Part 1 of 2. Administration and Budgeting
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| Section 1: General Administrative Information |
| Process Information: |
| Date Proposal Submitted & Finalized |
Status |
Form Generator |
| January 10, 2006 |
Finalized |
Lynn DuCharme |
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| Proposal Type: |
Ongoing |
| Proposal Number: |
200200300 |
| Proposal Name: |
Secure & Restore Resident Fish Habitat |
| BPA Project Manager: |
Joe Deherrera |
| Agency, Institution or Organization: |
Salish & Kootenai Confederated Tribes |
| Short Description: |
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will jointly pursue the protection of fisheries habitat through land acquisitions and conservation easements to offst losses due tho the construction of Hungry Horse Dam. |
| Information Transfer: |
Aerial photographs and ground surveys used to rank lands proposed for selection will be stored electronically at CSKT or MFWP. Stream lengths used for BPA credits against the NPCC-approved loss statement will be digitized form photos and plat map overlays. Physical locations will be provided as GPS coordinates (UTMs and Lat. Long.) and township and range. Titles and conservation easements will be archived by the signatory agency along with maps and stipulations requested by BPA. Stream miles protected by this project will be credited to BPA as per the 3-way MOA between MFWP, CSKT and BPA. |
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| Project Proposal Contacts |
| Contact |
Organization |
Address |
Phone/Email |
Roles |
Notes |
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Form Submitter |
| Lynn DuCharme |
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation |
Highway 93 W P.O. Box 278
Pablo MT 59855 |
Ph: 406.883.2888
Fax: 406.883.2897
Email: lynnd@cskt.org |
Form Submitter |
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All Assigned Contacts |
| Lynn DuCharme |
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation |
Highway 93 W P.O. Box 278
Pablo MT 59855 |
Ph: 406.883.2888
Fax: 406.883.2897
Email: lynnd@cskt.org |
Form Submitter
Project Lead
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| Brian Marotz |
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks |
490 N Meridian Rd.
Kalispell MT 59901 |
Ph: 406.751.4546
Fax: 406.257.0349
Email: bmarotz@mt.gov |
Form Submitter
Project Lead
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I am project manager for all MFWP contracts including Libby and Hungry Horse Mitigation, NPCC Mainstem Amendment monitoring and upcoming joint proposal with CSKT for capital funds for land acquisitions and conservation easements |
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| Section 2: Project Location |
| Sponsor Province: |
Mountain Columbia |
ARG Province: |
No Change |
| Sponsor Subbasin: |
Flathead |
ARG Subbasin: |
No Change |
| Location(s) at which the action will be implemented |
| Latitude |
Longitude |
Waterbody |
Location Description |
County/State |
Subbasin |
Primary? |
| 48N
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W114
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Flathead River |
The entire Flathead watershed |
Flathead/Lake, Montana |
Flathead |
Yes |
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| Section 3: Focal Species |
| Focal Species: |
| Primary |
Secondary |
Additional Species |
Bull Trout
Westslope Cutthroat
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Mountain Whitefish
Northern Pikeminnow
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| Section 4: Past Accomplishments |
| Past Accomplishments for Each Fiscal Year of This Project |
| Fiscal Year |
Accomplishments |
| 2005 |
It took over 5 years from project submittal to signing an MOA with BPA that allowed this project to proceed. To date, this project has purchased property and provided BPA with 2.36 km of credit toward the overall obligation of 125 km |
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| Section 5: Relationships to Other Projects |
| Other Current Projects Related to this Project (any funding source) |
| Funding Source |
Related ID |
Related Project Title |
Relationship |
| BPA |
199101901 |
Hungry Horse Mitigation/Flathe |
Sister project. CSKT mitigation and monitoring program to offset losses due to Hungry Horse Dam. Restoration costs on acquired parcels also built into this ongoing program to allow BPA/NPCC the discression of where/how to find restoration actions |
| BPA |
199101903 |
Hungry Horse Mitigation/Habita |
Sister project. MFWP mitigation program to offset losses due to Hungry Horse Dam. Restoration costs on acquired parcels also built into this ongoing program to allow BPA/NPCC the discression of where/how to find restoration actions |
| BPA |
199608701 |
Montana Focus Watershed Coordi |
Sister project. This project assists in coordinating with other BPA projects, landowners, and other agencies to avoid duplication and increase efficiency in implementing land protection and restoration activities.. |
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| Section 6: Biological Objectives |
| Biological Objectives of this Proposed Project |
| Biological Objective |
Full Description |
Associated Subbasin Plan |
Strategy |
Page Nos |
| Improve channel stability |
Improve channel stability to a level equivalent to the channel stability habitat restoration score of reference streams |
Flathead |
Enhance channel stability. When possible, provide long term habitat protection through purchase and conservation easements... |
27,28 |
| Improve habitat connectivity |
Restore passage to migratory fish by removing potential man-caused barriers, i.e. impassable culverts, hydraulic headcuts, water diversion blockages, landslides, and impassable deltas. |
Flathead |
Restore connectivity. Provide long term habitat availability through purchase, conservation easements... |
31 |
| Improve habitat diversity in the mainstem river |
Restore the habiat diversity of the mainstem to a level that supports sustainable population levels of focal species that function naturally and may be capable of supporting appropriate forms of human use. |
Flathead |
Enhance/protect habitat diversity. Provide long term channel stability through purchase, conservation easements... |
22,23 |
| Improve habitat diversity in the tributaries |
Improve habitat diversity to a level equivalent to the habitat diversity restoration score of reference streams |
Flathead |
Enhance/protect habitat diversity. Provide long-term channel stability through purchase, conservation easements... |
28 |
| Improve riparian condition in the mainstem river |
Improve riparian condition to a level that supports sustainable population levels of focal species that function naturally and may be capable of supporting appropriate forms of human use. |
Flathead |
When possible, provide long term habitat protection through purchase and conservation easements... |
21,22 |
| Improve riparian condition in the tributaries |
Restore riparian habitats to a level equivalent to the riparian condition habitat restoration score of reference streams |
Flathead |
Protect riparian habitats. When possible, provide long term habitat protection through purchase and conservation easements... |
26,27 |
| Improve shoreline condition |
Restore lake shoreline conditions to a level equivalent to the shoreline condition habitat restoration score of reference lakes |
Flathead |
Protect/resotre lakeshore habitats. Provide long term habitat protection through purchase, conservation easements... |
37 |
| Protect Class 1 waters |
Protect and maintain prime, functioning tributary habitat |
Flathead |
Protect habitat. Provide long term habitat protection through purchase, conservation easements... |
32 |
| Reduce fine sediment in the mainstem river |
Reduce the delivery of fine sediments to a level that supports sustainable populations of focal species that function naturally and may be capable of supporting appropriate forms of human use. |
Flathead |
Eliminate/reduce sediment sources. When possible, provide long term habitat protection through purchase and conservation easements... |
24,25 |
| Reduce fine sediment in the tributaries |
Reduce the delivery of fine sediments to a level equivalent to the fine sediment habitat restoration score of reference streams |
Flathead |
Reduce sediment sources. Provide long-term habitat protection through purchase, conservation easements... |
29,30 |
| Reduce lake pollutants |
Reduce pollution to a level equivalent to the pollution habitat restoration score of reference lakes. |
Flathead |
Eliminate/reduce pollutant sources. Provide long term habitat protection through purchase, conservation easements... |
38 |
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| Section 7: Work Elements |
| Work Elements and Associated Biological Objectives |
| Work Element Name |
Work Element Title |
Description |
Start Date |
End Date |
Estimated Budget |
| 1: Conduct Pre-Acquisition Activities |
Conduct all pre-acquisition activities for potential acquisitions/easements |
Conduct all pre-acquisition activities on potential land purchases including negotiations, appraisals, title searches, surveys, etc |
10/1/2006 |
9/30/2009 |
$811,000 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Improve channel stability
Improve habitat connectivity
Improve habitat diversity in the mainstem river
Improve habitat diversity in the tributaries
Improve riparian condition in the mainstem river
Improve riparian condition in the tributaries
Improve shoreline condition
Protect Class 1 waters
Reduce fine sediment in the mainstem river
Reduce fine sediment in the tributaries
Reduce lake pollutants
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| 2: Lease Land |
Protect habitat important to resident fish through acquisition and/or conservation easement |
This project will secure habitat through land acquisition and conservation easements |
10/1/2006 |
9/30/2009 |
$15,000,000 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Improve channel stability
Improve habitat connectivity
Improve habitat diversity in the mainstem river
Improve habitat diversity in the tributaries
Improve riparian condition in the mainstem river
Improve riparian condition in the tributaries
Improve shoreline condition
Protect Class 1 waters
Reduce fine sediment in the mainstem river
Reduce fine sediment in the tributaries
Reduce lake pollutants
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| 3: Produce Plan |
Develop management plans & habitat restoration plans |
Once lands are secured by purchase or easement, a management plan will be developed for each parcel or group of parcels. The management plans will include habitat protection measures including fencing, native plant establishment, noxious weed control, riparian/wetland restoration and stock trespass issues. Habitat project plans will be developed to restore and enhance habitats on newly acquired/protected parcels. Restoration activities will be based upon the latest and best available science. |
10/1/2007 |
9/30/2009 |
$ 0 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Improve channel stability
Improve habitat connectivity
Improve habitat diversity in the mainstem river
Improve habitat diversity in the tributaries
Improve riparian condition in the mainstem river
Improve riparian condition in the tributaries
Improve shoreline condition
Protect Class 1 waters
Reduce fine sediment in the mainstem river
Reduce fine sediment in the tributaries
Reduce lake pollutants
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| 4: Other |
Habitat Improvement Activities as Needed on parcels acquired or protected via conservation easement |
This work element encompasses any habitat restoration or enhancement activities needed on parcels acquired and/or protected via conservation easement under this program. This work was also built into ongoing habitat proposals 199101901 and 199101903 to give BPA/NPCC the choice of funding under this proposal or under ongoing habitat restoration and monitoring projects. |
10/1/2007 |
9/30/2009 |
$1,000,000 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Improve channel stability
Improve habitat connectivity
Improve habitat diversity in the mainstem river
Improve habitat diversity in the tributaries
Improve riparian condition in the mainstem river
Improve riparian condition in the tributaries
Improve shoreline condition
Protect Class 1 waters
Reduce fine sediment in the mainstem river
Reduce fine sediment in the tributaries
Reduce lake pollutants
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| 5: Maintain Vegetation |
Conduct necessary activities to maintain restored/enhanced conditions of acquired property |
This work element may include activities such as weed spraying, fence maintenance, etc needed to keep habitat on protected properties in tact. This work was also built into ongoing habitat proposals 199101901 and 199101903 to give BPA/NPCC the choice of funding under this proposal or under ongoing habitat restoration and monitoring projects. |
10/1/2007 |
9/30/2009 |
$250,000 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Improve channel stability
Improve habitat connectivity
Improve habitat diversity in the mainstem river
Improve habitat diversity in the tributaries
Improve riparian condition in the mainstem river
Improve riparian condition in the tributaries
Improve shoreline condition
Protect Class 1 waters
Reduce fine sediment in the mainstem river
Reduce fine sediment in the tributaries
Reduce lake pollutants
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| 6: Investigate Trespass |
Monitor Terms of Conservation Easements |
Monitor the conditions of any conservation easements funded under this project. Land technicians will work with landowners to assure compliance. |
10/1/2007 |
9/30/2009 |
$20,000 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Improve channel stability
Improve habitat connectivity
Improve habitat diversity in the mainstem river
Improve habitat diversity in the tributaries
Improve riparian condition in the mainstem river
Improve riparian condition in the tributaries
Improve shoreline condition
Protect Class 1 waters
Reduce fine sediment in the mainstem river
Reduce fine sediment in the tributaries
Reduce lake pollutants
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| 7: Analyze/Interpret Data |
Monitor Management Plans and Restoration Efforts |
Periodic measures will be obtained at five-to-ten-year intervals to compare with baseline information upon purchase or easement. Aerial photographs will be obtained to monitor major shifts in plant communities. The coverage of noxious weeds will be estimated and monitored on all properties |
10/1/2007 |
9/30/2009 |
$ 0 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
Improve channel stability
Improve habitat connectivity
Improve habitat diversity in the mainstem river
Improve habitat diversity in the tributaries
Improve riparian condition in the mainstem river
Improve riparian condition in the tributaries
Improve shoreline condition
Protect Class 1 waters
Reduce fine sediment in the mainstem river
Reduce fine sediment in the tributaries
Reduce lake pollutants
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Section 8: Budget |
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| Itemized Estimated Budget |
| Item |
Note |
FY 2007 Cost |
FY 2008 Cost |
FY 2009 Cost |
| Capital Equipment |
Property acquisition |
$5,000,000 |
$5,000,000 |
$5,000,000 |
| Personnel |
CSKT & MFWP |
$114,000 |
$127,000 |
$131,000 |
| Supplies |
Appraisals, surveys, prelim. title |
$120,000 |
$120,000 |
$120,000 |
| Other |
Restoration Costs |
$ 0 |
$500,000 |
$500,000 |
| Other |
O & M |
$ 0 |
$125,000 |
$125,000 |
| Fringe Benefits |
CSKT & MFWP |
$31,000 |
$33,000 |
$35,000 |
| Totals |
$5,265,000 |
$5,905,000 |
$5,911,000 |
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| Total Estimated FY 2007-2009 Budgets |
| Total Itemized Budget | $17,081,000 |
| Total Work Element budget | $17,081,000 |
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| Cost sharing |
| Funding Source or Organization |
Item or Service Provided |
FY 2007 Est Value ($) |
FY 2008 Est Value ($) |
FY 2009 Est Value ($) |
Cash or in-kind? |
Status |
| CSKT |
Technical support |
$25,000 |
$25,000 |
$25,000 |
In-Kind |
Under Development |
| CSKT |
facilities |
$15,000 |
$15,000 |
$15,000 |
In-Kind |
Confirmed |
| Flathead Land Trust/Flathead Lakers |
Technical assistance & landowner contacts |
$25,000 |
$25,000 |
$25,000 |
In-Kind |
Under Development |
| MFWP |
facilities |
$15,000 |
$15,000 |
$15,000 |
Cash |
Confirmed |
| NRCS |
grant dollars |
$25,000 |
$25,000 |
$25,000 |
Cash |
Under Development |
| NRCS |
Technical support |
$5,000 |
$5,000 |
$5,000 |
In-Kind |
Under Development |
| TBD |
cost share |
$500,000 |
$500,000 |
$500,000 |
Cash |
Under Development |
| USFWS |
Technical support |
$10,000 |
$10,000 |
$10,000 |
In-Kind |
Under Development |
| USFWS |
Grant dollars |
$25,000 |
$25,000 |
$25,000 |
Cash |
Confirmed |
| Totals |
$645,000 |
$645,000 |
$645,000 |
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| Section 9: Project Future |
| Project Future Costs and/or Termination |
| FY 2010 Est Budget |
FY 2011 Est Budget |
Comments |
| $5,870,000 |
$5,874,000 |
[Outyear comment field left blank] |
| Future Operations & Maintenance Costs |
| O& M costs should decline over time as native vegetation becomes established. |
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| Termination Date |
Comments |
| Unknown |
When Hungry Horse Dam filled, it innundated 125 km of the South Fork of the Flathead River and its tributaries to adfluvial trout. This project will hopefully continue at some level until the mitigation debt has been retired. |
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| Final Deliverables |
| Vast acres of valuable habitat for resident fish protected imperpetuity. BPA or other appropriate entity will hold a perpetual habitat easement on all acquired or protected properties. |
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| Section 10: Narrative |
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Part 2 of 2. Reviews of Proposal
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| Administrative Review Group (ARG) Results |
Account Type:
Both Capital and Expense |
Location:
Province: No Change
Subbasin: No Change
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Primary Focal Species
No Change |
| ARG Comments: |
BPA Capital/Expense Review Results (March 14, 2006) [Download full document]
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Initial BPA Capital/Expense Determination (Subject to final review):
Capitalize acquisition and permanent easement
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| Primary Uncertainty for Capitalization: Land acquisition requirements |
NPCC Final Funding Recommendations (October 23, 2006)
[Full NPCC Council Recs]
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FY 2007 Budget
$5,265,000 |
FY 2008 Budget
$5,905,000 |
FY 2009 Budget
$5,911,000 |
Total NPCC Rec
$17,081,000 |
| Budget Type: | Capital |
| Budget Category: | ProvinceCapital |
| Recommendation: | Fund
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| Comments: Funding contingent on Council review of revised proposal, with improved selection criteria and objectives. Revised proposal due end of December, 06. Determine if expense element is needed. |
NPCC Draft Funding Recommendations (September 15, 2006)
[Full NPCC Council Recs]
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FY 2007 Budget
$5,265,000 |
FY 2008 Budget
$5,905,000 |
FY 2009 Budget
$5,911,000 |
Total NPCC Rec
$17,081,000 |
FY 2007 MSRT Rec
$ 0 |
FY 2008 MSRT Rec
$ 0 |
FY 2009 MSRT Rec
$ 0 |
Total MSRT Rec
$ 0 |
| Budget Category: | ProvinceCapital |
| Comments: Funding contingent on Council review of revised proposal, with improved selection criteria and objectives. Revised proposal due end of December, 06. Determine if expense element is needed. |
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Local or MSRT Comments: Provincial Oversight Group (OG) expects this project to stay with a capital designation.
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Independent Scientific Review Panel Final Review (August 31, 2006)
[Download full document]
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| Recommendation: Not fundable
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| NPCC Comments: The response is not adequate. The sponsors do not seem to understand the nature of a funding proposal. They are defensive about having to supply needed information for a technical evaluation of their project. Reviewers suggest that if their proposal is "substantiated by the science," as the authors say, then it is the obligation to outline that science, as they understand it. Apparently there have been no results from the 2002 funding. Their strategy of land acquisition for ecosystem protection is fine, but the proposal must go beyond that. The response gives statements about what they intend, but these are not given as measurable objectives. It is understandable that they do not want to show their hand on specific properties, but the objectives for a generic property can be given (in the context of the paper cited in the ISRP review, which was intended to be helpful for formulating a response). Development of criteria for selecting properties ought to have been the first objective for the 2002 funding, and given as results in this proposal. Ironically, many of the comments in the response, if presented in proposal format and not as a criticism of the ISRP and its reviewers, could have constituted several elements in a logical proposal and useful response. As the ISRP commented, this project has elements that make it a very worthwhile. The problem is that the sponsors have inadequately presented it and have shown no progress from the previous funding. These deficiencies give a technical reviewer no justification for recommending it. A defensive response criticizing the ISRP reviewers is not helpful. Sponsors of this proposal need to organize their approach and thoughts regarding this process and develop a sound, science-based proposal. Other issues include the lack of justification for acquiring properties based on limiting factors. They need to come with criteria for future acquisitions. What criteria did they use for the 2.36 km of credited property they have already purchased? |
Independent Scientific Review Panel Preliminary Review (June 2, 2006)
[Download full document]
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| Recommendation: Response requested
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| NPCC Comments: As submitted this is not a scientifically reviewable project, but it should be. The sponsors plan to acquire properties. The proposal would benefit by including descriptions of the properties to be purchased and the species to benefit, and/or the criteria to be used for selection of the properties targeted for protection. Please provide a response on these issues. A response is also needed to show how selected properties will help restore fluvial functions (e.g., see Palmer et al. 2005. Standards for ecologically successful river restoration. Journal of Applied Ecology 42, 208–217, and cited references). This is basically the same issue raised in our previous review. Previous ISRP comments were: "Do not fund in its present form. This request is for 'base funding' rather than 'project funding' oriented to specific topics, the norm for most BPA-funded work. The proposal does not include the elements expected in a technically sound program. It should include clear and specific objectives, detailed methods, and how the progress in attaining specific objectives will be tracked and evaluated. The reporting of results is inadequate; progress in past activities of the project need to be included as a basis for continuing similar work. Adaptive management requires data for regular assessments and decisions regarding the project strategy." |
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