2002-070-00: View 2007-2009 Proposal

Project 2002-070-00 - Lapwai Creek Anadromous Habitat

General

Project Number:

2002-070-00

Agency, Institution or Organization:

Nez Perce Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD)

Short Description:

This project restores, protects and enhances steelhead spawing and rearing habitat in the Lapwai Creek Watershed. Information is collected to fill data gaps and BMPs are installed on agricultural and forestlands to achieve biological objectives.

Status:

Finalized

Province:

Mountain Snake

Subbasin:

Clearwater

Contact Name:

Lynn Rasmussen

Contact Organization:

Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District

Contact Email:

honora@turbonet.com

Contact Address:

P.O. Box 131

Contact City, State, Zip:

Culdesac, Idaho 83524

Contact Role(s):

Information Transfer:

The information we generate guides our project decisions and the management of the steelhead population within the watershed. In addition, we submit data to StreamNet, BPA website, and others as requested.

Location Information

Description	Latitude	Longitude
Lower Lapwai Creek	46 24 41.88	116 46 13.22
Sweetwater Creek	46 15 9.51	116 49 8.90
Webb Creek	46 15 30.63	116 44 58.77
Mission Creek	46 14 51.78	116 41 10.04
Rock Creek	46 19 6.80	116 38 41.59

Focal Species

Name	Primary	Secondary
Chinook
Chinook
Steelhead
All Resident Fish

Biological Objectives

Short Objective	Detailed Objective	Strategy	Subbasin Plan
Environmental Problem 16, Objective JJ.	Reduce the impact of the transportation system on wildife and fish populations and habitats.	Strategy 1: Plan restoration--conduct a transportation system analysis on the roads system of the Clearwater Subbasin. Strategy 2:- Reduce road impacts Strategy 3: Monitor and evalutate effor...	Clearwater
Socioeconomic Problem 18. Objective LL.	Develop programs and project proposals compatible with existing community needs and that integrate with local watershed protection, restoration and management objectives and activities....	Strategy 1: Involve communities and finer scale efforts in subbasin planning and in program and project planning. Strategy 2: Coordinate plan implementation and avoid program and project duplicati...	Clearwater
Environmental Problem 7, Objective U.	Improve aquatic habitat diversity and complexity to levels consistent with other objectives outlined in this document, with particular emphasis on recovery of anadromous and fluvial stocks....	Strategy 1: Identify the need Strategy 2: Follow existing plans Strategy 3: Prioritize actions Strategy 4: Restore complexity Strategy 5: Restore ecosystem functions. Strategy 7: Monitor and...	Clearwater
Terrestrial Species Problem 6, Objective M	Increase understanding of the composition, population trends, and habitat requirements of the terrestrial communities of the Clearwater....	Strategy 2: Increase documentation - support the efforts of Idaho Conservation Data Center to document the occurrence of rare species and work toward increased reporting of sightings...	Clearwater
Environmental Problem 7, Objective O.	Complete adequate flow designations for all anadromous fish bearing waterways by 2010.	Strategy 3: Prioritize problems and activities. Strategy 4: Restore adequate flows. Strategy 7: Monitor and evaluate restoration efforts....	Clearwater
Environmental Problem 7, Objective P.	Reduce number of artificially blocked streams by 2017.	Strategy 3: Remove or modify human-caused barriers. Strategy 5: Monitor and evaluate biological response....	Clearwater
Environmental Problem 7, Objective Q.	Reduce water temperatures to levels meeting applicable water quality standards for life stage specific needs of anadromous and native resident fish, with an established upward trend in the number o...	Strategy 1: Identify and prioritize need. Strategy 2: Restore hydrologic functions. Strategy 3: Restore riparian functions. Strategy 5: Identify additional problems. Strategy 6: Monitor and ev...	Clearwater
Environmental Problem 7, Objective S.	Reduce instream sedimentation to levels meeting applicable water quality standards and measures, with an established upward trend in the number of stream miles meeting such criterion by 2017....	Strategy 1: Identify problems/opportunities. Strategy 3: Prioritize areas. Strategy 4: Reduce sediment by installing BMPs. Strategy 5: Monitor and evaluate efforts....	Clearwater
Environmental Problem 10, Objective BB.	Protect and restore an additional 300 miles of riparian habitats by 2017.	Strategy 1: Identify and prioritize riparian. Strategy 2: Protect and restore riparian habitat. Strategy 3: Protect and restore riparian habitats with CCRP. Strategy 4: Increase stewardship. Str...	Clearwater
Environmental Problem 11, Objective CC.	Protect the existing quality, quantity and diversity of native plant communities providing habitat to native wildife species by preventing the introduction, reproduction, and spread of noxious weed...	Strategy 1: Identify/prioritize weed treatment areas Strategy 3: Use weed free seed. Strategy 4: limit dispersal by vehicles/livestock Strategy 5: Increase public participation Strategy 6: Preven...	Clearwater
Environmental Problem 11, Objective DD.	Reduce the extent and density of established noxious weeds.	Strategy 1: Prioritize for treatment Strategy 2: Treat weed infestations Strategy 3: Encourage use of biocontrol methods Stragey 4: Monitor and evaluate efforts to reduce weeds...	Clearwater
Environmental Problem 12, Objective EE.	Reduce the negative impacts of livestock grazing on the fish, wildlife and plant populations in the subbasin. Focus efforts on riparian and wet meadow habitats....	Strategy 1: Identify/prioritize areas impacted by grazing. Strategy 2: Reduce grazing impacts Strategy 3: Reduce confined animal feeding operations. Strategy 4: Monitor and evaluate efforts....	Clearwater
Environmental Problem 12, Objective FF.	Reduce conflicts between livestock and native wildlife and plant populations.	Strategy 2: Protect important plant populations - develop grazing management plans to limit adverse impacts to rare or culturally important plant populations. Strategy 3: Prevent seed dispersal b...	Clearwater
Socioeconomic Problem 21, Objective PP.	Participate in existing, and contribute to the further development of, local watershed and technical advisory groups....	Strategy 1: Assist SWCDs, Watershed Advisory Groups, and other existing groups to organize project goals and implementation strategies Strategy 2: Assist groups. Strategy 3: Facilitate networkin...	Clearwater
Socioeconomic Problem 21, Objective QQ.	Maximize social and economic benefits as much as possible while implementing the Clearwater Subbasin Plan....	Strategy 2: Efforts should be made to utilize local labor forces, contractors, and suppliers when implementing habitat improvement projects....	Clearwater
Socioeconomic Problem 21, Objective RR.	Increase resource information and education delivery in the subbasin.	Strategy 1: Promote a ridgetop-to-ridgetop stewardship of natural resources Strategy 2: Implement information/education actions Strategy 3: Provide information and assistance Strategy 4: Provid...	Clearwater
Environmental Problem 10, Objective Z.	Protect all currently functioning wetlands.	Strategy 1: assess wetland functionality Strategy 2: Protect wetland habitats with BMPs. Stategy 4: Monitor and evaluate efforts....	Clearwater
Environmental Problem 10, Objective AA.	Restore 500 acres of historic wetlands to proper functioning condition by 2017.	Strategy 1: Identify areas for restoration. Strategy 2: Prioritize areas for restoration. Strategy 3: Restore historic wetlands. Strategy 4: Restore existing wetlands. Strategy 5: Monitor and ...	Clearwater
Socioeconomic Problem 19, Objective MM	Identify high priority habitat areas requiring protection or restoration.	Strategy 1: Develop a prioritization process to achieve multiple objectives, values, and benefits.	Clearwater
Environmental Problem 2, Objective B.	Anadromous fish production is limited by habitat quality, quantity and connectivity in portions of the subbasin....	Strategy 1. Identify and prioritize primary limiting factors. Strategy 2. Evaluate habitat treatments. Strategy 5. Implement projects. Strategy 7. Monitor and evaluate habitat improvement pr...	Clearwater

Itemized Budgets

Line Item	Notes	FY07 Cost	FY08 Cost	FY09 Cost
Personnel	Project Leader, Biologist, Planner, Field Technicians	$110,270	$110,270	$110,270
Supplies	Field and office supplies, repairs	$3,600	$3,600	$3,600
Other	Telephone	$2,100	$2,100	$2,100
Overhead	Indirect (10% rate)	$15,791	$15,791	$15,791
Other	Materials for BMP installation, stream inventory	$28,520	$28,520	$28,520
Other	repairs and maintenance	$750	$750	$750
Other	Vehicle lease, POV mileage	$8,910	$8,910	$8,910
Other	computer services	$2,250	$0	$0
Other	office rent	$7,200	$7,200	$7,200
Other	equipment	$0	$0	$0
Other	consultants and contracts	$81,000	$81,000	$81,000
Travel	Travel to bPA meetings	$1,510	$1,510	$1,510

Cost Shares

Provision	Funding Source	Type	FY07 Value	FY08 Value	FY09 Value
BMP installation	private landowners	Cash	$10,000	$10,000	$10,000
technical assistance for designs, coordination	Idaho Soil Conservation Commission	In-Kind	$5,000	$5,000	$5,000
technical assistance	Water Quality Program for Agriculture	In-Kind	$11,000	$11,000	$11,000
engineering design assistance	Idaho Department of Agriculture	In-Kind	$10,000	$10,000	$10,000
engineering design assistance	Natural Resources Conservation Service	In-Kind	$10,000	$10,000	$10,000
cost-share for BMP installation	Environmental Quality Incentive Program	Cash	$5,000	$5,000	$5,000
cost shares on habitat improvements	Habitat Incentive Program	Cash	$3,000	$3,000	$3,000
provides cost share for habitat improvements	Pheasants Forever	Cash	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000
GIS analysis, road improvement projects	Nez Perce County	In-Kind	$1,999	$1,999	$1,999
planning and design assistance, fence installation crew	Nez Perce Tribe	In-Kind	$20,000	$20,000	$20,000
technical assistance and BMP installation. Cost-share is a mix of both Cash and in-Kind.	PL 566	In-Kind	$5,000	$5,000	$5,000
water quality monitoring	Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts	In-Kind	$20,000	$20,000	$20,000
labor for weed control, education activities.	Americorps	Cash	$12,000	$12,000	$12,000
coordination, landowner education, project oversight	Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District	In-Kind	$20,000	$20,000	$20,000

Work Elements

WE ID	WE Name	Title	Budget	Start Date	End Date	Objectives	Metrics
29	Increase Instream Habitat Complexity	Restore instream habitat complexity within the Lapwai Creek Watershed.	$64,578	05/01/2007	11/30/2009	Environmental Problem 10, Objective BB. Environmental Problem 12, Objective EE. Environmental Problem 7, Objective O. Environmental Problem 7, Objective Q. Environmental Problem 7, Objective S.	* # of stream miles treated: 3
118	Coordination	Project Coordination to improve project delivery and reduce duplication.	$10,000	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Environmental Problem 10, Objective BB. Socioeconomic Problem 18. Objective LL. Socioeconomic Problem 21, Objective PP. Socioeconomic Problem 21, Objective RR.
114	Identify and Select Projects	Identify and select projects for restoration plan development, site specific inventories, and project designs.	$12,000	03/01/2007	10/01/2009	Environmental Problem 11, Objective CC. Environmental Problem 11, Objective DD. Environmental Problem 12, Objective EE. Environmental Problem 7, Objective Q. Environmental Problem 7, Objective S. Environmental Problem 7, Objective U.
47	Plant Vegetation	Plant riparian and upland grass plantings to reduce sediment delivery, improve base flows, increase stream shading and improve habitat complexity.	$42,755	04/01/2007	10/30/2009	Environmental Problem 10, Objective AA. Environmental Problem 10, Objective BB. Environmental Problem 10, Objective Z. Environmental Problem 11, Objective CC. Environmental Problem 11, Objective DD. Environmental Problem 12, Objective EE. Environmental Problem 7, Objective O. Environmental Problem 7, Objective Q. Environmental Problem 7, Objective S. Socioeconomic Problem 21, Objective QQ.	* # of riparian miles treated: 5 * # of acres of planted: 21
165	Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation	Complete environmental compliance documentation.	$15,000	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Environmental Problem 10, Objective AA. Environmental Problem 12, Objective EE. Environmental Problem 16, Objective JJ. Environmental Problem 7, Objective O. Environmental Problem 7, Objective P. Environmental Problem 7, Objective Q. Environmental Problem 7, Objective S. Environmental Problem 7, Objective U. Terrestrial Species Problem 6, Objective M
160	Create/Manage/Maintain Database	Develop project database to facilitate information sharing and improve efficiency in BPA metrics reporting.	$4,000	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Socioeconomic Problem 18. Objective LL. Socioeconomic Problem 19, Objective MM Socioeconomic Problem 21, Objective RR.
157	Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data	Stream Temperature Data collection in the Lapwai Creek Watershed.	$5,000	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Environmental Problem 7, Objective Q. Socioeconomic Problem 18. Objective LL. Socioeconomic Problem 21, Objective RR.	Focal Area: Tributaries Primary R, M, and E Type: Project Implementation/Compliance Monitoring
40	Install Fence	Install Fence to Protect Wetlands/Riparian Areas	$39,800	05/01/2007	11/30/2009	Environmental Problem 10, Objective AA. Environmental Problem 10, Objective BB. Environmental Problem 10, Objective Z. Environmental Problem 11, Objective CC. Environmental Problem 12, Objective EE. Environmental Problem 7, Objective Q. Environmental Problem 7, Objective S. Socioeconomic Problem 21, Objective QQ.	* # of miles of fence: 6
53	Remove vegetation	Control weeds to assist in establishment of riparian vegetation.	$31,122	04/01/2007	10/30/2009	Environmental Problem 10, Objective AA. Environmental Problem 10, Objective BB. Environmental Problem 10, Objective Z. Environmental Problem 11, Objective CC. Environmental Problem 11, Objective DD. Environmental Problem 7, Objective O. Environmental Problem 7, Objective Q. Environmental Problem 7, Objective S. Socioeconomic Problem 21, Objective QQ.	* # of acres treated: 24
174	Produce Plan	Develop habitat restoration plans.	$66,056	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Environmental Problem 10, Objective BB. Environmental Problem 10, Objective Z. Environmental Problem 11, Objective CC. Environmental Problem 11, Objective DD. Environmental Problem 12, Objective EE. Environmental Problem 12, Objective FF. Environmental Problem 16, Objective JJ. Environmental Problem 7, Objective Q. Environmental Problem 7, Objective S. Environmental Problem 7, Objective U. Terrestrial Species Problem 6, Objective M
175	Produce Design and/or Specifications	Prepare engineering and technical designs for projects to be installed in the Lapwai Creek Watershed.	$50,000	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Environmental Problem 10, Objective Z. Environmental Problem 11, Objective CC. Environmental Problem 12, Objective EE. Environmental Problem 16, Objective JJ. Environmental Problem 7, Objective Q. Environmental Problem 7, Objective S.
34	Develop Alternative Water Source	Develop alternative livestock water sources.	$56,432	06/01/2007	11/30/2009	Environmental Problem 10, Objective AA. Environmental Problem 10, Objective BB. Environmental Problem 10, Objective Z. Environmental Problem 12, Objective EE. Environmental Problem 7, Objective Q. Environmental Problem 7, Objective S. Socioeconomic Problem 21, Objective QQ.
181	Create, Restore, and/or Enhance Wetland	Restore and enhance wetlands	$20,000	05/01/2007	11/30/2009	Environmental Problem 10, Objective AA. Environmental Problem 10, Objective BB. Environmental Problem 10, Objective Z. Environmental Problem 12, Objective EE. Environmental Problem 7, Objective O. Environmental Problem 7, Objective Q. Environmental Problem 7, Objective S. Socioeconomic Problem 21, Objective QQ.	* # of acres treated: 1.5
38	Improve/Relocate Road	Improve forestry, agriculture, and rangeland access roads	$20,000	05/01/2007	11/30/2009	Environmental Problem 10, Objective BB. Environmental Problem 16, Objective JJ. Environmental Problem 7, Objective S.	* # of road miles improved, upgraded, or restored: 3
55	Upland Erosion and Sedimentation Control	Install Erosion Control Practices	$40,000	05/01/2007	11/30/2009	Environmental Problem 10, Objective BB. Environmental Problem 7, Objective O. Environmental Problem 7, Objective S. Socioeconomic Problem 21, Objective QQ.	* # of acres treated: 20
161	Disseminate Raw/Summary Data and Results	Disseminate data to StreamNet, CDC, and BPA.	$2,000	12/01/2007	02/28/2010	Environmental Problem 7, Objective Q. Socioeconomic Problem 21, Objective RR. Terrestrial Species Problem 6, Objective M
162	Analyze/Interpret Data	Analyze data and prepare reports for stream inventory data in order to identify fish limiting factors and prioritize treatment needs.	$14,000	12/01/2007	02/28/2010	Environmental Problem 10, Objective AA. Environmental Problem 10, Objective BB. Environmental Problem 11, Objective CC. Environmental Problem 11, Objective DD. Environmental Problem 16, Objective JJ. Environmental Problem 7, Objective O. Environmental Problem 7, Objective Q. Environmental Problem 7, Objective S. Environmental Problem 7, Objective U. Socioeconomic Problem 19, Objective MM	Focal Area: Tributaries
99	Outreach and Education	Inform public about fish habitat needs within the watershed.	$11,000	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Environmental Problem 10, Objective BB. Environmental Problem 11, Objective CC. Environmental Problem 11, Objective DD. Environmental Problem 7, Objective S. Socioeconomic Problem 21, Objective PP. Socioeconomic Problem 21, Objective RR.	* # of general public reached: 3000 * # of students reached: 300
85	Remove/Modify Dam	Maintain connectivity within the Lapwai Creek watershed in low flow months	$20,000	05/01/2007	11/30/2009	Environmental Problem 7, Objective P.	* # of miles of habitat accessed: 15
22	Maintain Vegetation	Maintain riparian vegetation.	$14,000	03/01/2007	10/30/2009	Environmental Problem 10, Objective AA. Environmental Problem 10, Objective BB. Environmental Problem 10, Objective Z. Environmental Problem 11, Objective CC. Environmental Problem 11, Objective DD. Environmental Problem 12, Objective EE. Environmental Problem 7, Objective O. Environmental Problem 7, Objective Q. Environmental Problem 7, Objective S.
157	Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data	Collect stream inventory data on 120 miles of Lapwai Creek	$70,000	05/01/2007	09/30/2008	Environmental Problem 10, Objective AA. Environmental Problem 10, Objective BB. Environmental Problem 11, Objective CC. Environmental Problem 11, Objective DD. Environmental Problem 7, Objective O. Environmental Problem 7, Objective Q. Environmental Problem 7, Objective S. Environmental Problem 7, Objective U.	Focal Area: Tributaries
119	Manage and Administer Projects	Manage and Administer Project	$10,000	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Environmental Problem 16, Objective JJ.
122	Provide Technical Review	Provide technical assistance to agencies within the watershed in order to share technical expertise and reduce project costs.	$8,000	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Socioeconomic Problem 18. Objective LL. Socioeconomic Problem 21, Objective PP.
157	Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data	Project compliance and Implementation Monitoring	$9,000	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Environmental Problem 10, Objective AA. Environmental Problem 10, Objective BB. Environmental Problem 10, Objective Z. Environmental Problem 11, Objective CC. Environmental Problem 11, Objective DD. Environmental Problem 12, Objective EE. Environmental Problem 16, Objective JJ. Environmental Problem 7, Objective O. Environmental Problem 7, Objective P. Environmental Problem 7, Objective Q. Environmental Problem 7, Objective S. Environmental Problem 7, Objective U.
162	Analyze/Interpret Data	Analyze Project Compliance and Implementation Monitoring Data.	$6,000	03/01/2007	12/31/2009	Environmental Problem 10, Objective AA. Environmental Problem 10, Objective BB. Environmental Problem 10, Objective Z. Environmental Problem 11, Objective DD. Environmental Problem 12, Objective EE. Environmental Problem 16, Objective JJ. Environmental Problem 7, Objective O. Environmental Problem 7, Objective P. Environmental Problem 7, Objective Q. Environmental Problem 7, Objective S. Environmental Problem 7, Objective U.
184	Install Fish Passage Structure	Replace Fish Passage Barrier Structures	$61,460	05/01/2007	11/30/2009	Environmental Problem 7, Objective P.	* Does the structure remove or replace a fish passage barrier?: Yes * Was barrier Full or Partial?: Full * Does the structure remove or replace a fish passage barrier?: based on prioritized replacement strategies
160	Create/Manage/Maintain Database	Maintain stream inventory database in order to capture data and facilitate analysis.	$4,000	03/01/2007	02/28/2010	Environmental Problem 10, Objective AA. Environmental Problem 10, Objective BB. Environmental Problem 11, Objective CC. Environmental Problem 11, Objective DD. Environmental Problem 16, Objective JJ. Environmental Problem 7, Objective O. Environmental Problem 7, Objective Q. Environmental Problem 7, Objective S. Environmental Problem 7, Objective U. Socioeconomic Problem 19, Objective MM
157	Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data	Evaluate effectiveness of stream temperature reduction practices.	$6,000	03/01/2007	12/30/2009	Environmental Problem 7, Objective Q.
84	Remove/Install Diversion	Remove irrigation diversions and replace with fish passable structures.	$69,000	07/01/2008	07/30/2008	Environmental Problem 7, Objective P.

Reviews, Recommendations and Decisions

Date	Reviewer	Short Recommendation	Comments	FY07	FY08	FY09
06/02/2006	ISRP	Response requested	Between this and its sister NPT project, many thousands of dollars have been spent over the past four years, and there is no end in sight. Project accomplishments are so minimal, by any standards, and... More	N/A	N/A	N/A
08/31/2006	ISRP	Fundable in part	The ISRP was provided a response to the fix-it loop for proposal 199901700 Protect and Restore Lapwai Creek Watershed (NPT) and 200207000 Lapwai Creek Anadromous Habitat (NPSWCD) � integrated sister p... More	N/A	N/A	N/A
09/15/2006	NPCC			$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
10/23/2006	NPCC	Fund	ISRP fundable in part:� funding in FY 07 for completion of inventory and assessments.	$260,000.00	$0.00	$0.00

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