Comment on proposed FY 2006 budget

Keep the FY 2006 capital budget at $5,500,000.

Accomplishments since the last review

Added 3,241 acres and 1,517 HUs since 2001.

FY 2006 goals and anticipated accomplishments

Subbasin planning

How is this project consistent with subbasin plans?

Consistent with subbasin plans for Pend Oreille, Coeur d'Alene and Kootenai as follows: Pend Oreille Subbasin Plan Objectives 1A1-8; 1A9 Coeur d'Alene Subbasin Plan Objectives 1A1-9 Kootenai Subbasin Plan Objectives R2, RP1, RP4, M6, T4, T8, WB2, RP3, GS1, XF2, KOK2, BUR2, R4, BT1, RBT1, WLT2

How do goals match subbasin plan priorities?

Priorities identified in subbasin plans for Pend Oreille, Coeur d'Alene and Kootenai as follows: Pend Oreille Subbasin Plan Objectives 1A1-8 Prioity 1; 1A9 Priority 2 Coeur d'Alene Subbasin Plan Objectives 1A1-9 Priority 1 and 2 Kootenai Subbasin Plan Objectives R2, RP1, RP4, M6, T4, T8, WB2, RP3, GS1, XF2, KOK2, BUR2, R4, BT1, RBT1, WLT2 all high priority.

Other comments

This project manages projects and properties between one state agency and three tribal entities. It also manages over 7,800 acres and associated Habitat Units (HUs). This budget includes Planning and Design, Implementation of habitat restoration and enhancement, Operation and Maintenance, and Monitoring and Evaluation phases.