Lower Snake River Compensation Plan

 

To mitigate for the losses of fish and wildlife caused by the construction of four hydroelectric dams on the lower Snake River by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Active 15.661 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of The Interior B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2017 The program anticipates receiving 11 applications and issuing 11 awards to accomplish the same activities in FY16. Fish hatcheries released fish into the Snake River Basin, Recreational, tribal or commercial fisherman harvest tracking to confirm if they are returning adult salmon and steelhead releases from LSRCP hatcheries in Southeast Alaska, British Columbia, the Columbia River and Snake River. Rainbow trout produced by LSRCP hatcheries to be harvested in lakes, rivers and ponds in Idaho and Washington.
Fiscal Year 2018 The program received 11 applications and issued 11 awards.
Fiscal Year 2019 The program received 11 applications and issued 11 awards.
Fiscal Year 2020 The program received 11 applications and issued 11 awards.
Fiscal Year 2021 Fiscal Year 2021: Received 8 applications and issued 8 awards.
Fiscal Year 2022 Program issued (8) directed cooperative agreements.
Fiscal Year 2023 Program issued (7) directed continuation cooperative agreements.
Fiscal Year 2024 Program expects to add annual incremental funding to the (7) FY23 cooperative agreements. Anadromous Fish Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. §757a), Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act—Cooperation of agencies (16 U.S.C. §661), Water Resources Development Act-Lower Snake River Fish and Wildlife Compensation Plan (Pub. L. 94-587, 90 STAT. 2921, §102). Not applicable. Not applicable. Applicants must have legal authority to operate fish hatcheries and release fish in the states of Oregon, Washington and Idaho and demonstrated competence to operate fish hatcheries and conduct scientific research. Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Application package must include an SF 424 Application for Federal Assistance, a statement of work or production summary, and an estimated budget. Applications are evaluated by the LSRCP Program Administrator based on authorizing legislation and program goals. The Assistant Regional Director for Fisheries in the Specific Region approves all cooperative agreements. September 30, 2023 From 60 to 90 days. Not applicable. Must be submitted by the program deadline. Past program performance which demonstrated competency to fulfill program objectives. To operate and maintain LSRCP authorized fish hatcheries owned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to evaluate survival and harvest of fish released from LSRCP hatcheries, to assess impacts of LSRCP hatcheries and fish released on Endangered Species Act (ESA) listed species and to coordinate LSRCP programs with other fish hatchery and research programs in the Columbia Basin. Performance Reports: Performance reports are required. Recipients must monitor and report on project performance in accordance with the requirements in 2 CFR 200.329. A final performance report is due within 120 calendar days of the award period of performance end date, unless the awarding program approves a due date extension. The FWS details all reporting requirements including frequency and due dates in Notices of Award. Not applicable. All files will be maintained for 3 years after the completion of the project and submission of the final financial and performance reports. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Assistance is available from October 1 through September of the current year. Program obligates funds and sends a notice of award to successful applicants. Recipients requests funds in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subpart E-Cost Principles, unless otherwise dictated by program-specific legislation or special award terms. Program will include any special payments terms and conditions in the notice of award. All inquiries should be directed to the local program office. Local Office: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Lower Snake River Compensation Plan Office, 1387 S. Vinnell Way, Suite 343, Boise, ID 83709, (208)378-5321. Lower Snake River Compensation Plan Office
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1387 S. Vinnell Way, Suite 343
Boise, ID 83709 US
brian_devlin@fws.gov
Phone: (208) 378-5321 https://fws.gov/office/lower-snake-river-compensation-plan 14-1611-0-1-302 (Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$21,427,996.00; FY 23 est $22,204,832.00; FY 24 est $24,000,000.00; FY 21$21,279,626.00; FY 20$21,279,626.00; FY 19$20,166,434.00; FY 18$33,483,000.00; FY 17$32,949,000.00; - Range: $270,752 to $8,909,778. Average: $2,678,499 Not applicable. Fiscal Year 2017 Projects will support operation and maintenance of fish hatcheries, juvenile salmon and steelhead release programs, and monitoring and evaluation of survival and harvest rates at the fish hatcheries mentioned in FY 16. In the state of Idaho, will operate and maintain Clearwater, McCall, Magic Valley and Sawtooth fish hatcheries along with associated satellite facilities to rear spring/summer Chinook salmon and steelhead to return a sufficient number of fish above Lower Granite Dam annually. In the state of Oregon, will operate and maintain Irrigon, Lookingglass and Wallowa fish hatcheries along with associated satellite facilities to rear fall Chinook salmon with the goal of rearing sufficient numbers of fish to return to the Grande Ronde and Imnaha Basins. Monitor and evaluate the quality and release of hatchery spring and fall Chinook salmon and summer steelhead produced at Lyons Ferry fish hatchery complex in the state of Washington. Projects supported operation and maintenance of fish hatcheries, juvenile salmon and steelhead release programs, and monitoring and evaluation of survival and harvest rates.
Fiscal Year 2018 In the state of Idaho, will operate and maintain Clearwater, McCall, Magic Valley and Sawtooth fish hatcheries along with associated satellite facilities to rear spring/summer Chinook salmon and steelhead to return a sufficient number of fish above Lower Granite Dam annually. In the state of Oregon, will operate and maintain Irrigon, Lookingglass and Wallowa fish hatcheries along with associated satellite facilities to rearing sufficient numbers of fish to return to the Grande Ronde and Imnaha Basins. Monitor and evaluate the quality and release of hatchery spring and fall Chinook salmon and summer steelhead produced at Lyons Ferry fish hatchery complex in the state of Washington. Projects in FY18 supported operation and maintenance of fish hatcheries, juvenile salmon and steelhead release programs, and monitoring and evaluation of survival and harvest rates.
Fiscal Year 2019 Projects will support operation and maintenance of fish hatcheries, juvenile salmon and steelhead release programs, and monitoring and evaluation of survival and harvest rates at the fish hatcheries funded in FY 18. The state of Idaho will operate and maintain Hagerman National fish hatchery.
Fiscal Year 2020 Projects will support operation and maintenance of fish hatcheries, juvenile salmon and steelhead release programs, and monitoring and evaluation of survival and harvest rates at Dworshak National Fish Hatchery (NFH), Hagerman NFH, Magic Valley Fish Hatchery (FH), Sawtooth FH, Clearwater FH, McCall FH, Irrigon FH, Wallowa FH, Lookingglass FH, Lyons Ferry FH and the Tucannon FH. Additionally, supported are the Nez Perce Tribe, Consolidated Tribes of the Umatillas and the Shoshonne-Bannock Tribes fish hatcheries.
Fiscal Year 2021 Projects will support operation and maintenance of fish hatcheries, juvenile salmon and steelhead release programs, and monitoring and evaluation of survival and harvest rates at Dworshak National Fish Hatchery (NFH), Hagerman NFH, Magic Valley Fish Hatchery (FH), Sawtooth FH, Clearwater FH, McCall FH, Irrigon FH, Wallowa FH, Lookingglass FH, Lyons Ferry FH and the Tucannon FH. Additionally, supported are the Nez Perce Tribe, Consolidated Tribes of the Umatillas and the Shoshonne-Bannock Tribes fish hatcheries.
Fiscal Year 2022 Projects will support operation and maintenance of fish hatcheries, juvenile salmon and steelhead release programs, and monitoring and evaluation of survival and harvest rates at Dworshak National Fish Hatchery (NFH), Hagerman NFH, Magic Valley Fish Hatchery (FH), Sawtooth FH, Clearwater FH, McCall FH, Irrigon FH, Wallowa FH, Lookingglass FH, Lyons Ferry FH and the Tucannon FH. Additionally, supported are the Nez Perce Tribe, Consolidated Tribes of the Umatillas and the Shoshonne-Bannock Tribes fish hatcheries.
Fiscal Year 2023 Projects will support operation and maintenance of fish hatcheries, juvenile salmon and steelhead release programs, and monitoring and evaluation of survival and harvest rates at Dworshak National Fish Hatchery (NFH), Hagerman NFH, Magic Valley Fish Hatchery (FH), Sawtooth FH, Clearwater FH, McCall FH, Irrigon FH, Wallowa FH, Lookingglass FH, Lyons Ferry FH and the Tucannon FH. Additionally, supported are the Nez Perce Tribe, Consolidated Tribes of the Umatillas and the Shoshonne-Bannock Tribes fish hatcheries.
Fiscal Year 2024 Projects will support operation and maintenance of fish hatcheries, juvenile salmon and steelhead release programs, and monitoring and evaluation of survival and harvest rates at Dworshak National Fish Hatchery (NFH), Hagerman NFH, Magic Valley Fish Hatchery (FH), Sawtooth FH, Clearwater FH, McCall FH, Irrigon FH, Wallowa FH, Lookingglass FH, Lyons Ferry FH and the Tucannon FH. Additionally, supported are the Nez Perce Tribe, Consolidated Tribes of the Umatillas and the Shoshonne-Bannock Tribes fish hatcheries.