Response for project 199802800: Implement Trout Cr Watershed R
Comment on proposed FY 2006 budget
The Jefferson SWCD desires continued funding for the Trout Creek Watershed Improvement Project. The project budget of $130,560 appears consistent with our expectations for FY2006.
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 | |
| # of miles of habitat accessed (0.1 mi.) | Installed 5 Infiltration Galleries, eliminatating 6 gravel pushup dams. These dams were seasonal fish passage barriers during times of low flows . |
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. · Designed and implemented 5 infiltration galleries in Trout Creek, eliminating 5 gravel pushup dams. · Designed and assisted in the construction of an offsite water development. 2003 · Designed and 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. · Designed and assisted in the installation of 2 offsite water developments. · Designed 3 water and sediment retention basins. 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. · Prescribed and 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 for phase 1 berm removal project area. · Planted native grass/forb seed on over 60 acres in the Phase 1 berm removal project area.
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 |
· Collect design data for both Phase 3 berm removal project areas · Design and implement 4 miles of stream channel/floodplain construction for phase 2 and 3 berm removal project area. · Plan and 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. · Prescribe and 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)
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 has had to secure an additional $250,000 from other funding sources to leverage the BPA budget in order to accomplish the tasks identified in the FY 2006 statement of work. This project works closely with 1994-042-00. We have worked in conjunction on several of the past accomplishments listed above. We are currently working together on the berm removal project. The Jefferson SWCD and ODFW-Trout Creek Project have been able to work together to overcome some of the obstacles encountered to effectively and efficiently implement on-the-ground projects.