This contract is to conduct aquatic habitat improvement projects in the Methow Subbasin.  Projects to be implemented will primarily emphasize benefits to ESA listed spring Chinook, summer steelhead, and bull trout and secondarily to other salmonids and Pacific lamprey.  Work will include regular attendance of coordination meetings with project sponsors and oversight groups to ensure that work is conducted consistent with established needs and in coordination with other existing restoration efforts.

Projects prioritization is based on the 2014 EDT model run for the Methow Subbasin, the 2017 Regional Technical Team Biological Strategy and the Upper Columbia Salmon Recovery Boards prioritization.    

Work under this contract cycle will include:

•    Upper Twisp River large wood supplementation:  Implementation
•    Little Bridge Creek large and small wood supplementation:  Implementation
•    Devany side channel re-connection:  Secure permits for implementation in 2023
•    Methow River install LW at RM 54–56:  Land owner outreach
•    Ben Canyon Creek culvert:  Re-bid for construction in 2023

Additionally, CTCR will continue supporting public outreach and educate for local students and the general public about the importance of salmon recovery and habitat improvement in the Methow Valley.

Cultural resource surveys as required under Section 106 of the NHPA, unless previously completed prior to this contract period, will be completed by the Colville Confederated Tribes Cultural Resource staff.

CTCR staff funding allocated under this contract are for: Matt Young (CTCR Methow Contract Manager - contract management); and field technician staff are used as available to assist in field work.  Field work to be conducted during this contract period include implementation of wood supplementation projects in the Twisp watershed, pre-site assessments, and other data gathering activities to aid in project development.  
    
The contractor (CTCR), its designated agents, sub-consultants and project stakeholders will be available, responsive and will collaboratively address contract related issues during the term of the contract. Contract issues include but are not limited to technical, policy, regulatory, project management and associated elements related to the project. Successful execution of this contract is contingent on alignment of the preceding contract issues with the BPI and BPA contracting processes, project management plans, design review protocols (including but not limited to BPA RRT design review, and integration of input and comments from BPA).

CTCR Contract Manager and design consultants will cooperate, coordinate, collaborate, and maintain effective communication with BPA PM/COR, EC Lead, and BPA ETS, during the entire length of this design contract. CTCR and its subcontractors will address BPA comments and concerns, and the two entities will arrive at a mutual beneficial consensus.