, structure, and function of riparian buffers through vegetation planting (native species unless otherwise required), managed grazing, selective livestock f...	Lower Snake
Increase large woody debris in Ping and SF Deadman	Objective DC4.1-Reach >.33 pieces of large wood per channel width	Strategy AC4.1.8, AC4.1.9, AC4.1.10 See Strategy AC1.1.12, AC1.1.13, AC1.1.14 in Relevent Strategies...	Lower Snake
Increase summer flows in Deadman Creek	Objective DC6.1-Show upward trend in summer flows	See Strategy AC7.1.4-Improve watershed function, including increased upland water infiltration, through road decommissioning, reduced soil compaction, direct seeding activities, increasing native ...	Lower Snake
Lower temperatures Deadman,Meadow,Alpowa Creeks	Objective DC7.1- Achieve the three following standards: 1. All days less than 25C (77F); 2. Less than 4 nonconsecutive days with warmest day 22-25C (72-77F); and 3. Less than 12 days greater ...	Strategy DC7.1.4-Protect riparian vegetation through promotion of livestock BMPs such as alternative grazing rotations and the installation of alternative forms of water for livestock....	Lower Snake
Lower temperatures Deadman,Meadow,Alpowa Creeks	Objective DC7.1- Achieve the three following standards: 1. All days less than 25C (77F); 2. Less than 4 nonconsecutive days with warmest day 22-25C (72-77F); and 3. Less than 12 days greater than 1...	Strategy DC7.1.6-Improve upland water infiltration through reduced soil compaction, direct seeding activities, increasing native vegetation cover, CRP participation, etc....	Lower Snake
Lower temperatures Deadman,Meadow,Alpowa Creeks	Objective DC7.1- Achieve the three following standards: 1. All days less than 25C (77F); 2. Less than 4 nonconsecutive days with warmest day 22-25C (72-77F); and 3. Less than 12 days greater than 1...	Strategy DC7.1.12- Seek funding sources to develop programs consistent with the goals of CRP<EQIP, and CREP in those area where such programs are not available...	Lower Snake
Lower temperatures Deadman,Meadow,Alpowa Creeks	Objective DC7.1- Achieve the three following standards: 1. All days less than 25C (77F); 2. Less than 4 nonconsecutive days with warmest day 22-25C (72-77F); and 3. Less than 12 days greater than 1...	Strategy DC7.1.13-Develop and implement strategy for monitoring improvements in summer water temperatures....	Lower Snake
Lower temperature of Pataha Creek	Objective PM5.1-Objectives would be the same as those used in Deadman and Alpowa Creeks	See Strategies's used in Deadman and Alpowa	Tucannon
Increase summer flows in Pataha Creek	Objective PM6.1-Increase flows were possible	Strategy PM6.1.2-Minimize surface water withdrawals through implementation of irrigation efficiencies, quantify legal withdrawls, identify and eliminate illegal withdrawls....	Tucannon
Increase summer flows in Pataha Creek	Objective PM6.1-Increase flows were possible	Strategy PM6.1.6-Develop and implement strategy for monitoring improvements in streamflow	Tucannon
Continue Riparian Recovery	Objective PM4.1 Continue riparian recovery (increasing riparian complexity, width, and re-establishment) to achieve at least 75% riparian function...	Strategy PM4.1.1 Improve the extent, structure, and function of riparian buffers through vegetation planting (native species unless otherwise required), managed grazing, selective livestock fencing...	Tucannon
Continue Riparian Recovery	Objective PM4.1 Continue riparian recovery (increasing riparian complexity, width, and re-establishment) to achieve at least 75% riparian function...	Strategy PM4.1.4-Increase understanding of the importance of riparian habitat through education and outreach programs for both the general public and road maintenance personnel...	Tucannon
Continue Riparian Recovery	Objective PM4.1 Continue riparian recovery (increasing riparian complexity, width, and re-establishment) to achieve at least 75% riparian function...	Strategy PM4.1.5-Protect riparian vegetation through promotion of livestock BMPs such as alternative grazing rotations and the installation of alternative forms of water for livestock....	Tucannon
Continue Riparian Recovery	Objective PM4.1 Continue riparian recovery (increasing riparian complexity, width, and re-establishment) to achieve at least 75% riparian function...	Strategy PM4.1.11-Where appropriate and feasble, manage beaver populations (increase, decrease, maintain) to enhance riparian areas, and educate the public regarding benefits of beaver....	Tucannon
Continue Riparian Recovery	Objective PM4.1 Continue riparian recovery (increasing riparian complexity, width, and re-establishment) to achieve at least 75% riparian function...	Strategy PM4.4.12-Develop and implement strategy for monitoring improvements in riparian function	Tucannon
Continue Riparian Recovery	Objective PM4.1 Continue riparian recovery (increasing riparian complexity, width, and re-establishment) to achieve at least 75% riparian function...	Strategy PM4.1.14-Increase landowner participation in federal, state, tribal, and local programs that enhance watershed conditions (e.g. CRP, CREP, Wetlands Reserve Program, EQIP, Landowner Incenti...	Tucannon
Continue Riparian Recovery	Objective PM4.1 Continue riparian recovery (increasing riparian complexity, width, and re-establishment) to achieve at least 75% riparian function...	Strategy PM4.1.15-Seek additional funding sources consistent with current CRP and CREP guidelines to increase individual landowner enrollment in programs that achieve similar goals...	Tucannon

Itemized Budgets

Line Item	Notes	FY07 Cost	FY08 Cost	FY09 Cost
Personnel	two FTE @25%	$18,574	$19,132	$19,706
Fringe Benefits	two FTE @25%	$11,128	$11,462	$11,805
Supplies	Goods and Services	$13,025	$13,025	$13,025
Other	BMP CS, monitoring	$156,618	$156,618	$156,618

Cost Shares

Provision	Funding Source	Type	FY07 Value	FY08 Value	FY09 Value
BMP CS	DOE	Cash	$121,000	$121,000	$121,000
BMP CS	Conservation Commission	Cash	$35,000	$35,000	$35,000
BMP CS and Maint.	CREP	Cash	$60,000	$60,000	$60,000
Landowner share of BMP's implemented	Private Landowners	Cash	$92,000	$92,000	$92,000
Landowner share of BMP's implemented under Conservation Commission Grant	Private Landowners	Cash	$35,000	$35,000	$35,000

Work Elements

WE ID	WE Name	Title	Budget	Start Date	End Date	Objectives	Metrics
34	Develop Alternative Water Source	Cost-share for alternative watering sources	$27,000	10/01/2006	09/30/2009	Continue Riparian Recovery Facilitate Riparian Recovery Increase summer flows in Deadman Creek Increase summer flows in Pataha Creek Lower temperature of Pataha Creek Lower temperatures Deadman,Meadow,Alpowa Creeks Reduce embeddedness in Lower Tucannon & Pataha Reduce embeddedness in Ping Forks and SF Deadman
40	Install Fence	Cost-share for fence installations	$28,200	10/01/2006	09/30/2009	Continue Riparian Recovery Facilitate Riparian Recovery Increase large woody debris in Ping & SF Deadman Increase summer flows in Deadman Creek Increase summer flows in Pataha Creek Lower temperature of Pataha Creek Lower temperatures Deadman,Meadow,Alpowa Creeks Reduce embeddedness in Lower Tucannon & Pataha Reduce embeddedness in Ping Forks and SF Deadman
47	Plant Vegetation	Cost-share for vegetation plantings	$15,000	10/01/2006	09/30/2009	Continue Riparian Recovery Facilitate Riparian Recovery Increase large woody debris in Ping & SF Deadman Increase summer flows in Deadman Creek Increase summer flows in Pataha Creek Lower temperature of Pataha Creek Lower temperatures Deadman,Meadow,Alpowa Creeks Reduce embeddedness in Lower Tucannon & Pataha Reduce embeddedness in Ping Forks and SF Deadman	* # of acres of planted: 30
48	Practice No-till and Conservation Tillage Systems	Cost-share for no-till and direct seed planting practices	$180,000	10/01/2006	09/30/2009	Increase summer flows in Deadman Creek Increase summer flows in Pataha Creek Lower temperature of Pataha Creek Lower temperatures Deadman,Meadow,Alpowa Creeks Reduce embeddedness in Lower Tucannon & Pataha Reduce embeddedness in Ping Forks and SF Deadman
55	Upland Erosion and Sedimentation Control	Cost-share for upland erosion and sedimentation control	$3,000	10/01/2006	09/30/2009	Lower temperature of Pataha Creek Lower temperatures Deadman,Meadow,Alpowa Creeks Reduce embeddedness in Lower Tucannon & Pataha Reduce embeddedness in Ping Forks and SF Deadman	* # of acres treated: 300
119	Manage and Administer Projects	Manage Project	$128,682	10/01/2006	09/30/2009
132	Produce Annual Report	Produce and submit annual report to BPA	$1,000	10/01/2006	09/30/2009
141	Produce Status Report	Produce and submit status reports to BPA	$600	10/01/2006	09/30/2009
157	Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data	Collect water quality data from WSU and local lab	$6,654	10/01/2006	09/30/2009
165	Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation	Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation as requested	$600	10/01/2006	09/30/2009
53	Remove vegetation	Cost Share to control noxious weeds on rangeland	$210,000	10/01/2006	09/30/2009	Reduce embeddedness in Lower Tucannon & Pataha Reduce embeddedness in Ping Forks and SF Deadman	* # of acres treated: 2100

Reviews, Recommendations and Decisions

Date	Reviewer	Short Recommendation	Comments	FY07	FY08	FY09
06/02/2006	ISRP	Response requested	This proposal will receive a fundable recommendation only if the sponsors include better justification of the biological benefits of converting farmland production to no-till and a rigorous economic a... More	N/A	N/A	N/A
08/31/2006	ISRP	Fundable (Qualified)	The response did not satisfy the ISRP questions and there remains uncertainty about the biological benefits of the work completed and planned. The dilemma is that the work very likely does have posit... More	N/A	N/A	N/A
09/15/2006	NPCC			$64,000.00	$65,000.00	$64,000.00
10/23/2006	NPCC	Fund	Move to Lower Snake in database. ISRP fundable qualified: programmatic habitat m&e issue, see decision memo discussion. Project to be implemented with reduced scope. More	$64,000.00	$65,000.00	$64,000.00

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