Download or read book Supplement Analysis for the Watershed Management Program EIS DOE EIS 0265 SA 106 Water Entity Trout Unlimited Montana Water Project 2003 written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BPA proposes to fund several water rights acquisition projects proposed by Trout Unlimited Montana Water Project (TU). The funding will be administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the entity administering the Columbia Basin Water Transactions Program, initiated under RPA 151 of the National Marine Fisheries Service's 2000 Biological Opinion on the Operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System. The water rights acquired by TU will be left instream to increase flow and improve water quality. Increasing instream flow of water-limited streams benefits fish listed under the Endangered Species Act. The three projects proposed by TU include: a Diversion Reduction Agreement, where the landowner agrees to leave up to 4 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water in Rock Creek for the 2003 irrigation season; another Diversion Reduction Agreement for the latter part of the 2003 irrigation season, under which the landowner would agree to cease diverting 1.65 cfs on Rock Creek and between 3 to 6 cfs from the North Fork Blackfoot River; the final proposal is one piece of a larger project in conjunction with other local, federal and state entities, to install a pipeline and sprinkler system to replace a ditch and flood irrigation system, which will result in the conversion of 15.11 cfs of water rights to instream flow. TU's contribution to the proposal (and BPA's funding) is limited to working with the landowner to convert the water rights to instream flow; all other components of the project, including the irrigation efficiency work, is being done in conjunction with other federal agencies with independent NEPA and other environmental review and consultation obligations.

Download or read book Supplement Analysis for the Watershed Management Program EIS DOE EIS 0265 SA 95 Libby Creek Channel Stabilization Project written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BPA proposes to fund MFWP to construct a channel stabilization project, which would restore the dimension, pattern, and profile of 3,200 feet of Libby Creek. The project calls for shaping cut banks to a 2:1 slope, installing root wads and tree revetments; and planting and restoring native grasses and riparian shrubs along the margin of the channel. Cross vanes (constructed from rock) and trees will also be established to control channel gradient within the project area. This project is one restoration phase on Libby Creek, and was identified as important by the Libby Area Conservation District, MFWP, U.S. Forest Service, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Libby Creek is also the focus of restoration efforts based, in part, on the finding of the Montana Governor's Bull Trout Restoration Technical Committee. This Committee identified Libby Creek as critical spawning and migratory habitat for the threatened bull trout. This project reach of Libby Creek is also rearing habitat for resident redband trout and resident and fluvial bull trout migrating from the Kootenai River.

Download or read book Supplement Analysis for the Watershed Management Program EIS DOE EIS 0265 SA 101 Restoration of Anadromous Fish Access to Hawley Creek written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BPA proposes to fund a project to enhance fish habitat on Hawley Creek, tributary to the Lemhi River in Idaho, by leasing 7 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water per year for twenty years. The water will be dedicated to instream flow through an agreement with the water right holders and all junior water users. Due partially to irrigation withdrawals, Hawley Creek is often hydrologically disconnected from the Lemhi River. The goal of the proposed project is to leave water instream, to reconnect Hawley Creek to the Lemhi River, to improve habitat and provide passage for chinook salmon, steelhead, and bull trout, and other aquatic species.

Download or read book Supplement Analysis for the Watershed Management Program EIS DOE EIS 0265 SA 83 Bear Creek Irrigation Siphon Project written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BPA proposes to fund the construction of a fish passage improvement project on Bear Creek in Grant County, Oregon with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Bear Creek enters the mainstem John Day River at river mile 258.5. At stream mile 0.3 Bear Creek crosses an irrigation diversion, entering Hall Ditch. At times Bear Creek is completely diverted into Hall Ditch. A second diversion from Bear Creek is located 200 feet below the area where Hall Ditch and Bear Creek intercept. As a result of these two diversions, in late summer Bear Creek is essentially dry at the project site. In addition, the diversions are fish barriers at low flow. The objectives for the proposed project include the following: prevent flow from Bear Creek (a Clean Water Act Section 303(d) listed stream for temperature) from mixing with Hall Ditch water; prevent fish from leaving Bear Creek and entering Hall Ditch; ensure fish passage at the project site; and upgrade an existing fish screen to National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) fish screen standards. A number of measures will be implemented to meet these project objectives. The proposed action would prevent mixing of Bear Creek and Hall Ditch waters, and prevent fish from entering Hall Ditch by siphoning (siphon bypass) Hall Ditch under Bear Creek. The proposed project will remove existing, older diversions and plug up the screened irrigation canal currently used by the landowner. The existing diversion structures will be replaced with a fish-friendly diversion. In addition, a NMFS-approved fish screen and a water meter will be installed in the abandoned canal to allow fish passage and monitor water withdrawal by the landowner.

Download or read book Supplement Analysis for the Watershed Management Program EIS DOE EIS 0265 SA 63 Pelican Creek Crossing Improvement written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BPA provides funds to the Grande Ronde Model Watershed Program which cooperates with local agencies and landowners to plan, fund, and implement anadromous fish habitat restoration projects in the Grande Ronde Basin. The GRMWP has agreed to partially fund three bridge replacement projects with the Union County Public Works Department. This Supplement Analysis covers only the bridge replacement activities that will take place at the Pelican Creek crossing. The Union County Public Works Department is responsible for replacing structurally deficient bridges with structures able to pass 50-year peak flow events. The UCPWD replacement structures of choice, due to budget limitations, are large 8-10 foot corrugated metal pipes. These pipes would meet peak flow requirements but would be less than ideal for fish passage. The GRMWP proposes to provide funding assistance to UCPWD to upgrade replacement structures to full-channel spanning stringer bridges. These full-channel spanning structures will provide the best possible conditions for fish passage, water quality, and accommodation of peak flows.

Download or read book Supplement Analysis for the Watershed Management Program EIS DOE EIS 0265 SA 109 East Fork Holistic Restoration Salmon River East Fork SEF 12 and Herd Creek HC 1 written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is proposing to fund activities that will improve fish passage at Salmon River East Fork diversion 12 and at Herd Creek diversion 1. These projects represent cooperative efforts between the Custer Soil and Water Conservation District, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, and local irrigators. The goal of the SEF 12 project is to improve fish passage and habitat by removing the existing SEF 12 pushup gravel diversion, replacing it with a permanent rock weir structure, and installing an impervious membrane and geotextile liner in the wing diversion parallel to the stream bank. The work on the diversion structure at HC 1 will be confined to the existing headgate, wasteway and plunge pool immediately below the structure. The wasteway and plunge pool are part of the system that provides fish passage around the existing diversion structure. The new structure will include improved stop logs and a reconstructed plunge pool, which will enhance fish passage at the diversion.

Download or read book Supplement Analysis for the Watershed Management Program EIS DOE EIS 0265 SA 109 East Fork Holistic Restoration u2013 Salmon River East Fork SEF 12 and Herd Creek HC 1 written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is proposing to fund activities that will improve fish passage at Salmon River East Fork diversion 12 and at Herd Creek diversion 1. These projects represent cooperative efforts between the Custer Soil and Water Conservation District, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, and local irrigators. The goal of the SEF 12 project is to improve fish passage and habitat by removing the existing SEF 12 pushup gravel diversion, replacing it with a permanent rock weir structure, and installing an impervious membrane and geotextile liner in the wing diversion parallel to the stream bank. The work on the diversion structure at HC 1 will be confined to the existing headgate, wasteway and plunge pool immediately below the structure. The wasteway and plunge pool are part of the system that provides fish passage around the existing diversion structure. The new structure will include improved stop logs and a reconstructed plunge pool, which will enhance fish passage at the diversion.

Download or read book Supplement Analysis for the Watershed Management Program EIS DOE EIS 0265 SA 79 Eisminger CREP Dike Relocation written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BPA proposes to partially fund a project with the Union County Soil and Water Conservation District that will relocate 4,500 feet of existing dike along the Grande Ronde River, re-create native wetlands, relocate an existing powerline, and establish a riparian forest buffer. These actions are part of a Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) project. The project is cooperatively funded by the Natural Resource Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency, Oregon Department of Forestry, BPA, and the landowner. BPA funds will be used to move an existing powerline. The goal of the proposed project is to: protect valuable cropland from flooding; improve floodplain function by allowing the river better access to the floodplain during periods of high water; improve riparian and floodplain sediment filtering capacity; improve riparian quality and function; and restore wetlands.

Download or read book Supplement Analysis for the Watershed Management Program EIS DOE EIS 0265 SA 59 Reestablish Safe Access Into Tributaries of the Yakima Subbasin Tucker Creek Fish Passage Project written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BPA proposes to fund a project that will reestablish fish passage on Tucker Creek, a tributary to the Yakima River in Kittitas County, Washington. A concrete undershot/siphon crossing under Tucker Creek forms a single barrier to fish passage about 0.7 miles from the Yakima River. The Kittitas Reclamation District siphon precludes passage to all life stages of anadromous fish. Habitat above the barrier is intact, with an abundance of pools, clean spawning riffles and large woody debris. Resident salmonids are evident above the barrier. Approximately 1 1/2 miles of anadromous fish habitat will be gained by achieving passage over the siphon structure. This project will reestablish passage in Tucker Creek by constructing a series of eight rock grade-controls downstream and within 500 feet of the siphon.

Download or read book Supplement Analysis for the Watershed Management Program EIS DOE EIS 0265 SA 153 written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bonneville Power Administration is proposing to fund a fish passage improvement effort on Cowiche Creek in conjunction with the Yakima Tributary Access and Habitat Program and the North Yakima Conservation District. As part of this project, existing pump diversions will be fitted with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and NOAA Fisheries approved Pump Rite screens. In each case, the intake will be attached to a flexible plastic pipe that may be draped over the streambank and lowered into the creek during the irrigation season. No filling or excavating will be required and no permanent structures are to be installed. Existing diversions currently use removable flex hose, so there are no existing structures to be removed.

Download or read book Supplement Analysis for the Watershed Management Program EIS DOE EIS 0265 SA 161 Grave Creek Channel Stabilization Project Phase II written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BPA proposes to fund MFWP to accomplish Phase II of channel stabilization along Graves Creek. The current proposal is very much the same as for Phase I (as per our Oct. 15, 2002 Memo.): stabilize about 4,800 feet of the creek by realigning and shaping the channel; install log and rock vanes, and root wads; install debris jams and cobble patches, and planting native vegetation along the riparian corridor to stabilize the banks. The Phase II work is immediately adjacent and downstream from that the Phase I work that was accomplished in 2002. The purpose of the project is to stabilize that channel, provide for floodplain function, improve rearing and adult holding habitat for westslope cutthroat trout and bull trout.

Download or read book Supplement Analysis for the Watershed Management Program EIS DOE EIS 0265 SA 161 Grave Creek Channel Stabilization Project u2013 Phase II written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BPA proposes to fund MFWP to accomplish Phase II of channel stabilization along Graves Creek. The current proposal is very much the same as for Phase I (as per our Oct. 15, 2002 Memo.): stabilize about 4,800 feet of the creek by realigning and shaping the channel; install log and rock vanes, and root wads; install debris jams and cobble patches, and planting native vegetation along the riparian corridor to stabilize the banks. The Phase II work is immediately adjacent and downstream from that the Phase I work that was accomplished in 2002. The purpose of the project is to stabilize that channel, provide for floodplain function, improve rearing and adult holding habitat for westslope cutthroat trout and bull trout.

Download or read book Supplement Analysis for the Watershed Management Program EIS DOE EIS 0265 SA 94 Yakima Basin Side Channels Project Browitt Property Acquisition written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BPA proposes to purchase approximately 42 acres of privately-owned land in the Yakima River Basin in Kittitas County, Washington as part of the Yakima River Side Channels Project. Title to the land will be transferred to the United States Government, Bonneville Power Administration for fish and wildlife habitat protection and enhancement. The goal of this project is to contribute toward the rebuilding of Yakima Basin spring chinook salmon and steelhead populations by improving survival during their first year of life. This will be accomplished by protecting and restoring off-channel rearing habitats associated with the mainstem of the Yakima River. Historically, these habitats have been severely degraded through the construction of transportation corridors, irrigation developments, and diking activities. The subject parcel is located near the Cle Elum reach of the Yakima River which contains a variety of aquatic and riparian habitats that support native fish, reptiles, and amphibians, as well as waterfowl. These lands are located in a portion of the watershed where a large percentage of the basin's spring chinook salmon spawn. The Browitt Property contains shallow backwater channels and wetlands that are protected by a thick over-story of native trees and brush. These features are important for the development of young fish during their first year of life. The Browitt Property will be preserved in its natural condition to ensure that this critical fish-rearing habitat is maintained in the future.

Download or read book Supplement Analysis for the Watershed Management Program EIS Tapteal Bend Riparian Corridor Restoration Project written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bonneville Power Administration is proposing to fund the restoration of approximately 500 feet of streambank along the Yakima River at river mile 8, upstream of the Van Giesen Bridge on SR 224, in and between Richland and West Richland, Washington. This project will also result in the acquisition of Fox Island, a 12-acre island directly across the river from the restoration area. There is no development planned for the island. The proposed project includes: The installation of a bio-engineered streambank that incorporates barbs to capture silt and deflect flow, roughened rock or log toes, a riparian buffer, soil reinforcement, and bank grading. Long-term photo-point and plot sampling will also be implemented to evaluate the effectiveness and success of the restoration project. The NEPA compliance checklist for this project was completed by Darrel Sunday, a contractor with Sunday and Associates, Inc. (April 4, 2004), and meets the standards and guidelines for the Watershed Management Program Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Record of Decision (ROD). The Endangered Species Act (ESA) listed species that may occur in the general vicinity of the project area are the pygmy rabbit, bald eagle, bull trout, Ute ladies'-tresses, and mid-Columbia Steelhead. The pygmy rabbit, bald eagle, and Ute ladies'Tresses are not known to occur in the immediate project vicinity, and it was determined that the proposed restoration project would have no effect on these species. It is difficult to determine if bull trout occur within the Tapteal project area and Dave Carl of the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife was contacted and concurred with this assumption. It was determined that the project may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect bull trout, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has concurred with that determination (July 28, 2004). For the mid-Columbia Steelhead, an anadromous fish species, BPA has determined that if conducted in accordance with the applicable terms and conditions identified in the ESA Consultation Biological Opinion (BO) and Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Essential Fish Habitat Consultation, for BPA's Habitat Improvement Program (HIP), the Tapteal Bend Restoration Project meets the requirements of consistency and no further consultation is required. ESA listed fish may be present in the project vicinity but will not be affected because the project does not involve instream work. In complying with the requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, BPA contracted with the Cultural Resources Protection Program of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) for cultural resource survey work. Shawn Steinmetz prepared a report (December 15, 2002) concluding that there were only two isolated finds in the project area. BPA and the Washington Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation have concurred with the conclusions and recommendations set out in the report and the determination that no historic properties will be affected by the current project as proposed (January 31, 2003). It was recommended that a cultural resource monitor be present during ground disturbing activities. In the unlikely event that archaeological material is discovered during project implementation, an archaeologist should be notified immediately and work halted in the vicinity of the finds until they can be inspected and assessed. Standard water quality protection procedures and Best Management Practices should be followed during the implementation of the Tapteal Bend Restoration project. No construction is authorized to begin until the proponent has obtained all applicable local, state, and federal permits and approvals.

Download or read book Supplement Analysis for the Watershed Management Program EIS DOE EIS 0265 SA 78 Yakima Basin Side Channels Project Scatter Creek Plum Creek Land Acquisition Phase II modification to DOE EIS 0265 SA 72 written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BPA proposes to purchase approximately 310 acres of privately-owned land in the Yakima River Basin in Kittitas County, Washington as part of the Yakima River Side Channels Project. Title to the land will be transferred to the United States Government, Bonneville Power Administration for fish and wildlife habitat protection and enhancement. The goal of this project is to contribute toward the rebuilding of Yakima Basin spring chinook salmon and steelhead populations by improving survival during their first year of life. This will be accomplished by protecting and restoring off-channel rearing habitats associated with the mainstem of the Yakima River. Historically, these habitats have been severely degraded through the construction of transportation corridors, irrigation developments, and diking activities. The subject parcels are located near the Cle Elum reach of the Yakima River which contains a variety of aquatic and riparian habitats that support native fish, reptiles, and amphibians, as well as waterfowl. Conservation of these lands will contribute to the rebuilding of steelhead and chinook salmon runs in the Yakima River system. These lands are located in a portion of the watershed where a large percentage of the basin's spring chinook salmon spawn. Upon hatching, young salmon fry move into the shallow areas along the river margins to begin their early growth. These parcels contain numerous shallow backwater channels and wetlands that are protected by a thick over-story of native trees and brush. These features are important for the development of the young fish during their first year of life. This project proposes to preserve these 310 acres in their natural condition, which will ensure that this critical fish rearing habitat is maintained in the future.

Download or read book Supplement Analysis for the Watershed Management Program EIS DOE EIS 0265 SA 70 Yakima Basin Side Channels Project Scatter Creek Plum Creek Land Acquisition Phase I written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bonneville Power Administration proposes to purchase 4 privately owned parcels totaling approximately 61 acres in the Yakima River Basin in Kittitas County, Washington as part of the Yakima River Side Channels Project. BPA proposes to purchase 4 privately owned parcels totaling approximately 61 acres in the Yakima River Basin in Kittitas County, Washington as part of the Yakima River Side Channels Project. Title to the land will be transferred to the United States Government, Bonneville Power Administration for fish and wildlife habitat protection and enhancement. The goal of this project is to contribute toward the rebuilding of Yakima Basin spring chinook salmon and steelhead populations by improving survival during their first year of life. This will be accomplished by protecting and restoring off-channel rearing habitats associated with the mainstem of the Yakima River. Historically, these habitats have been severely degraded through the construction of transportation corridors, irrigation developments, and diking activities. The subject parcels are located near the Cle Elum reach of the Yakima River which contains a variety of aquatic and riparian habitats that support native fish, reptiles, and amphibians, as well as waterfowl. Conservation of these parcels will contribute to the rebuilding of steelhead and chinook salmon runs in the Yakima River system. These lands are located in a portion of the watershed where a large percentage of the basin's spring chinook salmon spawn. Upon hatching, young salmon fry move into the shallow areas along the river margins to begin their early growth. These parcels contain numerous shallow backwater channels and wetlands that are protected by a thick over-story of native trees and brush. These features are important for the development of the young fish during their first year of life. This project proposes to preserve these 61 acres in their natural condition, which will ensure that this critical fish rearing habitat is maintained in the future. Approximately 400 acres were included in the overall Scatter Creek/Plum Creek land acquisition proposal. This Supplement Analysis covers only the acquisition of the subject 61 acres. BPA is proposing to acquire the remaining property on a staggered schedule over the next two to three years. Additional land acquisition actions will require separate NEPA documentation. All required environmental and cultural resource surveys referenced in this Supplement Analysis were conducted on the total 400 acre area.

Download or read book Supplement Analysis for the Watershed Management Program EIS DOE written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The project area is located on the Hood River, near river-mile 11 (Township 2 North, Range 9 East, Section 29). The Hood River flows south to north, adjacent to the project area with Joe's Creek entering on the east bank. Joe's Creek is an intermittent stream approximately 1,000 feet long on a high alluvial terrace at the base of a talus slope. Farmers Irrigation District (FID) proposes modifying the intake and flume of the irrigation district's canal in order to reduce sediment that enters the canal. The modification consists of redistributing boulders and stream bottom material to shift the existing thalweg of Hood River toward the west, away from the intake, and installing two sediment excluder sills in the upper portion of the canal. The FID also proposes installing a new transmission water line, which will replace an existing trestle and flume that presently links the irrigation district intake to a canal system that transports water into the low croplands of the Hood River Valley. In addition to the new transmission water line, a new fish screen would be constructed which necessitates a fish bypass that returns fish back to the Hood River. The existing fish screen is an older obsolete concept and the existing fish bypass consists of a small diameter flexible culvert. FID proposes a bypass system that not only returns fish to the Hood River but also increases fisheries habitat availability in the watershed. To accomplish this, a new channel would be created between the existing irrigation canal and Joe's Creek. The area of proposed new channel construction is entirely upland. Proposed alterations in Joe's Creek consist of rearing pool creation, the installation of two culverts (one under an existing road and one near the outlet to Hood River), creation of a plunge pool at the outlet of the upper culvert and a series of jump pools extending 50 feet east of the confluence with the Hood River. The existing channel would be recontoured to handle bypass flows and enhanced to provide fisheries habitat. The existing fish screen would be replaced with a new fish screen that would be constructed in a new concrete flume along the existing pipeline alignment. The new fish screen would be a horizontally oriented, 160-foot long flat plate screen, a relatively new type of screen called a Horizontal Flat Plate (HFP). The screen would be 10 feet wide at the entrance. Both of the screen sidewalls would taper evenly for 140 feet to an outlet transition throat which would typically be set to 24 inches wide. The transition throat would be of equal width throughout its 20-foot length. One of the screen sidewalls would be adjustable in order to allow for fine-tuning of the screen hydraulics and the outlet transition throat width. Water passing through the outlet transition throat would flow with a short plunge of approximately 0.7 feet to the headwater pool at the beginning of Joe's Creek, which is the fish return bypass system.