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Proposal 200709400: Protect & Restore Clear Creek Watershed

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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 10, 2006 Finalized Heidi McRoberts
Proposal Type: New
Proposal Number: 200709400
Proposal Name: Protect & Restore Clear Creek Watershed
Agency, Institution or Organization: Nez Perce Tribe DFRM Watershed Division
Short Description: Restore Clear Creek drainage to provide quality habitat for anadromous and resident fish. This will be accomplished by watershed resotration projects such as culvert replacement, road inventory and road obliteration.
Information Transfer: Data will be housed at the Nez Perce Tribe Department of Fisheries Resource Management, Watershed Division offices. Any data will be submitted to StreamNet for infomation sharing. Data will also be summarized in report form and submitted to Bonneville Power Administration.
 
Project Proposal Contacts
Contact Organization Address Phone/Email Roles Notes
Form Submitter
Heidi McRoberts Nez Perce Tribe P.O. Box 365
Lapwai ID 83540		 Ph: 208.843.7144
Fax: 208.843.9192
Email: heidim@nezperce.org		 Form Submitter
All Assigned Contacts
Arleen Henry Nez Perce Tribe PO Box 365
Lapwai, ID 83540		 Ph: 208-843-7317
Fax: 208-843-7319
Email: arleenh@nezperce.org		 Administrative Contact
 NPT Finance Department accountant
Mark Johnson Nez Perce Tribe P.O. Box 365
Lapwai, Idaho 83540		 Ph: 208-843-7144
Fax: 208-843-9192
Email: markj@nezperce.org		 Technical Contact
Heidi McRoberts Nez Perce Tribe P.O. Box 365
Lapwai ID 83540		 Ph: 208.843.7144
Fax: 208.843.9192
Email: heidim@nezperce.org		 Project Lead
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?
46.1332 -115.9512 Clear Creek Clear Creek Watershed Idaho, Idaho Clearwater No
Section 3: Focal Species
Focal Species:
Primary Secondary Additional Species
Chinook Snake River Spring/Summer ESU
Steelhead Snake River ESU
 Bull Trout
Westslope Cutthroat
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
PCSRF - Idaho 031 04 CW Lolo Creek Passage Restoration This project cost shared with this BPA project to fund culvert replacements, and associated monitoring and evaluation.
BPA 198335000 Nez Perce Tribal Hatchery O&M Hatchery supplementation to restore and recover Snake River Basin salmon stocks
BPA 198335003 Nez Perce Tribal Hatchery M&E Evaluation of effectiveness of supplementation: snorkeling and redd counts
BPA 199607702 Lolo Creek Watershed This BPA project funds culvert replacements, and associated monitoring and evaluation in the Lolo Creek drainage.
BPA 199607703 Restore Fishing to Bear Creek This is the ongoing BPA project in the Lochsa River drainage focusing on watershed restoration activities such as culvert replacement and road decommissioning.
BPA 199607705 Restore Mccomas Meadows This BPA project funds culvert replacements, and associated monitoring and evaluation in the SF Clearwater River.
BPA 199706000 Clearwater Focus Watershed Np This project coordinates watershed projects within the Nez Perce Tribe Treaty Territory.
Section 6: Biological Objectives
Biological Objectives of this Proposed Project
Biological Objective Full Description Associated Subbasin Plan Strategy Page Nos
Anadromous fish habitat improvement The use of the general and aquatic limiting factors defined in the assessment provides us with an initial starting point for the identification and treatment of problems affecting anadromous populations throughout the Clearwater. Clearwater 1. Identify and prioritze primary limiting factors. 2. Evaluate alternative habitat treatments to address limiting factors. 4. Develop indicies to evaluate biological response to habitat improvement. 5. Implement projects following priotization. 7. M&E. 18
Improve aquatic habitat diversity and complexity Improve aquatic habitat diversity and complexity to levels consistent with other objectives in the subbasin plan, with particular emphasis on recovery of anadromous and fluvial stocks Clearwater 1. Continue aquatic haitat improvement efforts consisten with existing federal, tribal, state, and local habitat improvement plans and guidelines. 2. Restore complexity with restoration activities designed to promote diverse habitats (temp & sediment) 37
Protect/restore add'l miles of riparian habitat Protect and restore riparian habitats that are critical for both aquatic and terrestrial species. Clearwater 1. Identify and prioritize riparian habitats for protection and restoration. 2. Protect & restore riparian habitats. 3. Increase stewardship and public knowledge of riparian habitats through educational programs. 42-43
Reduce instream sedimentation to levels ..... Reduce instream sedimentation to levels meeting applicable water quality standards and measures, with an established upward trend in the number of stream miles meeting such criterion. Clearwater 1. Restore hydrologic functions. 2. Restore riparian functions related to temperature. 3. Monitor and evaluate the results of implemntation. 35
Reduce negative impacts of livestock grazing Reduce negative impacts of livestock grazing on the fish, wildlife, and plant populations in the watershed. Clearwater 1. Indentify and prioritze areas impacted by grazing for protection. 2. Reduce grazing impacts through established exclusion fences. 4. Monitor and evaluate the effort to protect and restore habitats from grazing impacts. 45-46
Reduce number or artificially blocked streams Undersized or inappropriately functioning culverts and bridges must be replaced/removed to accomodate for aquatic species passage and properly functioning stream simulation. Clearwater 3.Remove or modify human-caused barriers . 5. Monitoring and evaluation of biological/hydrological response resulting from removal/replacement. 32
Reduce the extent and diversity of noxious weeds Work to implement effective methods for reducing noxious weeds and invasive plants. Clearwater 1. Prioritize noxious weed infestations for treatment. 2. Treat weed infestations with most economical and effective treatment mehtods for reducing densities or eliminating populations. 3. Encourage best practices. 4. Monitor and evaluate efforts. 45
Reduce the impact of the transportation system Reduce the impact of the transportation system on wildlife and fish populations and habitats. Clearwater 3. Protect habitats-encourage continued protection of diverse communities and high quality habitats in existing roadless areas. Implement road closure and decommissioning programs in areas identified in the assessment and areas of high road densities. 50
Section 7: Work Elements
Work Elements and Associated Biological Objectives
Work Element Name Work Element Title Description Start Date End Date Estimated Budget
1a: Coordination Prepare Partnering Agreements with Clearwater National Forest The Nez Perce Tribe has been partners with the Clearwater National Forest watershed restoration since 1996, which includes sharing funds and resources to complete projects. Each year, projects specifics are spelled out in an agreement signed by both parties. 10/1/2006 9/30/2009 $30,250
Biological Objectives Metrics
Anadromous fish habitat improvement
 No Metrics for this Work Element
1b: Manage and Administer Projects Management, Coordination and Communication Project management includes coordinating project activities, attending meetings, seeking additional funding, preparing statements of work, managing budgets, and completing reports. 10/1/2006 9/30/2009 $20,313
Biological Objectives Metrics
Anadromous fish habitat improvement
 No Metrics for this Work Element
1c: Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation Provide NEPA Information to BPA for Projects on Forest Service Lands The Nez Perce National Forest will complete NEPA, cultural clearance, and ESA consultation for watershed restoration projects. 10/1/2006 9/30/2009 $20,223
Biological Objectives Metrics
Anadromous fish habitat improvement
 No Metrics for this Work Element
1d: Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation Provide NEPA Information to BPA for Projects on Private Lands Produce NEPA and consultation documentation for projects located on private lands. 10/1/2006 9/30/2009 $40,000
Biological Objectives Metrics
Anadromous fish habitat improvement
 No Metrics for this Work Element
1e: Other Reporting Submit quarterly and annual reports at designated timeframes 10/1/2006 9/30/2009 $20,000
Biological Objectives Metrics
Anadromous fish habitat improvement
 No Metrics for this Work Element
1f: Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data Stream Habitat Data Collection in Clear Creek Watershed Collect biological, chemical, and physical habitat parameter data in the Meadow Creek drainage at three locations. Information will be collected on macro-invertebrates, flow, temperature, sediment composition, and habitat parameters to include channel morphology, valley width index, Wolman Pebble counts, cobble embeddedness, large woody debris, bank stability, and riparian condition and density. 6/1/2007 9/30/2009 $9,682
Biological Objectives Metrics
Improve aquatic habitat diversity and complexity
 Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring
1g: Analyze/Interpret Data Meadow Creek Data Analysis After data is collected on biological, chemical, physical habitat, and fish presence, abundance and distribution, it will be analyzed and compiled into a report. 3/1/2007 9/30/2009 $3,671
Biological Objectives Metrics
Improve aquatic habitat diversity and complexity
 Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring
2a: Outreach and Education Public outreach and education Educate the public, fellow professionals, and students about Nez Perce Tribe Treaty Rights and culture, about the principles and practice of watershed restoration, andp provide positive outreach and publicity for the accomplishments and on-going work we do. Inspire public stewardship of resources. 10/1/2006 9/30/2009 $26,733
Biological Objectives Metrics
Protect/restore add'l miles of riparian habitat
 No Metrics for this Work Element
2b: Identify and Select Projects Work with private landowners to identify opportunites for riparian protection Develop relationships with landowners and work with them to identify needs for riparian protection 10/1/2006 9/30/2009 $11,760
Biological Objectives Metrics
Protect/restore add'l miles of riparian habitat
Reduce negative impacts of livestock grazing
 No Metrics for this Work Element
2c: Plant Vegetation Revegetate the riparian zone Riparian areas have been impacted by road building. Revegetation of the riparian zone will improve stream habitat. Approximately 2,000 trees will be planted each year. 3/1/2007 9/30/2009 $108,025
Biological Objectives Metrics
Protect/restore add'l miles of riparian habitat
 * # of riparian miles treated: 1
2d: Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data Monitor success of riparian plantings Data will be collected to monitor success of riparian plantings. This is done on a rotating basis of one year after re-vegetation and then every five years using circle plots and with a densitometer to measure stream shade in riparian zones. 9/30/2007 9/30/2010 $7,683
Biological Objectives Metrics
Protect/restore add'l miles of riparian habitat
 Primary R, M, and E Type: Project Implementation/ Compliance Monitoring
2e: Analyze/Interpret Data Summarize moniroting data from riparian plantings Summarize moniroting data from riparian plantings 10/1/2007 9/30/2009 $3,672
Biological Objectives Metrics
Protect/restore add'l miles of riparian habitat
 Primary R, M, and E Type: Project Implementation/ Compliance Monitoring
3a: Produce Design and/or Specifications Design/cost estimate for 2 culverts on FS Land for FY08-FY10 contract For planning purposes, designs for culvert replacements are generally completed far in advance of the field season and often occur in the previous contract period. This work element is a cooperative effort between the NPT and the NPNF, where designs for the replacement of each culvert are completed by the NPNF, and the Nez Perce Tribe provides review and comment on all designs. The construction work is then solicited for bids. Culverts on Hoodoo Creek and W. Fork Clear are proposed for replacement, all are located on on Forest Service lands. 3/1/2007 12/31/2007 $29,408
Biological Objectives Metrics
Reduce number or artificially blocked streams
 No Metrics for this Work Element
3b: Install Fish Passage Structure Replace Hoodoo Creek culvert Replace culvert on FS RD 650 at Hoodoo Creek that is a fish passage barrier. 3/1/2008 10/31/2008 $127,740
Biological Objectives Metrics
Reduce number or artificially blocked streams
 * Does the structure remove or replace a fish passage barrier?: yes
* # of miles of habitat accessed: 3
3c: Install Fish Passage Structure Replace W. Fork Clear Creek culvert Replace culvert on FS Road 650 at W. Fork Clear Creek that is a fish passage barrier. 3/1/2009 9/30/2009 $131,083
Biological Objectives Metrics
Reduce number or artificially blocked streams
 * Does the structure remove or replace a fish passage barrier?: Yes
* # of miles of habitat accessed: 2.5
3d: Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data Collect data on newly installed culverts. A monitoring plan has been developed to gauge the success of culvert replacements. Data is collected at one, three, and five- year intervals to determine successes and changes that are occurring with culvert replacements and removals. 9/1/2008 9/30/2010 $6,683
Biological Objectives Metrics
Reduce number or artificially blocked streams
 Primary R, M, and E Type: Project Implementation/ Compliance Monitoring
3e: Analyze/Interpret Data Summarize moniroting data on culverts that were replaced Write report summarrizing data from culvert monitoring. 9/1/2008 9/30/2010 $3,672
Biological Objectives Metrics
Reduce number or artificially blocked streams
 Primary R, M, and E Type: Project Implementation/ Compliance Monitoring
4a: Decommission Road Perform road surveys on 25 miles of road Survey 25 miles of road by walking them to determine treatment for 20 miles of road. 3/1/2007 10/31/2007 $55,279
Biological Objectives Metrics
Reduce the impact of the transportation system
 No Metrics for this Work Element
4b: Decommission Road Decommission 10 miles of road within Clear Creek Decommission 10 miles of road to reduce sediment delivery from surface erosion and landslide prone roads. 3/1/2008 10/31/2008 $160,192
Biological Objectives Metrics
Reduce the impact of the transportation system
 * # of road miles decommissioned : 10
4c: Decommission Road Decommission 10 miles of road within Clear Creek Decommission 10 miles of road to reduce sediment delivery from surface erosion and landslide prone roads. 3/1/2009 9/30/2009 $160,916
Biological Objectives Metrics
Reduce the impact of the transportation system
 * # of road miles decommissioned : 10
4d: Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data Collect Data on Roads that were Removed The CNF has developed a monitoring plan for decommissioned roads. Data is used to monitor success and for suggesting improvements that could be made. 6/1/2008 9/30/2010 $8,682
Biological Objectives Metrics
Reduce the impact of the transportation system
 Primary R, M, and E Type: Project Implementation/ Compliance Monitoring
4e: Analyze/Interpret Data Summarize data from road decommissioning monitoring Write report on findings from monitoring of road decommissioning. 6/30/2008 9/30/2010 $3,672
Biological Objectives Metrics
Reduce the impact of the transportation system
 Primary R, M, and E Type: Project Implementation/ Compliance Monitoring
5a: Produce Inventory or Assessment Complete inventory of noxious weeds within Clear Creek Drainage Complete inventory of noxious weed infestations within Clear Creek Drainage 3/1/2007 11/30/2007 $38,760
Biological Objectives Metrics
Reduce the extent and diversity of noxious weeds
 No Metrics for this Work Element
5b: Remove vegetation Treat existing or potential noxious weed infestations Treat noxious weed infestations, especially those associated with roads slated for decommissioning 6/1/2007 9/30/2009 $62,657
Biological Objectives Metrics
Reduce the extent and diversity of noxious weeds
 * # of acres treated: 10
5c: Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data Monitor success of noxious weed removal Collect data on status of noxious weed infestations and evaluate success of weed abatement 6/1/2007 9/30/2009 $7,682
Biological Objectives Metrics
Reduce the extent and diversity of noxious weeds
 Primary R, M, and E Type: Project Implementation/ Compliance Monitoring
5d: Analyze/Interpret Data Summarize monitoring data on noxious weed monitoirng Write report summarizing data collected on success of noxious weed treatment 9/1/2007 9/30/2009 $2,672
Biological Objectives Metrics
Reduce the extent and diversity of noxious weeds
 Primary R, M, and E Type: Project Implementation/ Compliance Monitoring
Section 8: Budget
Itemized Estimated Budget
Item Note FY 2007 Cost FY 2008 Cost FY 2009 Cost
Personnel 2.0 FTE $113,307 $103,318 $109,517
Fringe Benefits 30% $33,992 $30,995 $32,855
Supplies plant material, supplies $14,000 $14,000 $14,000
Capital Equipment computer, sprayers, ATV $6,000 $3,000 $ 0
Other subcontracts/traininng $39,000 $181,000 $181,000
Travel vehciles/travel $21,000 $21,000 $21,000
Overhead 29.64% $56,701 $51,963 $53,462
Totals $284,000 $405,276 $411,834
Total Estimated FY 2007-2009 Budgets
Total Itemized Budget$1,101,110
Total Work Element budget$1,101,110
Cost sharing
Funding Source or Organization Item or Service Provided FY 2007 Est Value ($) FY 2008 Est Value ($) FY 2009 Est Value ($) Cash or in-kind? Status
NOAA, US Fish & Wildlife, National Forest Found. contract award funding $22,000 $22,000 $22,000 Cash Under Development
NPNF NFMA Assessment & conditon Analysis $75,000 $ 0 $ 0 In-Kind Under Review
NPNF Project design, contract preparation, contract administration, monitoring, etc. $ 0 $10,000 $15,000 In-Kind Under Review
NPNF NEPA Analysis & Decision $20,000 $100,000 $ 0 In-Kind Under Review
NPNF, PCRSF, Central Idaho RAC Contract award funding $ 0 $ 0 $45,000 Cash Under Development
Totals $117,000 $132,000 $82,000
Section 9: Project Future
Project Future Costs and/or Termination
FY 2010 Est Budget FY 2011 Est Budget Comments
$200,000 $200,000 Additional restoration work
Future Operations & Maintenance Costs
Additional restoration work will continue in the watershed in 2010. Effecitveness monitoring will continue in the subsequent years.
 
Termination Date Comments
2016 Final M&E data gathering and analysis.
 
Final Deliverables
Data summary report and analysis.
Section 10: Narrative
Document Type Size Date
Clear Creek Restoration Map pdf 3.1 M 1/9/2006
Narrative for proposal 200709400 doc 178 kb 1/10/2006
Part 2 of 2. Reviews of Proposal
Administrative Review Group (ARG) Results
Account Type:
Expense		 Location:
Province: No Change
Subbasin: No Change 		Primary Focal Species
No Change
ARG Comments:


BPA's in lieu Funding Review of new project proposals (August 3, 2006) [Download letter and table]
BPA's in lieu Rating: 1.0
Approx. BPA share of total costs: BPA 70% (77)
Status of Cost Share: Mixed
Notes: Culvert replacements, road decommis. on FS lands; assume covered by BPA-FS MOU


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: NPT Tier 2 - 2


Independent Scientific Review Panel Final Review (August 31, 2006) [Download full document]
Recommendation: Not fundable
NPCC Comments: This was a generic proposal addressing broad environmental problems in Clear Creek. Sponsors were asked to respond with a specific proposal to overcome problems identified at the Hoodoo Creek culvert and a culvert on the West Fork Clear Creek, including a basis for, and a projection of expected numerical, biological benefits from the actions. A convincing argument that exotics would not be provided access to presently uninhabited areas, and an M&E component were also requested.

The Tribe responded to this, and a group of 20+ other reviews, with a generic memo and ranking of all their proposals that included the results of the local review process and the Tribe’s priority ranking of all their proposals. The Tribe assigned this proposal a second tier priority. The Tribe did not provide a project-specific response for this proposal as was included for higher priority proposals. Consequently, the ISRP’s concerns were not addressed, and the ISRP recommends not fundable.

For full comments on "restore and protect" type projects, please see heading “General comments concerning Nez Perce Tribe proposals to protect and restore various watersheds” at the beginning of the ISRP comments on project # 199607702, Protect & Restore Lolo Creek Watershed.


Independent Scientific Review Panel Preliminary Review (June 2, 2006) [Download full document]
Recommendation: Response requested
NPCC Comments: The ISRP finds the quality of this proposal very marginal but will consider a response on the issues raised below before making a final recommendation. In the response loop, the ISRP recommends that the Nez Perce Tribe suggest a priority and rank of the numerous proposals submitted under the titles “protect” and “restore.” Where do habitat actions and protection in the Clearwater offer the most potential benefit?

This is the same proposal as 200709300 and 200709200 but to address broad environmental problems in Clear Creek. It should be redrafted as a specific proposal to overcome problems identified at the Hoodoo Creek culvert and a culvert on the West Fork Clear Creek. The new proposal should include a description of a reasonable basis for, and a projection of expected numerical, biological benefits from the actions. It should also include a convincing argument that exotics will not be provided access to presently uninhabited areas. There is need for M&E to determine biological effectiveness.

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