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Contract 53579: 1994-015-00 EXP IDAHO FISH SCREENING IMPROVEMENT
Project Number:
Title:
Idaho Fish Screening Improvement
BPA PM:
Stage:
Implementation
Area:
Province Subbasin %
Mountain Snake Salmon 100.00%
Contract Number:
53579
Contract Title:
1994-015-00 EXP IDAHO FISH SCREENING IMPROVEMENT
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Contract Status:
Closed
Contract Description:
Goal:   To provide management and operational support for a capital construction program dedicated to the protection of anadromous fish from loss in water diversions, improve fish passage at diversions for juvenile and adult anadromous fish, and improve stream flow conditions where possible.  Staff will process environmental regulatory documents, provide oversight to archaeologists and consulting engineers, engage in scoping activities, and negotiate with private landowners for habitat projects.  All projects require compliance with State of Idaho and Federal regulations including, but not limited to, IDAPA Title 42, IDAPA Title 36, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Federal Land Management Policy Act, National Historical Preservation Act, and Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.  

Project Coordination:  The Idaho Department of Fish &... amp; Game (IDFG) coordinates other funding sources with this Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) contract in order to maximize the potential for anadromous fish recovery efforts in the Salmon River basin.  

Background:   Since the 1800's, anadromous fish runs in the Columbia River have declined drastically.  Historically,  IDFG estimates that the Salmon River basin produced 39% of the spring Chinook salmon and 45% of the summer Chinook salmon in the Columbia River Basin (Idaho Department of Fish & Game, 1985).  Steelhead estimates for the Salmon River basin are not available but production was substantial.  Due to the low return of spring Chinook salmon to Idaho in 1974, all but treaty harvest was curtailed.  Since then,  harvest has been limited to a tribal fishery and occasional harvest of surplus hatchery stocks.  

Irrigation diversions date back to the 1860's in the Salmon River basin of the Snake River drainage and have impacted anadromous fish in a number of ways.  These impacts included loss of habitat, entrainment of smolts on their migration to the ocean,  and returning adults have been blocked by irrigation diversion wing dams.  Riparian corridors have been degraded by various management actions.

In 1938 the U.S. Congress passed the Mitchell Act in an attempt to partially mitigate for losses resulting from hydroelectric projects, logging, mining, and agricultural developments.  The Act provided a mechanism for conserving fishery resources of the Columbia River basin and created the Columbia River Fisheries Development Program (CRFDP).  The CRFDP program was extended to include the upper basin (above McNary) in 1956.  Between 1958 and 1966, IDFG constructed more than 200 screens on the main stem Salmon River and tributaries.  Today about 235 screens are in operation in Idaho.  

Funding was first provided to the IDFG  by BPA in 1994 for anadromous fisheries projects falling outside the scope of the Mitchell Act.  These funds were used in non-traditional ways to eliminate or consolidate irrigation diversions, improve fish passage, conserve water and provide proper screening of water withdrawals.  These projects have been undertaken by IDFG on a tributary wide basis to maximize the potential for success.

Location of Project:  All portions of the project are located in the Salmon River drainage.  This contract provides funding to support the capitalization project 1994-015-00.   Legal descriptions for each capital improvement project are located in the companion project 1994-015-00.

Results Expected:  Preliminary capital projects will be identified.  Landowner agreements will be ratified.  Topographic surveys will be conducted.  Cultural resource surveys will be conducted.  Biological evaluations will be conducted in areas of interest,  monitoring and evaluations of past projects will be completed, and all scoping will be completed for NEPA compliance.  Funding will provide office operation support.  

BPA Furnished Property:   Following submittal by IDFG of NEPA checklists, biological assessments, and cultural resource documentations BPA will provide NEPA determinations as applicable by Federal regulation.  It is anticipated that many determinations will be in accordance with BPA's Fish & Wildlife Program Environmental Impact Statement.
  
Account Type(s):
Expense
Contract Start Date:
07/01/2011
Contract End Date:
06/30/2012
Current Contract Value:
$314,800
Expenditures:
$314,800

* Expenditures data includes accruals and are based on data through 31-Mar-2025.

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Work Order Task(s):
Contract Type:
Contract (IGC)
Pricing Method:
Cost Reimbursement (CNF)
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A8967230Realign, Connect, and/or Create ChannelBayhorse CreekBayhorse Creek has been severely braided due to wanton irrigation practices. Irrigation water was diverted without a control structure, creating numerous blowoffs from the irrigation ditches back to the stream course. This project will block old abandoned irrigation ditches at the point of diversion and eliminate the braids. This is the final action of the tributary reconnection project. The elimination of the stream braids will confine the stream channel to its original stream course and concentrate flows for fish passage.$00.00%07/01/201106/25/2012
B8967655Erosion and Sedimentation ControlHydro-seed BPA Funded Hooper Lane Culvert Replacement projectPerform machine hydro-seeding of mulch, seed, and a carrier to provide erosion control and ground stabilization following construction activities. Seeds are selected for the site based on native origin, site characteristics, and available moisture. Additional hydro-seeding is sometimes required to cover areas that did not sprout or that were disturbed by livestock or other factors.$3,5001.27%07/01/201105/30/2012
C8967355Erosion and Sedimentation ControlHydro-seed BPA Funded PBSC-09 Elimination ProjectPerform machine hydro-seeding of mulch, seed, and a carrier to provide erosion control and ground stabilization following construction activities. Seeds are selected for the site based on native origin, site characteristics, and available moisture. Additional hydro-seeding is sometimes required to cover areas that did not sprout or that were disturbed by livestock or other factors.$4,5501.65%07/01/201105/30/2012
D87369114Identify and Select ProjectsConduct meetingsDevelop preliminary plans, projects and proposals. Includes coordination meetings with other agencies and private landowners.$38,00013.76%07/01/201105/30/2012
E87368119Manage and Administer ProjectsRoutine Administration of ContractRoutine administration of contract including accrual and funding package. Supervise staff and manage individual projects.$38,40013.90%07/01/201106/30/2012
F89623122Provide Technical Review and RecommendationTechnical Review and Recommendations for Fisheries ProjectsProvide technical review of products not generated by this program, but funded by BPA. Reviews include engineering plans, specifications, and designs of structures, bifurcation devices, pipelines, roads, bridges, power lines, waterways, and instream structures for fisheries impacts. Field review would include tours of proposed projects with project sponsor to provide technical expertise in fisheries related matters. Provides fisheries data, evaluations, and recommendations to other fisheries enhancement project sponsors. Recommendations would include technical advice concerning dewatering methodologies during construction activities, assisting with language selection in biological assessments, permitting, and other submittals.$16,3005.90%07/01/201106/29/2012
G87374132Produce Progress (Annual) ReportSubmit Progress Report for the period July 2010 thru June 2011The progress report summarizes the project goal, objectives, hypotheses, completed and uncompleted deliverables, problems encountered, lessons learned, and long-term planning. Examples of long-term planning include future improvements, new directions, or level of effort for contract implementation, including any ramping up or ramping down of contract components or of the project as a whole. Date range July 2009 thru June 2010 will be agreed upon by the COTR and the contractor. This may or may not coincide with the contract period. For an ongoing project, a progress report covering a contract period may be submitted under the subsequent contract, if approved by the COTR. Progress reports must conform to BPA guidelines. See the ''formatting guidelines'' link at the Technical Reports and Publications page: https://www.cbfish.org/Help.mvc/GuidanceDocuments. If producing a technical report for this contract, a discrete experiment, or a peer-reviewed publication, use work element 183: Produce Journal Article.$7,5002.72%07/01/201110/30/2011
H89674149Install PipelineLHC-08A/8B ConsolidationConsolidate the Hayden Creek-08A and -08B ditches and install a pipeline for water conservation. The LHC-08A ditch will be placed in pipe, bifurcation structures will divide the water into separate ditches, a pressure pipe will be installed on the line feeding the LHC-08B ditch. Riprap will be placed upon the outfall of the pressure pipe. The project will include the removal of the LHC-08B fish screen for refurbishing and deployment elsewhere. Over 90% of the total cost of the project will be borne by the irrigator.$8,5313.09%07/01/201105/30/2012
I87372157Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab DataStream InvestigationsPerform fisheries investigations on designated tributary streams to identify species absence or presence, distributions, densities, and habitat inventory. This work includes determination of landowner willingness to participate in future year fisheries improvement projects, mapping irrigation systems, and documentation of seasonal in stream flows, fish passage, and identifying water conservation potential.$66,48024.07%07/01/201105/30/2012
J87370165Produce Environmental Compliance DocumentationComplete Environmental CompliancePerform comprehensive cultural surveys in accordance with approved standards and practices in support of NEPA documentation for fish screens and fish passage projects. This work will be supplied by contract consultant. Perform biological assessments, prepare documentation, and consult with the proper agencies for an ESA Section 7 Informal Consultation for all diversion improvement projects identified in the SOW within anadromous waters occupied by ESA listed species. Prepare and submit routine regulatory paperwork including NEPA compliance checklists, SHPO required documents, CWA Section 404 permits, State and Federal special use permit applications, construction permits, and special validations.$32,25011.68%07/01/201105/30/2012
K87373175Produce DesignTopographic SurveysSurvey proposed project sites. May include screen installation sites, head gate sites, diversion sites, or property boundaries. Develop topographic drawing of these sites and provide suitable temporary bench marks. Some of this work will be supplied by contract consultants.$26,4009.56%07/01/201106/30/2012
L89763175Produce DesignFeasibility Preliminary Design WorkEngineering plans and designs as needed to determine feasibility of a project. May include elevation checks, piping flow comparisons and calculations. Verification of water depths and headgate capacities. Generation of preliminary lines, elevations, and grades to explore engineering options and contingencies in order to determine courses of action. Does not include final designs or full topographic surveys intended to complete a project.$7,3002.64%07/01/201106/29/2012
M87367185Produce CBFish Status ReportPeriodic Status Reports for BPAThe Contractor shall report on the status of milestones and deliverables in Pisces. Reports shall be completed either monthly or quarterly as determined by the BPA COTR. Additionally, when indicating a deliverable milestone as COMPLETE, the contractor shall provide metrics and the final location (latitude and longitude) prior to submitting the report to the BPA COTR.$9,0003.26%10/01/201106/30/2012
N87371191Watershed CoordinationAgency Project CoordinationCoordinate watershed association activities. Identify opportunities to enhance natural resources within the Pahsimeroi River watershed, Bohannon Creek, and Big Timber Creek. Work with Tribes, BoR, OSC, USFWS, NRCS, local conservation districts, NGO's and stakeholders to identify problems and solutions within the watershed. Coordinate with agencies, stakeholders, and other entities on restoration and enhancement efforts to prevent duplication and enhance communication and cooperation. Work with landowners, interest groups and agencies to research and identify funding and cost share opportunities.$18,0006.52%07/01/201106/29/2012
      
$276,211
   

Deliverable Title WSE Sort Letter, Number, Title Start End Concluded
Bayhorse Creek Channel Reconstruction A: 30. Bayhorse Creek 06/25/2012
Hydro-seeded Disturbed Ground B: 55. Hydro-seed BPA Funded Hooper Lane Culvert Replacement project 05/30/2012 09/30/2011
Hydro-seeded Disturbed Ground C: 55. Hydro-seed BPA Funded PBSC-09 Elimination Project 05/30/2012 05/24/2012
Conduct public and private meetings with stakeholders. D: 114. Conduct meetings 05/30/2012 04/20/2012
Funding Package - Submit draft to COTR E: 119. Routine Administration of Contract 05/10/2012 05/10/2012
Technical Review Comments F: 122. Technical Review and Recommendations for Fisheries Projects 06/29/2012 06/29/2012
Attach Progress Report in Pisces G: 132. Submit Progress Report for the period July 2010 thru June 2011 08/15/2011 07/12/2011
LHC-08A/8B Pipeline H: 149. LHC-08A/8B Consolidation 11/15/2011 09/16/2011
Stream Investigation Reports I: 157. Stream Investigations 05/30/2012 03/15/2012
Produce environmental compliance documents and permits. J: 165. Complete Environmental Compliance 05/30/2012 05/30/2012
Topographic Electronic Files K: 175. Topographic Surveys 06/30/2012 06/30/2012
Preliminary Drawings and Plans L: 175. Feasibility Preliminary Design Work 05/30/2012 04/30/2012
Coordination Meetings N: 191. Agency Project Coordination 06/29/2012 06/29/2012

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Primary Focal Species Work Statement Elements
Chinook (O. tshawytscha) - Snake River Spring/Summer ESU (Threatened)
  • 1 instance of WE 30 Realign, Connect, and/or Create Channel
  • 2 instances of WE 55 Erosion and Sedimentation Control
  • 1 instance of WE 114 Identify and Select Projects
  • 1 instance of WE 122 Provide Technical Review and Recommendation
  • 2 instances of WE 175 Produce Design
  • 1 instance of WE 157 Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data
  • 1 instance of WE 149 Install Pipeline
Sockeye (O. nerka) - Snake River ESU (Endangered)
  • 1 instance of WE 114 Identify and Select Projects
Steelhead (O. mykiss) - Snake River DPS (Threatened)
  • 1 instance of WE 30 Realign, Connect, and/or Create Channel
  • 2 instances of WE 55 Erosion and Sedimentation Control
  • 1 instance of WE 114 Identify and Select Projects
  • 1 instance of WE 122 Provide Technical Review and Recommendation
  • 2 instances of WE 175 Produce Design
  • 1 instance of WE 157 Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data
  • 1 instance of WE 149 Install Pipeline

Sort WE ID WE Title NEPA NOAA USFWS NHPA Has Provisions Inadvertent Discovery Completed
A 30 Bayhorse Creek
B 55 Hydro-seed BPA Funded Hooper Lane Culvert Replacement project 07/01/2011
C 55 Hydro-seed BPA Funded PBSC-09 Elimination Project 07/01/2011
D 114 Conduct meetings 07/01/2011
E 119 Routine Administration of Contract 07/01/2011
F 122 Technical Review and Recommendations for Fisheries Projects 07/01/2011
G 132 Submit Progress Report for the period July 2010 thru June 2011 07/01/2011
H 149 LHC-08A/8B Consolidation 11/30/2011
I 157 Stream Investigations 11/30/2011
J 165 Complete Environmental Compliance 07/01/2011
K 175 Topographic Surveys 07/01/2011
L 175 Feasibility Preliminary Design Work 07/01/2011
M 185 Periodic Status Reports for BPA 07/01/2011
N 191 Agency Project Coordination 07/01/2011