FY07-09 proposal 199801003
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Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Spawning distribution of Snake River fall Chinook salmon |
| Proposal ID | 199801003 |
| Organization | US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) |
| Short description | Monitor the status and distribution of fall Chinook in the Snake River using redd counts. Report results of all redd searches in the Snake River basin each year. |
| Information transfer | Redd counts will be published in annual reports to the funding agency. Data will be used to monitor the status of fall Chinook salmon use in the Snake River basin. |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
Contacts
| Contact | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| Form submitter | ||
| Aaron Garcia | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service | aaron_garcia@fws.gov |
| All assigned contacts | ||
| Aaron Garcia | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service | aaron_garcia@fws.gov |
Section 2. Locations
Province / subbasin: Blue Mountain / Snake Hells Canyon
| Latitude | Longitude | Waterbody | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 48 25.6 | 16 41 21.5 | Snake River | Hells Canyon (middle) near Dug Bar |
Section 3. Focal species
primary: Chinook Snake River Fall ESUSection 4. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishments |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Coauthored a paper on pre-spawning movements of hatchery v. wild adults. Conducted 8 aerial and 16 deepwater spawning surveys in the Snake River basin. Produced an annual report containing data collected on all redd searches in the Snake River basin. |
| 2004 | Published a paper on fidelity of spawners to release reach. Conducted 7 aerial spawning surveys in the Snake River basin. Produced an annual report containing data collected on all redd searches in the Snake River basin. |
| 2003 | Conducted 7 aerial and 40 deepwater spawning surveys in the Snake River basin. Conducted analysis on radio-telemetry work on supplemented fall chinook. Produced an annual report containing data collected on all redd searches in the Snake River basin. |
| 2002 | Conducted 10 aerial and 40 deepwater spawning surveys in the Snake River basin. Conducted radio-telemetry work on supplemented fall chinook. Produced an annual report containing data collected on all redd searches in the Snake River basin. |
| 2001 | Coauthored a paper on carrying capacity of the Snake River. Conducted 8 aerial and 35 deepwater spawning surveys in the Snake River basin. Conducted radio-telemetry work on supplemented fall chinook. Produced an annual on SRB redd counts. |
| 2000 | Conducted 9 aerial and 43 deepwater spawning surveys in the Snake River basin. Conducted radio-telemetry work on supplemented fall chinook. Produced an annual report containing data collected on all redd searches in the Snake River basin. |
| 1999 | Coauthored a paper on spawning in SR dam tailraces. Conducted 8 aerial and 35 deepwater spawning surveys in the Snake River basin. Conducted radio-telemetry work on supplemented releases. Produced an annual report SRB redd counts. |
| 1998 | Coauthored a paper on how to deploy submersible cameras. Conducted 8 aerial and 43 deepwater spawning surveys. Conducted pilot work on supplemented fall chinook. Produced an annual report on Snake River basin redd counts. |
Section 5. Relationships to other projects
| Funding source | Related ID | Related title | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other: Idaho Power Company (IPC) | [no entry] | Spawning surveys of the Snake River | FWS and IPC share field work and expenses for Snake River redd surveys |
| BPA | 199403400 | Upper Clearwater - Assessing S | Spawning survey information collected under this project is shared. |
| BPA | 199801004 | M&E Snake R. Fall Ch Spawning | Spawning survey information collected under this project is shared. |
| BPA | 198335003 | Nez Perce Tribal Hatchery M&E | Spawning survey information collected under this project is shared. |
| BPA | 199102900 | Post-Release Survival of Fall | Provides data for research analysis |
Section 6. Biological objectives
| Biological objectives | Full description | Associated subbasin plan | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increase fall Chinook SAR's | Increase SARs of naturally produced spawning adults to at least 3% for fall chinook, as measured at Lower Granite Dam, to increase natural production and harvest of fish population | Snake Hells Canyon | Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of implementation of artificial and natural production strategies |
Section 7. Work elements (coming back to this)
| Work element name | Work element title | Description | Start date | End date | Est budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation | Obtain NEPA clearance (CX) | Satisfy environmental compliance needs for contract period, and submit all information necessary for BPA to provide NEPA clearance. | 12/1/2006 | 9/1/2009 | $150 |
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Biological objectives Increase fall Chinook SAR's |
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| Manage and Administer Projects | Project management for Project 1998-010-03 | Covers work to manage on the ground efforts associated with the project. Also covers administrative work in support of on the ground efforts and in support of BPA's programmatic requirements such as financial reporting, and development of a SOW package (includes draft SOW, budget, spending plan, and property inventory). | 12/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $18,579 |
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Biological objectives Increase fall Chinook SAR's |
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| Produce Annual Report | Annual report for 1998-010-03 | FY07 annual report will focus on the fall Chinook run year that spawned between mid-October and mid-December of 2006. | 7/1/2007 | 9/30/2009 | $4,764 |
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Biological objectives Increase fall Chinook SAR's |
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| Produce/Submit Scientific Findings Report | Present Fall Chinook Spawning Findings to Workgroup and Scientific Journal | Data collected from annual analysis will be prepared for presentation to work group (typically in text/spread sheet and/or Power Point formats) and prepared in format suitable for submission to peer reviewed journals such as the AFS scientific journals. | 12/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $300 |
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Biological objectives Increase fall Chinook SAR's |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | Compile redd-count and dam-passage data | Analyze redd-count data in respect to counts collected in previous years and in relation to counts of adult fall Chinook salmon at Lower Granite Dam. | 2/1/2007 | 9/30/2009 | $4,764 |
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Biological objectives Increase fall Chinook SAR's |
Metrics Focal Area: Tributaries Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Conduct redd searches and half of the deepwater surveys - in cooperation with Idaho Power Company. | Document the distribution of fall Chinook salmon redds in the 100 mile reach of the Snake River, between Asotin, Washington, and Hells Canyon Dam. At 7-day intervals, between mid-October and mid-December, redd searches will be conducted from a helicopter. Also during this same time period, submersible cameras will be used to locate redds in waters that are too deep to be effectively searched from the air. In a cooperative effort with the Idaho Power Company, search all deep-water sites where redds were observed in previous years, and continue searching for new sites whenever possible. | 12/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $117,915 |
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Biological objectives Increase fall Chinook SAR's |
Metrics Focal Area: Tributaries Primary R, M, and E Type: Status and Trend Monitoring |
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| Create/Manage/Maintain Database | Maintain database | Maintain database with weekly redd counts and total deepwater redd counts for fall Chinook salmon in the Snake River basin above Lower Granite Dam. Data will be compiled for the Snake, Grande Ronde and Imnaha rivers, the Clearwater basin and Asotin Creek. We will collect this information from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Idaho Power Company, and Nez Perce Tribe cooperators. | 12/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $4,764 |
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Biological objectives Increase fall Chinook SAR's |
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| Disseminate Raw/Summary Data and Results | Respond to data requests from cooperators | Answer questions from managers and researchers regarding fall Chinook spawning distribution in the Snake River basin above Lower Granite Dam. | 12/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $4,764 |
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Biological objectives Increase fall Chinook SAR's |
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Section 8. Budgets
Itemized estimated budget
| Item | Note | FY07 | FY08 | FY09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel | Project Manager | $9,880 | $9,880 | $9,880 |
| Personnel | Budget Technician | $1,527 | $1,527 | $1,527 |
| Personnel | Administrative Assistant | $1,866 | $1,866 | $1,866 |
| Personnel | Field Technician | $11,987 | $11,987 | $11,987 |
| Fringe Benefits | Project Manager | $3,567 | $3,567 | $3,567 |
| Fringe Benefits | Budget Technician | $368 | $368 | $368 |
| Fringe Benefits | Administrative Assistant | $733 | $733 | $733 |
| Fringe Benefits | Field Technician | $2,595 | $2,595 | $2,595 |
| Supplies | Boat fuel | $965 | $965 | $965 |
| Other | Flight time | $7,945 | $7,945 | $7,945 |
| Overhead | [blank] | $10,567 | $10,567 | $10,567 |
| Totals | $52,000 | $52,000 | $52,000 | |
Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets
| Total itemized budget: | $156,000 |
| Total work element budget: | $156,000 |
Cost sharing
| Funding source/org | Item or service provided | FY 07 est value ($) | FY 08 est value ($) | FY 09 est value ($) | Cash or in-kind? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Power Company | Search effort | $52,000 | $52,000 | $52,000 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| Totals | $52,000 | $52,000 | $52,000 | |||
Section 9. Project future
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FY 2010 estimated budget: $52,000 FY 2011 estimated budget: $52,000 |
Comments: This is an ongoing population monitoring project |
Future O&M costs:
Termination date: none
Comments: This work should continue.
Final deliverables:
Section 10. Narrative and other documents
Reviews and recommendations
| FY07 budget | FY08 budget | FY09 budget | Total budget | Type | Category | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPCC FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Oct 23, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $52,000 | $52,000 | $52,000 | $156,000 | Expense | ProvinceExpense | Fund |
| NPCC DRAFT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Sep 15, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $52,000 | $52,000 | $52,000 | $0 | ProvinceExpense | ||
ISRP PRELIMINARY REVIEW (Jun 2, 2006)
Recommendation: Fundable (Qualified)
NPCC comments: The ISRP is not requesting a response, but qualifies this fundable recommendation because this is such a small activity or component of the Fish and Wildlife Program. It would be better if it was more clearly integrated into a larger project. Furthermore, sponsors do not justify sufficiently why this project is critical and how it fits into and relates to other projects. At a regional scale, it is not clear why this project should continue. How is this used and related to other projects? Does this project have application beyond this site? Can this approach be applied some other places at low cost? Besides the usefulness of the method in this particular case, the method may have potential application elsewhere. A key factor would be to develop the ability to see redds in places not easily accessible. The project should not only emphasize current usage of the method but look for ways to improve the method so that the application could be more widespread. The project history was brief, with little development of past findings. The budget seems reasonable given the scope and potential value of the work.
ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)
Recommendation: Fundable (Qualified)
NPCC comments: The ISRP is not requesting a response, but qualifies this fundable recommendation because this is such a small activity or component of the Fish and Wildlife Program. It would be better if it was more clearly integrated into a larger project. Furthermore, sponsors do not justify sufficiently why this project is critical and how it fits into and relates to other projects. At a regional scale, it is not clear why this project should continue. How is this used and related to other projects? Does this project have application beyond this site? Can this approach be applied some other places at low cost? Besides the usefulness of the method in this particular case, the method may have potential application elsewhere. A key factor would be to develop the ability to see redds in places not easily accessible. The project should not only emphasize current usage of the method but look for ways to improve the method so that the application could be more widespread. The project history was brief, with little development of past findings. The budget seems reasonable given the scope and potential value of the work.