Response for project 199505700: S Idaho Wildlife Mitigation
Comment on proposed FY 2006 budget
Budget is consistent and adequate.
Accomplishments since the last review
| BPA Environmental Compliance | All environmental documentation was completed for any SIWM projects. | |
| Start date of the purchase (mm/dd/yyyy) | Shoshone Bannock Tribes and Idaho Department of Fish and Game have purchased several parcels of land. | |
| Identify and Select Projects | Southern Idaho Wildlife Mitigation group has identified particular land parcels that are priorities for acquisitions. Projects have been selected in a consensus based process. | |
| Coordination | SIWM has coordinated internal meetings and meetings with landowners, non-profit organizations, federal agencies, and other groups interested in wildlife mitigation and conservation. | |
| Prepare HEP Report | HEP was performed on all parcels acquired by Shoshone Bannock Tribes and IDFG | |
| Conduct Pre-Acquisition Activities | Shoshone Paiute Tribes have performed an appraisal, title search, boundary survey, and legal description on one parcel of land. SBT and IDFG have conducted pre-acquisition activities for several parcels of land. |
FY 2006 goals and anticipated accomplishments
SIWM is lacking an MOA between the sponsor agencies and BPA. Our goal is to develop interim guidelines accepted by all parties while moving forward with an MOA so that we can proceed with land acquisitions.
Subbasin planning
How is this project consistent with subbasin plans?
CITATIONS: Chapter 4 Table 4.18 lists terrestrial biological objectives for the Owyhee subbasin including: 1. Identify parcels for acquisition or conservation easement 2. Identify sites for habitat enhancement activities 3. Protect 2500 HUs of wildlife habitat and associated aquatic habitat through fee-title acquisition or conservation easement 4. Protect 500 HUs of wildlife habitat and associated aquatic habitat through habitat enhancement activities Chapter 4 pp422-423 and pp36-37: 4.3.2 Specific Approach for Implementation – Near Term (3-5 years) Objectives and Strategies Near Term (2005-2007) Strategy 1: Continue implementation of ongoing projects. 1.1. Build on the strength of the objectives, strategies and actions incorporated into successful ongoing projects (2005-2007). 4.4.2.2.2 Riparian and Wetland Habitats (Ch 4 p115) Problem 1. The loss and degradation of riparian and wetland areas in the Owyhee subbasin has negative effects on fish and wildlife species that utilize these habitats. Improper grazing, roads, and water use have been identified as the primary factors limiting the quality of this habitat type in the subbasin. Objective 1.1. Minimize effects of improper grazing in riparian and wetland habitats. Strategy 1.1.1. 3. Protect riparian and wetland habitat through land acquisition, conservation easements. 4.4.2.2.3 Shrub-steppe Habitat (Ch 4 p118) Problem 2. Degradation, fragmentation, and loss of native shrub-steppe habitat in the Owyhee subbasin adversely affects associated terrestrial species. Improper grazing, fire, noise pollution, nonnative invasive plants and noxious weeds have been identified as the primary factors limiting the quality of this habitat type and terrestrial species in the subbasin. Objective 2.1. Minimize impacts of improper livestock grazing to native shrub-steppe habitat and terrestrial species within the Owyhee subbasin. Strategy 2.1.1. Implement various livestock grazing management actions appropriate to specific sites (refer to following bulleted list) to enhance shrub-steppe habitat conditions. • Protect shrub-steppe habitat through land acquisition, conservation easements
How do goals match subbasin plan priorities?
Participants in the subbasin plan writing process were reluctant to prioritize projects; however, it was stressed that continuing ongoing BPA projects was a near term goal. SIWM has been a successful ongoing program in reducing BPA's wildlife HU debt.