Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant Application · 2017. 5. 9. · Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant Application The purpose of the North Dakota Outdoor Heritage Fund is to provide funding to state

Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant Application

The purpose of the North Dakota Outdoor Heritage Fund is to provide funding to state agencies, tribal governments, political subdivisions, and nonprofit organizations, with higher priority given to projects that enhance conservation practices in this state by:

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Directive A. Providing access to private and public lands for sportsmen, including projects that create fish and wildlife habitat and provide access for sportsmen;

Directive B. Improving, maintaining and restoring water quality, soil conditions, plant diversity, animal systems and by supporting other practices of stewardship to enhance farming and ranching;

Directive C. Developing, enhancing, conserving and restoring wildlife and fish habitat on private and public lands; and

Directive D. Conserving natural areas and creating other areas for recreation through the establishment and development of parks and other recreation areas.

Exemptions Outdoor Heritage Fund grants may not be used to finance the following:

A. Litigation; B. Lobbying activities; C. Any activity that would interfere, disrupt, or prevent activities associated with surface coal

mining operations; sand, gravel, or scoria extraction activities; oil and gas operations; or other energy facility or infrastructure development;

D. The acquisition of land or to encumber any land for a term longer than twenty years; or E. Projects outside this state or projects that are beyond the scope of defined activities that fulfill

the purposes of Chapter 54-17 .8 of the North Dakota Century Code.

NO CONSIDERATION: In addition to those specific items in law that are ineligible for funding, in the absence of a finding of exceptional circumstances by the Industrial Commission , the following projects will NOT receive consideration for funding:

• A completed project or project commenced before the grant application is submitted; • A feasibility or research study; • Maintenance costs; • A paving project for a road or parking lot; • A swimming pool or aquatic park; • Personal property that is not affixed to the land; • Playground equipment, except that grant funds may be provided for up to 25% of the cost of the

equipment not exceeding $10,000 per project and all playground equipment grants may not exceed 5% of the total grants per year (see Budget Form for how this will be calculated);

• Staffing or outside consultants except for costs for staffing or an outside consultant to design and implement an approved project based on the documented need of the applicant and the expenditures may not exceed 5% of the grant to a grantee if the grant exceeds $250,000 and expenditures may not exceed 10% of the grant to a grantee if the grant is $250,000 or less (see Budget Form for how this will be calculated);

• A building except for a building that is included as part of a comprehensive conservation plan for a new or expanded recreational project (see Budget Form for definition of comprehensive conservation plan and new or expanded recreational project); or

• A project in which the applicant is not directly involved in the execution and completion of the project.

Application Deadline Applications for this grant round cycle are due on May 1, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. CT. All information, including attachments, must be submitted by that date. See instructions below for submission information.

Instructions Please download this Word document (available on the Industrial Commission/Outdoor Heritage Fund Program website at http://www.nd.gov/ndic/outdoor-infopage.htm ) to your computer and provide the information as requested . You are not limited to the spacing provided except in those instances where there is a limit on the number of words. After completing the application, save it and attach it to an e-mail and send it to [email protected] or print it and mail it to the address noted in the next paragraph.

Attachments in support of your application may be sent by mail to North Dakota Industrial Commission , ATTN: Outdoor Heritage Fund Program, State Capitol - Fourteenth Floor, 600 East Boulevard Ave. Dept. 405, Bismarck, ND 58505 or by e-mail to [email protected]. The application and all attachments must be received or postmarked by the application deadline. You will be sent a confirmation by e-mail of receipt of your application .

You may submit your application at any time prior to the application deadline. Early submission is appreciated and encouraged to allow adequate time to review your application and ensure that all required information has been included . Incomplete applications may not be considered for funding . Any item noted with an * is required.

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Oral Presentation. Please note that you will be given an opportunity to make a ten-minute Oral Presentation at a meeting of the Outdoor Heritage Fund Advisory Board . These presentations are strongly encouraged .

Open Record. Please note that your application and any attachments will be open records as defined by law and will be posted on the Industrial Commission/Outdoor Heritage Fund website.

Name of Organization * Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa

Federal Tax ID# * EIN #45-0223071

Contact Person/Title * Elaine Nadeau, Tribal Youth Program

Address * Box 900

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City * Belcourt

State * North Dakota

Zip Code * 58316

E-mail Address * [email protected]

Web Site Address (Optional): www.tmtyp.org

Phone * 701-4 77-2600

Fax# (if available) 701-477-0916

List names of co-applicants if this is a joint proposal

MAJOR Directive: (select the Directive that best describes your grant request)* Choose only one response

0 Directive A. Providing access to private and public lands for sportsmen, including projects that create fish and wildlife habitat and provide access for sportsmen;

0 Directive B. Improving, maintaining and restoring water quality, soil conditions, plant diversity, animal systems and by supporting other practices of stewardship to enhance farming and ranching;

0 Directive C. Developing, enhancing , conserving and restoring wildlife and fish habitat on private and public lands; and

X Directive D. Conserving natural areas and creating other areas for recreation through the establishment and development of parks and other recreation areas.

Additional Directive: (select the directives that also apply to the grant application purpose)* Choose all that apply

0 Directive A. Providing access to private and public lands for sportsmen, including projects that create fish and wildlife habitat and provide access for sportsmen;

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0 Directive B. Improving, maintaining and restoring water quality, soil conditions, plant diversity, animal systems and by supporting other practices of stewardship to enhance farming and ranching;

0 Directive C. Developing, enhancing, conserving and restoring wildlife and fish habitat on private and public lands; and

X Directive D. Conserving natural areas and creating other areas for recreation through the establishment and development of parks and other recreation areas.

Type of organization: (select the category that describes your organization)*

0 State Agency

0 Political Subdivision

X Tribal Entity

0 Tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation.

Project Name* TMBCI Belcourt Lake Park Restroom Project

Abstract/Executive Summary. An Executive Summary of the project stating its objectives, expected results, duration, total project costs and participants.* (no more than 500 words) The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians (the tribe) proposes to purchase and erect community restrooms to serve tribal members and visitors to the Belcourt Lake Park which is located in the heart of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Reservation. The tribe, through an adopted tribal resolution passed in 2014, is in the development phases of rejuvenating the Belcourt Lake Park area. The Park will host several newly constructed amenities including fishing docks and pier, a commercially sound and safe Playground , rest rooms, fish cleaning station, and a concession/bait stand.

The tribe is expecting a large number of visitors to the park and it essential that there are toiletries available that are strategically located within the Park. The cost of the project is $46,000 and includes three (3) rest room kits at $12,000 each and site development work of $10,000. The tribe is requesting $36,000 from the ND Outdoor Heritage Fund and will commit $10,000 of Natural Resources matching funds to perform site work development.

Project Duration:* 3 months from start of construction to installation

Amount of Grant request$ * $36,000

Total Project Costs$* $46,000 (Note that in-kind and indirect costs can be used for matching funds)

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A minimum of 25% Match Funding is required. Amount of Matching Funds $* Please indicate if the matching funds will be in-kind, indirect or cash.

$10,000 of cash match - site development and site work.

Source(s) of Matching Funds* Please provide verification that these matching funds are available for your project. Note that effective as of July 1, 2015 no State General Fund dollars can be used for a match unless funding was legislatively appropriated for that purpose.

Tribal Natural Resources Funds that is allocated on a yearly basis based on projected budget needs.

Certifications * X I certify that this application has been made with the support of the governing body and chief executive of my organization.

X I certify that if awarded grant funding none of the funding will be used for any of the exemptions noted on Page 1 of this application .

Narrative

Organization Information - Briefly summarize your organization 's history, mission, current programs and activities. * Include an overview of your organizational structure, including board, staff and volunteer involvement. (no more than 300 words)

The Tribal Government oversees the Department of Natural Resources (NR) who manages the wildlife and fish , bison , parks and recreation , agricultural , and other natural and cultural resources on Turtle Mountain Tribal lands. The NR Department maintains a full-time staff of ten (10) individuals, and partners with local training programs such as Summer Youth, Adult Workforce Training , and Experience Works (Elders age 55 and over) to assist with project during the summer months.

The TMBCI Historic Preservation Office is situated within the Tribal Natural Resources Department. The Office advises federal and state agencies on the management of tribal historic properties and strives to preserve the tribe's cultural and preservation programs.

Purpose of Grant - Describe the proposed project identifying how the project will meet the specific directive(s) of the Outdoor Heritage Fund Program * Identify project goals, strategies and benefits and your timetable for implementation. Include information about the need for the project and whether there is urgency for funding . Please indicate if this is a new project or if it is replacing funding that is no longer available to your organization . Identify any innovative features or processes of your project. If your project includes tree/shrub/grass planting , please provide a planting plan describing the site design, planting methods, number of trees/shrubs by species and stock size, grass species and future maintenance. A statement certifying that the applicant will adhere to USDA-NRCS tree/shrub/grass planting specifications along with the name of the governmental entity designing the planting may be substituted for a planting

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plan. If your project includes Section 319 program funding , please provide, in detail , the specific best management practices that will be implemented and the specific projects for which you are seeking funding . Please note that if your proposal provides funding to an individual, the names of the recipients must be reported to the Industrial Commission/Outdoor Heritage Fund. These names will be disclosed upon request.

Tribal Mission:

The Vision of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, A Sovereign Community in the Heart of North America, Comprised of a People in Harmony With Our Unique Traditions and Culture, is to Achieve Self-Sufficiency, Financial Independence and a Healthy Lifestyle through the Knowledge and Education of our Most Important Asset - Our People.

The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa proposes to install 3 community rest rooms that will serve the Belcourt Park Lake area. The Belcourt Lake has traditionally been a hub for recreational activities for many generations of tribal members. The lake hosted recreational activities such as fishing , swimming , picnics, trail walking and bike riding , winter sports and family gatherings throughout the year. The Turtle Mountain Chippewa Tribal Government fully supports the Natural Resources Department's efforts to rejuvenating the lake front property.

Timeline: Site and Ground Work Cement and foundation poured Purchase of kits and materials Installation of Rest Room kits

Management of Project - Provide a description of how you will manage and oversee the project to ensure it is carried out on schedule and in a manner that best ensures its objectives will be met.*

Include a brief background and work experience for those managing the project.

The Turtle Mountain Natural Resources Department is tasked with working to integrate and sustain interdependent values of a healthy environment, and a livable community for the tribe. The Department's integrated resource management strategy shares stewardship responsibility with local , regional , and nations partners to manage the Tribe's multiple resource interests.

The NR Department is guided by a Tribal Natural Resources Plan that was adopted by the tribe in 2014. The Plan that was prepared by the tribal Natural Resources Director working in collaboration with the BIA Superintendents Office, tribal Forestry, tribal EPA, and the Water Resource Director. A copy of the NR Plan is attached as an addendum to this proposal.

The TMBCI Natural Resources Department will manage and maintain the rest room facilities once installed . They wi ll professionally pumped and cleaned on a continual basis. The Department will assure that the rest rooms are kept accessible by clearing walk paths d.uring winter months.

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Evaluation - Describe your plan to document progress and results. * How will you tell if the project is successful? Please be specific on the methods you will utilize to measure success. Note that regular reporting , final evaluation and expenditure reports will be required for every grant awarded.

The Natural Resources Director compiles monthly progress reports and presents them to the tribal Natural Resources Board of Directors on behalf of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Tribal Council.

Major performance measures will include timely completion of construction schedule, partnership leverage capacity, and numbers of patrons visiting the Park each year.

Financial Information ATTACHMENT: Project Budget - Using the standard project budget format that is available on the website at http://www.nd.gov/ndic/outdoor-infopage.htm , please include a detailed total project budget that specifically outlines all the funds you are requesting. Note that a minimum of 25% match funding is required.* The project budget should identify all matching funds, funding sources and indicate whether the matching funds are in the form of cash or in-kind services. Effective July 1, 2015 no State General Fund dollars can be used for a match unless funding was legislatively appropriated for that purpose. As noted on the standard project budget format, certain values have been identified for in-kind services. Please utilize these values in identifying your matching funds. NOTE: No indirect costs will be funded.

X I certify that a project budget will be sent to the Commission*

Sustainability - Indicate how the project will be funded or sustained in future years. * Include information on the sustainability of this project after all the funding from the Outdoor Heritage Fund has been expended and whether the sustainability will be in the form of ongoing management or additional funding from a different source.

The Turtle Mountain Chippewa Natural Resources Department has been aggressively leveraging funds to sustain and enhance the Belcourt Lake Project. The tribe has prepared a Belcourt Lake Park Plan that has been distributed to various funding partners. Thus far, the following commitments and funds have been committed to the Belcourt Lake improvement project.

• BIA Superintendent Office - is committing Bureau of Indian Affairs funds to provide ground work and site work development. The BIA has also agreed to give a 25 year renewable lease on the property to be used for Park purposes.

• Otto Bremer Foundation - gave $70,000 in grant funds for a new commercial Play Ground with a rubberized base.

• Tribal Youth Program - committed funds for elderly and youth workers to be employed throughout the summer at the Belcourt Lake area.

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Partial Funding - Indicate how the project will be affected if less funding is available than that requested. *

The Tribal Government has been advocating for funds to compliment the development of the Belcourt Lake Park as it is a consensus that the restoration of the lake is a top priority. It is the largest body of water on the Turtle Mountain Reservation and has provided a beautiful habitat and nourished the TM Chippewa people for generations. It is critical that Native youth are engaged in this development for long term growth and sustainability.

Partnership Recognition - If you are a successful recipient of Outdoor Heritage Fund dollars, how would you recognize the Outdoor Heritage Fund partnership? * Please note it is a requirement that there be signage at the location of the project acknowledging the funding from the Outdoor Heritage Fund if appropriate for your project.

The Tribal Natural Resources Department has access to all local media such as the Turtle Mountain Times & Turtle Mountain Star newspapers, and KEYA-FM radio. The tribal government encourages the promotion of community driven projects that are beneficial to the tribe at large. The project will take advantage of this opportunity and will assure that the ND Outdoor Heritage fund will receive recognition and promotional coverage in these media streams.

Scoring of Grants

All applications will be scored by the Outdoor Heritage Fund Advisory Board after your tenminute oral presentation. The ranking sheet(s) that will be used by the Board is available on the website at http://www.nd.gov/ndic/outdoor-infopage.htm .

Awarding of Grants*

All decisions on requests will be reported to applicants no later than 30 days after Industrial Commission consideration. The Commission can set a limit on duration of an offer on each application or if there isn 't a specific date indicated in the application for implementation of the project, then the applicant has until the next Outdoor Heritage Fund Advisory Board regular meeting to sign the contract and get the project underway or the commitment for funding will be terminated and the applicant may resubmit for funding. Applicants whose proposals have been approved will receive a contract outlining the terms and conditions of the grant. Please note the appropriate sample contract for your organization on the website at http://www.nd.gov/ndic/outdoor-infopage.htm that set forth the general provisions that will be included in any contract issued by the North Dakota Industrial Commission. Please indicate if you can meet all the provisions of the sample contract. If there are provisions in that contract that your organization is unable to meet, please indicate below what those provisions would be. *

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Responsibility of Recipient

The recipient of any grant from the Industrial Commission must use the funds awarded for the specific purpose described in the grant application and in accordance with the contract. The recipient cannot use any of the funds for the purposes stated under Exemptions on the first page of this application.

If you have any questions about the application or have trouble submitting the application , please contact Karlene Fine at 701-328-3722 or kfine@nd .gov

Revised: January 18, 2017

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Budget Standard Form

Please use the table below to provide a detailed total project budget that specifically outlines all the funds you are requesting and the matching funds being utilized to fund this project. Please note if the matching funds are in the form of cash, indirect costs or in-kind services. The budget should identify all other committed funding sources and the amount of funding from each source. Match can come from any source (i.e. private sources, State and Federal funding , Tribal funding , etc.) Effective as of July 1, 2015 no State General Fund dollars can be used for a match unless funding was legislatively appropriated for that purpose. Note a minimum of 25% match funding is required. An application will be scored higher the greater the amount of match funding provided. (See Scoring Form.)

Please feel free to insert columns and rows as needed. Please include narrative to fully explain the proposed budget.

Note that NO INDIRECT COSTS will be funded from the Outdoor Heritage Fund. Also by law several items are ineligible for funding -- see Exemptions in the Application Form. Effective June 10, 2015 the following guidelines were approved by the Industrial Commission:

NO CONSIDERATION: In addition to those specific items in law that are ineligible for funding, in the absence of a finding of exceptional circumstances by the Industrial Commission, the following projects will NOT receive consideration for funding:

• A completed project or project commenced before the grant application is submitted; • A feasibility or research study; • Maintenance costs; • A paving project for a road or parking lot; • A swimming pool or aquatic park; • Personal property that is not affixed to the land; • Playground equipment, except that grant funds may be provided for up to 25% of the cost of

the equipment not exceeding $10,000 per project and all playground equipment grants may not exceed 5% of the total grants per year; (See Definitions/Clarifications below)

• Staffing or outside consultants except for costs for staffing or an outside consultant to design and implement an approved project based on the documented need of the applicant and the expenditures may not exceed 5% of the grant to a grantee if the grant exceeds $250,000 and expenditures may not exceed 10% of the grant to a grantee if the grant is $250,000 or less; (See Definitions/Clarifications below)

• A building except for a building that is included as part of a comprehensive conservation plan for a new or expanded recreational project; (See Definitions/Clarifications below)

• A project in which the applicant is not directly involved in the execution and completion of the project.

Project Expense OHF Request Applicant's Applicant's Applicant's Other Project Total Each Match Share Match Share Match Share Sponsor's Project (Cash) (In-Kind) (Indirect) Share Expense

Restroom Kits $ 36,000 $ 10,000 $ $ $ $ 46,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Total Costs $ 36,000 $ 10,000 $ $ $ $ 46,000

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In-kind services used to match the request for Outdoor Heritage Fund dollars shall be valued as follows :

• Labor costs

• Land costs

• Permanent Equipment

• Equipment usage

• Seed & Seedlings • Transportation • Supplies & materials

$15.00 an hour Average rent costs for the county as shown in the most recent publication of the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Services, North Dakota Field Office Any equipment purchased must be listed separately with documentation showing actual cost. (For example: playground equipment) Actual documentation Actual documentation Mileage at federal rate Actual documentation

More categories will be added as we better understand the types of applications that will be submitted. We will use as our basis for these standards other State and Federal programs that have established rates. For example the North Dakota Nonpoint Source Pollution Management Program has established rates. If your project includes work that has an established rate under another State Program please use those rates and note your source.

Definitions/Clarifications: Building - Defined as "A structure with a roof either with walls or without walls and is attached to the ground in a permanent nature.,, Comprehensive Conservation Plan - Defined as "A detailed plan that has been formally adopted by the governing board which includes goals and objectives--both short and long term, must show how this building will enhance the overall conservation goals of the project and the protection or preservation of wildlife and fish habitat or natural areas. 11 This does not need to be a complex multi-page document. It could be included as a part of the application or be an attachment. New and Expanded Recreational Project means that the proposed building cannot be a replacement of a current building. The proposed building must also be related to either a new or expanded recreational project--either an expansion in land or an expansion of an existing building or in the opportunities for recreation at the project site. Playground equipment calculation - Only the actual costs of the playground equipment (a bid or invoice showing the amount of the equipment costs must be provided) - cannot include freight or installation or surface materials or removal of old equipment, etc. Staffing/Outside Consultants Costs - If you are requesting OHF funding for staffing or for an outside consultant, you must provide information in your application on the need for OHF funding to cover these costs. For example, if you are an entity that has engineering staff you must explain why you don't have sufficient staff to do the work or if specific expertise is needed or whatever the reason is for your entity to retain an outside consultant. If it is a request for reimbursement for staff time then a written explanation is required in the application of why OHF funding is needed to pay for the costs of that staff member(s)' time. The budget form must reflect on a separate line item the specific amount that is being requested for staffing and/or the hiring of an outside consultant. This separate line item will then be used to make the calculation of 5% or 10% as outlined in the law. Note that the calculation will be made on the grant less the costs for the consultant or staff.

Recommended by OHF Advisory Board: October 17, 2013 Approved by Industrial Commission : October 22, 2013 Revisions recommended by OHF Advisory Board: January 22 , 2014 Approved by Industrial Commission : January 29, 2014 Revisions recommended by OHF Advisory Board: May 13, 2014 Approved by Industrial Commission : May 27, 2014 Revisions recommended by OHF Advisory Board : June 3, 2015 Approved by Industrial Commission : June 10, 2015

US FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE - TRIBAL WILDLIFE GRANT PROGRAM

ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS

The Turtle Mountain Department of Natural Resources is tasked with working to integrate and sustain the interdependent values of a healthy environment, a sustainable economy, and a livable community for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians.

The Department's integrated resource management strategy shares stewardship responsibility with local, regional, and national partners to manage the Tribe's multiple resource interests. The Department protects the reservation's natural and cultural heritage by conserving the diversity of natural lands, waters, fish and wildlife, and archaeological and historic resources that provide the foundation for the Tribe's unique culture through management strategies that will enhance access in such areas as public outdoor recreational opportunities, hunting, -fishing, wildlife-watching, camping, hiking, biking, motorized recreation, and conservation education through a system of parks, trails, wildlife management areas, and other natural areas. The Department operates under a mission to work with Tribal members, local partners, and federal and state agencies to properly conserve and manage the Tribe's natural and cultural resources, to provide outdoor recreation opportunities, and to provide for commercial uses of natural resources in a way that creates a sustainable quality of life for present and future generations.

The Turtle Mountain Chippewa Indian Reservation is located in north-central North Dakota within the greater Turtle Mountain ecosystem-a unique example of a glacially modified landform. It is the largest remaining naturally deciduous forest area in North Dakota and is home to many common animal species and others not found elsewhere in the State. The numerous glacial potholes and lakes of the Turtle Mountains also provide continentally significant waterfowl production habitat. While the Reservation enjoys a unique natural environment, a rapidly growing population and development is increasingly threatening the ecosystem.

While the majority of rural North Dakota enjoys a relatively sparse population (9.3 persons per mile2 (according to 2009 Census data)) the Turtle Mountain Reservation and surrounding Indian trust lands are densely populated (87.0 persons per mile2 (Census 2009)). Additional to the rapid habitat loss due to such factors as housing and infrastructure development, much of the 84,005 acres of Tribal and individual Indian owned trust lands have been converted to agricultural uses, including over 13 , 000 acres in Ii vestock grazing status and over 7, 000 acres dedicated to crop production. Additional acres are used periodically for hay production and have been altered through seeding of non-native grasses as well. Some local estimates are that up to 80 percent of the wetlands in the area have been lost or degraded due to agriculture and development.

In 2002, the Department established an area of 460 acres in the northern extents of the reservation as the first Tribal designated Wildlife Management Area. This location was chosen because of its diverse environmental setting, which includes upland prairie grasslands, lacustrine, palustrine, and riverine wetlands, and natural stands of aspen-birch forests (Fig. 1). This location serves as home to the Tribe' s bison herd as well as providing quality waterfowl nesting habitat that have been maintained through cooperative partnerships with the US Fish & Wildlife Service, USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES - TURTLE MOUNTA IN BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS (ND)


In late 2009, the Department assumed management over an additional 853 acres of land adjacent to the Wildlife Management Area formerly managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. This location originally served as a day-use park, but over the years the area has become seriously degraded due to adverse human use, wanton over-fishing, vandalism of resources by unregulated off-road vehicles, and other factors that degraded the park' s environment.

Starting in spring of 2010 the Department has worked with various local partners, including the US Fish & Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Turtle Mountain EPA Program, Turtle Mountain Pathways to Prosperity, Turtle Mountain Tourism Division, and local sportsmen groups to implement several key projects that seek to reverse the decline of this location and provide improvements that will lead to an improvement of resources and more equitable human use of the landscape. This effort is the Ogimaa Giizhig (Sky Chief) Wilderness Park, a 1,313 acre Tribal management area (Fig 1.).

The overall target for the park will be to protect and conserve natural features, habitats and species, whilst providing for ecologically sustainable use of the area by Tribal members.

Ultimately, it is expected that the Department can meet its ongoing needs to protect, maintain and enhance biodiversity and the health of the environment, maximize opportunities for sound development and ecologically sustainable use of the area and its resources, and to build community and public awareness about the importance of establishing and maintaining the park and its natural resources.

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES - TURTLE MOUNTAIN BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS (ND) 2

US FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE- TRIBAL WILDLIFE GRANT PROGRAM

Key Successes at Ogimaa Giizhig

In 2010-2014, the Department enjoyed several key successes that provide a foundation for further work at Ogimaa Giizhig(Gordon Lake):

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Fencing of the park' s bison habitat was completed in early spring of 2011. This will create a rotational grazing system that will benefit the bison herd health and help retain the grass and forbs diversity of the habitat, as well as creating a riparian buffer near wetlands to ensure waterfowl protection in the habitat area.

During early summer of 2013 the Department worked with the Bureau of Indian Affairs Branch of Forestry to create several nature trails on the newly acquired acreage. These trails serve a dual purpose by offering park visitors enhanced opportunities to enjoy the landscape as well as creating necessary fire breaks to protect the forests from wildfire.

Several hundred yards of shoreline at Gordon Lake was stabilized during the summer of 2012. Erosion had caused severe lakeshore caving in several locations--causing a reduction in water quality/clarity due to siltation, and reducing local visitor enjoyment of the lake. Shoreline stabilization has been well-received by the community for both its aesthetic qualities and by creating new locations for shoreline fishing and swimming.

Restoration of selected riparian areas to remove old-growth willows and detritus .

Other successful projects in 2010-2014 include:

• relocation of the Department offices to Ogimaa Giizhig;

• acquisition of federal surplus property that benefit the department' s efforts for resource management; and

• public education campaign that has seen a reduction in vandalism of natural resources and a reduction in littering at Ogimaa Giizhig

Removing Old-Growth Willows - 20 I 3 Riparian Management Activities - 2013

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES - TURTLE MOUNTAIN BAND OF CHIPPEWA IND/ANS (ND) 3


Shoreline Stabilization - 2014 Restored Shoreline Bank Caving - 2014

Resource Benefit

In 2015, the Department seeks to build upon its initial successes by working to implement various actions that will positively benefit the natural resources and fisheries/wildlife species within Ogimaa Giizhig, including improvements to lake shore, wetlands, and riparian areas, maintenance of forest resources, stocking of fisheries resources, management planning, and general management of the Park itself.

Terrestrial species that can be found here-besides those common to North Dakota in general-include some not usually found elsewhere, such as the gray wolf (Canis lupis), black bear (Ursus americanus), American marten (Martes americana), fisher (Martes pennanti), and beaver (Castor canadensis). Waterfowl is abundant due to the location of the park within the central flyway and the abundant wetlands present. Species including (but not limited to) mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), gadwall (Anas strepera),

redhead (Aythya americana), canvasback (Aythya valisineria), Canada goose (Branta canadensis ), and others. In recent years more exotic species, such as great northern loon (Gavia immer), are also found present at the park. Working to adequately manage and benefit these species is a primary goal of the Department.

Benefits to forestry resources and the landscape are also primary objectives. The Turtle Mountains are considered unique in North Dakota. The forests include a predominant covering of aspen interspersed with black poplar, ash, birch, box elder, elm, and bur oak. A large part of the vegetation consists of shrubs like hazel, chokecherry, Saskatoon, nanny berry, dogwood, highbush cranberry (Pembina), and pincherry. Maintenance of forestry resources is important to the various terrestrial animal species at Ogimaa Giizhig, and ensuring that adequate and healthy forests are maintained in equilibrium with the need to develop the park for community use is a key objective.



Continued work to restore eroding lake shore will have a positive benefit on water quality and fisheries health. Because Gordon Lake is an impounded reservoir, fluctuating water levels have caused significant bank caving and erosion. It is estimated that work to stabilize and restore additional locations can be accomplished with relative ease, and the benefits can be realized quickly. Where access is good sloping and stabilization of vertical banks can be done by mechanical means, while in areas less accessible targeted planting of willows can be done to provide natural stabilization while creating new habitat.

Sound management planning will benefit Ogimaa Giizhig by providing a basis for activities, tasks, benchmarks, and unity of vision and purpose. The Department is currently working with the Bureau of Indian Affairs to complete an Integrated Resource Management Plan (IRMP) for the Turtle Mountain Reservation. Planning for Ogimaa Giizhig will run concurrently with this effort.

Capacity Building

This project will assist the Department in expanding its capacity to address several key integrated resource management priorities:

• Fisheries Management • Water Quality Management • Wildlife Management • Forestry Management • Land Management • Recreation Management

Ultimately, the project will help increase the capacity of the Department to meet the evergrowing needs of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa to preserve its natural resources for the benefit of present and future generations.

Tribal elder volunteers working at Ogimaa Giizhig in 2010 create a visible example of community support and "buy-in " for the project



OBJECTIVES

Objectives for Sky Chief Park are presented below. These objectives will drive the Department's work in 2015 and will result in benefits to resources and build capacity for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa:

1. Plan and develop a 10-year Management Plan for Sky Chief Park.

2. Restore approximately 500 feet of shoreline and stabilize against erosion.

3. Develop new firebreaks, trails, and improvements that will protect and benefit terrestrial species and increase visitor enjoyment and use of Ogimaa Giizhig Park.

4. Conduct a scientific fisheries study, following the USFWS established methods previously used for Gordon and Wheaton Lakes.

5. Perform general park and wildlife maintenance operations that benefit species health and visitor use (e.g. brush clearing, weed spraying, habitat creation, etc.).

Proposed Timeline

Acdon Month-+ Plan and Develop a JO-year Mana ement Plan. Restore approximately 500 feet of shoreline and stabilize a ainst erosion. Develop new firebreaks, trails, and im rovements. Conduct a scientific fisheries study, following the USFWS established methods.

Beaver Dam work (Beaver Deceiver placement) Culvert work to reduce beaver activity



Proposed Work Plan

Task I Work Item Responsible Timeline Deliverables Approximate Person(s) ... Bud2et

Plan and Develop a 10-- Director

Months Approved management plan for year Management Plan.

- Program Biologist 1-3 Ogimaa Giizhig Park.

$7,010.70

Restore approximately - Director Mechanical stabilization of - Field Coordinator Months eroded shoreline and restoration 500 feet of shoreline and - Program Biologist 4-5 I repair of natural bank

$86,060.81 stabilize against erosion.

- DNR Staff vegetation. Mechanical reduction of fuels,

Develop new forest - Field Coordinator Months

removal of undergrowth, and firebreaks, trails, and - DNR Staff

6-8 mechanical development of $27,963.16

improvements. - BIA Forestry new trails (approximately .75 miles proposed)

Conduct a scientific - Director Conduct sampling of species at fisheries study, following - Program Biologist Months previously defined locations

$16,448.92 the USFWS established - Field Coordinator 8-10 and collect data. Prepare report methods. - DNR Staff for USFWS Fisheries Biologist.

Conduct general maintenance activities, including, but not

Perform general park and - Field Coordinator Months

limited to: brush clearing, wildlife maintenance - Program Biologist

1-12 noxious weed control, habitat $21,515.20

operations - DNR Staff creation, monitoring, and maintenance of human/wildlife buffers within the park.

Final Report - Director Months

Final Report $5,490.40 - Program Biologist 11-12

METHODOLOGY

The following methods will be used to accomplish the above objectives/tasks:

1. Management Plan Development

The management plan will discuss long-term goals for departmental fish and wildlife management, land management, forest management, and fish and wildlife-oriented recreation for Ogimaa Giizhig Park. It will further establish specific natural resources management goals and objectives, and time frames for proposed actions. The plan will be developed in cooperation with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and US Fish & Wildlife Service, Mountain/Prairie Dakotas Field Office. Subtasks will include data collection on animal, fisheries, and plant species, a survey of previous actions, and other data that will create a sound and applicable plan to guide departmental actions for the next 10-years.

2. Shoreline Restoration

Utilizing departmental equipment, department staff will target approximately 500 feet of shoreline at various points on Gordon Lake that are severely eroded, caving, or otherwise require stabilization and repair. Work will include removal of vegetation, sloping of


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cutbanks, placement of fill or rip rap, and revegetation of stabilized banks. This work will build upon previously successful efforts by the department.

3. Development of Forest Firebreaks, Trails, and improvements

Working in cooperation with the Bureau of Indian Affairs Branch of Forestry, the department staff will mechanically and manually reduce fuels in targeted areas, and remove unwanted undergrowth that limits forest health. Additionally, a "timber axe" skid steer attachment will be used to create new trails that will off er increased access to park forests by visitors. The timber axe will create the trails in a relatively nondestructive manner that grubs small trees and undergrowth into wood pulp that will biodegrade and not disturb grasses.

4. Scientific Fisheries Study

Working from ongoing study methodology developed by the US Fish & Wildlife Service for use on Turtle Mountain Tribal Lakes, the department staff will conduct periodic sampling of fisheries resources to collect data, including species, size, weight, age, health status, and possible diseases that may be present in Gordon and Wheaton Lakes. The last study conducted by at these lakes by the Tribe was in 2008. Proposed work will help update data needed for sound fisheries management.

5. General Park and Wildlife Maintenance

Department staff will conduct general maintenance activities, including, but not limited to: brush clearing, noxious weed control, habitat creation, monitoring, and maintenance of human/wildlife buffers within the park. These tasks will be ongoing and will ensure that the habitat is maintained at a status quo (or better) level throughout the course of the year. Activities will include additional staff contribution by tribal elders (Green Thumb) and youth workers under existing training programs.

6. Final Report

A final report will be prepared detailing activities undertaken during the project period. This report will be maintained on file and the Department Office, provided to the Turtle Mountain Tribal Council, and sent as a final deliverable to the US Fish & Wildlife Service in fulfillment of this grant. It will detail results of actions, photographs, documents, and other data required.

CONTRIBUTIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS

There are several existing partnerships ongoing for Sky Chief Park, and these partnerships will continue through the currently proposed actions under this grant. These partnerships include both technical assistance and financial commitments.

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The Bureau oflndian Affairs is firmly committed to the project and in 2010-2014 were involved with assisting the department in developing trails, fuels reduction activities, developing new rustic campsites, and providing funding for the development of the park offices, purchase of gravel and fill for selected improvements, constructing a new boat ramp to alleviate traffic, and the construction of a visitor's pavilion. The Bureau has tentatively committed $25,000 in general operations funding for 2011, and will contribute additional funding for such project needs as beaver management, in addition to in-kind assistance by the BIA Branch of Forestry.

The US Fish & Wildlife Service provided technical assistance to the department each year, including helping with technical planning of fisheries. In 2010-2011 the USFWS worked with the department to stock fish into Gordon and Wheaton Lakes, and will do so again in 2015. The USFWS biologist provides peer review for fisheries studies conducted by the department, and will be the primary peer reviewer for the proposed fisheries study in 2015.

The USDA has developed a cooperative agreement ($8,000 annually) with the department for conducting chronic wasting disease testing in 2010-2011. It is targeted that at least one specimen deer will be taken from Ogimaa Giizhig for testing. This testing will provide data on possible CWD presence in the northern portions of the reservation and will be part of the general park and wildlife management activities at the park.

Pathways to Prosperity is a private Tribal foundation that provided $50,000 to Ogimaa Giizhig efforts in 2010. It is proposed that the relationship with the department will continue, but at this time funding availability by Pathways to Prosperity is not established.

Other partnerships include BIA PL 93-638 contracts operated by the department, including an annual contract for dam safety at Gordon Lake, bison management (through the ITBC), and for noxious weeds control. These funds and actions will benefit Ogimaa Giizhig in general parks and wildlife operations.

BIA funded boat ramp (under construction) at Ogimaa Giizhig (Gordon Lake)



GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

The Ogimaa Giizhig project is located within the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Indian Reservation service area in northern Rolette County, North Dakota on 1,313 acres of Tribal trust lands.

Fig. 2 Ogimaa Giizhig (Sky Chief Park, Gordon Lake) in Rolette County, North Dakota

MONITORING PLAN

The success of the project will be evaluated by the department over the next ten years, including monitoring of shoreline resources restored/repaired during the project to assess erosion, vegetation growth, and other factors. Fuels reduction and fire breaks will be monitored by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Fisheries activities are monitored by the US Fish & Wildlife Service Fisheries Biologist. Other work at the park (i.e. general maintenance and management) is tracked internally by the department on an annual .basis.



Peiformance Measures

Task I Work Item Indicator Baseline Short-Term Long-Term Value Predicted Value Predicted Value

An approved and Approved I 0-year

A tool for long-term Plan and Develop a 10- useable management management of Ogimaa year Management Plan. plan for Ogimaa

None plan and project Giizhig Park and natural

Giizhig Park. monitoring strategies.

resources. Mechanical

Improved shoreline Restore approximately Highly stabilization of eroded 500 feet of shoreline and

Eroded shoreline and eroded and lake shoreline and

vegetation, reduced

stabilize against erosion. habitat conditions

caved areas restoration I repair of erosion, improved water

500 feet of shoreline. quality and habitat.

Immediate reduction of fuels, removal of

Reduced fire danger, Develop new forest Significant fuels and Fire danger undergrowth, and firebreaks, trails, and fire danger, lack of high in mid mechanical

improved visitor access,

improvements. trails and use areas. summer development of new and improved habitat for

trails (approximately animal species.

. 7 5 miles total) Conduct sampling of

Conduct a scientific Data on fisheries USFWS

species at previously Ongoing studies that can fisheries study, resources require

2008 study defined locations and assist in management of

following the USFWS updates for collect data. Prepare fisheries resources on a established methods. management.

data report for USFWS long-term basis. Fisheries Biologist.

Significant Observed

Perform general park overgrowth of brush,

deficiencies Significant benefits to

and wildlife some noxious weeds

and Improved habitat for species at Ogimaa

maintenance operations exist, habitat needs

ongoing targeted species. Giizhig (increased

in selected areas (e.g. need

populations, etc.) waterfowl nesting)

Department technician at habitat monitoring location (marked at stake)



BUDGET

I Budget Category Personnel

Fringe

Description Director Wildlife Biologist Field Coordinator Technician Technician Technician

520 hours@ $28.52 680 hours @ $19.43 680 hours @ $19.43 680 hours @ $16.80 680 hours @ $ 16. 80 680 hours @ $ 16. 80

0.25 FTE 0.33 FTE 0.33 FTE 0.33 FTE 0.33 FTE 0.33 FTE

Fringe consists of FICA, Health Insurance, Retirement, Workers Comp, Liability Insurance and SUTA Calculated @ 16.50% of salaries.

PERSONNEL/FRINGE

Supplies This includes project needs including such items as wooden stakes, posts, wire, hand tools, grass seed, etc. to be used in general park and wildlife operations and maintenance.

Construction Materials This includes project needs, including rip rap, fill material, gravel, and other materials to be used in shoreline restoration and repair activities. Will be purchased from local sources.

Fuel I Gasoline Required fuels for heavy equipment used in shoreline restoration and repair activities, trail making, fuels reduction, and other activities. Also includes fuel for fisheries activities, hand tools, and vehicles used in program activities.

Administrative Costs Paperwork, printing, GIS map creation, and related activities.

Indirect Costs

PROJECT COSTS

TOT AL DIRECT COSTS

The current indirect cost rate for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa is established at 14. 67%

TWIG Funds I $14,830.40 $13 ,212.40 $13 ,212.40 $11,424.00 $11,424.00 $11,424.00

$12,461.99

$87,989.19

$12,500.00

$48,000.00

$10,500.00

$5,500.00

$76,500.00

$164,489.19

$24,130.56

TOTAL FUNDS REQUESTED .__I ___ $1_8_8~,6_19_._75~j

In-Kind I Matching Equipment: Including trucks, heavy equipment (bulldozer, skid steer, timber axe), and A TV for 680 total hours

Noxious Weed Control (trails, fuels reduction areas, etc.)

BIA Commitments to Park Project for 2011

Tribal Workers Training (Green thumb and WIA Youth/Adults)

Supplies and general equipment: Hand tools, chain saws, etc.

TOTAL IN-KIND AND MATCHING

$48,000.00

$4,000.00

$25,000.00

$25,000.00

$5,000.00

$107,000.00

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INDEX IT ABLE OF CONTENTS

COVER LETTER ............................................................................................................................ I

PROGRAM SUMMARY I ABSTRACT ....................................................................................... II

PROGRAM NARRA TIVE .............................................................................................................. 1 Assessment of Needs ........................................................................................................... 1 Key Successes at Ogimaa Giizhig ....................................................................................... 3 Resource Benefit .................................................................................................................. 4 Capacity Building ................................................................................................................ 5

OBJECTIVES .................................................................................................................................. 6 Proposed Timeline ............................................................................................................... 6 Proposed Work Plan ............................................................................................................ 7

METHODOLOGY .......................................................................................................................... 7

CONTRlBUTIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS .................................................................................. 8

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION ........................................................................................................ 10

MONITORING PLAN .................................................................................................................. 10 Performance Measures ....................................................................................................... 11

BUDGET ....................................................................................................................................... 12

FIGURES

Fig. 1 Map showing the Ogimaa Giizhig Project Area on Turtle Mt. Reservation ........................ 2 Fig. 2 Ogimaa Giizhig in Rolette County, North Dakota ............................................................. 10

PHOTOGRAPHS

Removing Old Growth Willows - 2010 ................................................................................ ..... .... . 3 Riparian Management Activities - 2010 ................................................................................... ...... 3 Shoreline Stabilization - 2010 ......................................................................................................... 4 Restored Shoreline Bank Caving - 2010 ........................ ................................................................ .4 American Marten ........................................................................................................... .. ................ 4 Aspen Stand ..................................................................................................................................... 4 Tribal elder volunteers working at Ogimaa Giizhig in 2010 ........................................................... 5 Beaver Dam work (beaver deceiver placement) .............................................................................. 6 Culvert work to reduce beaver activity ............ ................................... .......................................... ... 6 BIA funded boat ramp (under construction) .................. .... .............................................................. 9 Department technician at habitat monitoring location .......................................................... .. ....... 11



TRIBE: Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians PROJECT TITLE: Ogimaa Giizhig Project FEDERAL FUNDS REQUESTED: $188,619.75 PROJECT CONTACT'S TITLE: Director of Natural Resources PROJECT CONTACT: Rick Davis-Bruce Nadeau PHONE: 701-477-2640 EMAIL: [email protected] DATE: Oct 26, 2014



PROGRAM SUMMARY I ABSTRACT

The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, Department of Natural Resource, will undertake a series of actions at the location of Ogimaa Giizhig Park (Gordon Lake), a 1,313 acre wilderness preserve/park on Tribal trust lands in Rolette County, North Dakota. Actions planned include restoration and repair of over 500 feet of eroding shoreline, development of fire breaks, reduction of fuels, and development of trails, a scientific study of fisheries at park lakes, and general habitat improvements (e.g. brushing, etc.). The project will benefit wildlife and fisheries resources, vegetation resource, and result in a greater enjoyment and access for tribal members and the general public.

The Tribe is requesting assistance from the US Fish & Wildlife Service TWIG program to continue successes earned in 2010-2014 at Ogimaa Giizhig. Other partners for program activities include the Bureau of Indian Affairs, US Fish & Wildlife Service Dakota Office, Turtle Mountain Pathways to Prosperity, and the Turtle Mountain Tribe.

$188,619.75 is requested from US Fish & Wildlife Service for 2015.

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