FY07-09 proposal 200713100
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Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Screening diversions for conservation of fish populations in the Columbia River Basin: entrainment losses, prioritization, and the efficacy of alternative technology designs |
| Proposal ID | 200713100 |
| Organization | Columbia River Research Laboratory |
| Short description | This project will estimate entrainment of fishes in unscreened diversions in the CRB to help set priorities for screening. We will also conduct hydraulic and biological evaluations of alternative technology fish screens in the field. |
| Information transfer | Results from this study will be presented at scientific meetings and published in agency reports and peer-reviewed journals. |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
Contacts
| Contact | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| Form submitter | ||
| Matthew Mesa | U.S. Geological Survey | matt_mesa@usgs.gov |
| All assigned contacts | ||
| Theresa Liedtke | US Geological Survey | Theresa_Liedtke@usgs.gov |
| Theresa Liedtke | US Geological Survey | Theresa_Liedtke@usgs.gov |
| Matthew Mesa | U.S. Geological Survey | matt_mesa@usgs.gov |
| Matthew Mesa | U.S. Geological Survey | matt_mesa@usgs.gov |
| Julie O'Shea | Farmer's Conservation Alliance | julieoshea@gorge.net |
| Doug Young | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service | doug_young@fws.gov |
| Doug Young | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service | doug_young@fws.gov |
Section 2. Locations
Province / subbasin: Mainstem/Systemwide / None Selected
| Latitude | Longitude | Waterbody | Description |
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Section 3. Focal species
primary: Anadromous Fishsecondary: Pacific Lamprey
secondary: River Lamprey
secondary: Western Brook Lamprey
secondary: Bull Trout
secondary: Interior Redband Trout
Section 4. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishments |
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Section 5. Relationships to other projects
| Funding source | Related ID | Related title | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPA | 199802100 | Hood River Fish Habitat Project | The Farmer's Irrigation District (FID) plans to install small innovative screens that we hope to evaluate for Objective 2. |
| BPA | 198506200 | Yakima/Huntsville Screen Eval | A screen evaluation program that can be used as a comparison with our protocols and findings. |
Section 6. Biological objectives
| Biological objectives | Full description | Associated subbasin plan | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. | Monitor small (<30 cfs), unscreened diversions in several subbasins and estimate entrainment. Develop a model to predict the number of fish entrained as related to the amount of water diverted. This tool will allow managers to prioritize screening projects and make the most difference with limited funds. | Willamette | There are numerous unscreened small diversions within the subbasin (Mamoyac, ODFW, personal communication, 2004). |
| Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. | Monitor small (<30 cfs), unscreened diversions in several subbasins and estimate entrainment. Develop a model to predict the number of fish entrained as related to the amount of water diverted. This tool will allow managers to prioritize screening projects and make the most difference with limited funds. | Owyhee | Objective 3. Restore redband trout connectivity. Strategies: 3.1. Add fish screens to diversion structures to prevent downstream migration of redband trout into diversion ditches. |
| Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. | Monitor small (<30 cfs), unscreened diversions in several subbasins and estimate entrainment. Develop a model to predict the number of fish entrained as related to the amount of water diverted. This tool will allow managers to prioritize screening projects and make the most difference with limited funds. | Kootenai | Strategies: 1) Identify sites of entrainment for focal species, and eliminate entrainment. 2) Eliminate entrainment in diversions. Identify potential loss of fish in diversions and screen water diversions and irrigation canals. |
| Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. | Monitor small (<30 cfs), unscreened diversions in several subbasins and estimate entrainment. Develop a model to predict the number of fish entrained as related to the amount of water diverted. This tool will allow managers to prioritize screening projects and make the most difference with limited funds. | Malheur | Fish screening irrigation diversions is a basic infrastructure need that will help fish populations. |
| Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. | Monitor small (<30 cfs), unscreened diversions in several subbasins and estimate entrainment. Develop a model to predict the number of fish entrained as related to the amount of water diverted. This tool will allow managers to prioritize screening projects and make the most difference with limited funds. | Lower Snake | Imminent threats include the following three categories: fish passage obstructions, inadequate fish screens, and dewatered stream reaches. Addressing imminent threats throughout the subbasin is considered a priority within this subbasin plan. |
| Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. | Monitor small (<30 cfs), unscreened diversions in several subbasins and estimate entrainment. Develop a model to predict the number of fish entrained as related to the amount of water diverted. This tool will allow managers to prioritize screening projects and make the most difference with limited funds. | Methow | 1) Fish losses in unscreened irrigation canals. 2) Prepare and implement screening plan. 3) Complete survey where lacking information. 4) Assess entrainment. |
| Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. | Monitor small (<30 cfs), unscreened diversions in several subbasins and estimate entrainment. Develop a model to predict the number of fish entrained as related to the amount of water diverted. This tool will allow managers to prioritize screening projects and make the most difference with limited funds. | Imnaha | The construction of irrigation diversions in the Big Sheep Creek watershed has contributed to the decline of bull trout. Because the diversions aren’t screened, some bull trout have become entrapped in the canal causing high mortality in some cases. |
| Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. | Monitor small (<30 cfs), unscreened diversions in several subbasins and estimate entrainment. Develop a model to predict the number of fish entrained as related to the amount of water diverted. This tool will allow managers to prioritize screening projects and make the most difference with limited funds. | Entiat | Prioritization of Fish Passage and Screening Problems: locate and evaluate all culverts, dams, fishways, and water diversions, and prioritize all barriers and unscreened or inadequately screened water diversions. |
| Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. | Monitor small (<30 cfs), unscreened diversions in several subbasins and estimate entrainment. Develop a model to predict the number of fish entrained as related to the amount of water diverted. This tool will allow managers to prioritize screening projects and make the most difference with limited funds. | Flathead | -Identify sites of entrainment for focal species and provide passage. -Eliminate entrainment in diversions. Identify potential loss of fish in diversions and screen water diversions and irrigation ditches identified as high priority by watershed group. |
| Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. | Monitor small (<30 cfs), unscreened diversions in several subbasins and estimate entrainment. Develop a model to predict the number of fish entrained as related to the amount of water diverted. This tool will allow managers to prioritize screening projects and make the most difference with limited funds. | Hood | Based on analysis reports, the plan identified primary habitat needs as (1) improved fish screening and fish passage at water diversions; (2) improved instream habitat structure and diversity; and (3) improved water quality and riparian conditions. |
| Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. | Monitor small (<30 cfs), unscreened diversions in several subbasins and estimate entrainment. Develop a model to predict the number of fish entrained as related to the amount of water diverted. This tool will allow managers to prioritize screening projects and make the most difference with limited funds. | Walla Walla | We identified three areas that are likely to cause immediate mortality to the salmonids that serve as our focal species: passage obstructions, fish screens, and areas of the stream that seasonally go dry. These conditions should be a priority for funding. |
| Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. | Monitor small (<30 cfs), unscreened diversions in several subbasins and estimate entrainment. Develop a model to predict the number of fish entrained as related to the amount of water diverted. This tool will allow managers to prioritize screening projects and make the most difference with limited funds. | John Day | Strategy B: Install Fish Screens on Water Diversions B1: Install Fish Screens on Irrigation Diversions. Diversions that are either unscreened or inadequately screened should be screened. B2: Explore Potential to Screen Mining Diversions. |
| Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. | Monitor small (<30 cfs), unscreened diversions in several subbasins and estimate entrainment. Develop a model to predict the number of fish entrained as related to the amount of water diverted. This tool will allow managers to prioritize screening projects and make the most difference with limited funds. | Asotin | 7.3.1 Imminent Threats and Passage Barriers: We identified three areas that fit into this category: passage obstructions, fish screens and areas of the stream that seasonally go dry. These conditions should be a priority for funding wherever they occur. |
| Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. | Monitor small (<30 cfs), unscreened diversions in several subbasins and estimate entrainment. Develop a model to predict the number of fish entrained as related to the amount of water diverted. This tool will allow managers to prioritize screening projects and make the most difference with limited funds. | Boise/Payette/Weiser | Environmental Objective 6A: Significantly reduce number of artificially blocked streams or unscreened water diversions. Strategy 6A4. Identify and implement additional opportunities to screen other diversions. |
| Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. | Monitor small (<30 cfs), unscreened diversions in several subbasins and estimate entrainment. Develop a model to predict the number of fish entrained as related to the amount of water diverted. This tool will allow managers to prioritize screening projects and make the most difference with limited funds. | Clearwater | Habitat Actions - Action 149: Three priority subbasins per year over 5 years will have actions taken to address all flow, passage, and screening problems. |
| Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. | Monitor small (<30 cfs), unscreened diversions in several subbasins and estimate entrainment. Develop a model to predict the number of fish entrained as related to the amount of water diverted. This tool will allow managers to prioritize screening projects and make the most difference with limited funds. | Umatilla | Management Strategies in Order of Priority: 13) Increase passage efficiency of in-stream obstructions including culverts, bridges, diversion structures, and unscreened diversions. |
| Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. | Monitor small (<30 cfs), unscreened diversions in several subbasins and estimate entrainment. Develop a model to predict the number of fish entrained as related to the amount of water diverted. This tool will allow managers to prioritize screening projects and make the most difference with limited funds. | Salmon | Aquatic Objective 12B. Implement fish screening in tributaries after dewatering and passage issues are resolved. 12B2. Develop experimental screen designs to be used in tributary screening (i.e., bull trout screens, resident fish screens, etc.). |
| Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. | Monitor small (<30 cfs), unscreened diversions in several subbasins and estimate entrainment. Develop a model to predict the number of fish entrained as related to the amount of water diverted. This tool will allow managers to prioritize screening projects and make the most difference with limited funds. | Powder | 6) Purpose: Improve habitat connectivity and fish passage a. Fish passage at dams and irrigation water diversion structures b. Barriers at roads (culverts) c. Barriers created by dewatered reaches d. Approved fish screens. |
| Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. | Monitor small (<30 cfs), unscreened diversions in several subbasins and estimate entrainment. Develop a model to predict the number of fish entrained as related to the amount of water diverted. This tool will allow managers to prioritize screening projects and make the most difference with limited funds. | Upper Snake | 3.1.2.4 Idaho Falls: Substantial irrigation withdrawals occur, and none of the diversions are screened for fish passage. 3.1.2.5 Lower Henrys Fork: About 550 unscreened irrigation diversions exist throughout the Lower Henrys Fork watershed. |
| Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. | Monitor small (<30 cfs), unscreened diversions in several subbasins and estimate entrainment. Develop a model to predict the number of fish entrained as related to the amount of water diverted. This tool will allow managers to prioritize screening projects and make the most difference with limited funds. | Fifteenmile | Anthropogenic fish passage barriers found in the Fifteenmile Subbasin include culverts, irrigation diversions, pipelines and abandoned structures, headcuts, and natural features. |
| Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. | Monitor small (<30 cfs), unscreened diversions in several subbasins and estimate entrainment. Develop a model to predict the number of fish entrained as related to the amount of water diverted. This tool will allow managers to prioritize screening projects and make the most difference with limited funds. | Burnt | 5.3.1. Aquatic Species 6) Purpose: Improve habitat connectivity and fish passage a. Fish passage at dams and irrigation water diversion structures b. Barriers at roads (culverts) c. Barriers created by dewatered reaches d. Approved fish screens. |
| Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. | Monitor small (<30 cfs), unscreened diversions in several subbasins and estimate entrainment. Develop a model to predict the number of fish entrained as related to the amount of water diverted. This tool will allow managers to prioritize screening projects and make the most difference with limited funds. | Tucannon | In the Tucannon subbasin the Marengo-Tumalum Geographic Area was rated as having; “Several sites of significant water withdrawals along the reach without screening or screening believed to be ineffective.” |
| Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. | Monitor small (<30 cfs), unscreened diversions in several subbasins and estimate entrainment. Develop a model to predict the number of fish entrained as related to the amount of water diverted. This tool will allow managers to prioritize screening projects and make the most difference with limited funds. | Okanogan | 6-1F. Remove, replace or modify diversion dams identified as major limiting factors affecting fish passage and habitat connectivity. |
| Evaluate alternative technology screening devices. | Evaluate the installation and operation of innovative screen designs such as overshot screens, horizontal flat plate screens, undershot screens or bubbler screens. We propose to collect hydraulic, fish injury, and potential for barrier information on each innovative screen design. | John Day | B: Install Fish Screens on Water Diversions B1: Install Fish Screens on Irrigation Diversions. Diversions that are either unscreened or inadequately screened should be screened. B2: Explore Potential to Screen Mining Diversions. |
| Evaluate alternative technology screening devices. | Evaluate the installation and operation of innovative screen designs such as overshot screens, horizontal flat plate screens, undershot screens or bubbler screens. We propose to collect hydraulic, fish injury, and potential for barrier information on each innovative screen design. | Columbia Gorge | Urgent Need: Investigate passage needs for juvenile lamprey at Bonneville and The Dalles dams. Juvenile lamprey suffer high impingement rates on bypass screens designed for juvenile salmonids. Passage modifications that benefit juvenile lamprey should |
| Evaluate alternative technology screening devices. | Evaluate the installation and operation of innovative screen designs such as overshot screens, horizontal flat plate screens, undershot screens or bubbler screens. We propose to collect hydraulic, fish injury, and potential for barrier information on each innovative screen design. | Okanogan | Strategy 6-1F. Remove, replace or modify diversion dams identified as major limiting factors affecting fish passage and habitat connectivity. |
| Evaluate alternative technology screening devices. | Evaluate the installation and operation of innovative screen designs such as overshot screens, horizontal flat plate screens, undershot screens or bubbler screens. We propose to collect hydraulic, fish injury, and potential for barrier information on each innovative screen design. | Owyhee | Objective 3. Restore redband trout connectivity. Strategies: 3.1. Add fish screens to diversion structures to prevent downstream migration of redband trout into diversion ditches. |
| Evaluate alternative technology screening devices. | Evaluate the installation and operation of innovative screen designs such as overshot screens, horizontal flat plate screens, undershot screens or bubbler screens. We propose to collect hydraulic, fish injury, and potential for barrier information on each innovative screen design. | Kootenai | Strategies: - Provide fish passage around diversions. Install appropriate fish passage structures around diversions and/or remove related migration barriers. |
| Evaluate alternative technology screening devices. | Evaluate the installation and operation of innovative screen designs such as overshot screens, horizontal flat plate screens, undershot screens or bubbler screens. We propose to collect hydraulic, fish injury, and potential for barrier information on each innovative screen design. | Lower Snake | Fish Diversions/Screens: Water diversions that are not screened or are inadequately screened are a well-documented source of mortality to salmonids, particularly juveniles. Installation of screens that meet NOAA standards is a priority for the basin. |
| Evaluate alternative technology screening devices. | Evaluate the installation and operation of innovative screen designs such as overshot screens, horizontal flat plate screens, undershot screens or bubbler screens. We propose to collect hydraulic, fish injury, and potential for barrier information on each innovative screen design. | Imnaha | The construction of irrigation diversions in the Big Sheep Creek watershed has contributed to the decline of bull trout. Because the diversions aren’t screened, some bull trout have become entrapped in the canal causing high mortality in some cases. |
| Evaluate alternative technology screening devices. | Evaluate the installation and operation of innovative screen designs such as overshot screens, horizontal flat plate screens, undershot screens or bubbler screens. We propose to collect hydraulic, fish injury, and potential for barrier information on each innovative screen design. | Flathead | Strategies: Provide fish passage around diversions. Install appropriate fish passage structures around diversions and/or remove related migration barriers. |
| Evaluate alternative technology screening devices. | Evaluate the installation and operation of innovative screen designs such as overshot screens, horizontal flat plate screens, undershot screens or bubbler screens. We propose to collect hydraulic, fish injury, and potential for barrier information on each innovative screen design. | Hood | Based on watershed assessment and federal watershed analysis, primary habitat needs are (1) improved fish screening and fish passage at water diversions; (2) improved instream habitat structure; and (3) improved water quality and riparian habitat. |
| Evaluate alternative technology screening devices. | Evaluate the installation and operation of innovative screen designs such as overshot screens, horizontal flat plate screens, undershot screens or bubbler screens. We propose to collect hydraulic, fish injury, and potential for barrier information on each innovative screen design. | Walla Walla | We identified three areas that are likely to cause immediate mortality to the salmonids that serve as our focal species: passage obstructions, fish screens, and areas of the stream that seasonally go dry. These conditions should be a priority for funding. |
| Evaluate alternative technology screening devices. | Evaluate the installation and operation of innovative screen designs such as overshot screens, horizontal flat plate screens, undershot screens or bubbler screens. We propose to collect hydraulic, fish injury, and potential for barrier information on each innovative screen design. | Asotin | 7.3.1 Imminent Threats and Passage Barriers: We identified three areas that fit into this category: passage obstructions, fish screens and areas of the stream that seasonally go dry. These conditions should be a priority for funding wherever they occur. |
| Evaluate alternative technology screening devices. | Evaluate the installation and operation of innovative screen designs such as overshot screens, horizontal flat plate screens, undershot screens or bubbler screens. We propose to collect hydraulic, fish injury, and potential for barrier information on each innovative screen design. | Boise/Payette/Weiser | 6A1. Restore connectivity at artificial barriers and screen diversions, especially those negatively affecting listed species. 6A2. Identify additional barriers to fish migration (culverts, bridges, stream crossings, water diversion structures, etc.). |
| Evaluate alternative technology screening devices. | Evaluate the installation and operation of innovative screen designs such as overshot screens, horizontal flat plate screens, undershot screens or bubbler screens. We propose to collect hydraulic, fish injury, and potential for barrier information on each innovative screen design. | Clearwater | Habitat Action 149.Actions will be taken to address all passage,and screening problems in each subbasin. Demonstration projects to improve habitat in subbasins where water-diversion-related problems could cause take of listed species will be implemented. |
| Evaluate alternative technology screening devices. | Evaluate the installation and operation of innovative screen designs such as overshot screens, horizontal flat plate screens, undershot screens or bubbler screens. We propose to collect hydraulic, fish injury, and potential for barrier information on each innovative screen design. | Umatilla | Management Strategies in Order of Priority: 13) Increase passage efficiency of in-stream obstructions including culverts, bridges, diversion structures, and unscreened diversions. |
| Evaluate alternative technology screening devices. | Evaluate the installation and operation of innovative screen designs such as overshot screens, horizontal flat plate screens, undershot screens or bubbler screens. We propose to collect hydraulic, fish injury, and potential for barrier information on each innovative screen design. | Salmon | Aquatic Objective 12B. Implement fish screening in tributaries. 12B2. Develop experimental screen designs to be used in tributary screening (i.e., bull trout screens, resident fish screens, etc.). |
| Evaluate alternative technology screening devices. | Evaluate the installation and operation of innovative screen designs such as overshot screens, horizontal flat plate screens, undershot screens or bubbler screens. We propose to collect hydraulic, fish injury, and potential for barrier information on each innovative screen design. | Powder | 6) Purpose: Improve habitat connectivity and fish passage a. Fish passage at dams and irrigation water diversion structures b. Barriers at roads (culverts) c. Barriers created by dewatered reaches d. Approved fish screens. |
| Evaluate alternative technology screening devices. | Evaluate the installation and operation of innovative screen designs such as overshot screens, horizontal flat plate screens, undershot screens or bubbler screens. We propose to collect hydraulic, fish injury, and potential for barrier information on each innovative screen design. | Fifteenmile | Risks to lamprey populations include stream habitat degradation, predation in all life stages, artificial barriers and the lack of appropriate screening for lampreys. |
Section 7. Work elements (coming back to this)
| Work element name | Work element title | Description | Start date | End date | Est budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identify and Select Projects | Identify subbasins, tributaries, and specific unscreened diversion to be assessed for fish entrainment. | Identifiy small (less than 30 cfs) unscreened diversions with varying withdrawl rates and physical characteristics in a variety of subbasins. We will consult with state, federal, and tribal agencies as well as conservation groups, irrigation districts, and private land owners to locate potential study sites. | 3/1/2007 | 10/31/2008 | $73,997 |
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Biological objectives Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. |
Metrics |
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| Identify and Select Projects | Select several alternate technology screens that have been installed in the field for evaluation. | We will use our past experience, discussions with federal and state agencies, and private landowners to identify innovative screen designs that have been installed and are operational. We will develop a list of screens for evaluation. The Hood River Farmer's Irrigation District has plans to install several innovative screens in 2006 and those diversions are likely sites for evaluation. | 3/1/2007 | 10/31/2007 | $99,851 |
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Biological objectives Evaluate alternative technology screening devices. |
Metrics |
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| Produce/Submit Scientific Findings Report | Summarize entrainment findings in a report. | We will generate a report that summarizes the findings of the entrainment studies, including a model that can be used to prioritize small screening projects. Managers can use the prioritization tool to determine where limited screening dollars can best be put to use to protect aquatic resources. | 10/1/2007 | 5/15/2008 | $105,864 |
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Biological objectives Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. |
Metrics |
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| Produce/Submit Scientific Findings Report | Summarize innovative screen design findings in a report. | We will generate a report that includes our recommendations for installation, operation, and maintenance guidelines for screening diversions with alternative technology devices. Guidance will include suggestions on how to avoid screen installations that may become barriers to fish movements. | 10/1/2007 | 5/1/2010 | $105,724 |
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Biological objectives Evaluate alternative technology screening devices. |
Metrics |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | Develop a model to describe the relation between amount of water diverted and number of fish entrained. | We will use the hydraulic data and the fish entrainment data collected in previous work elements to describe the relation between the amount of water diverted and the number, species, size, and life stage of fish entrained. Variables to be explored in the model include diversion flow, percent of stream flow diverted, number, species, size, and life stage of fish entrained, water temperature, time of day, and season. | 10/1/2007 | 5/15/2008 | $99,007 |
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Biological objectives Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. |
Metrics Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Assess potential passage issues associated with in-channel alternative technology screen designs. | Some screen designs, in some installation configurations, may act as barriers to fish movements. Pending the outcome of our evaluations of innovative screen designs, we may conduct assessments of some screens to see if they are barriers. We will use PIT tag detection systems to monitor the upstream and downstream movements of fish over the screen. All the species of concern in the area of a screen will be assessed. | 5/1/2009 | 10/31/2009 | $136,828 |
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Biological objectives Evaluate alternative technology screening devices. |
Metrics Primary R, M, and E Type: uncertainties research |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Assess the hydraulic and self-cleaning characteristics of innovative screen designs. | At each selected screen we will measure hydraulic variables, including approach and sweeping velocities, water depth over the screen, river discharge, and diversion discharge. Measurements will be taken at regular intervals over the screen surface and at a range of discharge and withdrawl conditions. | 5/1/2007 | 10/31/2008 | $117,881 |
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Biological objectives Evaluate alternative technology screening devices. |
Metrics Primary R, M, and E Type: uncertainties research |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Describe the physical characteristics of selected unscreened diversions | We will measure stream discharge, diversion discharge and water temperature at each selected diversion. Measurements will be done repeatedly at each selected diversion to cover the widest possible set of conditions (e.g., high, low, and average stream discharge, withdrawl periods, non-withdrawl periods). | 5/1/2007 | 10/31/2008 | $124,491 |
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Biological objectives Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. |
Metrics Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Estimate numbers of fish entrained in unscreened diversions relative to amount of water diverted and physical characteristics of the diversion. | We will estimate the extent of entrainment at selected diversions using nets or traps and possibly by use of PIT tag detection systems. Nets or traps will be deployed at the diversion outfall to count the number, species, size and life stage of fish entrained during a sampling period. If a diversion is selected where a population of PIT-tagged fish is available upstream of the diversion, we may monitor for entrainment using a PIT tag detection system in addition to the nets or traps. Entrainment sampling will be done repeatedly at each site so that a range of conditions (e.g., high, low, average discharge, withdrawl/non-withdrawl) is represented. | 5/1/2007 | 10/31/2008 | $138,566 |
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Biological objectives Develop a predictive model to prioritize screens. |
Metrics Primary R, M, and E Type: uncertainties research |
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| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Evaluate the effects of passing fish over innovative screen designs on injury, mortality, and behavior. | We will experimentally release fish over selected screens and evaluate passage behavior, injury and mortality of fish. We will focus the evaluation on juvenile life stages of fish species of concern because it is assumed that they will be most likely to be affected or injured during screen passage. Injury rates will be assessed using fluorescein dye and ultraviolet light. Mortality is assessed by holding fish for 24 h after screen passage. Passage behavior will be monitored by a series of video cameras. | 5/1/2007 | 10/31/2008 | $119,550 |
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Biological objectives Evaluate alternative technology screening devices. |
Metrics Primary R, M, and E Type: uncertainties research |
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Section 8. Budgets
Itemized estimated budget
| Item | Note | FY07 | FY08 | FY09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel | INCLUDES BENEFITS & OVERTIME | $186,393 | $189,114 | $191,971 |
| Supplies | [blank] | $18,100 | $9,100 | $9,900 |
| Capital Equipment | [blank] | $33,000 | $15,900 | $0 |
| Travel | [blank] | $29,700 | $29,700 | $15,840 |
| Overhead | FACILITIES COSTS | $7,694 | $7,694 | $7,694 |
| Other | GSA VEHICLE LEASE FEES & MILEAGE | $13,152 | $13,547 | $13,953 |
| Overhead | [blank] | $119,696 | $110,145 | $99,466 |
| Totals | $407,735 | $375,200 | $338,824 | |
Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets
| Total itemized budget: | $1,121,759 |
| Total work element budget: | $1,121,759 |
Cost sharing
| Funding source/org | Item or service provided | FY 07 est value ($) | FY 08 est value ($) | FY 09 est value ($) | Cash or in-kind? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USGS-CRRL | digital video recorder | $1,170 | $1,170 | $0 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| USGS-CRRL | underwater video cameras (n=7) | $735 | $735 | $0 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| USGS-CRRL | backpack electrofishing unit | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| USGS-CRRL | video monitor | $560 | $560 | $0 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| USGS-CRRL | handheld ADV unit | $7,800 | $7,800 | $7,800 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| USGS-CRRL | Biomark PIT tag reader | $2,850 | $2,850 | $2,850 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| USGS-CRRL | thermographs (n=12) | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| USGS-CRRL | laptop computer | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| USGS-CRRL | professional grade GPS units (n=2) | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| Totals | $33,815 | $33,815 | $31,350 | |||
Section 9. Project future
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FY 2010 estimated budget: $105,550 FY 2011 estimated budget: $105,550 |
Comments: Complete field work and prepare reports and publications. |
Future O&M costs: none anticipated
Termination date: April 1, 2010
Comments: We plan to wrap up field data collection during quarter 1 of FY2010 (October, November, and December 2009), and begin preparations on final reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications. During quarter 2 of FY2010 we will complete reports and publications.
Final deliverables: A final report of research on entrainment and innovative screen designs, and assorted presentations and peer-reviewed publications.
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: Fundable (Qualified)
NPCC comments: This proposal builds from an earlier project in the Hood River subbasin that investigated the efficacy of overshot horizontal flat plate fish screens. The problem of fish entrainment in unscreened diversions is widespread throughout the interior Columbia River Basin, and the background section provides an adequate justification for the work. It would have helped to have discussed whether entrainment problems have been observed at screened diversions using standard rotating drum or other self-cleaning screens, in order to put the evaluation of alternative screening techniques in context. Having an alternative to screens that require electricity would be cost-effective at sites where getting power to a screen is problematic. A photo or drawing of a miniaturized overshot flat panel screen would have been helpful. The proposal provides a clear rationale for the study and frames the issue in a series of questions previously applied to fish entrainment problems in California's central valley. Methods for each work element were adequately described and appropriate. The use of fluorescein dye to check for injuries of fish passing over screens was clever. The use of underwater video to document fish behavior in the vicinity of the screens was also a good idea. The ISRP emphasizes that the project shouldn't just look at the total number of fish entrained, but rather should consider the fraction of the population entrained. In a very low population, entrainment of even a few fish could be a significant problem. They should also consider spreading their study sites out a bit to get more independent information providing a wider range of response.
ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)
Recommendation: Fundable (Qualified)
NPCC comments: This proposal builds from an earlier project in the Hood River subbasin that investigated the efficacy of overshot horizontal flat plate fish screens. The problem of fish entrainment in unscreened diversions is widespread throughout the interior Columbia River Basin, and the background section provides an adequate justification for the work. It would have helped to have discussed whether entrainment problems have been observed at screened diversions using standard rotating drum or other self-cleaning screens, in order to put the evaluation of alternative screening techniques in context. Having an alternative to screens that require electricity would be cost-effective at sites where getting power to a screen is problematic. A photo or drawing of a miniaturized overshot flat panel screen would have been helpful. The proposal provides a clear rationale for the study and frames the issue in a series of questions previously applied to fish entrainment problems in California's central valley. Methods for each work element were adequately described and appropriate. The use of fluorescein dye to check for injuries of fish passing over screens was clever. The use of underwater video to document fish behavior in the vicinity of the screens was also a good idea. The ISRP emphasizes that the project shouldn't just look at the total number of fish entrained, but rather should consider the fraction of the population entrained. In a very low population, entrainment of even a few fish could be a significant problem. They should also consider spreading their study sites out a bit to get more independent information providing a wider range of response.