89827

2008-301-00 EXP HAB RESTORATION PLAN/DESIGN/IMPLEMENT WSR

3/1/2022

2/28/2023

186. Operate and Maintain Habitat/Passage/Structure

Work Element Usage Report

F: 186 - Maintain Riparian Fencing

Maintenance of riparian fencing is on-going and conducted as a necessity to maintain the integrity of restored features/habitat attributes. The biological intent of the fence network is to protect essential salmonid habitats (spawning and rearing), and protect and enhance wetland areas that contribute fine sediment to essential salmonid habitats. Fences are constructed around many of the habitat enhancement projects to protect each site in perpetuity. The Habitat Program currently maintains 68.98 miles of riparian fence on the Reservation to protect fish habitat.

Staff, equipment and vehicle funding for this work element will be supplied through this contract annually to maintain the fence network. Funding levels will vary annually based on materials and maintenance needs. It is anticipated that this riparian fence network will increase over time as restoration projects are implemented that require long term maintenance. Several funding sources and partners have contributed to this fence network over the past 30 years which will continue as new fences are proposed and constructed. New fence construction is not included in this work element and will be included as a separate install fence work element when proposed. BPA will be the sole agency providing funding for the long-term maintenance and monitoring of these fences through the Accord period.

Maintenance consists of biweekly fence checks for needed repairs and investigation of cattle trespass (WE E). Brush and shrubs are cleared from wood structures along the fence line to reduce damage by wildfires. Fences are repaired to keep them functioning or reconstructed in areas with significant damage due to age or wildfire. If ground disturbance beyond in-kind replacement is required EC will be contacted prior to conducting the work.

A supporting table (can be viewed here: https://www.cbfish.org/Document.mvc/Viewer/P189285) presents a list of the fence network sites by watershed on the Reservation. A map of the riparian fence network is presented in the section 10 narrative for the CTWS Habitat Restoration Plan and the Annual Riparian Fence Monitoring Report provided as a deliverable for this WE.

Tribal staff will ensure annual protection of the critical habitat within riparian fence network through patrols, maintenance and removal of trespass livestock

$86,000

15.21%

03/01/2022

02/28/2023

02/28/2023

Concluded

n/a

n/a

Recurring