CATEGORY 74

STATUS REPORT OF NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE’S MINING ASSESSMENT FEE PROGRAM

RECEIPTS, PROGRAM EXPENDITURES AND PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN

This report is submitted to the 75th session of the Nevada State Legislature pursuant to NRS 501.331.

A. PROJECT DETAILS FY 07 Aspen Restoration/Juniper Thinning

This project focused on the cutting of juniper that were encroaching into aspen

stands. Thereby opening up the stands letting the aspens expand and regenerate. The downed junipers were often left in place to protect the young aspen sprouts from grazing animals. The BLM fire crew was contracted to do the work treating up to 100 acres per year. The cost of this contract is $20,000 and the vendor is also identified in the addendum.

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Bat Studies The focus of this project is about

the use of historic mines and pit lakes by bats. The use of the pit lakes by bats for water and forage was determined with use of anabat bat detectors and infrared cameras. Data showed a conclusive extensive use by bats at some pits lakes. The other portion of the project involves the use of historic mines by bats and the use of roosts in abandoned mines by the Corynorhinus townsendii. External surveys were performed on numerous historic mine openings across the state to determine their use by bats. These surveys were conducted by using video cameras and infrared lights along with a down hole camera. The data collected was used in determining what type of closure should be used to secure the mine openings. Total expenditures for this project was $16,989 which included equipment purchases, data analysis, equipment repair and supplies. See addendum for vendors that received monies.

Mine Draindown Sampling This project is focused on

sampling of any type drain waters that might be contaminated by an industrial operation to determine if it is detrimental to wildlife. Total expenditures for this project was $559 which included sampling supplies and sample analysis. The vendors are identified in the addendum.

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Fire Rehabilitation This project is focused on

supplementing the Department’s fire rehabilitation efforts throughout the state. Purchasing seed or equipment and paying for reseeding efforts will be the main priority for this project. Total expenditures for this project was $4,323 which included the purchase of a trailer and tracks for an ATV used for reseeding projects and other uses in the Department. The vendors are identified in the addendum.

FY 08 Aspen Restoration/Juniper Thinning

This project focused on the

cutting of juniper that were encroaching into aspen stands. Thereby opening up the stands letting the aspens expand and regenerate. The downed juniper were often left in place to protect the young aspen sprouts from grazing animals. The BLM fire crew was contracted to do the work treating up to 100 acres per year. The cost of this contract is $20,000 and the vendor is also identified in the addendum.

Bat Studies The focus of this project is

about the use of historic mines and pit lakes by bats. The use of the pit lakes by bats for water and forage was determined with use of anabat bat detectors and infrared cameras. Data showed a conclusive extensive use by bats at some pits lakes. The other portion of the project involves the use of historic mines by bats and the use of roosts in abandoned mines

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by the Corynorhinus townsendii. NDOW contracted with Christopher Newport University for internal surveys to study these roosts and to take an inventory. External surveys were performed on numerous historic mine openings across the state to determine their use by bats. These surveys were conducted by using video cameras and infrared lights along with a down hole camera. The data collected was used in determining what type of closure should be used to secure the mine openings. Total expenditures for this project were $20,028 including $18,945 for the contract and $1,083 for operating supplies, equipment repair, copying charges. The vendors are identified in the addendum.

Mine Draindown Sampling This project is focused on sampling of any type drain waters that might be

contaminated by an industrial operation to determine if it is detrimental to wildlife. Total expenditures for this project was $180 which included sampling supplies and sample analysis. The vendors are identified in the addendum

Mount Hamilton Reclamation This project was a joint effort between NDOW and the US Forest Service for the

reclamation of the Mount Hamilton Mine site. The Forest Service did the earthwork and application of the seed that NDOW provided. The total expenditures for this project were $10,424 which was the cost of the seed. The vendors are identified in the addendum.

Taylor Creek Riparian Restoration The purpose and need of the Taylor Pockets Riparian Enhancement Project

exclosure is to maintain healthy springs and meadows through effective range improvements set by the Humboldt National Forest Plan. This proposal involves the construction of a permanent barbed wire fence creating a 20-acre exclosure to protect a spring and meadow complex. The one mile fence will encompass a significant portion of the riparian area of the spring and meadow. The fence will connect with the Idaho BLM boundary fence creating a larger exclosure including I50-acres of BLM lands. NDOW provided the fencing material for this project for a cost of $4,956. The vendor is identified in the addendum.

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Wildfire Rehabilitation This project is focused

on supplementing the Department’s wildfire rehabilitation efforts throughout the state. Purchasing seed or equipment and paying for reseeding efforts will be the main priority for this project. This project provided seed for the Tungston Fire, Winters Fire, Scott Fire rehabilitation for an expenditure of $56,384. The contract for drill seeding a rehab site came to $10,513 and the rehab of the Oxbow Nature Park came to $5,107. The total expenditure for this project was $72,407.

B. SUMMARY OF PROGRAM EXPENDITURES: FYs 2007-2008.

Fiscal Year Program Outlays Expenditures

2007

Aspen Restoration $20,000 Bat Studies $16,989

Mine Draindown Sampling $559 Fire Rehabilitation $4,323

2008

Salary Expenses $106 Mileage Expenses $75

Administration Costs $9,548 Bat Studies $20,028

Mount Hamilton Reclamation $10,424 Taylor Creek Restoration $4,956

Wildfire Restoration $72,407 Aspen Restoration $20,000

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C. SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES FOR MINING ASSESSMENT FEES, FY’s 2007-2008

Balance Forward into FY 07 .............................................$493,686 Receipts from FY 07 ......................................................$192,597 Modified IC Allocation –Auditor Recommendation ................. ($24,532) Expenditures .............................................................. ($41,871) Balance Forward into FY 08 ............................................$619,880 Receipts from FY 08 ......................................................$236,950 Modified IC Allocation –Auditor Recommendation .................. ($35,543) Transferred into Account 4452 for State Share .................... ($58,103) Expenditures .............................................................($137,544) Balance Forward into FY 09 .............................................$625,640

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D. ADDENDUM

Mining Assessment Fee Program Financial Analysis Fiscal Year 2007 Fiscal Year 2008

Budget 4452 Budget 4452 Category 01 Category 01

Payroll -0- Payroll 106.34

Category 20 Category 20

Equipment Use -0- Equipment Use 74.24

Travel/Per Diem 5,837.98

Membership/Publications 145.00

Conference/Training 865.00

Budget 4458 Budget 4458 Category 74 Category 74

Advanced Telemetry Systems Inc 3,610.00 Boss Tanks Inc. 4,956.00

Allen, Thomas Tracy DBA 35.00 Cabelas 1,079.65

Bass, William R DBA 1,257.25 Carlin Trend 74.85

Comp USA Inc 583.97 Christopher Newport Univ. 18,944.86

Dalton, David DBA 2,820.00 Corral West 77.90

Department of Interior 20,000.00 Dalton, David DBA 110.00

Kents Supply Center Inc 89.16 Department of Interior 20,000.00

MEI Research Corporation 259.36 Elko Electronics 80.96

Napa Auto & Truck Parts 40.28 FedEx 64.75

NDOW Petty Cash (Elko) 11.94 Ferguson Enterprises Inc 71.86

Northern Nevada ATV & Cycles 4,322.73 Granite Seed 5,425.00

Northronics Pty/Titley Electronics 886.00 Headsets Direct 54.84

O’Farrell, Michael J 3,358.00 HSBC Business Solutions 59.98

Office Depot Inc. 655.28 Kris Urquhart 80.91

Radio Shack Corp 257.08 MEI Research Corporation 213.82

Sierra Environmental 300.00 Napa Auto 51.98

Sierra Trading Post 191.90 Nevada Division of Forestry 63,711.09

Supercircuits Inc 701.90 Nichols, Dale E DBA 10,512.75

Weller Recreation 1,690.00 Norco 30.43

Western Bat Working Group 500.00 Northronics Pty/Titley Electro 148.50

Williams, Jason A. 301.34 Office Max 58.47

Radio Shack 119.09

Rollins Inc. 134.00

Sierra Environmental 180.00

So. Nevada Health 603.00

Sportsmans Warehouse 529.93

Tholl Fence Inc. 1,137.75

Tracy Kipke 90.92

WalMart 60.01

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Western Nevada Supply Co. 253.10

Wheatland West Seed LLC 1,500.00

WW Grainger Inc. 98.30

Total 41,871.19 Total 130,514.70

E. PROJECT BENEFITS

Projects completed were designed to protect, enhance or rehabilitate wildlife habitat and their associated wildlife values. The public benefited from these projects by providing game and nongame species enhanced habitat to expand into viable populations and thereby giving the public greater opportunity to view and hunt.

Prepared by: John L Gebhardt

Wildlife Staff Specialist

Date: January 14, 2009