CTWSRO AND THE WILLAMETTE

WILDLIFE MITIGATION

PROJECT

By Kelly Warren

Willamette Basin Wildlife Coordinator

Within Our Reach Conference

December 12th 2012

Warm Springs Acquisition and Mitigation Experience

Pine Creek Conservation Area BPA wildlife mitigation acquisition in

1998. 35,000 acres and is being managed by

CTWSRO Forrest Conservation Area

BPA fish and wildlife mitigation acquisition in 2001

3,445 acres and is managed by CTWSRO

Middle Fork Forrest Conservation Area BPA fish and wildlife acquisition in 2001 786 acres   and is managed by

CTWSRO

Oxbow Conservation Area BPA fish and wildlife acquisition in

2002 1,022 acres and is managed by

CTWSRO

Pine Creek Conservation Area near Clarno Oregon

“The CTWSRO through the Branch of Natural Resources manages resources through an integrated approach that recognizes the importance of diversity, long-term productivity, and provision for sustainable economic growth”.

CTWSRO and BPA’s Willamette Wildlife Mitigation Project Mission Statement:

The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon (CTWSRO) strives to assist in forming working partnerships with stakeholders to acquire the most ecologically beneficial lands within the Willamette Basin and to conserve and provide cultural resources and harvest opportunities without affecting the management goals of the property.

Goals: We are looking basin wide for acquisitions as a part

of the Willamette Mitigation Project. Work cooperatively with the Confederated Tribes of

Siletz Indians and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

Form working relationships with stakeholders whom play a role in the WWMP.

Partner with stakeholders to manage/restore culturally significant species.

Assist with funding and provide expertise in resource and habitat management.

Work cooperatively to get funding for the project to submit to the WWMP

Acquire fee-title property If the management and goals of the property will

allow it, provide an opportunity to harvest culturally significant species.

Provide education and outreach to those wanting to learn tribal history, natural resource management, and significance of culturally important species.

Ensure that lands acquired reach and maintain their highest ecological potential for the future.

Work cooperatively with landowners and their families to ensure long lasting relationships.

Culturally Important Species

Lamprey Salmon Steelhead Camas Wapato Black Tailed Deer NOTE: A more

developed list is available. See me for details.

Pictures by: FWS, Mary Edwards, and John Howard

Management Strategies for the WMP

Acquire land with the highest ecological value to meet the goals of the WWMP.

Purchase lands that have cultural resources that are significant to the Tribes and can be restored for the future.

Develop harvest opportunities for cultural resources by tribal members as long as the impact does not put at risk the management strategy of the property.

Manage and restore acquired properties to maximize the highest ecological potential

Use historical management techniques on acquired properties where feasible(fire).

Allow tribal members to harvest wildlife sustainably (fish and wildlife).

Allow public access as CTWSRO recognizes this is a primary goal for BPA, ODFW and the WWMP.

Develop working relationships with conservation partners and landowners to ensure successful management and restoration of acquired properties

Utilize partnerships to complete management and restoration of projects to enable ecological potential of the property and to lower overall cost.

Engage tribal representatives to assist with the management of WWMP properties of interest to CTWSRO.

Utilize tribal work crews to assist with restoration WMP properties of interest in addition to those contracted for restoration.

Pictures from: Willamette live, North Santiam Watershed, B and A magazine

Upcoming Plans: Use acquired knowledge and relationships with stakeholders to

actively pursue properties that would benefit BPA’s WWMP. Continue to build relationships with active stakeholders and

landowners in the Willamette Basin. Provide support, assistance and education of tribal natural resource

management to partners and stakeholders. Be an active participant in the WWMP project panels and committees

following solicitation. Visit sites brought to my attention by potential partners in a WWMP

project for consideration by CTWSRO for FY14 or to assist in finding a group who would consider the property.

Form new relationships with landowners who have an interest in the WWMP.

Actively pursue landowners who have habitat that would compliment the WWMP project and may benefit from the BPA process.

Photos by: ORST

Thank you for your time!!

Thank you Meyer Memorial Trust for the opportunity to present today!