Under prior agreements, MSRF contracted with the YN to assist with identifying properties for acquisition and protection in the Methow Basin. The majority of the work efforts identified under the prior contracts have been completed. With the exception of one group of properties (Upper Beaver Creek Ranch), these properties have been transitioned into management under long-term stewardship agreements with BPA.  The remaining group of properties are intended to follow this model with resale anticipated in 2017 with a concurrent stewardship agreement being funded through BPA.  This SOW will allow for the completion of interim stewardship, development of a final long-term stewardship agreement, and negotiations necessary for resale.  Work activities proposed during this contract period are described in the statement of work and can be characterized as interim management efforts as these projects transition from active development to long term stewardship.

UBCR
Required Plans:
- stewardship report to document deviations and compliance with CE objectives
- land management plan to coincide with resale

Proposed Work:
- develop purchase and sale agreement
- develop final stewardship agreement
- coordinate any changes required to CE with BPA and YN
- coordinate tax/ag/open space continuance as required
- noxious weed infestation monitoring and control
- revegetate areas, and post-veg monitoring and management
- habitat structures and work areas: monitoring and documentation
- water efficiency: advise/assist landowners on future trust and continued use
- evaluate prior water trust agreements prior to sale