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 |
Bryn Mills |
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| Proposal Type: |
New |
| Proposal Number: |
200727700 |
| Proposal Name: |
Hamilton Creek Stabilization and Habitat Rehabilitation |
| Agency, Institution or Organization: |
Skamania County |
| Short Description: |
The stablization and habitat rehabilitation of 5300 feet of Hamilton Creek, North Bonneville, Skamania County, Washington. |
| Information Transfer: |
Annual Reports to BPA, Project design, construction process success and lessons learned papers to be presented at symposia, exchange of fish counts and monitoring information with Washington and US
fish and wildlife biologists |
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| Project Proposal Contacts |
| Contact |
Organization |
Address |
Phone/Email |
Roles |
Notes |
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Form Submitter |
| Bryn Mills |
LEE-PACE Engineers, Inc. |
1300 John Adams Street
Oregon City, OR 97045 |
Ph: 503.655.1342
Fax: 503.655.1360
Email: brynm@lee.paceengrs.com |
Form Submitter |
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All Assigned Contacts |
| Russ Lawrence |
LEE-PACE Engineers, Inc. |
1300 John Adams Street
Oregon City, OR, 97045 |
Ph: 503.655.1342
Fax: 503.655.1360
Email: russl@lee.paceengrs.com |
Technical Contact
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| Tod Lefevre |
Skamania County Public Works |
P.O. Box 790
Stevenson, WA, 98648 |
Ph: 509.427.9448
Fax: 509.427.4893
Email: lefevre@co.skamania.wa.us |
Contract Manager
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| Tony Meyer |
Lower Columbia Regional Fish Enhancement Group |
12404 SE Evergreen Highway
Vancouver, WA 98683 |
Ph: 360-882-6671
Fax: [left blank]
Email: cwfish@comcast.net |
Project Lead
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www.lcfeg.org |
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| Section 2: Project Location |
| Sponsor Province: |
Lower Columbia |
ARG Province: |
No Change |
| Sponsor Subbasin: |
Columbia Lower |
ARG Subbasin: |
No Change |
| Location(s) at which the action will be implemented |
| Latitude |
Longitude |
Waterbody |
Location Description |
County/State |
Subbasin |
Primary? |
| 45.6399
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121.9775
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Hamilton Creek |
North Bonneville, WA |
Skamania, Washington |
Columbia Lower |
No |
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| Section 3: Focal Species |
| Focal Species: |
| Primary |
Secondary |
Additional Species |
Chum Columbia River ESU
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Chinook Lower Columbia River ESU
Coho Lower Columbia River ESU
Steelhead Lower Columbia River ESU
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| 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.
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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 |
| Other: Local |
Geomorphic Asse |
Hamilton Creek Geomorphic Assessment |
County/City/SWCD caused a survey and fluvial geomorphic assessment to be performed in 2003.
This assessment, together with input from WDFW and LCFEG is the basis for this proposal. |
| Other: Federal |
USGS |
Hamilton Springs Chum Channel |
USGS is monitoring Chum usage of the Hamilton Springs Chum Channel |
| Other: State |
WDFW |
Chum Monitoring |
WDFW is monitoring chum useage of the Columbia main channel and Hamilton Creek main channel confluence area on an on-going basis. The corridinator for that work is Mr. Todd Hilson (Vancouver office) |
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| Section 6: Biological Objectives |
| Biological Objectives of this Proposed Project |
| Biological Objective |
Full Description |
Associated Subbasin Plan |
Strategy |
Page Nos |
| Restore trib. Chinook to a high viability level |
provide for a 75-95% probability of persistance level over 100 years |
Lower Columbia |
increase the following tributary habitat potential from 77% to 85% of historical potential: pool/riffle habitat; increase LWD; decrease Width/Depth ratio; increase riparian corridor; enhance sediment transportation competence |
H59-61 |
| Restore trib. winter steelhead to viability level |
Providing a 95% or better probability of persistance over 100 years |
Lower Columbia |
increase the following tributary habitat potential from 77% to 85% of historical potential: pool/riffle habitat; increase LWD; decrease Width/Depth ratio; increase riparian corridor; enhance sediment transportation competence |
H59-61 |
| Restore tributary Chum to a high viability level |
Providing a 95% or better probability of persistance over 100 years |
Lower Columbia |
increase the following tributary habitat potential from 77% to 85% of historical potential: pool/riffle habitat; increase LWD; decrease Width/Depth ratio; increase riparian corridor; enhance sediment transportation competence |
H59-61 |
| Restore tributary coho to a high viability level |
Providing a 95% or better probability of persistance over 100 years |
Lower Columbia |
increase the following tributary habitat potential from 77% to 85% of historical potential: pool/riffle habitat; increase LWD; decrease Width/Depth ratio; increase riparian corridor; enhance sediment transportation competence |
H59-61 |
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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 |
| Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation |
NEPA and ESA compliance for project work for Hamilton Creek stabilization, habitat rehabilitation and riparian planting and monitoring. |
Complete a NEPA Checklist and write a Biological Assessment within the context of the existing NOAA (Fisheries) 10a.1A, for stream stabilization, habitat restoration and riparian planting and monitoring activities and submit to BPA’s Environmental Compliance Group. |
10/1/2006 |
5/30/2007 |
$36,250 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Increase Instream Habitat Complexity |
Hamilton Creek Stabilization and Habitat Rehabilitation |
Implement designed stabilization and instream habitat complexity development activities for Hamilton Creek. |
6/3/2007 |
9/30/2007 |
$149,800 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
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* # of stream miles treated: 1.0
* # of structures installed: 36
* End lat of treated reach: 45.6361
* End long of treated reach: 121.9819
* Start lat of treated reach: 45.6454
* Start long of treated reach: 121.9830
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| Plant Vegetation |
Plant and monitor vegetation in the riparian zone along the restored reach of Hamilton Creek. |
Design planting plan to restore native vegetation in the project riparian zone. This will include the removal of invasive species such as Himalaya blackberries (Rubus discolor), Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius) and other noxious invasive species. |
10/15/2007 |
2/2/2008 |
$28,675 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
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* # of acres of planted: 6.1
* # of riparian miles treated: 1.0
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| Realign, Connect, and/or Create Channel |
Restore sinuosity, and create and connect side channels in Hamilton Creek. |
Implement designs for sinuosity restoration and creation and connection of side channel activities for Hamilton Creek. |
6/30/2007 |
9/30/2007 |
$249,180 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
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* # of stream miles before treatment: 1.0
* # of stream miles treated, including off-channels, after realignment: 1.1
* End lat of treated reach: 45.6361
* End long of treated reach: 121.9819
* Start lat of treated reach: 45.6454
* Start long of treated reach: 121.9830
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| Remove vegetation |
Remove invasive species in the riparian zone along the restored reach of Hamilton Creek. |
Remove invasive species such as Himalaya blackberries (Rubus discolor), Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius) and other noxious invasive species in preparation for planting native riparian species in the riparian zone along the restored reach of Hamilton Creek. |
7/30/2007 |
10/15/2007 |
$21,750 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
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* # of acres treated: 6.3
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| Maintain Vegetation |
Maintain trees and shrubs planted in the riparian zone along the restored reach of Hamilton Creek. |
[Work Element Description Not Entered] |
6/15/2008 |
9/30/2009 |
$9,700 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Operate and Maintain Habitat/Passage |
Maintain stabilization and habitat enhancement structures and LWD in the restored reach of Hamilton Creek. |
Annually inspect, maintain the stabilization and habitat enhancement structures, and LWD in the restored reach of Hamilton Creek. |
6/30/2008 |
9/30/2009 |
$36,800 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Conduct Pre-Acquisition Activities |
Acquire Conservation Easements from adjoining land owners |
develop descriptions, obtain signatures for conservation easement over creek and riparian area for private properties adjoining the project. |
10/1/2006 |
6/15/2007 |
$393,540 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Manage and Administer Projects |
Hamilton Creek Stabilization and Habitat Rehabilitation |
Project management and administrative work related to the contract excluding Environmental Compliance Documentation. This work will include Pisces Status reports (WE 185) and annual reports (WE 132). |
10/1/2006 |
10/1/2009 |
$78,600 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
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No Metrics for this Work Element |
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| Produce Design and/or Specifications |
Hamilton Creek Stabilization and Habitat Rehabilitation Design |
Design, detail and develop specifications for stabilization and habitat complexity development activities for Hamilton Creek. |
10/1/2006 |
5/2/2007 |
$102,250 |
| Biological Objectives |
Metrics |
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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 |
| Personnel |
Contract administration |
$3,200 |
$8,544 |
$8,544 |
| Fringe Benefits |
[blank] |
$800 |
$2,136 |
$2,136 |
| Supplies |
Project Maintenance |
$ 0 |
$9,920 |
$9,920 |
| Other |
Subcontractor |
$965,270 |
$87,325 |
$8,750 |
| Totals |
$969,270 |
$107,925 |
$29,350 |
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| Total Estimated FY 2007-2009 Budgets |
| Total Itemized Budget | $1,106,545 |
| Total Work Element budget | $1,106,545 |
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| Cost sharing |
| Funding Source or Organization |
Item or Service Provided |
FY 2007 Est Value ($) |
FY 2008 Est Value ($) |
FY 2009 Est Value ($) |
Cash or in-kind? |
Status |
| George DeGroot |
Conservation Easement |
$189,680 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
In-Kind |
Confirmed |
| Lower Columbia |
NOAA 10(A)(1)(a) & Project admin |
$7,000 |
$1,500 |
$1,500 |
In-Kind |
Confirmed |
| Richard Beckman |
Equipment |
$21,500 |
$5,000 |
$5,000 |
In-Kind |
Confirmed |
| Richard Beckman |
Conservation Easement |
$203,860 |
$ 0 |
$ 0 |
In-Kind |
Confirmed |
| Skamania County |
Force Acct. Labor |
$ 0 |
$6,680 |
$6,680 |
In-Kind |
Confirmed |
| Skamania County |
Force Acct. Materials |
$ 0 |
$9,920 |
$9,920 |
In-Kind |
Confirmed |
| Totals |
$422,040 |
$23,100 |
$23,100 |
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| Section 9: Project Future |
| Project Future Costs and/or Termination |
| FY 2010 Est Budget |
FY 2011 Est Budget |
Comments |
| $32,050 |
$28,450 |
Final two years riparian plant and instream structure maintenance and reporting |
| Future Operations & Maintenance Costs |
| In the event a sediment pulse occurs of a magnitude to bury, or seriously fill the stability and habitat structures, Skamania County is prepared to excavate the material necessary to maintain the reaches stability and habitat values. |
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| Termination Date |
Comments |
| Summer 2011 |
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| Final Deliverables |
| Final report and documentation showing the project development, implementation and monitoring process and results. |
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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:
Expense |
Location:
Province: No Change
Subbasin: No Change
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Primary Focal Species
No Change |
| ARG Comments: |
BPA's in lieu Funding Review of new project proposals (August 3, 2006)
[Download letter and table]
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BPA's in lieu Rating: 1.0
Approx. BPA share of total costs: BPA 70%
Status of Cost Share: Confirmed
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| Notes: LWD installment, for BON2 powerhouse mitigation |
NPCC Final Funding Recommendations (October 23, 2006)
[Full NPCC Council Recs]
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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
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| Comments: |
NPCC Draft Funding Recommendations (September 15, 2006)
[Full NPCC Council Recs]
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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: |
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Local or MSRT Comments: See Washington guidance
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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 ISRP found this proposal to be not fundable. The problems in Hamilton Creek regarding the degraded spawning habitat for the primary focal species, chum salmon, are only generally described. Documentation and references are mostly lacking in the background section, other than referring to the Lower Columbia Salmon Recovery Plan and Fish and Wildlife Subbasin Plan (2004) several times. The proposal would be improved if several specific recommendations for habitat restoration of Hamilton Creek were included/cited in the text. The proposal also needs much more specific detail regarding habitat requirements of species to be rehabilitated. Not only for chum salmon but also for the secondary focal species - chinook, coho, and steelhead. Seven objectives are listed in bullet format, but they are not well defined or justified. Measurable benefits are lacking. The work elements (taken directly from the subbasin plan) following the objectives are good explanations for the biological rationale for various habitat restoration actions. However, the work element/methods descriptions stop short of providing the details of techniques to be used, locations of engineered logjams and cross vanes to be installed, and only cites the Work Element and objective numbers from the subbasin plan, in bold. The general statement that the Rosgen Natural Stream Design Methods (NRCS 2005) will be followed and used to locate engineered structures is not adequate. A description of how this standard design protocol will be specifically applied is needed. |
Independent Scientific Review Panel Preliminary Review (June 2, 2006)
[Download full document]
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| Recommendation: Not fundable
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| NPCC Comments: The ISRP found this proposal to be not fundable. The problems in Hamilton Creek regarding the degraded spawning habitat for the primary focal species, chum salmon, are only generally described. Documentation and references are mostly lacking in the background section, other than referring to the Lower Columbia Salmon Recovery Plan and Fish and Wildlife Subbasin Plan (2004) several times. The proposal would be improved if several specific recommendations for habitat restoration of Hamilton Creek were included/cited in the text. The proposal also needs much more specific detail regarding habitat requirements of species to be rehabilitated. Not only for chum salmon but also for the secondary focal species - chinook, coho, and steelhead. Seven objectives are listed in bullet format, but they are not well defined or justified. Measurable benefits are lacking. The work elements (taken directly from the subbasin plan) following the objectives are good explanations for the biological rationale for various habitat restoration actions. However, the work element/methods descriptions stop short of providing the details of techniques to be used, locations of engineered logjams and cross vanes to be installed, and only cites the Work Element and objective numbers from the subbasin plan, in bold. The general statement that the Rosgen Natural Stream Design Methods (NRCS 2005) will be followed and used to locate engineered structures is not adequate. A description of how this standard design protocol will be specifically applied is needed. |
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