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Contract 72618: 2002-070-00 EXP NPSWCD - LAPWAI CK WATERSHED RESTORATION

Last Modified: Nikki Lane, 02/05/2016 12:01 PM   
Basics

Project Number:
2002-070-00
Title:
Lapwai Creek Anadromous Habitat
BPA PM:
Virginia Preiss
Stage:
Implementation
Area:
Province Subbasin %
Mountain Snake Clearwater 100.00%
Contract Number:
72618
Contract Title:
2002-070-00 EXP NPSWCD - LAPWAI CK WATERSHED RESTORATION
Contract Continuation:
Previous: Next:
68701: 2002-070-00 EXP NP SWCD - LAPWAI CK WATERSHED RESTORATION
  • 75932: 2002-070-00 EXP LAPWAI CREEK WATERSHED RESTORATION
Contract Status:
Closed
Contract Description:
The Restoring Anadromous Fish Habitat in the Lapwai Creek Watershed, project 2002-070-00, began in 2003.  This multi-year project focuses on restoring and improving fish habitat within the Lapwai Creek watershed.  The limiting factors addressed include low summer flows, wide fluctuation in annual stream flows, connectivity, loss of all or partial floodplain, sedimentation of spawning and rearing habitat, high summer stream temperatures, and lack of in-stream cover.  Past accomplishments have entailed the installation of land improvement projects to address these limiting factors, including 9.82 miles of riparian fencing, 6.21 miles of upland fencing, 798.2 acres of weed control, two livestock waste systems, 10,400 LF of riparian plantings, 8 stream crossings, 12.25 miles of road improvements, 2 miles of streambank bioengineering restoration, 10.38 acres of wetland enhancement, 19,960.61 acres of direct seeding, 17 alternati... ve watering systems for livestock, 13 water and sediment control structures, 22 LF grassed waterway, the development of 12  habitat conservation plans, 9.27 miles of access restored, 3.1 miles of floodplain reconnected, 83.1 acres of tree planting, and 200 acres of grass seeding.  

Prior to the initiation of this project, a massive data gap existed on fish, the condition of fish habitat, and limiting factors within the watershed.  Under the FY 2007 contract, we focused primarily on the analysis and compilation of the fish presence and abundance data, and stream habitat data collected annually since 2003.  The data was analyzed and converted into a GIS-compatible format and then combined with other available, watershed-wide data sets developed by the Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District, the Nez Perce Tribe Watershed Division (NPT) and the NPT Water Resources Division.  The synergistic effect of these combined data sets came together in the development of the "Strategy for the Ecological Restoration of Lapwai Creek Watershed," a document intended to direct efforts and resources toward the highest priority restoration projects and areas of the Lapwai Creek watershed.  This document provides an assessment of the status and health of the aquatic resources within the watershed, and allows the spatial prioritization of the implementation of future watershed protection and restoration projects for the Lapwai Creek watershed. This plan was updated in FY08 to incorporate information identified by the ISRP review.
                                                                                                                                                                          
May 1, 2016 through April 30, 2017 Contract Summary:

The "Strategy for the Ecological Restoration of Lapwai Creek Watershed," which was completed under the FY 07 contract and revised in FY08, and the 2014-2018 Geographic Review proposal were the main references for prioritizing implementation and developing this contract period's SOW.  Work during this contract period includes more design and plan development than the previous 3 contract years.  The plan and design will allow for future implementation actions.  The NPSWCD anticipates the installation of projects planned and designed through this contract period in the years 2018-2020.

Under this contract, the NPSWCD plans to plant 1.35 acres with native trees and shrubs, maintain vegetation at 6 sites (85 acres), develop 4 habitat restoration plans, treat 8.6 acres of hybrid knotweed, treat 6 acres of orange hawkweed, install 2 water developments, repair 1,152 LF of fence, inventory 320 acres of land, and install 1,886 acres of direct seeding.  Work completed under this contract assists in meeting the following objectives:

Objective 1 – Reduce stream temperatures
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 of stream miles meeting standards. The benchmark for this objective is to reduce overall days exceeding daily average temperatures at less than 16 degrees Celsius for spawning and rearing for anadromous salmonids and less than 20 degrees Celsius under all circumstances (NPCC 1994). Additional benchmarks for specific project types are discussed under relevant deliverables. Desired out comes include restoring hydrologic functions related to temperature--identifying and rehabilitating wetland and floodplain areas, restoring riparian functions related to temperature--continuing efforts aimed at increasing streamside shading where streamside shading has been reduced by anthropogenic activities.  This objective is consistent with the Clearwater Subbasin Management Plan, pg 35 (NPCC, 2005).

Objective 2 – Improve aquatic habitat diversity and complexity
Improve aquatic habitat diversity and complexity to levels consistent with objectives in the subbasin plan, with particular emphasis on recovery of anadromous stocks. Aquatic habitat condition (including diversity and/or complexity components) is limiting all focal species. Improvement in habitat productivity is considered critical to attainment of goals for both anadromous and resident species. Address priority problems with protection and restoration activities designed to promote development of more complex and diverse habitats through improved watershed condition and function. Desired outcomes include additions of large woody debris, stream channel reconstruction, increased side channels, increased pool quality/quantity, floodplain reconstruction, protecting and restoring wetland, and improved hydrologic functions.  Management criteria includes water temperature of 16°C, adequate sources of woody debris recruitment, width to depth ratios <10, streambank conditions are >90% stable, with on average, less than 10% of banks actively eroding, and overbank flows occur on a 1.5 – 2 year event. Link to Clearwater Subbasin Plan, pg. 37 (NPCC, 2005).

Objective 3 – Reduce instream sedimentation
Reduce instream sedimentation to levels meeting applicable water quality standards, with an established upward trend in the number of stream miles meeting standards.  Benchmarks for this activity include streambanks are >90% stable, < 20% cobble embeddedness, and turbidity is low (NOAA, 1996).  Additional benchmarks for specific project types are discussed under relevant deliverables. Desired outcomes include restoring streambank condition, reducing sediment delivery to the stream from hydrologically connected roads and uplands, and reducing sediment inputs by implementing practices that address problems from logging, mining, agricultural and other historic and current sediment producing activities.   This objective is consistent with the Clearwater Subbasin Management Plan, pg 35 (NPCC, 2005).

Status and Trend and Implementation/Effectiveness monitoring under this contract is coordinated with the Nez Perce Tribe.  The Nez Perce Tribe conducts the monitoring and evaluation required to determine population status and trends, as well as the physical and biological response to the habitat/watershed restoration efforts.  The Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District (NPSWCD) utilizes the Nez Perce Tribe's monitoring data to prioritize habitat improvement and site specific project areas.   
Account Type(s):
Expense
Contract Start Date:
05/01/2016
Contract End Date:
04/30/2017
Current Contract Value:
$268,284
Expenditures:
$268,284

* Expenditures data includes accruals and are based on data through 28-Feb-2025.

BPA CO:
Amber MacLachlan
BPA COR:
Jennifer Lord
Env. Compliance Lead:
Elisabeth Bowers (Inactive)
Contract Contractor:
Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) - NEZPERSW00
Work Order Task(s):
WO: 00114052, Task: 1
Contract Type:
Contract (IGC)
Pricing Method:
Cost Reimbursement (CNF)
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Photos

Description: Stream temperature monitoring site at the downstream end of a planting project on Mission Creek. Photo taken 3_28_17

Contract(s):

72618

Dimensions: 448 x 336

Description: View of Mission Creek looking downstream from Slickpoo Road crossing. Stream temperature is monitored at this location. Photo taken 3/28/2017

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72618

Dimensions: 448 x 336

Description: Riparian Restoration site 15-1584 photo taken along Rock Creek, a tributary to Lapwai Creek. Image shows the weed barrier fabric with plantings and a mowed strip adjacent to the site. The grasses surrounding the plants are present in this image, but were hand pulled as part of the site maintenance. Image date 6/6/2016.

Contract(s):

72618

Dimensions: 2560 x 1920

Description: This photo represents one of the site maintenance techniques used along a 1.25 mile riparian restoration site at South Tom Beall Creek, a tributary to the Lapwai Creek watershed. The image shows the use of a blade mower to reduce the vegetation competition around trees. The tree tops are barely visible above the vegetation in this image. Reduction of vegetative mass around plantings is completed for 3 years following the planting date. We have found an increased survival of the planted trees/shrubs using this method.

Contract(s):

72618

Location: 46.438055° N, -116.755833° E

Dimensions: 1875 x 1365

Description: This image shows a black cottonwood tree visible after the site was mowed. Image date August 2016. The mowing assists in reducing vegetation competition for water, nutrients, and sunlight. Mowing is discontinued once the tree height exceeds the grass height.

Contract(s):

72618

Location: 46.437500° N, -116.755833° E

Dimensions: 2560 x 1920

Description: This image shows vegetation control using a weed eater. This method is used when the site is uneven or terrain prevents the use of a larger mower. When using a weed eater, a 6 foot circle is trimmed around the riparian vegetation.

Contract(s):

72618

Location: 46.437777° N, -116.751666° E

Dimensions: 2560 x 1920

Description: Image taken 8/29/2016 at one of the Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District's project sites on Sweetwater Creek. Pictured (l to r) are Bobby Hills, Jim Yost, Todd Wittman, Travis House and Emmit Taylor. Representatives from the Nez Perce Tribe, Northwest Power Planning and Conservation Council, and Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District.

Contract(s):

72618

Dimensions: 5312 x 2988

Description: Image from the Lapwai Creek watershed coordination tour held on 8/29/2016. Image shows left to right Emmit Taylor, Janet Hohle, Travis House, Bob Reis, Todd Wittman. Group is at the Sweetwater acclimation ponds within the Sweetwater watershed. Tour participants represented Nez Perce Tribe, Idaho Governor's Office of Species Conservation, NOAA fisheries, and Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District.

Contract(s):

72618

Dimensions: 5312 x 2988

Description: Image of a segment of Mission Creek where planning activities occurred in 2017. Image 4/4/2017.

Contract(s):

72618

Dimensions: 2988 x 5312

Description: Image taken 4/4/2017 of a segment of Rock Creek, a tributary to Mission Creek. Project planning will begin at this site in the next contract period 2017/2018.

Contract(s):

72618

Dimensions: 5312 x 2988

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Contract Contacts

Full Name Organization Write Permission Contact Role Email Work Phone
Steve Becker Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) No Supervisor npswcd@co.nezperce.id.us (208) 843-2931
Elisabeth Bowers Bonneville Power Administration Yes Env. Compliance Lead ekbowers@bpa.gov (503) 230-5184
Brenda Boyer Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Yes Administrative Contact brendaboyer@co.nezperce.id.us (208) 843-2931
Kayla Dau Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Yes Technical Contact kayladau@co.nezperce.id.us (208) 843-2931
Cody Dawes Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) No Technical Contact codyd@co.nezperce.id.us (208) 843-2931
Whitney Garrison Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) No Technical Contact whitneygarrison@co.nezperce.id.us (208) 843-2931
Mary Hoxer Bonneville Power Administration Yes Interested Party mjhoxer@bpa.gov (503) 230-4475
Nikki Lane Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Yes Technical Contact nikkilane@co.nezperce.id.us (208) 843-2931
Peter Lofy Bonneville Power Administration Yes F&W Approver ptlofy@bpa.gov (503) 230-4193
Jennifer Lord Bonneville Power Administration Yes COR jklord@bpa.gov (503) 230-5192
Amber MacLachlan Bonneville Power Administration Yes Contracting Officer almcmahon@bpa.gov (503) 230-3983
Lynn Rasmussen Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Yes Contract Manager lynnrasmussen@co.nezperce.id.us (208) 843-2931
Ashlee Rudolph Bonneville Power Administration No Interested Party abrudolph@bpa.gov (503) 230-4475
Elham Zolmajd-Haghighi Bonneville Power Administration No CO Assistant ezolmajd-haghighi@bpa.gov (503) 230-7414


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Statement Of Work (SOW)

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Deliverable Status

Deliverable Title WSE Sort Letter, Number, Title Start End Concluded
Environmental Compliance Requirements Completed B: 165. Environmental Compliance 04/30/2017 04/24/2017
Manage 5/1/2016 to 4/30/2017 contract C: 119. Management, Coordination, and Communication 04/30/2017 04/26/2017
Coordinate Lapwai Creek Watershed Activities D: 191. Coordinate Lapwai Creek Watershed Activities 04/27/2017 04/24/2017
Completed Annual Report E: 132. Produce RM&E Progress Report for Period 1/1/16-12/31/16 04/28/2017 04/24/2017
Updated GIS database F: 160. Maintain project database 04/28/2017 04/24/2017
Marketing plan implementation G: 99. Implement Lapwai Watershed Marketing Plan 04/23/2017 04/26/2017
Projects selected for installation in future contract years H: 114. Select, Prioritize, and Obtain Permission for 2017 Projects 12/29/2016 12/22/2016
Design package for 6 land improvement projects I: 175. Prepare Engineering and Technical Designs for 2018/2019 Projects 04/24/2017 04/24/2017
Raw temperature data J: 157. Stream Temperature Data Collection in the Lapwai Creek Watershed 04/30/2017 04/24/2017
Completed RIPP Step 1 on up to 4 non-tribal Properties K: 115. Complete Habitat Restoration Plans- Step 1 02/23/2017 02/08/2017
83.91 acres of vegetation maintained at 6 sites L: 198. Maintain Vegetation at Previously Planted Sites in Contract Years 2009 through 2015 10/31/2016 09/13/2016
320 acres of orange hawkweed inventoried M: 115. Orange Hawkweed Inventory 08/30/2016 08/30/2016
Treat 6 acres of hawkweed at 2 sites. N: 199. Craig Mountain Meadow Protection 09/29/2016 09/28/2016
Control Knotweed-Lapwai Creek Watershed O: 198. Knotweed Control 11/07/2016 11/07/2016
1,886 acres seeded with direct seeding systems P: 48. Reduce Sediment Delivery and Improve Hydrology 10/31/2016 10/31/2016
Alternative water source Q: 34. Site 11-128 Water Developments 04/23/2017 04/26/2017
Produce Plan for Windmill Road Riparian Restoration area R: 115. Windmill Road Riparian Restoration Area Inventory and Plan 09/22/2016 09/28/2016
Plant native tree, shrub and grass in riparian buffer area S: 47. South Tom Beall Buffer Project Riparian Planting Phase V 11/30/2016 11/30/2016
0.10 AC of Riparian Plantings T: 47. Tom Beall Reconnect Phase I 11/30/2016 11/30/2016
Inspect fence and water systems U: 186. Inspect and maintain water system and fence at 3 locations 10/27/2016 10/24/2016
Repair 1,152 lf of fence V: 186. Repair Fence at 14-1744 04/20/2017 04/26/2017
Alternative water source installed W: 34. Install one water development at site 16-1847 04/27/2017 04/26/2017
Install 600 lf of fence X: 40. Install Fence at 1847 04/27/2017 04/26/2017

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              Focal Species

              Primary Focal Species Work Statement Elements
              Steelhead (O. mykiss) - Snake River DPS (Threatened)
              • 2 instances of WE 198 Maintain Vegetation
              • 1 instance of WE 199 Remove Vegetation
              • 2 instances of WE 186 Operate and Maintain Habitat/Passage/Structure
              • 2 instances of WE 34 Develop Alternative Water Source
              • 1 instance of WE 40 Install Fence
              • 2 instances of WE 47 Plant Vegetation
              • 1 instance of WE 48 Practice No-till and Conservation Tillage Systems
              • 1 instance of WE 114 Identify and Select Projects
              • 3 instances of WE 115 Produce Inventory or Assessment
              • 1 instance of WE 175 Produce Design
              • 1 instance of WE 157 Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data

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              Environmental Compliance

              Sort WE ID WE Title NEPA NOAA USFWS NHPA Has Provisions Inadvertent Discovery Completed
              A 185 Periodic Status Reports for BPA 05/01/2016
              B 165 Environmental Compliance 05/01/2016
              C 119 Management, Coordination, and Communication 05/01/2016
              D 191 Coordinate Lapwai Creek Watershed Activities 05/01/2016
              E 132 Produce RM&E Progress Report for Period 1/1/16-12/31/16 05/01/2016
              F 160 Maintain project database 05/01/2016
              G 99 Implement Lapwai Watershed Marketing Plan 05/01/2016
              H 114 Select, Prioritize, and Obtain Permission for 2017 Projects 05/01/2016
              I 175 Prepare Engineering and Technical Designs for 2018/2019 Projects 05/01/2016
              J 157 Stream Temperature Data Collection in the Lapwai Creek Watershed 05/01/2016
              K 115 Complete Habitat Restoration Plans- Step 1 05/01/2016
              L 198 Maintain Vegetation at Previously Planted Sites in Contract Years 2009 through 2015 05/11/2016
              M 115 Orange Hawkweed Inventory 05/01/2016
              N 199 Craig Mountain Meadow Protection 05/11/2016
              O 198 Knotweed Control 05/11/2016
              P 48 Reduce Sediment Delivery and Improve Hydrology 05/01/2016
              Q 34 Site 11-128 Water Developments 05/02/2016
              R 115 Windmill Road Riparian Restoration Area Inventory and Plan
              S 47 South Tom Beall Buffer Project Riparian Planting Phase V 05/02/2016
              T 47 Tom Beall Reconnect Phase I 06/07/2016
              U 186 Inspect and maintain water system and fence at 3 locations 05/01/2016
              V 186 Repair Fence at 14-1744 05/01/2016
              W 34 Install one water development at site 16-1847 05/01/2016
              X 40 Install Fence at 1847 02/18/2017
              Y 132 Complete 2015 Progress report 05/01/2016

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