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Work Element 208: Irrigation Infrastructure Construction or Replacement - Published
WE Name:
208. Irrigation Infrastructure Construction or Replacement (Irrigation Infra)
Work Category:
Habitat - Habitat/Passage O&M
WE Agreement Type:
Contracted
Status:
Active
Definition:
All actions related to the construction and installation of irrigation infrastructure for the purpose of fish and wildlife conservation. Includes fish screens (and related infrastructure such as concrete, gantries, solar panels, bypass pipe, etc.), headgates, flow measuring devices, irrigation diversions, siphons, wells, piping, pumps, and fish passage structures associated with irrigation diversions. The design of complex or large-scale screens is typically a separate work element. See 175. Produce Design.

In known or potential lamprey habitat use guidance from these documents:

Guidelines to Minimize Impacts and Maximize Benefits for Native Lamprey During In-water Work https://www.fws.gov/pacificlamprey/BPALampreyGuidanceDocuments.cfm

Pacific Lamprey Habitat Restoration Guide https://www.fws.gov/pacificlamprey/BPALampreyGuidanceDocuments.cfm.

Lamprey presence can be determined from Data Basin map https://www.fws.gov/pacificlamprey/BPALampreyGuidanceDocuments.cfm. This map does not show all distribution due to limited data. Pre-project lamprey surveys should be done (see USFWS lamprey Guidelines document) if the map does not show presence.
WSE Description Template:
Effective Dates:
FY2021 to <no end date>
Work Phase:
multiple
Sort Sequence:
99
Focal Species Required:
Yes
RM&E Metadata Required:
No
Finite or Recurring:
Recurring
Is BPA Internal:
No
Is Contracted:
Yes
Is Cost Share:
No
Is Construction:
Yes


Deliverable Status:
Required
Default Deliverable Desc:
Fish protected by new/updated infrastructure
Potential Deliverables:
  • Fish screen, instream diversion, irrigation canal, constructed to prevent fish entrainment in an irrigation system and provide safe return to the stream.
  • Completed flume, siphon, or other structure that separates canal flow from stream flow.
  • Completed, operational well.
  • Diversion structure that provides upstream and downstream passage for all fish life stages.
  • Flow measuring device at the head of or within the irrigation canal.
  • Completed, operational fish passage structure at an irrigation diversion.
  • Completed, operational headgate.
  • Completed, operational barrier on irrigation return flow to river.

  • Rule 1 (Environmental Compliance):

    Example:

    Option 1 (Environmental Compliance):
    NEPA, ESA, other environmental compliance work, O&M, purchase, landowner contacts and similar activities should be split out as separate work elements


    WE: 165. Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation
    WE Title: NEPA, Cultural Resources, and ESA Compliance
    WE Description: Provide maps and information to BPA and work closely with them on NEPA documents, BA for NOAA Fisheries and USFWS, and NHPA compliance documents.

    WE: 208. Irrigation Infrastructure Construction or Replacement
    WE Title: Install rock weir diversion, canal, and fish screen at Cold Creek diversion.

  • Rule 2 (Location of Work):

    Example:

    Option 1 (If the project involves installing structures at multiple sites, each structure location is a separate work element because the environmental or cultural impacts will be different.):

    WE: 208. Irrigation Infrastructure Construction or Replacement
    WE Title: Install screen on Johnson Diversion, Spring Creek
    WE Description: Build a 5 cfs rotary drum screen on Johnson Diversion, Spring Creek, RM 33.

    WE: 208. Irrigation Infrastructure Construction or Replacement
    WE Title: Install siphon at Corn Creek
    WE Description: Install siphons adjacent to Corn Creek RM 7 in Big River subbasin.

    WE: 208. Irrigation Infrastructure Construction or Replacement
    WE Title: Install wells and remove instream diversion, Spring Creek.
    WE Description: Drill/install 2 wells, remove diversion dam, and fill irrigation canal adjacent to Spring Creek on Peterman property.

  • Rule 3 (Metrics):

    Example:

    Option 1 (If the project involves installing multiple structures at one site, each structure can be listed as a separate milestone in a single work element. ):

    WE: 208. Irrigation Infrastructure Construction or Replacement
    WE Title: Install 4 rotary drum screens and flow measuring device head gate on canal associated with Hot Springs Diversion.
    WE Description: Hot Springs diversion is impassable at low flows and an antiquated fish screen there violates NOAA/FSOC criteria. We will install four structures that function at all flow levels to allow fish passage year round. (Install Head gate is no longer a separate WE, so this activity should be listed as a milestone under this WE.)

  • Rule 4 (Complexity):

    Example:

    Option 1 (If the project is complex/large-scale (capital construction), feasibility, design, &amp; construction management will likely be separate work elements):
    For example, if you're installing a large-scale fish screen facility, you must complete several other related work elements. This example shows how the rules might be applied and how related work might be called out using a typical plan-design-build-maintain-monitor cycle for such a major construction project.


    WE: 175. Produce Design
    WE Title: Produce design and specifications for Cold Creek Diversion No. 1

    WE: 208. Irrigation Infrastructure Construction or Replacement
    WE Title: Install fish screen at Cold Creek Diversion No. 1

    WE: 157. Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data
    WE Title: Provide M&E for new Cold Creek Diversion No. 1
    WE Description: Collect flow and fish data at Cold Creek Diversion No. 1

    WE: 162. Analyze/Interpret Data
    WE Title: Analyze data collected on new Cold Creek Diversion No. 1
    WE Description: Determine if Cold Creek Diversion No. 1 meets specifications


Milestone Title
Type
Deliverable?
Description

Environmental compliance requirements complete -New
Required
No
On-the-ground work associated with this work element cannot proceed until this milestone is complete. Milestone is complete when final documentation is received from BPA environmental compliance staff.
Discuss HIP ESA coverage with BPA EC Lead; obtain HIP risk determination
Suggested
No
The EC Lead will determine if work under this work element may be able to have ESA-coverage (NMFS & USFWS) under the current version of the Habitat Improvement Program Biological Opinions (HIP BiOps). Work that qualifies must comply with conservation measures in the HIP Handbook. Medium to high risk projects will require a technical review by the Bonneville Engineering Technical Services. Before conceptual design commences, contact the EC lead for HIP applicability, instructions and information requirements.
Integrate lamprey guidelines in design and specifications for irrigation infrastructure
Recommended
No
Irrigation diversion canals, pumps and associated infrastructure can harm Pacific lamprey, especially juveniles and larvae. To minimize impacts such as screen impingement, entrainment in canals, sediment dredging, etc., follow guidance in the following links: Best Management Guidelines for Native Lampreys During In-water Work, https://www.fws.gov/pacificlamprey/BPALampreyGuidanceDocuments.cfm
Pacific Lamprey Habitat Restoration Guide, https://www.fws.gov/pacificlamprey/BPALampreyGuidanceDocuments.cfm
Dredging white paper, https://www.fws.gov/pacificlamprey/BPALampreyGuidanceDocuments.cfm
Environmental Compliance followed for duration of work element
Suggested
No
Contractor and sub-contractors shall adhere to all mitigation and conservation measures, terms and conditions, avoidance areas, and best management practices required under environmental laws as directed by BPA.
Hold initial kick-off meeting with all stakeholders
Suggested
No
Mobilize crew
Suggested
No
Prepare site
Suggested
No
Supplies/materials/equipment delivered
Suggested
No
Provide for water delivery if construction occurs during irrigation season.
Suggested
No
Install fish barrier at return outlet or in return ditch
Suggested
No
If excess irrigation flows return water to stream and provide access for fish to enter irrigation canal/ditch behind fish screens, a fish barrier must be installed. These fish exclusion barriers could be a fish screen or a jump/velocity barrier.
Remove irrigation infrastructure
Suggested
No
This includes the removal of any or all parts of irrigation infrastructure such as diversions, fish screens, headgates, concrete, flow measuring devices, ditches etc. May be part of a diversion consolidation effort that reduces the number of diversion sites or removal of old non-functioning infrastructure. The infrastructure is not being replaced.
Instream work complete
Suggested
No
Concrete work complete
Suggested
No
Mechanical work complete
Suggested
No
Punch-list inspection items complete
Suggested
No
Site restoration and final inspection
Suggested
No
Final test of well production
Suggested
No
Estimate amount of water to be put instream
Suggested
No
Prepare an estimate of conserved water that will go instream through the state conserved water program. Contact Columbia Basin Water Transactions Program (www.cbwtp.org) for technical assistance.
Coordinate with CBWTP to have conserved water secured instream
Suggested
No
The CBWTP qualified local entity (QLE) may provide assistance to ensure conserved water is transferred instream through the applicable state agency
Attach completed water survey form in CBFish
Suggested
No
The water survey form is located at: https://www.cbfish.org/EfwDocument.mvc/DownloadFile/17. The form should be completed prior to construction by the contract manager or BPA project manager and attached in CBFish.
Install Headgate
Suggested
No
Construct & Install or Replace Fish Screen & Assoc. Components
Suggested
No
Work to construct, install, or replace a fish screen (and associated components) that are part of a diversion or pump. Typical screen types include rotary drum, flat plate, traveling, or pump. Component replacement includes things that are beyond routine maintenance but short of a full screen replacement (e.g. belts, seals, gaskets, chains, paddle wheels, screen mesh, etc.).
Construct and Install or Replace Siphon
Suggested
No
Install siphon, flume, or other structure to separate canal flow from stream flow where the two have been intermingled as part of past water diversion development, resulting in fish using the natural stream course for passage and rearing. If additional fish barriers are needed, include these as a separate milestone.
Construct and Install or Replace Well
Suggested
No
Install well to enable groundwater to be used for irrigation as an alternative to instream flow.
Construct and Install or Replace Diversion
Suggested
No
Install, replace, or avoid creating a fish passage barrier associated with a stream diversion, including push-up dams. Includes installation of alternative ways to divert stream flow without creating passage barriers caused by traditional diversion structures. Examples include but are not limited to infiltration galleries, pumps, and roughened riffles.
Construct and Install or Replace Water Measuring Device
Suggested
No
This milestone only includes water measuring devices associated with irrigation systems. The devices may include but are not limited to flumes and sharp crested weirs.
Construct and Install or Replace Fish Passage Structure
Suggested
No
Construct, install, or replace, fish passage structures at irrigation diversions in order to provide or improve fish passage. This milestone also includes modification of existing diversions to provide or improve fish passage.


17 Metrics Associated With Work Element 208: Irrigation Infrastructure Construction or Replacement

Metric Metric Association Status Last Comment Date Last Comment By Unit Type FY Start FY End Required / Optional Is Activated By Default Included in PI Supports PCSRF/PNSHP (Katz) PNSHP Metric Code PNSHP Metric
1434: Does the screen meet NOAA specs? Active YesNoList 2021 Optional No Yes No
ITS Action Category:
Entrainment Screening
ITS Metric:
Screen characteristics
1438: # of miles of primary stream reach improvement Active number 2021 Optional No Yes No
ITS Action Category:
Flow Enhancement/Protection
ITS Metric:
Miles of stream enhanced with flow
1439: # of miles of total stream reach improvement Active number 2021 Optional No Yes No
ITS Action Category:
Flow Enhancement/Protection
ITS Metric:
Miles of stream enhanced with flow
1441: # of miles of habitat accessed to the next upstream barrier(s) or likely limit of habitable range Active number 2021 Optional No Yes No
ITS Action Category:
Habitat Access
ITS Metric:
Miles accessable
1451: Amount of unprotected water flow returned to the stream by conservation in cubic-feet per second (cfs) Active number 2021 Optional No Yes No
ITS Action Category:
Flow Enhancement/Protection
ITS Metric:
Amount of water acquired/protected
1480: # of screens addressed Active number 2021 Optional No Yes No
ITS Action Category:
Entrainment Screening
ITS Metric:
Number of screens
1563: # of barriers in the freshwater zone Active number 2021 Optional No Yes No
ITS Action Category:
Habitat Access
ITS Metric:
Number of barriers addressed
1564: # of barriers in the estuarine zone Active number 2021 Optional No Yes No
1644: # of small scale push-up or diversion dam full passage barriers in the estuarine zone Active number 2025 Optional No Yes No
1645: # of small scale push-up or diversion dam full passage barriers in the freshwater non-tidal zone Active number 2021 Optional No Yes No
1646: # of small scale push-up or diversion dam partial passage barriers in the estuarine zone Active number 2021 Optional No Yes No
1647: # of small scale push-up or diversion dam partial passage barriers in the freshwater non-tidal zone Active number 2025 Optional No Yes No
1745: Flow rate at the new screen diversion allowed by the water right in cubic-feet per second (cfs) Active number 2021 Optional No Yes No
ITS Action Category:
Flow Enhancement/Protection
ITS Metric:
Timing of flow enhancement
1746: Flow rate at the replaced screen diversion allowed by the water right in cubic-feet per second (cfs) Active number 2021 Optional No Yes No
ITS Action Category:
Flow Enhancement/Protection
ITS Metric:
Timing of flow enhancement
1806: In known/potential lamprey habitat, does screen meet the following conditions: Active YesNoList 2021 Required Yes Yes No
ITS Action Category:
Entrainment Screening
ITS Metric:
Screen characteristics
1436: Quantity of water protected by screening in acre-feet/year Expired number 2021 2021 Optional No Yes No
ITS Action Category:
Flow Enhancement/Protection
ITS Metric:
Amount of water acquired/protected
1440: Amount of unprotected water flow returned to the stream by conservation in acre-feet/year Expired number 2021 2021 Optional No Yes No
ITS Action Category:
Flow Enhancement/Protection
ITS Metric:
Amount of water acquired/protected

Measure HLI Associated Metrics
acre-feet/year of water conserved 1440. Amount of unprotected water flow returned to the stream by conservation in acre-feet/year
acre-feet/year of water protected and conserved Water Acre-Feet 1440. Amount of unprotected water flow returned to the stream by conservation in acre-feet/year
acre-feet/year of water screened Screens 1436. Quantity of water protected by screening in acre-feet/year
barriers removed 1645. # of small scale push-up or diversion dam full passage barriers in the freshwater non-tidal zone
1646. # of small scale push-up or diversion dam partial passage barriers in the estuarine zone
1644. # of small scale push-up or diversion dam full passage barriers in the estuarine zone
1647. # of small scale push-up or diversion dam partial passage barriers in the freshwater non-tidal zone
cubic-feet per second (cfs) of water flow conserved 1451. Amount of unprotected water flow returned to the stream by conservation in cubic-feet per second (cfs)
cubic-feet per second (cfs) of water flow screened 1745. Flow rate at the new screen diversion allowed by the water right in cubic-feet per second (cfs)
1746. Flow rate at the replaced screen diversion allowed by the water right in cubic-feet per second (cfs)
miles of habitat accessed Passage Barriers 1441. # of miles of habitat accessed to the next upstream barrier(s) or likely limit of habitable range
miles of primary stream reach improved Water Miles 1438. # of miles of primary stream reach improvement
miles of stream improved in riparian areas 1438. # of miles of primary stream reach improvement
miles of total stream reach improved 1439. # of miles of total stream reach improvement
screens addressed 1480. # of screens addressed
screens installed or addressed 1480. # of screens addressed

CBFish Metric Set
acre-feet/year of water conserved (Optional) No metrics for this metric set!
acre-feet/year of water protected and conserved (Optional) No metrics for this metric set!
acre-feet/year of water screened (Optional) No metrics for this metric set!
barriers removed (Optional)
Habitat Zone Barrier severity Metric ID and Name Required?
Freshwater Non-Tidal Full Barrier 1645. # of small scale push-up or diversion dam full passage barriers in the freshwater non-tidal zone Optional
Estuarine Partial Barrier 1646. # of small scale push-up or diversion dam partial passage barriers in the estuarine zone Optional
Estuarine Full Barrier 1644. # of small scale push-up or diversion dam full passage barriers in the estuarine zone Optional
Freshwater Non-Tidal Partial Barrier 1647. # of small scale push-up or diversion dam partial passage barriers in the freshwater non-tidal zone Optional
cubic-feet per second (cfs) of water flow conserved (Optional)
Habitat Zone Wetland Zone Metric ID and Name Required?
unspecified unspecified 1451. Amount of unprotected water flow returned to the stream by conservation in cubic-feet per second (cfs) Optional
cubic-feet per second (cfs) of water flow screened (Optional)
Habitat Zone Wetland Zone Fish Screen Type Metric ID and Name Required?
unspecified unspecified New 1745. Flow rate at the new screen diversion allowed by the water right in cubic-feet per second (cfs) Optional
unspecified unspecified Replacement 1746. Flow rate at the replaced screen diversion allowed by the water right in cubic-feet per second (cfs) Optional
miles of habitat accessed (Optional)
Habitat Zone Wetland Zone Metric ID and Name Required?
unspecified unspecified 1441. # of miles of habitat accessed to the next upstream barrier(s) or likely limit of habitable range Optional
miles of primary stream reach improved (Optional)
Habitat Zone Wetland Zone Metric ID and Name Required?
unspecified unspecified 1438. # of miles of primary stream reach improvement Optional
miles of stream improved in riparian areas (Optional)
Habitat Zone Wetland Zone Metric ID and Name Required?
unspecified unspecified 1438. # of miles of primary stream reach improvement Optional
miles of total stream reach improved (Optional)
Habitat Zone Wetland Zone Metric ID and Name Required?
unspecified unspecified 1439. # of miles of total stream reach improvement Optional
screens addressed (Optional)
Habitat Zone Wetland Zone Metric ID and Name Required?
unspecified unspecified 1480. # of screens addressed Optional
screens installed or addressed (Optional)
Habitat Zone Wetland Zone Metric ID and Name Required?
unspecified unspecified 1480. # of screens addressed Optional

Location Requirement Type:
Location Work Site in CBFish
Number of Locations:
1 - 100
Location Guidance:
More than one location is for pump screens (pump screens include associated infrastructure such as flow measuring devices etc.)

Applicability and status of the following environmental compliance requirements can be found on the Environmental Compliance tab for that work element in your SOW for all 2007 contracts forward. BPA's Environmental staff will update and maintain this information in CBFish in real time, so that you can check the status of environmental compliance on your project at any time.

Note: Many of the fields are set to auto-load in CBFish, but the settings will be reviewed by BPA's Environmental staff prior to the contract being finalized, and may be revised depending on the specific circumstances.

  • National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
    NEPA coverage for this work element will be determined by BPA's Environmental staff and could include an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), Environmental Assessment (EA), Record of Decision to an existing EIS, or Categorical Exclusion.

  • Endangered Species Act (ESA)
    ESA consultation is typically required for this work element.

  • National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
    NHPA Section 106 consultation is typically required for this work element which often includes a cultural/historic resource survey by a qualified archaeologist.

  • Public Involvement
    Public involvement is typically not required for this work element.


Reports that Use this Work Element

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Stats and Overview

Number of active contracts using Work Element #208 by FY

Top 5 BPA Project Managers using this Work Element:
(by number of current contracts)
Victoria Bohlen 14
Eric Leitzinger 9
Allan Whiting 6
Verl Miller 5
Joshua Ashline 4
Average Work Element Budget: $69,183
Average Duration: 9 months