The Coeur d'Alene Tribe intends to reestablish a native redband trout fishery in the Hangman Watershed by addressing both the landscape level and instream habitat issues that restrict the redband populations on the Coeur d'Alene Reservation to the higher elevation tributaries of the Watershed.  This Scope of Work describes the FY2013 activities associated with the Coeur d'Alene Tribe's Hangman Wildlife Project, which is the Resident Fish project that is designed to address the landscape level issues that result in decreased base flows and thus restrict redband populations.  The Work Elements have been grouped under general categories that correspond to Planning and Coordination, Construction and Implementation, Research and Monitoring, and Project Administration.

Planning and Coordination Work Elements
WE A:165.  Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation - Complete NEPA Compliance
WE B:141.  Produce Other Report - Sharp-tailed grouse habitat final report
WE C:191.  Watershed Coordination - Cooperate with other projects and agencies to maximize restoration benefits
WE D:189.  Coordinate - Columbia Basinwide - Coordinate efforts with regional partners
WE E:114.  Identify and Select Projects - Identify & select lands within priority areas where conservation partnerships can be developed
WE F: 172.  Conduct Pre-Acquisition Activities - Exclude uplands within the hnt'k'wipn Management Area in favor of additional floodplain acreages

Construction and Implementation Work Elements
WE G:115.  Produce Inventory or Assessment - Determine immediate threats to integrity of habitats within hnt'k'wipn
WE H:27. Remove Debris - Remove debris from passed use or from illegal dumping.
WE I:188.  Provide Access and Public Information - Maintain and/or establish access to the hnt'k'wipn Management Area
WE J:47.  Plant Vegetation - Plant native grasses, trees and shrubs according to pertinent management plans
WE K:197.  Maintain/Remove Vegetation - Minimize the presence of noxious weeds on managed properties
WE L:29.  Increase Instream Habitat Complexity and Stabilization - Reinforce beaver dams
WE M: 30.  Realign, Connect, and/or Create Channel - Activate the newly constructed Sheep Creek Channel during the summer low flow months
WE N:190.  Remove, Exclude and/or Relocate Animals - Establish and maintain fences to protect planted native vegetation

Research and Monitoring Work Elements
WE O:157.  Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data - Assess beaver distribution in the Project Area
WE P:157.  Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data - Evaluate survival of Project plantings  

Project Administration Work Elements
WE Q:119.  Manage and Administer Projects - Manage and administer project
WE R:185.  Produce PISCES Status Report - Periodic Status Reports for BPA
WE S:99.  Outreach and Education - Involve students and inform public of Hangman Restoration Project activities.

Major initiatives during FY2013 include exchanging uplands within the BPA conservation easements for floodplain acreages that will more readily support instream habitats, minimizing noxious weeds, continuing the establishment of native vegetation, activating the newly constructed Sheep Creak realignment for the summer months, and partnering with other agencies and initiatives to broaden the effect of restoration efforts in Hangman.  The total work element budget being submitted with this Scope of Work is $290,000.