Contract History:

This project began in 2007 and became part of the Nez Perce Tribe Fisheries Watershed Department’s Habitat Restoration program.  In 2007 and 2008, the Nez Perce Tribe (NPT) and Nez Perce National Forest (NPNF) worked collaboratively to complete stream crossing assessments and the associated culvert replacement prioritization in the Slate Creek Watershed.  In 2009, the Nez Perce Tribe and Nez Perce National Forest worked collaboratively to implement a high priority culvert replacement on Little Slate Creek (#3246).   Another high priority crossing was replaced in 2010 (the 9315 crossing) as well as crossing #3135 in 2011.  All culvert replacement projects have had riparian planting after implementation and have undergone monitoring in accordance with our Nez Perce Tribe Culvert Replacement monitoring protocol.

This project will operate under a Partnership Agreement between the Nez Perce Tribe and the Nez Perce National Forest.  The Nez Perce National Forest contributes approximately 20% of project costs in both cash and in kind for contract preparation, administration, and technical oversight.  


Summary of FY 2012 Contract Implementation:

FY 12 contract implementation, which included the implementation of the 3136 culvert replacement located on FS road 221 (the main Grangeville Salmon Roads), associated riparian planting, and design for one to three priority culvert replacements, were all canceled due to the large Sheep Creek Fire and subsequent snow fall.  Project implementation/effectiveness monitoring and evaluation of the 3135 (year 1 post) and 3136 (pre) culvert replacements was completed.  

FY 2013 Contract Implementation:

FY 13 contract implementation will complete the work that was canceled in FY 2012.  This includes the 3136 culvert replacement and designs for up to three more priority culvert replacements.  Baseline and post implementation project monitoring will also be completed for the 3136 culvert replacement.