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Contract 73776: 2002-061-00 EXP POTLATCH RIVER WATERSHED RESTORATION
Project Number:
Title:
Potlatch River Watershed Restoration
Stage:
Implementation
Area:
Province Subbasin %
Mountain Snake Clearwater 100.00%
Contract Number:
73776
Contract Title:
2002-061-00 EXP POTLATCH RIVER WATERSHED RESTORATION
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Contract Status:
Closed
Contract Description:
This project seeks to restore A-run Snake River Steelhead to a robust, self-sustaining population within the Potlatch River through:

1. Coordinated development of habitat and land management improvement practices on private/public agricultural, forest and range lands,

2. Coordination of interagency watershed planning efforts, continuation of watershed monitoring and

3. Development of outreach programs to landowners, agricultural producers, and the general public.  

The primary objectives of this contract include:

• Identify, plan, design, fund and implement best management practices to improve steelhead habitat within the Potlatch River watershed.
• Coordinate Potlatch River steelhead habitat restoration practices with the State of Idaho's TMDL process and the Clearwater Subbasin Management Planning process.
• Maintain temperature, flow, and project effectiveness monitoring programs within...  the Potlatch River system.
• Revise Potlatch River Watershed Management Plan, as needed.

This proposal is consistent with the NWPCC Fish and Wildlife Program’s goal to develop habitat-based programs designed to rebuild healthy, naturally producing fish and wildlife populations by protecting, mitigating, and restoring habitats. This project is consistent with the objectives and strategies of the Clearwater Subbasin Management Plan.

The 377,776-acre Potlatch River watershed is located in north-central Idaho and is the largest tributary in the lower Clearwater River.  The Potlatch River is critical to A-run Snake River steelhead.    

In an effort to lower stream temperatures, increase summer flows, decrease surface and channel erosion (and associated nutrient loading), and increase riparian habitat complexities, this project will focus on erosion control, nutrient reduction, and riparian restoration on private/public agricultural, forest and range lands through the implementation of erosion/sediment control structures, livestock exclusion fencing, off-site water developments, native plantings of riparian areas, protection of functional riparian and wetland areas, and enhanced agricultural practices to reduce erosion and nutrient runoff.  Priority tributaries for restoration work, as determined by the Potlatch River Watershed Management Plan, include:  Big Bear Creek, Little Bear Creek, Pine Creek, Cedar Creek, Corral Creek, Little Boulder Creek, Leopold Creek, Potlatch River, Ruby Creek, Moose Creek, Boulder Creek, Pivash Creek, East Fork Potlatch River, Feather Creek, Purdue Creek, Cougar Creek, and Bob's Creek.

Project 2002-061-00 is coordinated with contracts associated with project 2008-604-00.
  
Account Type(s):
Expense
Contract Start Date:
09/01/2016
Contract End Date:
08/31/2017
Current Contract Value:
$409,967
Expenditures:
$409,967

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

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Work Order Task(s):
Contract Type:
Contract (IGC)
Pricing Method:
Cost Reimbursement (CNF)
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A160339185Produce 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.$1,5000.37%01/01/201708/31/2017
B160340119Manage and Administer ProjectsRoutine administrative tasksRoutine administrative and contract tasks$55,00013.41%09/01/201608/31/2017
C160341165Produce Environmental Compliance DocumentationVerify that all NEPA - Environmental Compliance has been completedSubmit SOW and supporting documents as needed for BPA's environmental planning and compliance group to determine environmental compliance status. Submit all information necessary for BPA to provide environmental clearance for these projects.$14,5003.54%09/01/201608/31/2017
D16034299Outreach and EducationGeneral Program Outreach and Youth Education CoordinationOutreach to the general public and landowners will take place to distribute information regarding the implementation of steelhead habitat restoration and/or protection strategies through a variety of formats that may include, but not be limited to, one-on-one discussions, community meetings, field tours, newsletters and websites. Conservation implementation recommendations from these interactions may be incorporated into revisions of the Potlatch River Watershed Management Plan and, when appropriate, the Latah SWCD's 5-year Resource Conservation Plan. Approximately 250 students participate in the annual Conservation Awareness Days sponsored and classroom presentations by Latah SWCD staff.$14,0003.41%09/01/201608/31/2017
E160343157Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab DataMaintain Watershed Monitoring ProgramThis WE will address the implementation of the monitoring components outlined in the Latah SWCD Monitoring Plan and Procedures. In addition, the stream gage will be maintained by USGS at the mouth of the Potlatch River through contract. The gage will be maintained by monthly visits from USGS personnel. It will be checked for correct calibration and data will be uploaded at the same time. The USGS station at the mouth of the Potlatch River collects flow data (measured in cubic feet per second). The information is shared with state and federal conservation agencies working on habitat restoration and water quality improvements. A variety of monitoring programs are highlighted within the milestones. Many of the programs are maintained through the entire contract period (e.g., USGS Gaging Station) and others have a fall 2016 element and a spring/summer 2017 element. Hence, these monitoring programs will also have a start and end date that represent the entire contract period.$45,00010.98%09/01/201608/31/2017
F160344186Operate and Maintain Habitat/Passage/StructureOperate and Maintain Habitat/Passage/StructuresOperation and maintenance of habitat features including, but not limited to, fences, instream structures, passage facilities, sediment control structures, and off-site water developments. Monitoring points will be established at all construction sites, and inspection visits will be conducted following seasonal and/or unexpected high flow events. Failures, damage, and other deficiencies of structural performances will be repaired, replaced or reinforced to insure desired and planned function. The follow up and maintenance is necessary to legitimize the funding and functionality of the structures installed; increase public awareness and confidence in anadromous fish stream restoration efforts; and accentuate the image and responsibilities of participating agencies commitment to the present and future health of the fisheries. Locations where this work element will be utilized include, but are not limited to: Corral Creek, Bear Creek, and East Fork Potlatch River. Under this work element, funding will be used to complete and maintain, as needed, habitat and erosion control structures constructed under previous BPA contracts associated with projects #2002-061-00 and or #2008-604-00.$5,0001.22%09/01/201608/31/2017
G160345191Watershed CoordinationParticipate in Clearwater Subbasin coordination meetingsParticipate in regional watershed coordination meetings addressing habitat restoration, water quality and land management actions that may affect steelhead habitat protection and/or restoration efforts within the area.$2,5000.61%09/01/201608/31/2017
H160346114Identify and Select ProjectsProject Site Reviews, Conservation Planning/Design, and Proposal DevelopmentWork with landowners identified through outreach and education efforts to review potential sites for riparian and stream habitat improvement projects. Outreach efforts, consultation, and site evaluations will be carried out in concert wit the Potlatch River Watershed Management Plan. Efforts will be made to link an individual's objectives with a prioritized set of restoration strategies, while heightening overall public awareness of the various means towards restoring a robust, self-sustaining steelhead population. Priority restoration projects will be defined and protection strategies to benefit steelhead habitat via direct, voluntary efforts on both private and public lands will be identified. Landowner initial conservation concept plans will be developed for sites that show a strong potential for habitat improvements. When appropriate, formal funding proposals will be developed for private, county, state and federal funding entities.$95,00023.17%09/01/201608/31/2017
I160347198Maintain VegetationReplant and Maintain Riparian Plantings - Potlatch RiverSignificant riparian and upland planting have taken place throughout Corral Creek and other watersheds in the Potlatch River system over the past several years. Many of these planting have been reviewed, approved, and funded by BPA under the Latah SWCD Project #2002-061-00 and #2008-604-00. The planting sites previously approved under 2002-061-00 and/or 2008-604-00 will be maintained through this contract if additional resources are needed beyond those allocated to this similar work element outlined in contracts associated with Project #2008-604-00. All plants and materials will be accessed to the various planting sites via 4x4 truck and/or ATV. Latah SWCD will evaluate for survivability/mortality rates, and determine if a replanting is necessary. If necessary, these areas will be replanted and existing plants will be maintained to assure survivability. Approximately 5,000 plants have been budgeted for replanting these various sites. Due to contract budget limitations, additional planting stock will be purchased with alternative state and federal funds with the majority of the planting labor provided through this contract. Approximately 10 miles of stream bank will be maintained across 6-12 individual sites. Several of the maintained sites were initiated under project # 2008-604-00.$170,00041.46%09/01/201608/31/2017
J160348174Produce PlanRevise Potlatch River Watershed Restoration PlanRevise the Potlatch River Watershed Restoration Plan as new information is developed through watershed surveys, landowner comments, development of restoration strategies and changing public policy. The Plan will be treated as a working "living document" with revisions throughout the year as new data is secured and analyzed.$2,5000.61%09/01/201608/31/2017
K16034999Outreach and EducationSolicit Landowner ParticipationLandowner interactions will take place to review interest regarding the implementation of steelhead habitat restoration and/or protection strategies as well as improved agricultural practices to minimize sedimentation and nutrient loading to local streams. Latah SWCD will have direct interactions with landowners. Following these interactions, initial site reviews will be undertaken and conservation plans will be developed. Conservation implementation recommendations from these interactions may be incorporated into revisions of the Potlatch River Watershed Management Plan and, when appropriate, the Latah SWCD's 5-year Resource Conservation Plan.$2,5000.61%09/01/201608/31/2017
L160350132Produce Progress (Annual) ReportSubmit Progress Report for the period 9.1.15 thru 8.31.16The progress report summarizes the project goals, 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 9.1.15 thru 8.31.16 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.$2,5000.61%09/01/201607/31/2017
      
$410,000
   

Deliverable Title WSE Sort Letter, Number, Title Start End Concluded
All administrative tasks fulfilled with timely quality products B: 119. Routine administrative tasks 08/31/2017 08/31/2017
Environmental Compliance & Consultation Review C: 165. Verify that all NEPA - Environmental Compliance has been completed 08/31/2017 08/31/2017
Provide outreach communication to approximately 100 landowners and 250 local students D: 99. General Program Outreach and Youth Education Coordination 08/31/2017 08/31/2017
Implement Latah SWCD Monitoring Plan and Procedures E: 157. Maintain Watershed Monitoring Program 08/31/2017 08/31/2017
Operate and maintain all contractual habitat improvement structures F: 186. Operate and Maintain Habitat/Passage/Structures 08/31/2017 08/31/2017
Participation in regional watershed protection/restoration coordination efforts G: 191. Participate in Clearwater Subbasin coordination meetings 08/31/2017 08/31/2017
Project Site Reviews, Conservation Planning/Design, and Proposal Development H: 114. Project Site Reviews, Conservation Planning/Design, and Proposal Development 08/31/2017 08/31/2017
Evaluate plantings, replant, and perform light maintenance I: 198. Replant and Maintain Riparian Plantings - Potlatch River 08/31/2017 08/31/2017
Revise Potlatch River Watershed Restoration Plan J: 174. Revise Potlatch River Watershed Restoration Plan 08/31/2017 08/31/2017
Direct contact with landowners K: 99. Solicit Landowner Participation 08/31/2017 08/31/2017
Completed Annual Report L: 132. Submit Progress Report for the period 9.1.15 thru 8.31.16 07/31/2017 07/26/2017

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Primary Focal Species Work Statement Elements
Steelhead (O. mykiss) - Snake River DPS (Threatened)
  • 1 instance of WE 198 Maintain Vegetation
  • 1 instance of WE 186 Operate and Maintain Habitat/Passage/Structure
  • 1 instance of WE 114 Identify and Select Projects
  • 1 instance of WE 174 Produce Plan
  • 1 instance of WE 157 Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data

Sort WE ID WE Title NEPA NOAA USFWS NHPA Has Provisions Inadvertent Discovery Completed
A 185 Periodic Status Reports for BPA 09/01/2016
B 119 Routine administrative tasks 09/01/2016
C 165 Verify that all NEPA - Environmental Compliance has been completed 09/01/2016
D 99 General Program Outreach and Youth Education Coordination 09/01/2016
E 157 Maintain Watershed Monitoring Program 09/01/2016
F 186 Operate and Maintain Habitat/Passage/Structures 06/15/2017
G 191 Participate in Clearwater Subbasin coordination meetings 09/01/2016
H 114 Project Site Reviews, Conservation Planning/Design, and Proposal Development 09/01/2016
I 198 Replant and Maintain Riparian Plantings - Potlatch River 09/01/2016
J 174 Revise Potlatch River Watershed Restoration Plan 07/15/2016
K 99 Solicit Landowner Participation 09/01/2016
L 132 Submit Progress Report for the period 9.1.15 thru 8.31.16 09/01/2016