FY07-09 proposal 200700900
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Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | A Spatially Explicit & Web-accessible Database for Managing the Impacts of Expanding Colonial Waterbird Populations on Juvenile Salmonids (Oncorhynchus spp.) in the Columbia River Basin |
| Proposal ID | 200700900 |
| Organization | Northwest Fisheries Science Center |
| Short description | We are proposing to develop a spatially explicit and web-accessible database (and spatial analysis tools) to facilitate access to juvenile salmonid (O. spp.) mortality data from avian predation based on PIT tag detections; Columbia River Basin |
| Information transfer | This database will be accessible to managers and researchers via the world wide web, and will be 'advertised' in appropriate publications upon completion. Analyses performed by the authors using the database and proposed analytical tools will be published in appropriate peer reviewed journals and reports. |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
Contacts
| Contact | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| Form submitter | ||
| A. Michelle Wargo Rub | NOAA Fisheries Northwest Fisheries Science Center | michelle.rub@noaa.gov |
| All assigned contacts | ||
| A. Michelle Wargo Rub | NOAA Fisheries Northwest Fisheries Science Center | michelle.rub@noaa.gov |
Section 2. Locations
Province / subbasin: /
| Latitude | Longitude | Waterbody | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Section 3. Focal species
primary: All Anadromous SalmonidsSection 4. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishments |
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Section 5. Relationships to other projects
| Funding source | Related ID | Related title | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPA | 199702400 | Avian Predation On Juvenile Salmonids | The database proposed here would serve as a repository for information relating to the presence of avian predators in the Columbia Basin and the impacts that they are having on juvenile salmonids. Along with merging information from pertinent databases (e.g. release information, in river detections, transport history, and predation), this database will present the results of past, present, and future data collection efforts in a useable, stat-of-the art format. This database will maximize user efficiency, and present researchers with unique insights into the data. Furthermore, this project will produce innovative tools for viewing, manipulating, and analyzing avian predation related data. |
| Other: USACE | TPE-W-06-02 | Alternative barging strategies to improve survival of transported juvenile salmonids | The proposed database will serve as a central repository for the barge data. The proposed spatial analysis tools will allow researchers to examine the impacts if any that management actions such as barging have had on reducing the incidence of avian predation, and allow us to prioritize these strategies in a more informed manner. |
| Other: USACE | EST-02-01 | Studies to estimate salmonid survival through the Columbia River Estuary using Acoustic tags | Easy access to study specific predation information is crucial for accurate survival estimation. |
| Other: USACE | SPE-P-00-8 | Evaluation of Acoustic Telemetry Detectability, Survival, and Sample Sizes Required to Provide Desired Precision Levels in Future Survival Studies at the Dalles Dam | Easy access to study specific predation information is crucial for accurate survival estimation. |
| Other: USACE | SPE-P-00-7 | Evaluation of Acoustic Telemetry Detectability, Survival, and Sample Sizes Required to Provide Desired Precision Levels in Future Survival Studies at John Day Dam | Easy access to study specific predation information is crucial for accurate survival estimation. |
| Other: USACE | 2RL4SPTP00 | Avian PIT tag Retrieval | The database proposed here would serve as a repository for information relating to the presence of avian predators in the Columbia Basin and the impacts that they are having on juvenile salmonids. Along with merging information from pertinent databases (e.g. release information, in river detections, transport history, and predation), this database will present the results of past, present, and future data collection efforts in a useable, state-of-the art format. This database will maximize user efficiency, and present researchers with unique insights into the data. Furthermore, this project will produce innovative tools for viewing, manipulating, and analyzing avian predation related data. |
| Other: USACE | SPE-04-NEW | Comparative Performance of Acoustic tagged & PIT tagged juvenile salmonids | Easy access to study specific predation information is crucial for accurate survival estimation. |
Section 6. Biological objectives
| Biological objectives | Full description | Associated subbasin plan | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| rebuild healthy salmon stocks | The recent expansion of piscivorous waterbird colonies to the Columbia Basin is a direct result of anthropogenic changes to the river (i.e. dredging). Avian predation is currently a significant source of mortality for many salmonid esu's and researchers and managers are challenged to minimize this mortality wrt ESA (1973) listed salmonids while at the same time protect/conserve colonial waterbirds under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. | None | Relates to Draft Columbia Basin Reasearch Plan Nov. 2005 The proposed database and analysis tools will allow researchers and managers to better evaluate management actions that will minimize the effects of avian predation. |
| rebuild healthy salmon stocks | The recent expansion of piscivorous waterbird colonies to the Columbia Basin is a direct result of anthropogenic changes to the river (i.e. dredging). Avian predation is currently a significant source of mortality for many salmonid esu's and researchers and managers are challenged to minimize this mortality wrt ESA (1973) listed salmonids while at the same time protect/conserve colonial waterbirds under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 | Lower Middle Columbia | rebuild & maintain healthy steelhead and fall chinook stocks, & restore coho by restoring normative hydrograph, eliminating dredging, and decreasing predation. |
| rebuild healthy salmon stocks | The recent expansion of piscivorous waterbird colonies to the Columbia Basin is a direct result of anthropogenic changes to the river (i.e. dredging). Avian predation is currently a significant source of mortality for many salmonid esu's and researchers and managers are challenged to minimize this mortality wrt ESA (1973) listed salmonids while at the same time protect/conserve colonial waterbirds under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. | Lower Columbia | Identifies objectives for reducing human impacts and threats that constrain salmonid population viablitiy including avian predation. |
| rebuild healthy salmon stocks | The recent expansion of piscivorous waterbird colonies to the Columbia Basin is a direct result of anthropogenic changes to the river (i.e. dredging). Avian predation is currently a significant source of mortality for many salmonid esu's and researchers and managers are challenged to minimize this mortality wrt ESA (1973) listed salmonids while at the same time protect/conserve colonial waterbirds under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. | Salmon | Determine predation-associated mortality rates on juvenile focal species, and if significant, prescribe appropriate management actions. |
Section 7. Work elements (coming back to this)
| Work element name | Work element title | Description | Start date | End date | Est budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Create/Manage/Maintain Database | Develop Spatially Explicit, Web-accessible Database of Avian Predation | We will produce a spatially explicit, web-accessible database of avian predation for managers and researchers. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $185,133 |
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Biological objectives rebuild healthy salmon stocks |
Metrics |
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| Disseminate Raw/Summary Data and Results | Develop Spatially Explicit, Web-accessible Database of Avian Predation | Database of avian predation information will be available to managers and researchers via the world wide web | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $0 |
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Biological objectives rebuild healthy salmon stocks |
Metrics |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | Develop Spatially Explicit Database of Avian Predation and Analysis Tools | We will utilize this database and suite of analysis tools to study the vulnerabilty of salmonids to avian predation based on various metrics. These analyses will be synthesized and reported in an appropriate peer reviewed publication. | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $0 |
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Biological objectives rebuild healthy salmon stocks |
Metrics |
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Section 8. Budgets
Itemized estimated budget
| Item | Note | FY07 | FY08 | FY09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel | [blank] | $26,528 | $26,528 | $13,785 |
| Fringe Benefits | [blank] | $11,087 | $11,087 | $6,384 |
| Overhead | [blank] | $15,315 | $15,315 | $9,104 |
| Supplies | Computer Hardware/Software | $50,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Totals | $102,930 | $52,930 | $29,273 | |
Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets
| Total itemized budget: | $185,133 |
| Total work element budget: | $185,133 |
Cost sharing
| Funding source/org | Item or service provided | FY 07 est value ($) | FY 08 est value ($) | FY 09 est value ($) | Cash or in-kind? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Fisheries Science Center | Computer Hardware/Software | $50,000 | $0 | $0 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| Totals | $50,000 | $0 | $0 | |||
Section 9. Project future
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FY 2010 estimated budget: $0 FY 2011 estimated budget: $0 |
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Future O&M costs:
Termination date:
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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] | ||||||
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Expense | Basinwide | Do Not Fund |
| NPCC DRAFT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Sep 15, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Basinwide | ||
ISRP PRELIMINARY REVIEW (Jun 2, 2006)
Recommendation: Not fundable
NPCC comments: This is a well-written proposal, but does not make a compelling case about why information should not be handled by PTAGIS. Has PTAGIS been asked to track this additional information? It seems this data could easily be incorporated into PTAGIS with some coordination with the project sponsor. Modification of the existing data base system (PTAGIS) is likely a more efficient option to improve data accessibility and to add spatial considerations. The ISRP is concerned about duplication of effort with this proposed project. The parties need to get together.
ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)
Recommendation: Not fundable
NPCC comments: This is a well-written proposal, but does not make a compelling case about why information should not be handled by PTAGIS. Has PTAGIS been asked to track this additional information? It seems this data could easily be incorporated into PTAGIS with some coordination with the project sponsor. Modification of the existing data base system (PTAGIS) is likely a more efficient option to improve data accessibility and to add spatial considerations. The ISRP is concerned about duplication of effort with this proposed project. The parties need to get together.