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Contract 63605: 2010-077-00 EXP TUCANNON (AREA 1) BUILD - HABITAT COMPLEXITY
Project Number:
Title:
Tucannon River Programmatic Habitat Project
BPA PM:
Stage:
Implementation
Area:
Province Subbasin %
Columbia Plateau Tucannon 100.00%
Contract Number:
63605
Contract Title:
2010-077-00 EXP TUCANNON (AREA 1) BUILD - HABITAT COMPLEXITY
Contract Continuation:
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Contract Status:
Closed
Contract Description:
Work Elements A, B and C are covered under the CTUIR Project 2008-202-00.  They are tracked here and included only for context (e.g., EC tracking)

Project spans two contract periods over a 24 - 30 month duration covering design (Year-1) and the subsequent construction of restoration features (design implementation) in Year-2.

This contract is to complete the Implementation Phase (Year 2):  
  -- any subsequent design modifications that may be required (following review), or as an adaptation in response to changes in channel geomorphology or site conditions (since completion of the design phase)
  -- permitting
  -- environmental and cultural resource clearances, and
  -- implementation of the design (construction of improved habitat features, and actions to restore ecological function).

Summary: This contract will be used to fund the implementation...  of restoration actions in the Tucannon River, at Project Area 1 (RM 49.3-50.0), including: environmental compliance as needed, materials acquisition & transport, and the placement of constructed features in the Tucannon River. The project implementation schedule is targeted for construction in 2014.  

Enhancing and restoring instream habitat in this project area will be accomplished through a variety of treatment actions in the main channel, along the banks, and within the floodplain. These treatments include construction of instream habitat features such as Large Woody Debris (LWD) complexes, engineered log jams (ELJs), re-activation of historical side channels, removal of infrastructure such as spoils material and artificial embankments near an adjacent campground slated for removal by WDW, creation of pocket habitat via boulder placement, rectification of passage concerns associated with pre-existing cross vane structures built by state/county agency personnel over a decade ago which are operating outside of state passage criteria. and the installation of riparian plantings.  The principal benefits of project implementation will be restoration of historic spring Chinook spawning, rearing, and migration corridor habitats.  The associated treatment of riparian areas is expected to induce naturally occurring repair, restoration, and recovery of both floodplain and riparian zone function and processes.

The primary restoration objective identified for PA 1 is to improve; floodplain connectivity, and habitat complexity through the placement of whole conifer trees and boulders, and riparian conditions. Project designs will be a collaborative effort with landowners United States Forest Service (USFS) and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). Implementation strategies and materials shall be consistent with operational and sizing guidelines accepted by the cooperating partnership entities.  Designs will incorporate objectives set by the Tucannon Habitat Programmatic (2010-077-00) improvement for the Tucannon River core spring Chinook spawning and rearing area by approaching the target of having one piece of LWD per active channel width.  A total of 50 (3'x3') boulders and 200 trees shall be added to the project area via helicopter and trackhoe. Selection of aerial placement of key member tree materials during implementation is essential for achieving required sizing of trees, of which will be supplemented via ground implementation with smaller trees and boulders. Proper sinuosity shall be achieved by channel shaping and side channels shall be re-activated by excavating and/or deflection flows o re-activate widespread floodplain function.

Design Focus:  Emphasis is on increasing in-channel complexity through the placement of LWD to promote the reduction of channel confinement.  A description of the project area with respect to existing natural processes and habitat conditions is provided in the Design Report, along with the specific physical and biological objectives that the proposed restoration features are expected to address and achieve.  In addition, the project’s contribution to the overall watershed-scale restoration plan is described.  Construction considerations, implementation cost estimates, and best management practices are included for the treatment actions proposed in the restoration plan and Design Reports for Area 1.

Expected Implementation Actions (from the Design Report):  Re-invigorate floodplain, habitat complexity, and braided channels. Install ELJs and other LWD to initiate side channel development through the floodplain and reactivate areas adjacent to a state owned campground of which is slated for removal just prior to 2014 implementation. Remove detrimental anthropogenic infrastructure on the land surface such as levees and spoils and modify existing wood and rock structures to improve their habitat benefits and reduce impediments to natural processes.  (Re)plant adjacent floodplain and riparian areas; re-vegetate and restore disturbed construction access sites, staging areas, and decommissioned campground sites.    

Potential Challenges:  Access to treatment areas via ground mobilization may cause short-term disturbance, but minimized by a well designed planning of the access routes. Some trees and other existing vegetation may be disturbed in the process of gaining access to and placing the LWD structures and channel shaping. LWD placement strategies will consider remedies towards minimizing the potential for a degree of material mobilization not sought.  
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Design Phase (provided here for context):  The Year-1 contract encompassed:
- a final assessment, design report, and project design,
- any subsequent design modifications (following review), and
- the initiation of permitting requirements, and environmental and cultural resources clearances, if possible.

Background:  Under prior contracts, the Columbia Conservation District (CCD) coordinated the development of a habitat restoration plan for the Tucannon River from RM-30 upstream to RM-50. CTUIR cooperated in the effort by providing professional input as well as financing for aspects of the assessment of the Tucannon Watershed. Through empowerment of the Programmatic dedication of additional funds to the Tucannon Chinook salmon recovery effort, the Snake River Salmon Recovery Board (SRSRB) and Tucannon Coordination Committee (TCC) have supported the completion of restoration assessment and planning from RM-30 downstream to the confluence of the Snake River.  This Conceptual Restoration Plan (Anchor QEA, 2011) has prioritized projects into three Tiers (1-3) based on the projected effects of implementation as a benefit to Snake River spring Chinook, cost-efficiency relative to those benefits, and the feasibility of construction.  Project Area 1 was identified as a high priority reach in the Tucannon Geomorphic Assessment. The TCC assigned sponsorship of this particular project to Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) and the Regional technical team (RTT) concurred.  The CTUIR is responsible for surveying, developing the design, permitting, obtaining clearances, implementing the project, monitoring and maintaining subsequent restoration response.

The design of the Area-1 project will completed by CTUIR entities using Accord dollars,

The Design Plan for Project Area 1 will initiate in the late summer/early fall period of 2013, and be completed by 2014.

Status:  The Accord 2013 contract will produce the engineering design report, construction specifications, and estimate of probable costs required to permit and implement the Project Area-1 Tucannon River project.  Contract staff will to initiate and coordinate permitting requirements and environmental clearances starting in 2013  in anticipation of design implementation and project construction in the summer of 2014.  Cultural Resource protection investigations associated with planned materials staging areas, equipment mobilization, and work-site access in particular have required immediate attention and deliberate scheduling to initiate compliance actions such as surveys, and other requirements, in order for clearances to be timely during the expected construction period.  
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Future Management Considerations

Background:  The Tucannon River basin is located in Southeast Washington State in Columbia and Garfield counties.  The system-wide restoration objective for the Tucannon River is to improve habitat conditions for Endangered Species Act (ESA) listed species (Snake River Spring Chinook and Steelhead) for all life history stages.  It is expected that improved habitat conditions will lead to an increase in the abundance of listed species returning to the river.  Increasing abundance will lead to de-listing of the species, which is the overall recovery goal for the system.  Previous efforts (CCD 2004; SRSRB 2006) have identified the habitat-limiting factors associated with the decline of ESA-listed populations.

Geomorphic Implications:  LWD placement throughout the stream reach will force pools and hydraulic variability in the plane-bed channel sections, decrease instream velocities, and provide additional hydraulic complexity in the deep, incised sections. Placing ELJs in strategic locations along the left bank will promote side channel development through the former Russell property, developing a more complex channel network. Throughout the LWD placement areas, the structures will promote retention of additional LWD and bed-load that will promote building up the bed elevation over time and increasing floodplain connectivity, will ease channel confinement and allow for better floodplain connectivity during high flows.

Biological Benefits:  Adding complexity to the project area via LWD will address habitat limiting factors in the mainstem by diversifying the channel and initiating side channel development. In the short term, the pools that form at the structures will increase the available area for holding in the project area. The hydraulic diversity created by the structures will provide high-flow refuge and low-flow cover for juveniles. The structures also sort bed-load sediment, leading to the formation of spawning areas. In the long term, ELJs will promote channel complexity by splitting flow and encouraging the natural processes that drive the formation of habitat elements such as pools and side channels. The availability of diverse habitats will increase the carrying capacity for juvenile salmonids and increase the number of pools for holding adults. Levee removal and modifying the existing revetment structures will increase floodplain connectivity and the ability for the channel to migrate throughout the valley. In the long term, increased floodplain connectivity will lead to better riparian conditions that drive many ecosystem processes that are beneficial to both aquatic and non-aquatic species.
  
Account Type(s):
Expense
Contract Start Date:
11/01/2013
Contract End Date:
12/31/2014
Current Contract Value:
$400,000
Expenditures:
$400,000

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

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Contract Type:
Contract (IGC)
Pricing Method:
Cost Reimbursement (CNF)
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Full Name Organization Write Permission Contact Role Email Work Phone
Kris Buelow Snake River Salmon Recovery Board Yes Technical Contact kris@snakeriverboard.org (509) 392-3858
Julie Burke Umatilla Confederated Tribes (CTUIR) Yes Administrative Contact julieburke@ctuir.org (541) 429-7292
Daniel Gambetta Bonneville Power Administration Yes Env. Compliance Lead dagambetta@bpa.gov (503) 230-3493
Brenda Heister Bonneville Power Administration Yes Contracting Officer bsheister@bpa.gov (503) 230-3531
Eric Hoverson Umatilla Confederated Tribes (CTUIR) Yes Contract Manager erichoverson@ctuir.org (541) 429-7555
Andre L'Heureux Bonneville Power Administration Yes COR allheureux@bpa.gov (503) 230-4482
Peter Lofy Bonneville Power Administration Yes F&W Approver ptlofy@bpa.gov (503) 230-4193
Steve Martin Snake River Salmon Recovery Board No Supervisor steve@snakeriverboard.org (509) 386-4748
Sean Welch Bonneville Power Administration Yes Technical Contact spwelch@bpa.gov (503) 230-7691


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A122275119Manage and Administer ProjectsManagement of Project Implementation and Administration of the ContractThis WE is being covered under another contract. See contract description. The CTUIR project lead will manage this contract, with the additional administrative assistance of [SRSRB or other] staff as an additional component of the Lead Entity role assumed through its existing programmatic habitat project responsibilities (#2010-077-00), addressed under contract with BPA (Contract #60562). Additional funding for the CTUIR is not included in the line-item budget for this contract. In order to provide support for the incremental costs associated with contract management, reporting, and administrative responsibilities, including subcontractor oversight, communication, and supervision, these costs are encompassed within contract support for Project #2008-202-00: Tucannon Watershed Contract No. 60445 - Protect and Restore Habitat (CTUIR).$00.00%11/01/201312/31/2014
B122276165Produce Environmental Compliance DocumentationEnvironmental and cultural resource clearance and permittingThis WE is covered under another contract. See Contract Description. Coordinate with the BPA Environmental Specialist (EC-Lead) to obtain NEPA, ESA, cultural resources, and other environmental compliance clearances required to implement the project design. Work with the BPA EC lead to ensure the project developed through the prior design contract will meet permitting and environmental compliance requirements. For example, provide needed information and support to KEC for ESA consultations (US Fish & Wildlife Service or NOAA Fisheries) and Cultural Resource reviews and concurrences (e.g., State [SHPO] & Tribal [THPO]) for construction activities that are planned for implementation in 2014 -- including materials or equipment staging areas and construction access points -- and as design features and implementation logistics and schedules become more firmly documented through final design adjustments and site planning. On-the-ground work cannot begin until environmental compliance and cultural resource clearance has been received from the EC-Lead.$00.00%11/01/201312/31/2014
C122277175Produce DesignDesign Specifications and Engineering (Completion & Adjustments): Area-01This WE is covered under another contract. See Contract Description. A final or near-final design and implementation plan will be submitted for consultation by December 31, 2013. Background: Project Area 1 is located within the active river channel and floodplain from approximately 1/2 mile upstream of Cow camp Bridge to Panjab Bridge RM 49.3 top 50.0) . Based on categorization provided by the Geomorphic Assessment, the project area is identified as a high priority in the Conceptual Restoration Plan for the Tucannon River. The CTUIR staff is managing the design and engineering required to plan and implement this project with Accord funds allocated to habitat protection and restoration in the Tucannon river [#2008-202-00]; the project is being designed to completion, or at least approximately an 80% level as part of the BPA contract held by the CTUIR (#60445). The design focus for project Area 1 is on increasing in-channel complexity through the placement of LWD, and reducing channel confinement. This work element is intended to: (a) guide the transition from the final or near-final Design Report produced under Contract # 60445 to the development of the engineering and design plan required to permit and sufficient to implement the Project Area (Area) 3 project; and (b) accommodate any late-stage adjustments in planning due to changed circumstances (confirmation of site plan, construction access points, materials staging areas, and scheduling). Review and refinement of a final design may be required prior to going to construction, to accurately reflect changes in river conditions that can be expected to occur between the time of this contract award and the work-window construction period. This work element includes all work associated with the preparation of engineering or technical drawings, specifications and/or budgets required for the construction of in-stream large wood placement, boulders, and the installation of any additional structures or features. The design plan may include ancillary work such as land surveying, photogrametric surveys, field surveys, etc. Purpose: Finalize restoration designs, following any late plan revisions or adjustments to changes in channel morphology, to a level sufficient to address engineering design review, coordinate permitting and the planning of construction schedules and details -- for implementation of the project targeted for the summer of 2014.$00.00%11/01/201306/30/2014
D12227829Increase Aquatic and/or Floodplain ComplexityAdd LWD & boulders habitat to the Tucannon River, RM [49.3-50.0]Design and orchestrate the implementation of 175 whole trees and 25 boulders to increase habitat complexity and improve channel conditions for listed salmonid species. Implementation monitoring activities shall be conductive to providing a quantifiable measurement of physical habitat change over time; to gauge response and progress towards the goal of achieving a 17% survival benefit target for all actions in the subbasin. LWD configurations shall be placed in strategic areas based on interpretations of results compiled during field assessments and subsequent surveys and coordination meetings between cooperating project partner entities.$323,00080.75%11/01/201309/30/2014
E12227930Realign, Connect, and/or Create ChannelPerennial and Ephemeral Side Channel DevelopmentThis work element would develop highly productive and complex perennial and ephemeral side channel habitat for the purpose of improving juvenile rearing habitat for spring Chinook salmon. Channel shaping and grading actions will punctuate recovery of historical channel networks. The creation of backwater and isolated pools is an objective that has proven to increase complexity as well as positive biological response of target species as illustrated by CTUIR research results.$75,00018.75%11/01/201309/30/2014
F122280132Produce Progress (Annual) ReportReport encompassed in yearly Programmatic reporting for the Tucannon (#2010-077-00)Progress Report for this contract to be completed in the next SRSRB contract (the continuation of contract # 60562). The COTR is providing guidance to the CCD, CTUIR, WDFW and other project implementation contractors to work with the SRSRB staff to produce a single, comprehensive document that encompasses all of the work funded by BPA through the Tucannon Programmatic Project [#2010-077-00], including 2012-14 accomplishment reporting for Contract #s: 54636, 58777, 58975, and the administration, management and coordination contract #60562 (and its subsequent renewals).$1,0000.25%10/01/201412/31/2014
G122274185Produce 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.$1,0000.25%01/01/201412/31/2014
      
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Deliverable Title WSE Sort Letter, Number, Title Start End Concluded
Effective implementation management, and timely contract administration A: 119. Management of Project Implementation and Administration of the Contract 12/31/2014 12/30/2014
Environmental and Cultural Resource compliance assistance and clearance documentation B: 165. Environmental and cultural resource clearance and permitting 12/31/2014 06/20/2014
Review and adjustment to design report; produce revised/final construction or site plan C: 175. Design Specifications and Engineering (Completion & Adjustments): Area-01 06/30/2014 12/31/2013
Add LWD & boulders habitat to the Tucannon River, RM 49.3-50.0 D: 29. Add LWD & boulders habitat to the Tucannon River, RM [49.3-50.0] 09/30/2014 08/25/2014
Side Channel Development E: 30. Perennial and Ephemeral Side Channel Development 09/30/2014 08/25/2014

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Primary Focal Species Work Statement Elements
Chinook (O. tshawytscha) - Snake River Spring/Summer ESU (Threatened)
  • 1 instance of WE 29 Increase Aquatic and/or Floodplain Complexity
  • 1 instance of WE 30 Realign, Connect, and/or Create Channel
  • 1 instance of WE 175 Produce Design
Steelhead (O. mykiss) - Snake River DPS (Threatened)
  • 1 instance of WE 30 Realign, Connect, and/or Create Channel

Sort WE ID WE Title NEPA NOAA USFWS NHPA Has Provisions Inadvertent Discovery Completed
A 119 Management of Project Implementation and Administration of the Contract 11/01/2013
B 165 Environmental and cultural resource clearance and permitting 11/01/2013
C 175 Design Specifications and Engineering (Completion & Adjustments): Area-01 09/30/2013
D 29 Add LWD & boulders habitat to the Tucannon River, RM [49.3-50.0] 06/15/2014
E 30 Perennial and Ephemeral Side Channel Development 06/15/2014
F 132 Report encompassed in yearly Programmatic reporting for the Tucannon (#2010-077-00) 11/01/2013
G 185 Periodic Status Reports for BPA 11/01/2013