FY07-09 proposal 200703700
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Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | North Fork Toutle River Fish Passage |
| Proposal ID | 200703700 |
| Organization | Steward and Associates |
| Short description | The goal of the proposed project is to reconnect and maximize isolated salmonid habitat in the North Fork Toutle River watershed upstream of the Sediment Retention Structure (SRS). |
| Information transfer | Information gathered throughout the proposed project will be distributed through journal publication and will be used as a guide for similar fish passage restoration projects. |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
Contacts
| Contact | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| Form submitter | ||
| Dustin Hinson | Steward and Associates | dhinson@stewardandassociates.com |
| All assigned contacts | ||
| Dustin Hinson | Steward and Associates | dhinson@stewardandassociates.com |
| Dustin Hinson | Steward and Associates | dhinson@stewardandassociates.com |
Section 2. Locations
Province / subbasin: Lower Columbia / Cowlitz
| Latitude | Longitude | Waterbody | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Toutle River | This is the location of the Sediment Retention Structure, which blocks the passage of fish to the upper watershed. |
Section 3. Focal species
primary: Coho Lower Columbia River ESUprimary: Steelhead Lower Columbia River ESU
secondary: Chinook Lower Columbia River ESU
secondary: Coastal Cutthroat Southwest Washington/Columbia River ESU
Section 4. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishments |
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Section 5. Relationships to other projects
| Funding source | Related ID | Related title | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other: NOAA Fisheries PCSRF | [no entry] | Survival, Movement, and Spawning Distribution of Adult Salmonids in the North Fork Toutle River | NOAA Fisheries is partially funding the 2005-2006 coho and steelhead radio tracking study in the NF Toutle watershed |
| Other: USGS | PO# 05WRS0517 | Survival, Movement, and Spawning Distribution of Adult Salmonids in the North Fork Toutle River | USGS is partially funding the 2005-2006 coho and steelhead radio tracking study in the NF Toutle watershed |
| Other: Army Corps of Engineers | 130344 | Survival, Movement, and Spawning Distribution of Adult Salmonids in the North Fork Toutle River | The Army Corps of Engineers is using Planning and Assistance to States funds to partially fund the 2005-2006 coho and steelhead radio tracking study in the NF Toutle watershed |
Section 6. Biological objectives
| Biological objectives | Full description | Associated subbasin plan | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assess fish collection and passage factors | To achieve this objective, we will conduct an engineering feasibility assessment of the factors influencing fish collection and release at the FCF, and fish passage through the SRS spillway. | Lower Columbia | The number 1 priority in the Toutle River watershed is to address passage and sedimentation issues associated with the sediment retention structure on the North Fork Toutle River. |
| Develop fish collection and passage actions | To achieve this objective, we will utilize results of the radiotelemetry study and the feasibility assessment to identify and analyze actions that will address observed collection and release problems with the FCF, and passage problems with the SRS | Lower Columbia | The number 1 priority in the Toutle River watershed is to address passage and sedimentation issues associated with the sediment retention structure on the North Fork Toutle River. |
| Measure coho and steelhead migratory performance | To achieve this objective, we will use radiotelemetry to quantitatively measure the migratory performance of adult coho and steelhead in relation to the FCF and SRS in the NF Toutle River watershed. | Lower Columbia | The number 1 priority in the Toutle River watershed is to address passage and sedimentation issues associated with the sediment retention structure on the North Fork Toutle River. |
Section 7. Work elements (coming back to this)
| Work element name | Work element title | Description | Start date | End date | Est budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Install Fish Monitoring Equipment | Setup and Maintain Radio Telemetry Fixed Sites | This work element will involve selecting sites for fixed radio telemetry equipment and installation of the equipment. It would also include maintenance of the equipment over the study period. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $15,120 |
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Biological objectives Measure coho and steelhead migratory performance |
Metrics |
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| Mark/Tag Animals | Radiotag coho and steelhead adults | The work element involves implanting radiotransmitters into the gastric cavity of fish and releasing them into the NF Toutle River. | 10/15/2006 | 4/30/2009 | $55,350 |
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Biological objectives Measure coho and steelhead migratory performance |
Metrics Focal Area: Mainstem NF Toutle River and Tributaries Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research Secondary R, M, and E Type: Action Effectiveness Research |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Radiotrack Tagged Fish | We will collect position information on radiotagged fish through fixed site receiver downloads and mobile tracking by foot and by vehicle. | 10/15/2006 | 6/1/2009 | $54,030 |
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Biological objectives Measure coho and steelhead migratory performance |
Metrics Focal Area: Mainstem and Tributaries Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research Secondary R, M, and E Type: Action Effectiveness Research |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | Analyze Radiotelemetry Data | We will analyze the radiotracking data collected from the tagged coho and steelhead. | 1/1/2007 | 9/30/2009 | $15,750 |
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Biological objectives Measure coho and steelhead migratory performance |
Metrics Focal Area: Mainstem and Tributaries Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research Secondary R, M, and E Type: Action Effectiveness Research |
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| Produce/Submit Scientific Findings Report | Produce Radiotelemetry Report | We will produce a document that contains the results of our radiotelemetry study. | 1/1/2007 | 9/30/2009 | $41,800 |
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Biological objectives Measure coho and steelhead migratory performance |
Metrics |
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| Produce Inventory or Assessment | Feasibility Assessment of Fish Passage Alternatives | [Work Element Description Not Entered] | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $84,200 |
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Biological objectives Assess fish collection and passage factors |
Metrics |
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| Produce Plan | Fish Passage Restoration Plan | Fish passage experts, working with USACE engineers, agency biologists, and stakeholders, will identify preliminary feasibility-level alternatives for reestablishing anadromous fish populations in the upper reaches of the NF Toutle River utilizing engineering feasibility assessment results and radiotelemetry study results. Recommendations will provide a basis to analyze and select a preferred alternative for either providing fish passage through the Sediment Retention Structure (SRS) or improving operation of the Fish Collection Facility (FCF), or perhaps both. | 10/1/2008 | 9/30/2009 | $43,600 |
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Biological objectives Develop fish collection and passage actions |
Metrics |
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Section 8. Budgets
Itemized estimated budget
| Item | Note | FY07 | FY08 | FY09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel | [blank] | $75,440 | $66,670 | $97,595 |
| Fringe Benefits | [blank] | $9,470 | $9,000 | $9,675 |
| Supplies | Most supplies and equipment are donated or purchased with cost sharing funds | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Travel | Most travel covered by cost sharing funds | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Overhead | [blank] | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Totals | $98,910 | $89,670 | $121,270 | |
Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets
| Total itemized budget: | $309,850 |
| Total work element budget: | $309,850 |
Cost sharing
| Funding source/org | Item or service provided | FY 07 est value ($) | FY 08 est value ($) | FY 09 est value ($) | Cash or in-kind? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Reebs | In-kind funds for project input and consultation | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery Funds | Purchase of Radiotransmitters and Equipment | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Cash | Under Review |
| US Army Corps of Engineers | In-kind funds for project input and consultation | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| USGS | Radio telemetry receivers and other tracking equipment, Trailer | $93,000 | $93,000 | $93,000 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| USGS | Reimbursement of Travel Costs | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Cash | Under Review |
| WDFW | In-kind labor for tagging and release operations | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| Totals | $167,000 | $167,000 | $167,000 | |||
Section 9. Project future
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FY 2010 estimated budget: $300,000 FY 2011 estimated budget: $300,000 |
Comments: Future funds will be used for habitat restoration projects in the upper watershed to maximize production of the 50 miles of habitat that will become available to anadromous fish. |
Future O&M costs:
Termination date: None
Comments: This project will continue, with future research projects to monitor spawning and rearing success in the upper watershed, as well as habitat restoration projects where they would be most useful.
Final deliverables: There will be reports prepared annually that will document the ongoing status and distribution of all anadromous fish in the upper watershed, as well as any other habitat restoration work that has been or is being completed. Several manuscripts will likely be produced and published in peer reviewed journals during and after the study.
Section 10. Narrative and other documents
Reviews and recommendations
| FY07 budget | FY08 budget | FY09 budget | Total budget | Type | Category | Recommendation |
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| NPCC FINAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Oct 23, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $98,910 | $89,670 | $121,270 | $309,850 | Expense | ProvinceExpense | Fund |
| NPCC DRAFT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Sep 15, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $103,333 | $103,333 | $103,333 | $0 | ProvinceExpense | ||
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Comments: BPA preliminary in lieu determination |
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ISRP PRELIMINARY REVIEW (Jun 2, 2006)
Recommendation: Fundable
NPCC comments: The very low escapement for coho and steelhead in the North Fork Toutle River in recent years indicates that the current practice of collecting adult of these species and steelhead at the Fish Collection Facility (FCF) and hauling by truck and releasing up-river above the Sediment Retention System (SRS) may be ineffective for seeding considerable amounts of good spawning habitat up-river. This project will determine: 1) passage success through the Sediment Retention System spillway and subsequent up-river migration in the North Fork Toutle and 2) collection efficiency of the Fish Collection Facility. This would provide the information needed to either improve the collection facility or alter the spillway (or both) to allow better adult passage. The ISRP rates this proposal as fundable. The proposal is well done, addresses a very high priority recommendation in the Lower Columbia River Fish Recovery Board Subbasin Plan, and appears to address a critical need for recovery of these two focal species in this subbasin. Other comments: This proposal needs to define what is meant by "quantitatively measure the migratory performance of adult coho and steelhead in relation to the FCF and SRS" and describe how passage success would be measured (e.g. percent passed, time to pass, fallbacks, etc.) and potential long-term outcomes of this passage in aiding recovery of these two species.
ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)
Recommendation: Fundable
NPCC comments: The very low escapement for coho and steelhead in the North Fork Toutle River in recent years indicates that the current practice of collecting adult of these species and steelhead at the Fish Collection Facility (FCF) and hauling by truck and releasing up-river above the Sediment Retention System (SRS) may be ineffective for seeding considerable amounts of good spawning habitat up-river. This project will determine: 1) passage success through the Sediment Retention System spillway and subsequent up-river migration in the North Fork Toutle and 2) collection efficiency of the Fish Collection Facility. This would provide the information needed to either improve the collection facility or alter the spillway (or both) to allow better adult passage. The ISRP rates this proposal as fundable. The proposal is well done, addresses a very high priority recommendation in the Lower Columbia River Fish Recovery Board Subbasin Plan, and appears to address a critical need for recovery of these two focal species in this subbasin. Other comments: This proposal needs to define what is meant by "quantitatively measure the migratory performance of adult coho and steelhead in relation to the FCF and SRS" and describe how passage success would be measured (e.g. percent passed, time to pass, fallbacks, etc.) and potential long-term outcomes of this passage in aiding recovery of these two species.