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Plan Name: Spalding's Catchfly Final Recovery Plan
Plan Status: Final
Plan Date: 12-Oct-07
Lead Agency: USFWS
Lead Office: Idaho Fish And Wildlife Office ( (208) 378-5243 )
Species Action Priority # Action # Action Description Action Status Est. Initiation Date Est. Completion Date Responsible Parties Work Type Labor Type Action Comments Implementation Activities
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 1 1.1.1 Conserve and work to enhance the four Silene spaldingii populations within the Blue Mountain Basins identified here as potential key conservation areas. Ongoing Current FY 2007 Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Old Chief Joseph Gravesite, Nez Perce National Historical Park, Zumwalt Prairie Preserve, The Nature Conservancy, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Private Landowners, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Universities or Colleges, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Other Labor type not yet selected This action and associated costs will be completed through Action 2.2 below.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 2 1.1.2 Conduct further surveys to identify, or work to create, at least one new population and key conservation area within the Blue Mountain Basins with over 500 individuals. Partially Complete FY 2007 Zumwalt Prairie Preserve, The Nature Conservancy, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Vale District, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Old Chief Joseph Gravesite, Nez Perce National Historical Park, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Universities or Colleges, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private Landowners Research: Population Surveys Contract This action and associated costs completed through Actions 2.3.1.5, 2.3.2.2.1, 2.5.2 (and sub-actions), 2.6 (and sub-actions), 2.7 (and sub-actions).
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 1.1.3 Conserve and protect smaller populations within the Blue Mountain Basins. Ongoing Current FY 2007 Zumwalt Prairie Preserve, The Nature Conservancy, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Vale District, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Old Chief Joseph Gravesite, Nez Perce National Historical Park, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Universities or Colleges, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private Landowners Other Labor type not yet selected Costs included in other actions listed
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 1 1.1.4 Control and manage invasive nonnative plant species specific to the Blue Mountain Basins. Ongoing Current FY 2007 Zumwalt Prairie Preserve, The Nature Conservancy, Weed Management Areas, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Vale District, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Old Chief Joseph Gravesite, Nez Perce National Historical Park, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private Landowners Management: Predator and Competitor Control Labor type not yet selected See sub-actions for 2.3.1.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 1 1.2.1 Conserve, identify, and work to enhance the five Silene spaldingii populations within the Canyon Grasslands identified here as potential key conservation areas. Ongoing Current FY 2007 Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Umatilla National Forest, Garden Creek Ranch, The Nature Conservancy, Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Idaho Dept of Fish and Game, Cottonwood Field Office, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Universities or Colleges, Nez Perce Tribe, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Other Labor type not yet selected This action and associated costs will be completed through Action 2.2 below.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 2 1.2.2 Conduct further surveys to identify at least two new populations and potential key conservation areas within the Canyon Grasslands with over 500 individuals. Partially Complete FY 2007 Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Vale District, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Umatilla National Forest, State Land Management Agencies, Spokene District, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Garden Creek Ranch, The Nature Conservancy, Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Idaho Dept of Fish and Game, Cottonwood Field Office, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Universities or Colleges, Nez Perce Tribe, Idaho Department of Lands, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private Landowners Research: Population Surveys Labor type not yet selected This action and associated costs completed through Actions 2.3.1.5, 2.3.2.2.1, 2.5.2 (and sub-actions), 2.6 (and sub-actions), 2.7 (and sub-actions).
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 1.2.3 Conserve and protect smaller populations within the Canyon Grasslands. Ongoing Current FY 2007 Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Vale District, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Umatilla National Forest, State Land Management Agencies, Spokene District, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Garden Creek Ranch, The Nature Conservancy, Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Idaho Dept of Fish and Game, Cottonwood Field Office, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Universities or Colleges, Nez Perce Tribe, Idaho Department of Lands, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private Landowners Other Labor type not yet selected Costs included in other actions listed
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 1 1.2.4 Control and manage invasive nonnative plant species specific to the Canyon Grasslands. Ongoing Current FY 2007 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private Landowners, Weed Management Areas, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Umatilla National Forest, State Land Management Agencies, Garden Creek Ranch, The Nature Conservancy, Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Idaho Dept of Fish and Game, Cottonwood Field Office, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Nez Perce Tribe Management: Predator and Competitor Control Labor type not yet selected See sub-actions for 2.3.1. Nez Perce NF treated weeds at Center Ridge population (2009 and 2010).
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 1 1.3.1 Conserve, survey, and work to enhance seven Silene spaldingii populations within the Channeled Scablands identified here as potential key conservation areas. Ongoing Current FY 2007 Spokene District, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private Landowners, Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Other Labor type not yet selected This action and associated costs will be completed through Action 2.2 below.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 2 1.3.2 Conduct further surveys to identify, or work to create, at least one new population and key conservation area within the Channeled Scablands with over 500 individuals. Partially Complete FY 2007 Weed Management Areas, Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Spokene District, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Fairchild Air Force Base, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private Landowners Research: Population Surveys Labor type not yet selected This action and associated costs completed through Actions 2.3.1.5, 2.3.2.2.1, 2.5.2 (and sub-actions), 2.6 (and sub-actions), 2.7 (and sub-actions).
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 1.3.3 Conserve and protect smaller populations within the Channeled Scablands. Ongoing Current FY 2007 Weed Management Areas, Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Spokene District, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Fairchild Air Force Base, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private Landowners Other Labor type not yet selected Costs included in other actions listed
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 1 1.3.4 Control and manage invasive nonnative plant species specific to the Channeled Scablands. Ongoing Current FY 2007 Weed Management Areas, Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Spokene District, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Fairchild Air Force Base, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private Landowners Management: Predator and Competitor Control Internal Technical Assistance See sub-actions for 2.3.1. Upper Columbia FO conducted species survey on Fairchild AFB prior to implementation of invasive plant control measures.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 1 1.4.1 Conserve and work to enhance three Silene spaldingii populations within the Intermontane Valleys identified here as potential key conservation areas. Ongoing Current FY 2007 Wild Horse Island State Park, Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, State Land Management Agencies, Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge, Dancing Prairie Preserve, The Nature Conservancy, Universities or Colleges, Confederated Salish and Koonetai Tribes, Private Landowners, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Other Labor type not yet selected This action and associated costs will be completed through Action 2.2 below.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 1 1.4.2 Conduct further surveys or work to supplement existing populations within the Intermontane Valleys to achieve at least one additional potential key conservation areas with over 500 individuals. Ongoing Current FY 2007 State Land Management Agencies, Montana State Trust Lands, Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Universities or Colleges, U.S. Forest Service, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Confederated Salish and Koonetai Tribes, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private Landowners Other Labor type not yet selected This action and associated costs completed through Actions 2.3.1.5, 2.3.2.2.1, 2.5.2 (and sub-actions), 2.6 (and sub-actions), 2.7 (and sub-actions).
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 2 1.4.2 Conduct further surveys or work to supplement existing populations within the Intermontane Valleys to achieve two additional potential key conservation areas with over 500 individuals. Partially Complete FY 2007 State Land Management Agencies, Montana State Trust Lands, Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Universities or Colleges, U.S. Forest Service, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Confederated Salish and Koonetai Tribes, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private Landowners Research: Population Surveys Labor type not yet selected This action and associated costs completed through Actions 2.3.1.5, 2.3.2.2.1, 2.5.2 (and sub-actions), 2.6 (and sub-actions), 2.7 (and sub-actions).
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 1.4.3 Conserve and protect smaller populations within the Intermontane Valleys. Ongoing Current FY 2007 State Land Management Agencies, Montana State Trust Lands, Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Universities or Colleges, U.S. Forest Service, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Confederated Salish and Koonetai Tribes, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private Landowners Other Labor type not yet selected Costs included in other actions listed
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 1 1.4.4 Control and manage invasive nonnative plant species specific to the Intermontane Valleys. Ongoing Current FY 2007 Wild Horse Island State Park, Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, Weed Management Areas, State Land Management Agencies, Montana State Trust Lands, Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge, Dancing Prairie Preserve, The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Forest Service, Confederated Salish and Koonetai Tribes, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private Landowners Management: Predator and Competitor Control Labor type not yet selected See sub-actions for 2.3.1.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 1 1.5.1 Conserve and work to enhance the three Silene spaldingii populations within the Palouse Grasslands identified here as potential key conservation areas. Ongoing Current FY 2007 Natural Resource Conservation Service, Universities or Colleges, Nez Perce Tribe, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Washington State University, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private Landowners Other Labor type not yet selected This action and associated costs will be completed through Action 2.2 below.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 1.5.2 Conduct a study identifying intact habitat within the Palouse Grasslands where Silene spaldingii may occur and follow with surveys for the plant. Complete FY 2007 Washington State University, Nez Perce Tribe, Universities or Colleges, Cottonwood Field Office, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Spokene District, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, State Land Management Agencies, Private Landowners, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Research: Ecosystem Studies Contract In 2007, a multi-year, 3 phase project in Latah Co. (through IDFG) was initiated to conserve Palouse Prairie remnants. During Phase 1, Palouse remnants were documented usng aerial imagery and digitized into a GIS layer with ownership information. Phase 2 consisted of landowner education and contact. Phase 3, involved conducting site visits to assess the condition of the remnants. The future goal is to then work with private landowners to develop conservation strategies for their Palouse remnants.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 1 1.5.3 Supplement existing populations and conduct a restoration and reintroduction program within the Palouse Grasslands to achieve the goal of three key conservation areas of Silene spaldingii with over 500 individuals. Ongoing Current FY 2007 State Land Management Agencies, Spokene District, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Cottonwood Field Office, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Universities or Colleges, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Washington State University, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private Landowners Research: Reintroduction Labor type not yet selected See subactions of Action 2.5.2 below.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 1.5.4 Conserve and protect smaller populations within the Palouse grasslands. Ongoing Current FY 2007 Weed Management Areas, State Land Management Agencies, Spokene District, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Cottonwood Field Office, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Washington State University, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private Landowners Other Labor type not yet selected Costs included in other actions listed
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 1 1.5.5 Control and manage invasive nonnative plant species specific to the Palouse Grasslands. Ongoing Current FY 2007 Weed Management Areas, State Land Management Agencies, Spokene District, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Cottonwood Field Office, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Washington State University, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private Landowners Management: Predator and Competitor Control Labor type not yet selected See sub-actions of 2.3.1.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 1 2.1 Secure funding for implementation or recovery tasks. Ongoing Current FY 2007 All parties Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Internal Technical Assistance Costs included in other actions listed. Biologists are working with WDFW on their grazing plan for the Blue Mountains Wildlife Mgmt Area to avoid/minimize adverse effect to Silene.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.1 Revise and implement general management plans to include Silene spaldingii where the species resides. Ongoing Current FY 2007 Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy, State Land Management Agencies, Old Chief Joseph Gravesite, Nez Perce National Historical Park, Fairchild Air Force Base, Universities or Colleges, U.S. Forest Service, Tribal governments Management: Planning Labor type not yet selected As plans are revised. $5K for each general management plan at 20 different State, Federal, Tribal, and TNC managed areas. The Forest Service (WWNF ) is including standards for rare and federally listed threatened, endangered and proposed plant species in its Forest Plan revision (still in progress as of 2010).
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.11 Validate and revise recovery objectives. Not Started All parties, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Management: Planning Labor type not yet selected $25K every 5 years (seven times total)
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.12 Convene annual meetings of the Silene spaldingii technical team. Ongoing Current FY 2007 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Management: Planning Labor type not yet selected 2011 Tech Team Meeting held on April 20, 2011 in Spokane, WA. 2012 Tech Team Meeting held on May 9-10, 2012 in Lewiston, Idaho.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 1 2.2 Develop Silene spaldingii specific habitat management plans at all key conservation areas. Ongoing Current FY 2007 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private Landowners, Washington State University, Confederated Salish and Koonetai Tribes, Nez Perce Tribe, Cottonwood Field Office, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Idaho Dept of Fish and Game, Dancing Prairie Preserve, The Nature Conservancy, Garden Creek Ranch, The Nature Conservancy, Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge, Old Chief Joseph Gravesite, Nez Perce National Historical Park, Spokene District, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Umatilla National Forest, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Wild Horse Island State Park, Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, Zumwalt Prairie Preserve, The Nature Conservancy Management: Planning Labor type not yet selected $15K at each of the 27 key conservation areas plus an additional five potential key conservation areas. Began discussing these at the 2012 Tech Team meeting, will be pursuing these as time permits.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.3.1.1 Incorporate integrated pest management programs into habitat management plans for Silene spaldingii at all key conservation areas and other areas as needed. Not Started Zumwalt Prairie Preserve, The Nature Conservancy, Wild Horse Island State Park, Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Umatilla National Forest, Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Spokene District, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Old Chief Joseph Gravesite, Nez Perce National Historical Park, Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge, Garden Creek Ranch, The Nature Conservancy, Dancing Prairie Preserve, The Nature Conservancy, Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Idaho Dept of Fish and Game, Cottonwood Field Office, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Private landowners, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Nez Perce Tribe, Confederated Salish and Koonetai Tribes, Washington State University Management: Predator and Competitor Control Labor type not yet selected Cost included in Action 2.2.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 1 2.3.1.2 Conduct invasive nonnative plant control and management measures at all key conservation areas and other populations as needed. Ongoing Current FY 2007 All parties Management: Predator and Competitor Control Contract See Actions 1.1.4, 1.2.4, 1.3.4, 1.4.4, and 1.5.5. Spokane provided 14,490 to map Silene populations on the Kramer Palouse Natural Area inprep for treating the area for nonnative invasive species. They will also propose to develop a monitoring protocol to measure population dynamics and effect of control actions.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.3.1.3 Ensure invasive nonnative plant control and management measures are coordinated with appropriate agencies. Ongoing Current FY 2007 All parties Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Labor type not yet selected Cost included in Actions 1.1.3, 1.2.3, 1.3.2, 1.4.3, and 1.5.4.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.3.1.4 Conduct outreach activities for individuals or organizations that are involved in controlling and managing invasive nonnative plants. Not Started All parties, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Labor type not yet selected Total cost based upon the 35 years until the first possible recovery date.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 2 2.3.1.5 Conduct surveys for Silene spaldingii before invasive nonnative plant control measures are implemented. Partially Complete FY 2007 All parties Research: Population Surveys Labor type not yet selected $3K for six different surveys (1000 acres [405 hectares]) each year across all land managers.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 2 2.3.1.6.1 Develop set distances where various herbicide application techniques may be used near Silene spaldingii plants. Ongoing Not Current FY 2007 Weed Management Areas, State Land Management Agencies, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Management Labor type not yet selected $1K once every 5 years (seven times total) to revisit and adaptively manage distances based upon current information.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 2 2.3.1.6.2 Develop set distances for specific herbicides that may be employed near known Silene spaldingii sites. Ongoing Not Current FY 2007 Weed Management Areas, State Land Management Agencies, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Management Labor type not yet selected $1K once every 5 years (seven times total) to revisit and adaptively manage distances based upon current information.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 2 2.3.1.6.3 Develop guidelines for the timing of herbicide applications. Ongoing Not Current FY 2007 Weed Management Areas, State Land Management Agencies, Universities or Colleges, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Management Labor type not yet selected $1K once every 5 years (seven times total) to revisit and adaptively manage distances based upon current information.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 2 2.3.2.1 Incorporate fire management plans into habitat management plans for all Silene spaldingii populations identified as key conservation areas and other areas as needed. Not Started Zumwalt Prairie Preserve, The Nature Conservancy, Wild Horse Island State Park, Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Umatilla National Forest, Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Spokene District, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Old Chief Joseph Gravesite, Nez Perce National Historical Park, Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge, Garden Creek Ranch, The Nature Conservancy, Dancing Prairie Preserve, The Nature Conservancy, Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Idaho Dept of Fish and Game, Cottonwood Field Office, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Private landowners, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Nez Perce Tribe, Confederated Salish and Koonetai Tribes, Washington State University Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Labor type not yet selected Cost included in Action 2.2.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 2 2.3.2.2.1 Conduct surveys for Silene spaldingii before prescribed burns are implemented. Partially Complete FY 2007 All parties Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Labor type not yet selected $3K for six different surveys (1000 acres [405 hectares]) each year across all land managers.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.3.2.2.2 Monitor the effects to Silene spaldingii and its habitat from all burns. Ongoing Current FY 2007 All parties Research: Population Assessment Labor type not yet selected $2K at five different burn sites each year across all land managers. In Idaho post-fire monitoring is occuring at the Craig Mt. site. Umatilla NF was funded $5,000 through a FY 2011 Service First funding/in addition to the USFS funding for a project that will study Spalding's catchfly response to fire. The study will occur between June 1, 2011 and December 31, 2017.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 2 2.3.2.2.3 Do not conduct prescribed burns where invasive nonnative plant infestations exist unless accompanied by an integrated pest management program and monitoring. Unknown All parties Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Labor type not yet selected Cost included in Action 2.3.2.2.1.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 1 2.3.3 Protect Silene spaldingii sites from development on public and private lands. Ongoing Current FY 2007 All parties Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected $6K each year at rangewide locations.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 2 2.3.4 Monitor and manage livestock grazing and associated management activities to avoid impacts to Silene spaldingii and its habitat. Ongoing Current FY 2007 All parties Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Labor type not yet selected $0.5K for each of 27 different land managers and owners.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 2 2.3.5 Implement effective off-road vehicle use control measures. Unknown All parties Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Labor type not yet selected $0.5K for each of 10 different land managers and owners.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.3.6 Monitor and manage wildlife populations and associated management activities to avoid impacts to Silene spaldingii and its habitat. Not Started State Land Management Agencies, U.S. Forest Service, Tribal governments, Bureau of Land Management Management: Depredation Control Labor type not yet selected $0.5K annually for each of the four states where Silene spaldingii resides.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.3.7 Avoid herbicide use not related to controlling invasive nonnative plant infestations specific to protecting Silene spaldingii and all insecticide use within a 1.6 kilometer (1 mile) radius of all S. spaldingii populations. Ongoing Not Current FY 2007 All parties Management: Depredation Control Labor type not yet selected Avoidance measure that should not have a cost.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.4.1 Monitor Silene spaldingii populations at key conservation areas periodically to determine population trends. Ongoing Current FY 2007 Washington State University, Confederated Salish and Koonetai Tribes, Nez Perce Tribe, Cottonwood Field Office, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Idaho Dept of Fish and Game, Dancing Prairie Preserve, The Nature Conservancy, Garden Creek Ranch, The Nature Conservancy, Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge, Old Chief Joseph Gravesite, Nez Perce National Historical Park, Spokene District, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Umatilla National Forest, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Wild Horse Island State Park, Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, Zumwalt Prairie Preserve, The Nature Conservancy Research: Population Assessment Contract $3K at each of the 27 key conservation areas plus an additional five potential key conservation areas five of every 10 years. Draft rangewide monitoring guidelines were developed in 2011 and 2012 and presented to the Tech Team at the May 2012 meeting. These will be finalized before the 2013 Tech Team meeting. In Oregon: 1. ODA developed a monitoring protocol at Wallowa Lake (uncertain if they will continue monitoring), 2. The Nature Conservancy monitors its population at Zumwalt Praire annually and 3. the Forest Service (Wallowa Whitman) monitors thier populations. In Idaho: 1. the BLM (Cottonwood) conducts monitoring of their populations, 2. IDFG monitors 2 areas in the Cayon Grasslands (Craig Mt and Garden Creek), 3. the Nez Perce NF monitors its Center Ridge population (2008---), and Nez Perce Tribe monitors the Joseph Creek site. In Montana: monitoring has been conducted at the Dancing Praire and Lost Trail sites. In Washington: 1. Demographic monitoring has been conducted at Lick Creek and Lamona sites, 2. The Spokane district BLM monitors populations throughouts its district and 3. WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife monitors (thru WSU) the Asotin County/Smoothing Ridge site. The ten-year comparative demography study at two sites in Montana (Dancing Prairie and Lost Trail) and two sites (Lick and Lamona) in Washington was completed in 2012.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.4.2 Conduct demographic monitoring across the range of Silene spaldingii. Partially Complete FY 2007 Washington State University, Confederated Salish and Koonetai Tribes, Nez Perce Tribe, Cottonwood Field Office, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Idaho Dept of Fish and Game, Dancing Prairie Preserve, The Nature Conservancy, Garden Creek Ranch, The Nature Conservancy, Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge, Old Chief Joseph Gravesite, Nez Perce National Historical Park, Spokene District, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Umatilla National Forest, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Wild Horse Island State Park, Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, Zumwalt Prairie Preserve, The Nature Conservancy Research: Demographic Studies Contract Duration at least 10 years; $6K in each of the five physiographic regions in five of every 10 years. 2007 - Four sites in WA and MT for a cost of $11,560. In Idaho two demograhic studies are currently being conducted on Craig Mt. During the 2011 field season, INHP completed the 10th year of a 10-year demographic monitoring project at one of the sites and in 2012 the 9th year at the other. The ten-year comparative demography study at two sites in Montana and two sites in Washington was completed in 2012. In addition, demographic monitoring is conducted in Oregon on the Zumwalt Prairie (Taylor, R. V., J. Dingeldein, and H. Schmalz. 2012. Demography, Phenology, and predation of Spalding?s Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) on the Zumwalt Prairie. The Nature Conservancy, Enterprise, OR. http://shrvl.com/4096v).
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.4.3 Monitor and evaluate the response of Silene spaldingii to fire and invasive nonnative plants. Ongoing Current FY 2007 All parties Research: Habitat Status Labor type not yet selected Included in the costs listed in Action 2.4.1. In Idaho post-fire monitoring is ongoing at the Craig Mt. site. In Oregon, ODA has initiated a project to monitor the effects of weed control on SISP, work was conducted in 2010 and 2011 (uncertain if this will be continued). In addition, Umatilla NF was just funded $5,000 through a FY 2011 Service First funding/in addition to the USFS funding for a project that will study Spalding's catchfly response to fire (June 1, 2011 and December 31, 2017).
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.4.4 Obtain permission from private landowners to conduct population trend monitoring for Silene spaldingii on private lands. Not Started Natural Resource Conservation Service, Universities or Colleges, State Heritage Programs, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private Landowners Research: Population Assessment Labor type not yet selected Included in the costs listed in Action 2.4.1.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.4.5 Determine if sites with no plants have been extirpated. Not Started Natural Resource Conservation Service, Universities or Colleges, State Heritage Programs, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private Landowners Research: Population Assessment Labor type not yet selected Eight sites in Washington that should be visited for 3 consecutive years at $0.25K a site.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.5.1 Determine population viabilities for Silene spaldingii populations. Not Started State Land Management Agencies, Universities or Colleges, U.S. Forest Service, The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management Research: Population Assessment Labor type not yet selected Some of the costs included in Action 2.4.2 (demography) and Action 2.5.9 (genetics).
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.5.2.1 Utilize existing key conservation areas and identify new key conservation areas with good habitat where new populations should be developed or where existing populations could be supplemented. Ongoing Current FY 2007 All parties Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Labor type not yet selected In 2010 survey efforts on the Flathead Indian Reservation (via a research permit from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe), resulted in the location of new occurrences of the species in the Sullivan Gulch area, approximately 7km from the nearest known occurrences in the Niarada area (over 500 plants). This population could represent the fourth key conservation area in the Intermontane Valleys physiographic region. In 2012 Key Conservation Nomination Forms were developed for each physiographic region. Several potential new KCAs were identified through this process. These will be discussed in more detail at the 2013 Tech Team meeting.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 1 2.5.2.2 Determine the best techniques for creating new populations or supplementing existing populations of Silene spaldingii. Ongoing Current FY 2007 Tribal governments, U.S. Forest Service, Department of Defense , Universities or Colleges, State Land Management Agencies, The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management Research: Reintroduction Contract Provided funding for seed collection to Dave Skinner for a grow-out project in Idaho. Unfortunately Dave was unable to complete the project. The seeds were given to the Latah Soil and Water Conservation District who will work with a private grower to grow-out the seeds. Peter Lesica in Montana is also being funded to conduct a grow-out and outplanting study at the Dancing Praire site.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 1 2.5.2.3 Develop guidelines to ensure genetic conservation during supplementation, re-introduction, and introduction activities. Partially Complete FY 2007 State Land Management Agencies, Universities or Colleges, U.S. Forest Service, Tribal governments, Department of Defense , U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, The Nature Conservancy Research: Genetics Labor type not yet selected Will need to include a genetic analysis of the species range-wide.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 1 2.5.2.4 Determine the best techniques to restore Silene spaldingii habitat. Ongoing Current FY 2007 State Land Management Agencies, Universities or Colleges, U.S. Forest Service, Tribal governments, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Department of Defense , The Nature Conservancy Research: Habitat Requirements Contract Some of these techniques could be borrowed from research on other species. 2007- Controlled greenhouse and outplanting in MT - $7,880.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.5.3 Conduct research essential to controlling and managing invasive nonnative plants within Silene spaldingii habitat. Unknown Tribal governments, U.S. Forest Service, Department of Defense , Universities or Colleges, State Land Management Agencies, The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management Research: Habitat Requirements Labor type not yet selected Some of these techniques could be borrowed from research on other species. In addition, Oregon FWS provided 25,000 in recovery funding in 2010 to Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) to develop and implement monitoring of SISP at Wallowa Lake key conservation area and incorporated into the monitoring, in collaboration with Oregon Parks and Recreation District (OPRD) and the Service, is an evaluation of the relative effectiveness of habitat improvement treatments conducted by OPRD on the survival, flowering, and seedling recruitment of Spalding¿s catchfly, and habitat monitoring to assist with management and planning. Uncertain if this will be continued.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.5.4 Conduct research essential to managing livestock, wildlife, and insect herbivory at Silene spaldingii populations. Ongoing Current Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy, Zumwalt Prairie Preserve, The Nature Conservancy, State Land Management Agencies, Universities or Colleges, Department of Defense , U.S. Forest Service, Tribal governments Research: Predation Labor type not yet selected In 2010 Zumwalt Research on Insect Pollinators and Predators of SISP was initiated ($16,540 recovery funding to the Nature Conservancy in partnership with Oregon State University). This study is to evaluate the importance of pollinators and predators in recovering and maintaining a large SISP population in one key conservation area, TNC Zumwalt Prairie Preserve. Project is currently ongoing and will be completed by December 31, 2011.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.5.5 Conduct research to better determine the effects of fire on Silene spaldingii and identify when and where prescribed fire should occur, particularly outside of Montana. Ongoing Current State Land Management Agencies, Universities or Colleges, U.S. Forest Service, Tribal governments, The Nature Conservancy, Department of Defense , U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management Research: Habitat Requirements Labor type not yet selected In Idaho post-fire monitoring is occuring at the Craig Mt. site. Umatilla NF was funded $5,000 through a FY 2011 Service First funding/in addition to the USFS funding for a project that will study Spalding's catchfly response to fire. The study will occur between June 1, 2011 and December 31, 2017.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.5.6 Conduct further research regarding reproductive biology and essential pollinators for Silene spaldingii. Ongoing Current Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy, Zumwalt Prairie Preserve, The Nature Conservancy, State Land Management Agencies, Universities or Colleges, Department of Defense , U.S. Forest Service, Tribal governments Research Labor type not yet selected In 2010 Zumwalt Research on Insect Pollinators and Predators of Spalding's catchfly was initiated ($16,540 recovery funding to the Nature Conservancy (TNC) in partnership with Oregon State University) to evaluate the importance of pollinators and predators in recovering and maintaining the large Spalding's catchfly population in one key conservation area, TNC Zumwalt Prairie Preserve. The results were summarized in 2012 (Taylor, R. V. and S. J. DeBano. 2012. Insect pollinators and predators of Spalding?s catchfly (Silene spaldingii) of the Zumwalt Prairie, Oregon. The Nature Conservancy, Enterprise, OR. http://shrvl.com/4096v). In addition, pollinator observations were made during the 2008 field season at four locations near the Joseph Creek site located on Nez Perce Tribal lands (China Garden Creek, Eagle Creek, Rice Creek, Asotin Creek). One of the findings was that Silene appears to be serviced by a single bumblebee pollinator. Washington Natural Heritage Program has been doing initial pollinator observation and collections for this species, as well as a literature review (2010).
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.5.7 Conduct research investigating seed dispersal mechanisms for Silene spaldingii. Not Started Tribal governments, U.S. Forest Service, Department of Defense , Universities or Colleges, State Land Management Agencies, The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management Research Labor type not yet selected
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.5.8 Conduct research on soil seed bank ecology including seed longevity, seed viability, and genetics. Not Started State Land Management Agencies, Universities or Colleges, U.S. Forest Service, Tribal governments, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of Defense , The Nature Conservancy Research Labor type not yet selected Total cost will depend on the length of the study.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 1 2.5.9 Conduct further genetic research including genetic diversity and gene flow across Silene spaldingiiýs range. Partially Complete FY 2007 State Land Management Agencies, Universities or Colleges, U.S. Forest Service, Tribal governments, Department of Defense , The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management Research: Genetics Contract Should be concurrent with Action 2.5.1.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.6.1 Conduct surveys on Federal lands for Silene spaldingii. Ongoing Current FY 2007 U.S. Forest Service, Department of Defense , U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management Research: Population Surveys Labor type not yet selected Costs here are for non-project related surveys, see also Actions 2.3.1.5 and 2.3.2.2.1. In Oregon: surveys and invasive plant inventories at Deadhorse Ridge ($7,300) were conducted by the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest (W-WNF). The project is near an existing population at Clear Lake Ridge on TNC property. The project in 2009 found new plants on both on W-WNF lands and private land that is within a W-WNF allotment. Also in Oregon, in 2011, a new population was found - the first OR BLM population/occurrence of this species - near the Grande Ronde River, near Flora (22 plants). Surveys are on-going throughout the range.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.6.2 Conduct surveys on State and Tribal lands, especially where activities may affect Silene spaldingii habitat. Ongoing Current FY 2007 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State Land Management Agencies, State Heritage Programs, Tribal governments Research: Population Surveys Labor type not yet selected Costs here are for non-project related surveys, see also Actions 2.3.1.5 and 2.3.2.2.1. In Washington, WSU is conduting surveys for SISP at the Asotin Wildlife Management Area (2010). In Montana: In 2009 section 6 funds were used by the Montana Natural Heritage Program to survey areas in northwestern Montana on State Land at a site near Plains MT and one along Cow Creek near Libby. Neither appeared to contain suitable habitat. Also surveyed were areas in northwestern Montana on State Land at Black Lake wi the Tobacco Plains and 4 new EOs were located. Survey and monitoring efforts in 2010 focused on the Flathead Indian Reservation via a research permit from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe, and on re-visiting known occurrences on Reservation lands. These surveys resulted in the location of new occurrences of the species in the Sullivan Gulch area, approximately 7km from the nearest known occurrences in the Niarada area (over 500 plants).
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.6.3 Obtain permission from private landowners to conduct surveys for Silene spaldingii on private lands. Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private Landowners, Natural Resource Conservation Service, State Heritage Programs Research: Population Surveys Labor type not yet selected In Idaho, as part of the Latah Co. Palouse Praire Remnant project, surveys have been conducted on private land for SISP. 2011 represented the fourth and final year of this project. The next step is to work w willing private landowners to conserve SISP or introduce SISP onto their property. In addition, from 2006-2008 > 3000 sites across > 400 hectares of bunchgrass prairie habitat were systematically surveyed on the Zumwalt Prairie Preserve in Idaho. TNC also surveyed 17 ha of its Clear Lake Preserve in 2009. In Montana, survey activity is occurring (2010) on the Dancing Prairie Preserve (2011 results not yet available). In Oregon, in association with the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) monitoring of Spalding¿s catchfly populations at Wallowa Lake key conservation area, surveys on private land near Wallowa Lake will be conducted in 2011.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 1 2.6.4 Protect newly discovered Silene spaldingii populations. Ongoing Current FY 2007 All parties Other Labor type not yet selected Costs included in other actions listed.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.7.1 Support conservation actions on lands owned by The Nature Conservancy. Ongoing Current FY 2007 The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Labor type not yet selected Costs included in other actions listed.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.7.2 Support conservation activities on other private lands. Not Started All parties Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Labor type not yet selected Costs included in other actions listed.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.7.3 Conduct outreach and awareness efforts with the public regarding Silene spaldingii's plight and its conservation. Ongoing Current FY 2008 All parties Other: Information and Education Labor type not yet selected The INHP, FWS, and Latah Soil and Water Conservation District are working collaboratively on a project to map SISP and its habitat (Palouse Grassland remnants) in Latah County; this included producing educational brochures and posters that were sent to private landowners.
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 2.8 Pursue land and species designations that will help facilitate conservation of Silene spaldingii. Not Started All parties Management Labor type not yet selected
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 1 2.9 Establish propagule banks, including a long-term seed storage facility for Silene spaldingii. Ongoing Not Current FY 2007 All parties, Berry Botanic Garden Management: Propagation Labor type not yet selected
Spalding's Catchfly (Silene spaldingii) 3 3 Develop a post-delisting monitoring plan. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, All parties Research: Population Assessment Labor type not yet selected To be developed within 2 years of anticipated delisting.
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