Under this contract Chelan County Natural Resource Department (CCNRD) will develop 30% conceptual designs for Nason Creek RM 2.5-3.4. We will evaluate the mainstem channel, floodplain and floodplain channels, and other adjacent lands and develop conceptual designs that address process deficiencies to improve in-stream conditions and better connect the floodplain and historical side channels. We propose to complete all work necessary to identify and analyze alternative restoration methods and prepare conceptual designs for the preferred alternative. We will hire a contract engineer and will, among other tasks, compile and assess existing data; collect and assess site data (e.g., land survey, characterize in-stream and wetland habitats, etc.); develop models (e.g., hydraulic, habitat suitability, geomorphic gradeline relative elevation, etc.); identify opportunities and constraints; and prepare conceptual  engineering designs based on these efforts. Lower Nason Creek has been identified as a priority HUC12 Watershed for restoration actions supporting recovery of spring Chinook, steelhead and bull trout. Restoration actions that are likely to be implemented are known to positively influence habitats that support priority life stages of these species including adult holding, spawning/incubation, and summer and winter juvenile rearing.

This project was approved for funding through Bonneville Power Administration (BPA)/Upper Columbia Salmon Recovery Board (UCSRB) FY2020 Targeted Solicitation Notice and was reviewed and ranked by the Regional Technical Team (RTT).  The RTT is a team of technical experts familiar with the priority areas and limiting factors, and identify projects that will best contribute to the recovery of salmonids and other species of concern in the Upper Columbia.

The Upper Columbia Salmon Recovery Board (UCSRB) is co-sponsor to this Upper Columbia Programmatic Habitat Project selected through the BPA Targeted Solicitation in 2020.  As such, UCSRB is a key partner to BPA and within the UC region, a local first point of contact for general Programmatic inquiries and coordination.  It is possible from time to time that the UCSRB may seek general project information and updates from CCNRD to preform and fulfill their necessary role and obligations under the Northwest Power and Conservation Council approved Programmatic with BPA.  CCNRD has agreed to coordinate with UCSRB and accommodate any such requests.  As examples, UCSRB may request the following:

Participation in periodic BPA-UCSRB-Sponsor check-in calls, if/as needed
Information about partner contributions for reporting cost-share
Copies of presentations about the BPA-UCSRB Programmatic project  

The contractor CCNRD, its designated agents, sub-consultants and project stakeholders will be available, responsive and will collaboratively address contract related issues during the term of the contract.  Contract issues include but are not limited to technical, policy, regulatory, project management and associated elements related to the project.  Successful execution of this contract is contingent on alignment of the preceding contract issues with the BFAI or BPI and BPA contracting processes, project management plans, design review protocols (including but not limited to BPA HIP design review).

CCNRD's Contract Manager and any design consultant (a mutually agreed to and selected subcontractor) will all cooperate, coordinate, collaborate, and maintain effective communication with the BPA PM/COR, EC Lead, HIP Review Lead, and Hydraulic Engineer(s) during the entire length of this contract with regards to project design.  CCNRD will address BPA comments and concerns, and the three entities will arrive at a mutually beneficial consensus.