Response for project 199404200: Trout Creek O&M
Comment on proposed FY 2006 budget
ODFW desires continued funding for the Trout Creek Habitat project for FY 06. The funding level FY06 is consistent with Expectations. However, due to an 8% increase in Indirect Rate combined with increased fuel costs the current funding level might not be sufficient to fully complete all tasks in the SOW. These increases will cost this project approximately $35,000. This project will attempt to manage these increases and will work closely with the BPA COTR to assess burn rate of FY 06 funds. A contingency plan for a 10% increase in funding level should be in place to assure full completion of all tasks.
Accomplishments since the last review
| # of stream miles treated (0.01 mi.) | 2.38 | |
| # of structures installed | 69 | |
| # of stream miles treated before realignment (0.1 mi.) | 1.68 | |
| # of stream miles treated, including off-channels, after realignment (0.1 mi.) | 2.38 | |
| # of acres of vegetation planted (0.1 ac.) | 53.7 | |
| # of riparian miles treated (0.01 mi.; count each bank separately) | 4.76 |
2002-2005 accomplishments 2002-2005 · Conducted ongoing O&M on over 110 miles of riparian exclosure fencing, and 11 offsite water developments. · Conducted annual redd counts on over 60 stream miles · Conducted annual smolt outmigration estimate. · Conducted M&E on project area including water temp, photo points, and cross section data. 2002 · Assisted in the composition and GIS mapping of the fishery section of Trout Creek Watershed Assessment. · Assisted in the editing of the Trout Creek Watershed Assessment. · Constructed 2 offsite water developments. · Assisted in the construction of an offsite water development. 2003 · Assisted in an irrigation mainline project that converted 11.1 acres of flood irrigation to sprinkler, eliminating 1 instream-gravel push up dam and 1.5 miles of open ditch. · Obtained all necessary permits and NEPA compliance for Trout Creek Berm removal project(Phase 1-3). · Collected design data for both Phase 1 berm removal project areas. · Assisted in obtaining an additional $380,000 (DRC, OWEB) for Trout Creek Berm removal project. · Assisted in the installation of an additional 10 miles of riparian exclosure fencing with 2 offsite water developments. 2004 · Collected design data for both Phase 1 berm removal project areas. · Completed design of channel/floodplain for phase 1 berm removal project area (2.38 miles of stream). · Implemented 1.88 miles of stream channel/floodplain construction and created 6.0 surface acres of wetland for phase 1 berm removal project area. · Assisted in obtaining an additional $100,000 (NRCS) for berm removal project. 2005 · Assisted in the enrollment of 53.7 acres of Phase 1 berm removal project area into CREP program. · Assisted in the planting of 8200 trees in Phase 1 berm removal project area. · Collected design data for both Phase 2 berm removal project areas. · Implemented 0.5 miles of stream channel/floodplain construction and created 0.2 surface acres of wetland
FY 2006 goals and anticipated accomplishments
| # of stream miles treated (0.01 mi.) | 4 | |
| # of structures installed | 120 | |
| # of stream miles treated before realignment (0.1 mi.) | 2.76 | |
| # of stream miles treated, including off-channels, after realignment (0.1 mi.) | 4.0 | |
| # of acres of vegetation planted (0.1 ac.) | 50 | |
| # of riparian miles treated (0.01 mi.; count each bank separately) | 8.0 |
· Conduct ongoing O&M on over 110 miles of riparian exclosure fencing, and 11 offsite water developments. · Conduct annual redd counts on over 60 stream miles · Conduct annual summer steelhead smolt outmigration and adult summer steelhead escapement estimate. · Conduct M&E on project area including water temp, photo points, and cross section data. · Collect design data for both Phase 3 berm removal project areas · Design and implement 4 miles of stream channel/floodplain construction for phase 2and 3 berm removal project area. · Assist in the enrollment of 50 acres of Phase 2 berm removal project area into CREP program. · Plant native grass/forb seed on over 50 acres in the Phase 1 berm removal project area. · Assist in the planting of 10,000 trees in Phase 2 berm removal project area.
Subbasin planning
How is this project consistent with subbasin plans?
This project is consistent with most if not all of the, management strategies specific to habitat complex including: In-channel strategies, sub-watershed strategies, Operation and Policy strategies, Research and Evaluation Strategies, (Management Plan pages 29-31, 92) These strategies relate to biological and habitat objectives for the Lower Eastside Deschutes Assessment Habitat Unit (Management Plan pages 21-24) This project is consistent with the research, needs for the Deschutes Subbasin (Table Mp-1, page MP-92), and with the monitoring and evaluation needs for the Deschutes Subbasin (Table Mp-2,page MP 93).
How do goals match subbasin plan priorities?
This project accomplishes high priority work in the highest ranked priority area in the Deschutes Subbasin plan (Executive Summary page, 12).
Other comments
This project works closely with project 199802800. We have worked in conjunction on several of the past accomplishments listed above. We are currently working together on the berm removal project. The JCSWCD and and ODFW Trout Creek project have been able to work together to overcome some of the obstacles encountered to effectively and efficently implement on the ground projects.