| | | | | | | | | |
|---|
| A | 222544 | 119 | Manage and Administer Projects | Habitat Project Implementation Management and Contract Administration | This work element includes the duties associated with watershed-based program management, and the administrative and technical work by the contractor to fulfill BPA's programmatic and contractual requirements. These include: implementation of the current contract SOW, managing the budget, and satisfying BPA contracting requirements, including preparing and submitting invoices and next year's statement of work and budget, maintaining a property inventory (if applicable), confirming accrual estimates, accounting for cost-share, and completing quarterly reports, etc.
It also includes management, administration, preparation for, and implementation of priority habitat restoration projects: directing the planning and implementation of priority ecological restoration and habitat enhancement projects in the Umatilla watershed, and adaptively managing implementation actions. It may include supervising and training staff, and providing professional development; addressing issues presented by various interest groups and county, state, tribal, and federal entities; maintaining licenses/training requirements; responding to information requests and addressing local concerns or unforeseen opportunities and issues as they arise.
The work emphasis expected in this period includes the continuation of tasks, initiated in prior contract periods and continued in the current contract, primarily associated with the design and a phased approach to implementation of the following project(s): development of a mainstem Umatilla Assessment and Strategic Action Plan; several floodplain/river and passage designs in various phases on the mainstem Umatilla River, Birch Creek, and Meacham Creek; and support for construction of the UmaBirch PA-4 large scale floodplain restoration project over 0.9 miles of mainstem Birch Creek (REL103). Details of these efforts are described in more detail in individual SOW work elements. | $158,548 | 11.37% | 02/01/2022 | 01/31/2023 |
| B | 222545 | 165 | Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation | Environmental Compliance Clearance for ecological restoration and habitat enhancement projects | EC compliance (including the HIP risk determination) and cultural resource clearances for the work associated with this contract are ongoing).
UmaBirch [Project Areas 1-3]: All remaining EC compliance activities for Cultural Resources and Environmental clearance requirements will be completed under the design products advanced in this contract:
(a) HIP criteria documentation to be submitted for review, to be in the review and/or approval process stage, and all HIP criteria for this project are expected to be completed successfully by the end of the next contract period (ending Jan 2023);
(b) Construction considerations, evaluation of potential impacts, and additional clearances for implementation activities for the UmaBirch design are expected to be incorporated within the subsequent contract(s) that support on-the-ground project construction of the work; and
(1) Work with the BPA EC lead to ensure that the projects developed through design/planning activities, or initiated in the prior contract term, will meet permitting and environmental compliance requirements. For example, provide needed information and support to ECF for ESA consultations (US Fish & Wildlife Service or NOAA Fisheries) and Cultural Resource reviews and concurrences (e.g., State [SHPO] for work that is planned for implementation in the contract period
(2) Coordinate with the BPA Environmental Specialist (EC-Lead) to obtain NEPA, ESA, cultural resources, and other environmental compliance clearances required to implement the project designs or plans -- including materials or equipment staging areas and construction access points -- and as design features and implementation logistics and schedules become more firmly documented through preliminary planning and design, final design adjustments, engineering details and site planning.
(3) For cultural resource clearance(s), the EC Lead will initiate consultation with the affected tribes and state. To begin the process, CTUIR will provide the BPA EC Lead with a brief project description and maps showing the area of potential effect (APE) of an action, to include the section/township/range for the whole area. Once the APE has been submitted and accepted, the CTUIR lead archaeologist and technical staff (or appointees) may perform the cultural resource survey(s), and provide construction monitoring (if necessary). A survey report will be provided to BPA for submittal to the affected tribes and state for approval. | $138,000 | 9.90% | 02/01/2022 | 01/31/2023 |
| C | 222546 | 114 | Identify and Select Projects | CTUIR Umatilla Subbasin Restoration Coordination | Develop and annually update habitat restoration and enhancement projects through coordination and planning with State, Federal and local partners, and private landowners consistent with the Subbasin Plan. This includes organizing and facilitation of the Umatilla River Subbasin Restoration Team consisting of all stakeholders or agencies involved in upland and river restoration. We will also continue participation with the UBWC and the Umatilla County SWCD. CTUIR will complete a prioritized list of potential and final developed projects to be implemented contractually with BPA and other funding sources for the upcoming fiscal year and future year planning. Project development and planning are incorporated into this WE to assist in development of future funding packages. | $45,000 | 3.23% | 02/01/2022 | 01/31/2023 |
| D | 222547 | 191 | Watershed Coordination | Umatilla River Watershed coordination duties | Coordinate with ODFW, USDA-FS, NRCS, SWCD, USFWS, UBWC and local stakeholders to enhance natural resources, identify problems and solutions, enhance efforts to prevent duplication, enhance communication and cooperation and identify funding and cost share opportunities within the Umatilla River Subbasin. This includes organizing and facilitation of the Umatilla River Subbasin Restoration Team consisting of all stakeholders or agencies involved in upland and river restoration in the subbasin. Build partnerships for technical support of restoration work and solicitation of grant dollars to advance Mission and floodplain restoration objectives. Prepare agreements, if necessary, to assign duties and responsibilities to the appropriate entities. Develop documents, press releases, web sites, and other communications to impart information to participating stakeholders and the public. | $38,772 | 2.78% | 02/01/2022 | 01/31/2023 |
| E | 222548 | 99 | Outreach and Education | Public Outreach and Education | CTUIR will work to educate or communicate project activities with the public. This work includes conducting project tours and presentations (field, written, and verbal) and participating in local and regional workshops, symposia and/or conferences (training, project presentation membership), newspaper articles and public education (local school districts or college programs). This is all presuming that the COVID-19 pandemic is resolved within the next few months. Otherwise, a lot of this effort will continue to be virtual. | $1,000 | 0.07% | 02/01/2022 | 01/31/2023 |
| F | 222549 | 122 | Provide Technical Review and Recommendation | Review and provide technical input on issues and topics that affect the area's natural resources | Review and provide technical input as applicable on plans and proposals by other entities that may adversely affect instream and riparian habitat in the Umatilla River subbasin. | $10,000 | 0.72% | 02/01/2022 | 01/31/2023 |
| G | 222553 | 172 | Conduct Pre-Acquisition Activities | Conduct land-water pre-acquisition assessments for Birch Creek-Umatilla River confluence, East Birch and mainstem Umatilla River properties | Work in this work element complements work in the Umatilla land and water acquisition project. In 2017, UAFHP staff were contacted by a landowner in the vicinity of the Birch Creek - Umatilla River who was interested in putting significant acreage out of farm production and into conservation status. A conservation easement agreement is in progress with the landowner to work cooperatively to put the land and water into protection with planned floodplain restoration and fish and wildlife improvement on the properties. The proposed conservation easement would consist of approximately 400 acres within the floodplain of Birch Creek and mainstem Umatilla River.
The project site has apparent habitat potential as a large area of available floodplain immediately downstream of a major spawning tributary for Mid-Columbia Summer Steelhead. This is described in more detail in previous SOWs and reports.
Additionally, the project staff work on land acquisition projects as they become available. Discussions with two adjacent landowners on East Birch began during the 2020 contract period. These parcels would comprise approximately 1.5 miles of East Birch, as well as senior surface water rights. Additionally, there are ground water rights associated with each property. It is likely that the water rights alone would justify purchase of the parcels, but there is also the potential for a large floodplain reconnection project (designs have already been started on one property), as well as important fish benefits.
In CY22, the UAFHP staff will continue working with partners to secure the necessary documents and conduct surveys necessary to move forward with purchasing a conservation easement. | $65,000 | 4.66% | 02/01/2022 | 01/31/2023 |
| H | 222550 | 186 | Operate and Maintain Habitat/Passage/Structure | Inspect and maintain function of instream improvement structures | CTUIR currently inspects 7 passage rectification projects annually to assure that treatments are effectively working and to insure that intrusive objects are not interfering with the designed function of the passage structures. Routine quarterly scheduled site visits of individual projects are conducted independently by the CTUIR. Site visits also follow significant flow events or responses to landowner requests at project sites. Project maintenance includes, but is not limited to, meeting specified conditional language in state and Federal permits, maintaining debris that is routinely captured or caught on in-stream structures, responses to landowner requests and concerns, and completion of post treatment surveys to monitor and quantify changes to physical and ecological responses. If necessary a work plan is developed and contractor hired for completion for project activities greater than routine maintenance. Project technicians work nearly 15% of the time on this activity when not assisting in newly implemented large scale projects. To more fully embrace and implement a process-based restoration approach (i.e. River Vision), the UAFHP has modified the types of structures that are being installed. This has already helped to reduce the long-term costs and create more self-sustaining structures. | $18,000 | 1.29% | 02/01/2022 | 01/31/2023 |
| I | 222551 | 186 | Operate and Maintain Habitat/Passage/Structure | Maintenance of habitat features associated with project conservation agreements | Comply with terms of existing agreements and establish additional agreements as necessary. Keeping compliance with the terms of 18 existing agreements requires two full-time fisheries technicians and two seasonal technicians that dedicate daily activities to these properties almost entirely. Eighteen sites will be visually monitored for health of riparian vegetation, weed growth, condition of fencing and riparian vegetation protective devices. As needed vegetation will be watered, and 31.75 miles of riparian fencing will be maintained. There will be some additional opportunities identified for other agreements during this contract year, utilizing a variety of tools. One of the tools that CTUIR will utilize to determine new opportunities is things like the Birch Creek Watershed Assessment, which has already identified and will identify other project opportunities. | $72,000 | 5.17% | 02/01/2022 | 01/31/2023 |
| J | 222552 | 198 | Maintain Vegetation | Enhance native vegetation by noxious weed control within Umatilla River Subbasin project areas | Previously implemented habitat projects will be surveyed for plant survival and weed growth. This work element is specific to weed treatment, while WE: I covers all other regular maintenance activities. Frequent field checks will be conducted to monitor project status, compliance and prioritize needs. Increased native plant survival will be encouraged with the installation/maintenance of protective cages/tubes, mulch, shade clothes, and controlling noxious weeds. Noxious and/or undesirable weeds are controlled through mechanical, chemical and biological control applications in project areas.
CTUIR staff provides assistance to landowners by coordinating and managing herbicide application and developing treatment strategies. Primary weed species prioritized for treatment in the Umatilla River Basin include spotted knapweed, yellow star thistle, Scotch thistle, whitetop, common bugloss, and other non native, invasive species. CTUIR staff utilizes spot spraying with a backpack sprayer to treat perennial, annual and biennial weed species. All herbicide applications are consistent with Oregon Revised Statue (ORS).570.505 and Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Regulations. | $87,000 | 6.24% | 02/01/2022 | 01/31/2023 |
| K | 222558 | 47 | Plant Vegetation | Planting within Umatilla River Subbasin project areas; Meacham Creek Project Areas | All planting efforts will utilize a First Foods approach and require multiple years to successfully re-establish native vegetation. This will also be coupled to our noxious weed control efforts to maximize effectiveness.
Meacham Creek Floodplain Restoration and In-Stream Enhancement Project (Bonifer Reach and Phase II) between RM's 1.9-6.1 (approximately 3 acres per contract year for planting). Follow completed project planting plans and annual assessment of planting needs to restore the vegetative component in disturbed and undisturbed areas within the project location for long-term project success to establish native vegetation in disturbed areas, floodplain and bank ground stability, shade and overhanging vegetation, and long-term large wood habitat recruitment in project area.
Other project areas will include the UmaBirch Project Area 4 (Birch Creek river miles 1.8-2.7). This year will focus mostly on establishing native grasses and sedges, and some potted plants, as it is currently planned to be a multi-year implementation effort. In the next 2-3 years, the remaining areas will be planted, as needed (with spacing off natural recruitment).
Note: This is the fourth year of planting for the Bonifer Reach project area. This project will require multiple years of planting to fully re-establish plants in the construction area. Some plants may be used in other project areas, but the majority will be planted in Birch Creek and a small number in Meacham Creek. The environmental compliance was completed for the Meacham Creek Bonifer Project portion of the planting area (RM 1.9-5.7) and Birch Creek UmaBirch PA-4 Project under the respective contracts for each Project Area.
Adaptive Management: The project has been evolving in terms of the vegetation planting that is occurring. As examples of how it has changed over time, we are now not planting Cottonwoods. It was determined through previous monitoring efforts that it is more effective to create the conditions that are conducing to cottonwood reproduction. Because there is an adequate seed source left, they will regenerate naturally. Thus, the project has designed more floodplain topographic relief in the current project. Other adaptive management strategies include waiting 2-3 years to plant heavily disturbed areas to allow for natural soil settling and regeneration to start.
The project is also fine-tuning the species utilized to more closely mimic an early seral species approach that tend to survive better in these harsh newly opened areas. In addition we are using much more mulch around each potted plant, increasing the amount of seed/berries being used (rather than planted stock), and being much more selective about microsite selection for planting (utilizing any and all existing cover, such as trees or down wood). | $95,000 | 6.82% | 02/01/2022 | 01/31/2023 |
| L | 222554 | 115 | Produce Inventory or Assessment | Produce mainstem Umatilla River Subbasin Assessment and Strategic Restoration Action Plan | The proposed project will provide technical understanding of existing physical conditions and geomorphic processes in the Umatilla subbasin that will facilitate identifying and prioritizing watershed habitat restoration opportunities for the CTUIR and stakeholders within the subbasin (e.g. USDA-FS, ODFW, UBWC, SWCD, private stakeholders). The CTUIR will lead the technical review of the proposed assessment. The purpose of the proposed project are as follows: 1) Address the ISRP geographic review comment requesting more information on the procedures used to identify and prioritize restoration projects and areas along the mainstem Umatilla River; 2) Summarize and analyze results as related to water quality and fish, found in existing planning documents including the 2004 Draft Umatilla/Willow Subbasin Plan (NWPCC 2005) and the Middle-Columbia Steelhead Recovery Plan (NMFS 2009); 3) Gather existing geomorpholical, hydrological, remote sensing and other pertinent data, identify current gaps and gather any additional data needed to complete the assessment; 4) Identify known and unknown fish passage barriers throughout the subbasin using field surveys and analysis of LiDAR data to identify potential passage isssues on inaccessible public land that may not be included in the 2011 ODFW Passage Assessment; 5) Consolidate and assess previous restoration activities within the Umatilla subbasin; 6) Link limiting factors to restoration actions using metrics with quantitative measurements that can be used to monitor effectiveness; 7) Develop answers to specific technical questions about sediment transport, channel instability, and limited water quantity that are needed to identify and prioritize restoration actions; and, 8) Justify actions for funding sources and determine funding priorities.
This effort would draw upon new assessment data sets and past planning and implementation projects, and provide the next iteration of recommendations for habitat improvements projects in the subbasin. The assessment provides necessary technical input in development of reach scale project approaches addressing floodplain and riverine processes. Due to the complexity and scope of the proposed project, we anticipate that the project will span three contract years (CY's 2021-2023). It is our goal to obtain outside grant funding to help offset the cost of this assessment. CTUIR has already received a $150,000 in PCSRF grants from to help during CY's 2021-2022. If additional funds are needed, BPA monies will be solicited to fill the gap. | $33,773 | 2.42% | 02/01/2022 | 01/31/2023 |
| M | 222562 | 175 | Produce Design | West Birch Creek: Final Engineering and Design (80-100%): Fish Passage Restoration Project | The CTUIR will work collaboratively with the ODFW, UBWC and Umatilla County to design two fish passage barriers with 1) an open-bottom arch structure or bridge (whichever is most appropriate in the design); and, 2) remove the current irrigation diversion structure entirely. The UBWC have secured match funds to complete this work through an OWEB grant. The UBWC will work collaboratively with the CTUIR and in consultation with ODFW to implement the final designs that will be developed to restore fish passage. This will allow for additional hydraulic freeboard at this site. EC compliance and all permitting needs will occur over two CY's.
A 30% design is expected by end of CY 2021. An environmental engineering firm was solicited and contracted to complete topographic surveys, coordinating with the county and city by the UBWC in 2020. This firm will also be responsible for the development of the surface layer, habitat analysis, hydraulic model development and report, geomorphic assessment, development of the restoration design alternatives analysis, development of the implementation plan and schedule, and permitting. The final permit ready design will be completed by Fall 2022. | $42,107 | 3.02% | 02/01/2022 | 01/31/2023 |
| N | 222555 | 175 | Produce Design | Meacham RM 10-11 Habitat Enhancement Project Design | THE CTUIR and USDA Forest Service Walla Walla Ranger District have been collaborating on completing a floodplain reconnection project in Meacham Creek for a couple of years. This particular reach of channel was identified as the next priority area to complete restoration work in Meacham (Andrus & Mideel 2003). The FS and the CTUIR agreed to work toward designing and implementing a floodplain restoration project to include: 1) constructing off-channel rearing habitat and open-water wetlands; 2) breach or remove the levee; and 3) installing wood.
The CTUIR solicits and awards a contract for a design with an environmental engineering firm through a competitive selection process based on the qualifications, approach, and cost of the proposals. An engineering firm was selected in contract year 2021. We anticipated completing a 60% design in CY 2021 with the remainder of the design and permitting in 2022. Construction is preliminary planned for CY 2023. The deliverable will include an Implementation Plan and construction-ready stamped design plans. These plans will need to be updated with a Design Change Notice, following high water, survey and staking in 2022 or 2023. | $1,500 | 0.11% | 02/01/2022 | 01/31/2023 |
| O | 222561 | 175 | Produce Design | Imeques Reach Project Design | Staff from Research, Production and Habitat in CTUIR have been working on completing a floodplain reconnection project on the mainstem Umatilla River, upstream of the confluence of Meacham Creek and mainstem Umatilla River. This particular reach of channel has been identified as directly downstream of one of the coolest water refugia areas on the Umatilla River. The primary objectives of the project are to increase the number of deep pools for adult chinook holding, reconnect the Umatilla River to its floodplain in this section, and reduce annual maintenance costs associated with operations of the Imeqeus Facility.
Complete a design and implementation plan for a floodplain reconnection and habitat enhancement project. Planned for construction in 2023, the design will include: 1) constructing off-channel rearing habitat and open-water wetlands; 2) define alternatives for the water intake structure; 3) relocate the water intake pipe; and, 4) and installing large wood for increased instream complexity and fish habitat use.
CTUIR will solicit and award a contract for design with an environmental engineering firm through a competitive selection process based on the qualifications, approach, and cost of the proposals. The RFP for design and permitting requirements was let in 2021 with initial assessment and 15% design expected for completion in CY 2021. The remainder of the engineering design, implementation plan, EC compliance, and permitting will occur in 2022. The anticipated construction schedule is 2023. These plans will need to be updated with a Design Change Notice to include an acquisition property currently not included in the proposed project. | $73,000 | 5.24% | 02/01/2022 | 01/31/2023 |
| P | 222556 | 175 | Produce Design | UmaBirch Properties - Floodplain Restoration and Habitat Enhancement Draft Designs | The CTUIR selected a contractor for the design contract with an environmental engineering firm through a competitive selection process based on the qualifications, approach, and cost of the proposals. Potential actions include: 1) Removal of abandoned diversions on Birch Creek; 2) Levee breaching/removal/setback along the mainstem Umatilla River and Birch Creek; 3) Channel reconfiguration of both the Umatilla River and Birch Creek; 4) Creation of off-channel habitat and wetland enhancement; 5) Large wood addition. The design will be developed in close collaboration with the landowner, who has shown great interest in conservation and restoration on their property.
Given the large scale of the project site, the designs will likely be designed for implementation in phases, with each phase consisting of work feasible to complete in a single year. Phasing designs allows the CTUIR to be flexible in its restoration strategy at the site and plan projects for out years more easily. This design is anticipated to take several years to complete. This work element and associated work plan is the necessary environmental site assessment and design for three project areas within the bounds of the ownership (referred to the Whitney Conservation Easement). This scope will be portioned as one design for three project areas (referred to as UmaBirch PA 1-3).
Note: We anticipate full design for UmaBirch PA 1-3 in CY 2022. The portion on the mainstem of Birch at the upper most boundary of the property was fully designed during the CY 2021 (Birch Creek UmaBirch PA-4 Project area). The project at PA-4 will be constructed in the CY 2022 under a separate project contract and work plan and this design work element will be implemented during the CY20-21 period (this is a separate WE in the current contract). This separate project contract will also include the necessary engineering oversight costs from the design engineer. | $488,550 | 35.05% | 02/01/2022 | 01/31/2023 |
| Q | 222543 | 132 | Produce Progress (Annual) Report | Progress Report (1-year): Calendar-Year 2021 (01/01/2021 - 12/31/2021) | The (annual) progress report summarizes the project goals, objectives, hypotheses, completed and incomplete deliverables, problems encountered, lessons learned, and adjustments to implementation strategies or long-term planning considerations. Examples of long-term planning include future improvements, new directions, or adjustment to the level of effort for contract implementation, including any ramping up or ramping down of contract components, or of the project as a whole.
The CTUIR Contract Manager and BPA COTR have agreed to initiate a two-year reporting period cycle that begins following the end of the FY21 contract term. A 2-year report that encompasses: (a) the one-year of reporting for the prior contract: #73982 REL125 (FY21); and (b) if applicable, the subsequent one-year report period (2022), will be due as a deliverable during the second quarter (Apr-Jun) of the following contract period (2023). In the alternative, the contractor can choose to defer annual reporting until 2024, following the production of of a one-year report (2021) in this contract term.
Contractor is current with reporting requirements (there is no report overdue as a deliverable); this adjustment in reporting periods is more efficient, serves BPA's implementation management purposes by reducing redundancy in reporting program activities that are recurring; better accommodates contract actions that occur toward the end of the implementation period; and encourages report preparation during the winter months, outside of the summer-fall work period.
Notes: (1) Annual progress reporting for the implementation period of the current contract (FY22) will occur in a subsequent contract term. (2) Contractor may elect to produce a 2-year Report (2022-2023) early in the FY24 contract period (Apr-Jun). (3) 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. | $25,000 | 1.79% | 02/01/2022 | 01/30/2023 |
| | | | | | | | | |
Help
Mitigation work
Reporting
Funding
Search
Log in
SOW Report
