Alaska Sustainable Salmon Fund Statement of Work Revision #2: Extend end date to 6/30/16; change principal investigator and co-principal investigator

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1 Alaska Sustainable Salmon Fund Statement of Work Revision #2: Extend end date to 6/30/16; change principal investigator and co-principal investigator I. Project Title: Stream Bank Restoration: Kenai Cost Share Phase 3 II. Project Number: PCSRF Objective: HP&R III. Principal Investigator Tracy Smith Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) Division of Sport Fish (SF) 333 Raspberry Road Anchorage, AK tracy.smith@alaska.gov Dean Hughes, ADF&G SF, former PI Co-Principal Investigator Kyle Graham, Fish & Wildlife Biologist Habitat Restoration Program U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Kenai Field Office Kalifornsky Beach Rd. Soldotna, AK kyle_graham@fws.gov Amber Bethe, ADF&G SF, former Co-PI Heather Fuller, USFWS, former Co-PI IV. Project Period: 4/1/13 6/30/16 V. Project Description 1. Synopsis This project provides funding, technical project design assistance, and project construction oversight to sustain and enhance valuable salmon habitat on the Kenai River through a financial incentive program directed towards public land managers and private landowners. ADF&G will partner with the USFWS, nonprofit organizations, local governments, and landowners to conduct projects to rehabilitate and sustain salmon habitat over a three year period, providing technical planning, permitting assistance, and construction oversight as needed. This project continues work begun in AKSSF projects 45522, 45886, and Introduction The Kenai Peninsula extends approximately 150 miles southwest from the Chugach Mountains, bounded on the west by Cook Inlet and by Prince William Sound in the east. Stream Bank Restoration: Kenai Cost Share Phase 3 Page 1 of 9 12/21/2015

2 The peninsula is approximately 25,000 square miles and encompasses 14 major watersheds. The Kenai, Kasilof, Anchor, and Moose rivers and Tustamena, Skilak, and Kenai lakes make up just a few of its many water bodies. Kenai Peninsula waters support more than 34 fish species, including all five Pacific salmon and large populations of Dolly Varden and rainbow trout. The Peninsula s valuable fisheries, scenic qualities, and ease of access to more than half of Alaska s residents and many summer tourists have resulted in extensive development along its streams. The Kenai River is the largest salmon producing river on the Kenai Peninsula, provides strong runs of sockeye, Chinook, coho, and pink salmon that are harvested for food and sport, and is the number one sport fishing system in Alaska. As a result of a growing population and increasing urbanization, watersheds of the Kenai Peninsula are vulnerable to degradation of fish habitat and riparian vegetation. There is increasing concern that the cumulative impact of the growing number of human activities will decrease salmon populations. The greatest risks to salmon in these watersheds comes from incremental development in the riparian area that causes changes to riparian functions, changes in surface and subsurface water flow, and alterations to the existing riparian vegetation and fish habitat. Reductions in the number of returning salmon in 2011 and 2012 had a dramatic effect on recreational, commercial, and subsistence fisheries across Alaska. For the last decade, Chinook salmon returns to the Kenai River have been a concern to ADF&G, resulting in gear and bait restrictions, timing restrictions, and in recent years the closing of water to sport fishing by emergency order. Similar restrictions and closures were experienced by commercial fisherman in Cook Inlet. Though the low returns are thought to be caused primarily by ocean conditions, production of salmon is accomplished in the rivers. Conservation and enhancement of rearing habitats in the Kenai River drainage is important for the maintenance and enhancement of Chinook and coho salmon populations. Purpose: The purpose of this project is to conserve, enhance, and protect Pacific salmonid habitat along anadromous water bodies on the Kenai Peninsula. It builds upon previous cost share projects managed by ADF&G for the past fifteen years and will address the rapid expansion in development along streams on the Kenai Peninsula, the impacts to important salmon habitat related to sport fisheries and riparian development, and the need for technical information and financial support for responsible shoreline conservation and rehabilitation projects. Scope: This project will conserve salmon habitat through education and on-theground conservation projects utilizing the cost share program and habitat rehabilitation workshops. Activities: The cost share method will focus on educating and building partnerships with landowners and land managers to conserve, protect, and rehabilitate fish and riparian habitat. It will provide design and permitting assistance and project construction oversight, help build capacity with project partners on the Kenai River, and complete on-the-ground rehabilitation and protection projects. Concurrent with the cost share program, one habitat rehabilitation workshop will be conducted each Stream Bank Restoration: Kenai Cost Share Phase 3 Page 2 of 9 12/21/2015

3 year. The workshops will provide information about fish habitat, conservation, and protection, and will enable participants to complete conservation, protection, and rehabilitation projects in their areas of concern. Additional outreach will be sought and accomplished by giving presentations to groups such as local watershed organizations and non-profits and the Kenai Peninsula Borough. 3. Location Latitude: N Longitude: W 4. AKSSF Objective 1B-2 VI. Objectives 1. Project Objectives Reestablish riparian function by removing at least 200 feet of structures per year that are detrimental to juvenile salmon Conserve and sustain at least 2,300 feet per year of healthy nearshore fish habitat and riparian vegetation Rehabilitate and enhance at least 800 feet per year of human-impacted nearshore Pacific salmonid habitat and riparian vegetation Provide Pacific salmonid habitat conservation and rehabilitation education to at least 30 stakeholders per year 2. Methods This project will build on the experience and methods established and refined through completion of seventeen years of previous work (over 600 projects) on the Kenai Peninsula, Anchorage, the Mat-Su Valley, Southeast Alaska, and Fairbanks through cost share and educational outreach programs. Project partners annually evaluated restoration techniques, project selection criteria, and the cost share process to continually improve the program. The activities described below reflect refined and proven methods developed in the Kenai cost share project and used statewide to accomplish the goals and objectives of the cost share program and educational workshops. Kenai Cost Share Method Throughout the year, project staff will work to notify Kenai Peninsula waterfront landowners and land managers that funding is available to protect and rehabilitate fish habitat on private and public lands in the Kenai area. Project staff will be available for consultation, to conduct field inspections, and to discuss issues and potential issues at shoreline sites as well as possible solutions to specific bank erosion problems. After consultation, each interested applicant will sign a letter of interest and submit completed agency applications, drawings, and cost estimates for their project. ADF&G staff will review project plans for completeness and work with project partners to modify plans if necessary. Projects will be evaluated based on: the project s ability to sustain the existing natural vegetation and fish habitat, installation of natural vegetation and fish habitat on degraded banks, removal of structures harmful to fish, reasonableness of the solution, Stream Bank Restoration: Kenai Cost Share Phase 3 Page 3 of 9 12/21/2015

4 reasonableness of the cost, potential for success, and potential as an educational demonstration project to other waterfront owners in the area. Each selected project will be contracted and permitted, and project staff will be available for technical assistance and onsite project construction oversight to ensure the process is completed successfully. For projects with private landowners, USFWS will complete hazardous waste surveys, historical and archaeological reviews, and federally required NEPA compliance. Projects will be monitored during construction and modified as needed to ensure project success. Each project with private land owners will receive a final inspection during which a final inspection report will be written and given to the landowners. Upon completion, the landowner will be reimbursed for up to 50% of the project expenses. Workshop Method The habitat rehabilitation workshop (Workshop) is a critical component to the success of this project, as it provides educational outreach and additional opportunities for partnering. It provides Workshop participants information on fish habitat and teaches techniques for restoring riparian habitat. Topics include: construction materials, hydrology, plant materials, and construction techniques for streambank restoration projects. Day one of the Workshop will teach step-by-step techniques to sustain and rehabilitate fish habitat and identify pre-construction site and technique selection considerations. Day two of the Workshop will involve conducting a hands-on demonstration restoration project using Workshop participants to rehabilitate approximately 50 feet of shoreline at a waterfront site. ADF&G, SF will provide design and project oversight and conduct the Workshop. ADF&G will partner with USFWS in the conduct of the restoration projects. USFWS will use USFWS Partners for Fish and Wildlife Funds and their administrative services to reach landowners and land managers. USFWS staff will also provide a classroom for the Workshop and assist with Workshop presentations and logistics, restoration site selection, and project consultations. Prior to commencement of project activity, PI will obtain all state, federal, and local permits; ADF&G Fish Collection, Fish Resource, and Fish Transport permits; and other permits, as required. VII. Benefits This project will benefit salmon through the removal of detrimental structures from streams; increased habitat quantity and quality, riparian vegetation, riparian function, and river bank stability; and more responsible development of riparian areas. These results will help conserve and enhance healthy salmon habitat and healthy salmon populations on the Kenai River. It will also demonstrate to local residents, governmental agencies, and regulators the benefits of bio-engineered alternatives to the traditional use of riprap, concrete slabs, sheet pile, and wooden bulkheads as bank stabilization on the Kenai River. Stream Bank Restoration: Kenai Cost Share Phase 3 Page 4 of 9 12/21/2015

5 VIII. Products, Milestones, and Timelines (revised with Revision #2) April 2013 June 2016: Work with project partners to identify shoreline sites in need of rehabilitation; identify other local government agencies and non-profit entities with which to partner; consult with landowners and land managers; review project plans for completeness; notify landowners and land managers whether their projects were selected April May 2013 and January May 2014, 2015, and 2016: Contract and permit selected projects May October, 2013, 2014, and 2015 and May June 2016: Conduct and monitor projects June 1 July 31, 2016: Submit final report IX. Budget The original budget tables are retained in this document as Appendix A. Summary 100 Personnel $124, Travel $14, Contractual $146, Supplies $1,000 Subtotal $286, Indirect $54,408 $340,828 This project funds the following two entities: ADF&G, SF: $170,828 USFWS: $170,000 ADF&G SF Budget (updated with Revision #1) ADF&G, SF 100 Personnel $124, Travel $14, Contractual $7, Supplies $1,000 Subtotal $147, Indirect $23,752 $170,828 ADF&G Budget Narrative: Line 100: Personnel (not updated with Revision #1) Stream Bank Restoration: Kenai Cost Share Phase 3 Page 5 of 9 12/21/2015

6 Dean Hughes, Habitat Biologist (HB) IV, will form partnerships with agencies and NGOs, recruit projects on private and public lands, design projects, negotiate and write project contracts with landowners, assist landowners in obtaining permits, conduct preand post-project inspections, write final inspection reports, ensure project goals and permit stipulations are met, oversee annual workshops, develop workshop curriculum and notebook, deliver lectures at workshop, write progress and final reports, and supervise the HBII: FY14: 2.0 $11,796/month = $23,593 FY15: 4.0 $12,188/month = $48,752 FY16: 2.0 $12,188/month = $24,376 Amber Bethe or Tracy Smith, HBII, will perform the same duties as above but under the supervision of the HBIV: FY14: 1 $7,758/month = $7,758 FY15: 1 $7,758/month = $7,758 FY16: 1 $7,978/month = $7,978 A Cartographer IV (TBD) will make maps and other cartographic products used in presentations and discussions with partners: FY14:.25 $9,886/month = $2,472 FY15:.25 $9,886/month = $2,472 FY16:.25 $9,886/month = $2,472 Line 200: Travel ($14,220; unchanged with Revision #1) The HBII and HBIV will travel to project sites on the Kenai Peninsula in FY14, FY15, and FY16: FY14: Five trips from Anchorage to Kenai Lodging: 12 $160/night = $1,920 Per diem: 17 $60/day = $1020 Mileage: 1,400 $.55/mile = $770 Car rental: 3 $75/day = $225 Airfare: 1 trip $250/trip = $250 FY15: Eight trips from Anchorage to Kenai Lodging: 20 $160/night = $3,200 Per diem: 27 $60/day = $1,620 Mileage: 2,100 $.55/mile = $1,155 Car rental: 5 $75/day = $375 Airport parking: 5 $10/day = $50 Airfare: 2 trips $250/trip = $500 FY16: Four trips from Anchorage to Kenai Lodging: 8 $160/night = $1,280 Per diem: 12 $60/day = $720 Mileage: 1,200 $.55/mile = $660 Stream Bank Restoration: Kenai Cost Share Phase 3 Page 6 of 9 12/21/2015

7 Car rental: 3 $75/day = $225 Airfare: 1 trip $250/trip = $250 Line 300: Contractual ($7,000; unchanged with Revision #1) Coir logs, fabric, willows, and duck-billed earth anchors for workshops: FY14: $2,500 FY15: $2,500 Truckload of dirt delivered for workshops: FY14: $500 FY15: $500 Contractor consultation for workshops: FY14: $500 FY15: $500 Line 400: Supplies ($1,000; unchanged with Revision #1) Binders, paper, and toner for workshop manual production: FY14: $500 FY15: $500 Line 600: Indirect (updated with Revision #1) ADF&G s federally negotiated indirect rate through June 30, 2014, was 14.93% excluding equipment and pass-through funds; however, indirect was recovered at a reduced rate of 14% for this project ($5, of indirect was collected through FY14). The indirect rate effective July 1, 2014, is 21% on line 100 only (estimated indirect from July 1, 2014, through the remainder of the project is $18,018.63). USFWS Budget (unchanged with Revision #1) USFWS 100 Personnel $0 200 Travel $0 300 Contractual $139, Supplies $0 Subtotal $139, % $30,656 $170,000 USFWS Budget Narrative: Line 300: Contractual ($139,344) USFWS will enter into Private Landowner Agreements: FY14: $61,475 FY15: $61,475 FY16: $16,394 Stream Bank Restoration: Kenai Cost Share Phase 3 Page 7 of 9 12/21/2015

8 Line 600: Indirect ($30,656) USFWS s indirect rate through September 30, 2014 is 22%. X. Match Budget (unchanged with Revision #1) ADF&G SF 100 Personnel $47, Travel $0 300 Contractual $71, Supplies $0 $119,290 ADF&G Match Budget Narrative: Line 100: Personnel ($47,919) Dean Hughes, HBIV, will form partnerships with agencies and NGOs, recruit projects on private and public lands, design projects, negotiate and write project contracts with landowners, assist landowners in obtaining permits, conduct pre- and post-project inspections, write final inspection reports, ensure project goals and permit stipulations are met, oversee annual workshops, develop workshop curriculum and notebook, deliver lectures at workshop, write progress and final reports, and supervise the HBII: FY14: 1 $11,796/month = $11,796 FY15: 1 $12,188/month = $12,188 FY16: 1 $12,188/month = $12,188 Amber Bethe or Tracy Smith, HBII, will perform the same duties as above but under the supervision of the HBIV: FY14: 0.5 $7,758/month = $3,879 FY15: 0.5 $7,758/month = $3,879 FY16: 0.5 $7,977/month = $3,989 Line 300: Contractual ($71,371) It is estimated that up to 50% of the cost of individual projects will be met by private landowners. This match is guaranteed by ADF&G, SF. FY14: $27,336 FY15: $38,066 FY16: $5,969 Stream Bank Restoration: Kenai Cost Share Phase 3 Page 8 of 9 12/21/2015

9 Appendix A: Original Project Budget Tables Original Project Summary Budget 100 Personnel $127, Travel $14, Contractual $146, Supplies $1,000 Subtotal $289, Indirect $51,635 $340,828 Original ADF&G SF Budget 100 Personnel $127, Travel $14, Contractual $7, Supplies $1,000 Subtotal $149, % $20,979 $170,828 Original USFWS Budget 100 Personnel $0 200 Travel $0 300 Contractual $139, Supplies $0 Subtotal $139, % $30,656 $170,000 (unchanged with Revision #1) Stream Bank Restoration: Kenai Cost Share Phase 3 Page 9 of 9 12/21/2015