Project 1998-003-00:Wildlife Mitigation/Operations and Maintenance (O&M) for Spokane Tribe Land Acquisitions, Contract 86315:1998-003-00 EXP SPOKANE WILDLIFE AREAS O&M

Project 1998-003-00:

https://www.cbfish.org/Project.mvc/Display/1998-003-00



The objective of the project is to conduct the daily operation and maintenance of wildlife lands that have been acquired through the Spokane Tribe Wildlife Mitigation Project (1991-062-00), formerly the Blue Creek Winter Range Project, which has acquired a total of 8403.57 acres. These lands are being incorporated into this O&M contract with only minimal activities such as fencing and weed control being conducted prior to the completion of the Site Specific Management Plan that will occur within 18 months of acquisition. All fencing and weed control efforts will be as identified in this SOW.



The project was approved for $419,806 in FY2010 through the project review process. Currently the project is being developed for contracting at $408,487, which was the combined amount that BPA approved for both Spokane Tribe Wildlife projects for FY2010. The Blue Creek Winter Range Project (1991-062-00) is not being renewed in FY2010 because of previous land acquisitions that look to have completed construction and inundation losses at Grand Coulee Dam for the Tribe.



The project focus is on maintenance of habitat through removal of domestic livestock and restoration efforts (cost-share) that have been conducted on wildlife lands. Weed control is a significant part of the project. Many of the activities which include road maintenance and agricultural activities are used to reduce and control the spread of noxious weeds on mitigation lands. Efforts in FY2010 will continue the focus of chemical control with the use of reduced risk herbicides. The project will also continue with . As part of the project proposal, the project will begin to incorporate agricultural plantings to improve forage, cover, and/or weed control efforts to meet objectives.



Contract 86315:

https://www.cbfish.org/Contract.mvc/Summary/86315



Performance Work Statement: The objective of this project is to conduct the daily operation and maintenance of wildlife lands acquired through the Spokane Tribe Wildlife Mitigation Project (1991-062-00). This project focuses on the reduction of noxious weeds (cover cropping, prescribed burning, chemical, mechanical, and biological controls), removal of livestock, improving access roads, restoration (non-BPA funding), and other lesser essentials on wildlife lands.



Purpose: The objectives within the overall SOW are encompassed within many different work elements to satisfy the continued operations and maintenance on these mitigation project lands. The reduction of noxious weeds is the largest ongoing component of the project. There is increasing concern from the surrounding counties about the introduction of weeds into new wildlife lands. To increase the success of implementation actions, noxious weed control will take on a more structured approach through the creation of a Weed Management Plan. The Weed Management Plan establishes an effective strategy in the near-term, and also begins to outline a plan of action for the future to combat noxious weeds on wildlife lands. Other projects have illustrated that an integrated approach of cover cropping, prescribed burning, chemical, mechanical, and biological control is the most effective strategy in reducing noxious weed populations over the long-term.



Emphases: This FY21 SOW reflects a continuation of most prior contract actions. Beyond a more deliberate weed control regime, the removal of domestic livestock from wildlife lands is still a primary focus. New fence construction continues to be de-emphasized in this contract; but maintenance of previously installed fencing will still be a significant part of project efforts. Additionally, addressing the maintenance an