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Proposal 200705700: Potlatch River Basin Conservation Easement

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Table of Contents
Part 1. Administration and Budgeting
Section 1: General Administrative
Section 2: Project Location
Section 3: Project Species
Section 4: Past Accomplishments
Section 5: Relationship to Other Projects
Section 6: Biological Objectives
Section 7: Work Elements
Section 8: Budget
Section 9: Project Future
Section 10: Documents
Part 2. Reviews
Part 1 of 2. Administration and Budgeting
Section 1: General Administrative Information
Process Information:
Date Proposal Submitted & Finalized Status Form Generator
January 9, 2006 Finalized Terry Cundy
Proposal Type: New
Proposal Number: 200705700
Proposal Name: Potlatch River Basin Conservation Easement
Agency, Institution or Organization: Potlatch Corporation
Short Description: This proposal is for the sale of a conservation easement covering riparian areas in the Potlatch River basin owned by Potlatch Corporation.
Information Transfer:
 
Project Proposal Contacts
Contact Organization Address Phone/Email Roles Notes
Form Submitter
Terry Cundy Potlatch Corp PO Box 1388
Lewiston, ID 83501		 Ph: 208-799-4135
Fax: 208-799-1707
Email: Terry.Cundy@potlatchcorp.com		 Form Submitter
All Assigned Contacts
Section 2: Project Location
Sponsor Province: Mountain Snake ARG Province: No Change
Sponsor Subbasin: Clearwater ARG Subbasin: No Change
Location(s) at which the action will be implemented
Latitude Longitude Waterbody Location Description County/State Subbasin Primary?
Potlatch River and tributaries All riparian areas adjacent to fish-bearing streams owned by Potlatch Corp Latah and Clearwater, Idaho Clearwater No
Section 3: Focal Species
Focal Species:
Primary Secondary Additional Species
Steelhead Snake River ESU
Section 4: Past Accomplishments
Past Accomplishments for Each Fiscal Year of This Project This proposal is for funding a new project, and has no past accomplishments.
Section 5: Relationships to Other Projects
Other Current Projects Related to this Project (any funding source)
Funding Source Related ID Related Project Title Relationship
Other: Potlatch Corp. [no entry] [Related Project Title left blank] This project fits in an overall effort to improve and protect stream habitat on Potlatch lands. Potlatch efforts include stream enhancement, grazing, and road improvement projects.
Section 6: Biological Objectives
Biological Objectives of this Proposed Project
Biological Objective Full Description Associated Subbasin Plan Strategy Page Nos
[BO Title left blank] To keep riparian areas in a forest land use in perpetuity. Clearwater The Clearwater plan does not address the issue of land use change with respect to aquatic species, only terrestrial species. [Pg no blank]
Section 7: Work Elements
Work Elements and Associated Biological Objectives
Work Element Name Work Element Title Description Start Date End Date Estimated Budget
Other Conservation Easement Complete a conservation easement for riparian areas on Potlatch Corporation ownership in the Potlatch River Basin. 10/1/2006 9/30/2007 $4,008,000
Biological Objectives Metrics
* # of riparian miles protected: 62.5
Section 8: Budget
Itemized Estimated Budget
Item Note FY 2007 Cost FY 2008 Cost FY 2009 Cost
Other Dollars for conservation easement purchase $4,008,000 $ 0 $ 0
Totals $4,008,000 $ 0 $ 0
Total Estimated FY 2007-2009 Budgets
Total Itemized Budget$4,008,000
Total Work Element budget$4,008,000
Cost sharing
Funding Source or Organization Item or Service Provided FY 2007 Est Value ($) FY 2008 Est Value ($) FY 2009 Est Value ($) Cash or in-kind? Status
Section 9: Project Future
Project Future Costs and/or Termination
FY 2010 Est Budget FY 2011 Est Budget Comments
$ 0 $ 0
Future Operations & Maintenance Costs
 
Termination Date Comments
12/31/2006 The project terminates when conservation easement sale is closed.
 
Final Deliverables
Deed of conservation easement.
Section 10: Narrative
Document Type Size Date
200705700 Map jpg 805 kb 1/9/2006
Narrative for proposal 200705700 doc 28 kb 1/9/2006
Part 2 of 2. Reviews of Proposal
Administrative Review Group (ARG) Results
Account Type:
Both Capital and Expense		 Location:
Province: No Change
Subbasin: No Change 		Primary Focal Species
No Change
ARG Comments:


BPA Capital/Expense Review Results (March 14, 2006) [Download full document]
Initial BPA Capital/Expense Determination (Subject to final review):
Expense -No anadromous fish crediting to meet requirements
Primary Uncertainty for Capitalization: ---


BPA's in lieu Funding Review of new project proposals (August 3, 2006) [Download letter and table]
BPA's in lieu Rating: 3.0
Approx. BPA share of total costs: BPA 100%
Status of Cost Share:
Notes: Conservation easement acquisition for anadromous fish, mitigating for industrial timber company; timber company authorized/required (note too, no crediting for capital anadromous fish habitat acquisitions)


NPCC Final Funding Recommendations (October 23, 2006) [Full NPCC Council Recs]
FY 2007 Budget
$ 0		 FY 2008 Budget
$ 0		 FY 2009 Budget
$ 0		 Total NPCC Rec
$ 0
Budget Type:Expense
Budget Category:ProvinceExpense
Recommendation:Do Not Fund
Comments:


NPCC Draft Funding Recommendations (September 15, 2006) [Full NPCC Council Recs]
FY 2007 Budget
$ 0		 FY 2008 Budget
$ 0		 FY 2009 Budget
$ 0		 Total NPCC Rec
$ 0
FY 2007 MSRT Rec
$ 0		 FY 2008 MSRT Rec
$ 0		 FY 2009 MSRT Rec
$ 0		 Total MSRT Rec
$ 0
Budget Category:ProvinceExpense
Comments:

Local or MSRT Comments: Project not prioritized


Independent Scientific Review Panel Final Review (August 31, 2006) [Download full document]
Recommendation: Not fundable
NPCC Comments: This proposal is for the sale of a conservation easement covering riparian areas in the Potlatch River basin owned by Potlatch Corporation, to protect against development. There are policy concerns here that the ISRP cannot address. The one-page proposal does not provide adequate detail for the ISRP to make a recommendation in its present form. Details are lacking on the linkage of this project to the Clearwater Subbasin Plan or other regional planning documents that would identify this action as a priority item. Similarly absent, are discussion or alternative approaches to achieve conservation buffer / riparian zone protection on the Potlatch lands.

The idea seems admirable. The proposal's map is helpful. It shows the widespread, largely headwaters distribution of the riparian corridors involved. Some aspects of the proposal need elaboration.

Objectives include protection of 100ft on either side from development. This protection is not as robust as it could be (200ft on either side is usually recommended). One of the action-objectives is to keep the designated acreage "in forest land use in perpetuity." Exactly what constitutes "forest land use," and how will that use affect fish and wildlife? Will large woody debris-producing trees in the riparian zone be harvested? The proposal goes on to say in next sentence that "[i]n addition, Potlatch will implement best management practices in these areas that exceed the requirements of the Idaho Forest Practices Rules." What are those best management practices?


Independent Scientific Review Panel Preliminary Review (June 2, 2006) [Download full document]
Recommendation: Not fundable
NPCC Comments: This proposal is for the sale of a conservation easement covering riparian areas in the Potlatch River basin owned by Potlatch Corporation, to protect against development. There are policy concerns here that the ISRP cannot address. The one-page proposal does not provide adequate detail for the ISRP to make a recommendation in its present form. Details are lacking on the linkage of this project to the Clearwater Subbasin Plan or other regional planning documents that would identify this action as a priority item. Similarly absent, are discussion or alternative approaches to achieve conservation buffer / riparian zone protection on the Potlatch lands.

The idea seems admirable. The proposal's map is helpful. It shows the widespread, largely headwaters distribution of the riparian corridors involved. Some aspects of the proposal need elaboration.

Objectives include protection of 100ft on either side from development. This protection is not as robust as it could be (200ft on either side is usually recommended). One of the action-objectives is to keep the designated acreage "in forest land use in perpetuity." Exactly what constitutes "forest land use," and how will that use affect fish and wildlife? Will large woody debris-producing trees in the riparian zone be harvested? The proposal goes on to say in next sentence that "[i]n addition, Potlatch will implement best management practices in these areas that exceed the requirements of the Idaho Forest Practices Rules." What are those best management practices?

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