FY07-09 proposal 200713500
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Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Lower Columbia Salmon Recovery Planning: Habitat Restoration Project List Development and Modeling |
| Proposal ID | 200713500 |
| Organization | Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) |
| Short description | Develop a prioritized habitat recovery project list for chinook, coho, chum, and steelhead in all Lower Columbia sub-basins. Estimate whether these actions will result in populations reaching recovery targets. |
| Information transfer | The Lower Columbia Fish Recovery Board will rely upon the priortized project lists for development of salmon habitat restoration and protection project proposals in the Lower Columbia sub-basins. |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
Contacts
| Contact | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| Form submitter | ||
| Brad Thompson | Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife | thompbet@dfw.wa.gov |
| All assigned contacts | ||
| Dan Rawding | Washigton Department of Fish and Wildlife | rawdidr@dfw.wa.gov |
| Brad Thompson | Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife | thompbet@dfw.wa.gov |
Section 2. Locations
Province / subbasin: Lower Columbia / None Selected
| Latitude | Longitude | Waterbody | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia River Tributaries | Grays to Wind River |
Section 3. Focal species
primary: Chinook Lower Columbia River ESUprimary: Coho Lower Columbia River ESU
primary: Steelhead Lower Columbia River ESU
secondary: Chum 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 |
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Section 6. Biological objectives
| Biological objectives | Full description | Associated subbasin plan | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assess proposed LCFRB salmon recovery actions | Provide assessment of restoration/ preservation objectives in the LCFRB plan in their effectiveness at achieving recovey goals. | Lower Columbia | Assess uncertainty in current EDT estimates of salmon perfomance and preservation restoration rank; develop prioritzed list of salmon recovery actions; develop logic path/model linking actions to EDT attributes; used EDT Scenario Builder to assess actions |
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 | Work with LCFRB and watershed planning groups to select salmon recovery actions for modeling and develop effectiveness assumptions | Develop prioritized list for modeling | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $157,724 |
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Biological objectives Assess proposed LCFRB salmon recovery actions |
Metrics |
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| Manage and Administer Projects | Contract Management | Devlop SOW, budget, supervision | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $5,546 |
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Biological objectives Assess proposed LCFRB salmon recovery actions |
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| Outreach and Education | Coordination with LCFRB, WDFW, watershed groups, and experts in salmon restoration | Work with parties to develop a prioritized restoration list, and share results of modeling | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $127,739 |
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Biological objectives Assess proposed LCFRB salmon recovery actions |
Metrics * # of general public reached: 50-100 |
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| Produce Inventory or Assessment | Assessment of prioritzed actions with expected benefits for salmon/Development updates for Recovery Plan and Implementation Work Schedules | Assessment of uncertainty of salmon performance and preservation restoration rank; ranked assessment of perfomance by recovery action; assessment if combined actions reach salmon recovery goals | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $185,885 |
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Biological objectives Assess proposed LCFRB salmon recovery actions |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | Estimate EDT uncertainty and effectiveness of restoration actions | Esitmate uncertainty in current EDT estimates of salmon performance and preservation/restoration rank; estimate effectivenes of restoration actions | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $224,069 |
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Biological objectives Assess proposed LCFRB salmon recovery actions |
Metrics Focal Area: Tributaries in the LCFRB domain Primary R, M, and E Type: Uncertainties Research |
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| Create/Manage/Maintain Database | Maintain EDT databases | Maintain EDT databases including, current and different ones created through the scenario builder | 10/1/2006 | 9/30/2009 | $110,896 |
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Biological objectives Assess proposed LCFRB salmon recovery actions |
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| Develop RM&E Methods and Designs | Develop logic path/model for EDT environmental attributes | Develop a logic/path model that links proposed restoration actions to predicted changes in Environmental attributes | 10/1/2006 | 12/31/2009 | $110,896 |
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Biological objectives Assess proposed LCFRB salmon recovery actions |
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Section 8. Budgets
Itemized estimated budget
| Item | Note | FY07 | FY08 | FY09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel | 1 WDFW Research Scientist (3 mo) | $15,309 | $15,609 | $15,909 |
| Personnel | 1 WDFW Research Scientist (1 mo) | $5,103 | $5,203 | $5,303 |
| Personnel | 1 WDFW Bio3 (12 mo) | $53,552 | $54,513 | $55,690 |
| Personnel | 1 WDFW ITS4 (1 mo) | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Fringe Benefits | 1 WDFW ITS4 (1 mo) | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Supplies | Lease of 17 computer network, 2 portable 500 gb drives, 24 port switch, and 3 six outlet uniterruptible power supplies | $13,279 | $10,016 | $10,016 |
| Overhead | WDFW Bio3 cubicle reconfiguration | $2,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Other | Subcontract with MBI, Jones & Stokes for preparing and providing all Lower Columbia sub-basin EDT databases to WDFW for Monte Carlo analysis | $6,240 | $0 | $0 |
| Other | Subcontract with MBI, Jones & Stokes for annual fee to use Scenario Builder for Lower Columbia sub-basins | $17,040 | $17,040 | $17,040 |
| Other | Subcontract with MBI, Jones & Stokes for Level of Proof data entry in EDT databases for all Lower Columbia sub-basins | $12,720 | $0 | $0 |
| Fringe Benefits | 1 WDFW Research Scientist (3 mo) | $3,437 | $3,464 | $3,492 |
| Fringe Benefits | 1 WDFW Research Scientist (1 mo) | $1,146 | $1,155 | $1,164 |
| Fringe Benefits | 1 WDFW Bio3 (12 mo) | $13,116 | $13,212 | $13,309 |
| Supplies | Leased desktop computer for WDFW Bio3 (12 mo) | $552 | $552 | $552 |
| Travel | Travel for WDFW project personnel to conduct computer modeling workshops with LCFRB, meet with NOAA Fisheries NWFSC collaborators to develop EDT logic rules, and disseminate project results | $7,500 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Overhead | WDFW overhead @ 28.79% | $45,370 | $38,683 | $39,895 |
| Personnel | LCFRB Executive Director (2 mos) | $17,330 | $17,764 | $18,208 |
| Personnel | LCFRB Recovery/Subbasin Program Manager (4 mos.) | $26,660 | $28,693 | $30,881 |
| Personnel | LCFRB Habitat Program Manager (2 mos) | $10,467 | $11,266 | $12,125 |
| Personnel | LCFRB Program Assistant (2 mos) | $6,357 | $6,516 | $6,679 |
| Fringe Benefits | LCFRB Executive Director (2 mos) | $2,915 | $2,954 | $2,994 |
| Fringe Benefits | LCFRB Recovery/Subbasin Program Manager (4 mos.) | $5,181 | $5,365 | $5,562 |
| Fringe Benefits | LCFRB Habitat Program Manager (2 mos) | $2,311 | $2,388 | $2,460 |
| Fringe Benefits | LCFRB Program Assistant (2 mos) | $1,975 | $1,989 | $2,004 |
| Supplies | LCFRB - Priniting of outreach materials and reports, publishing public notices, meeting room rentals | $1,800 | $2,000 | $2,700 |
| Overhead | LCFRB - General Administrative Costs | $15,534 | $16,549 | $17,147 |
| Travel | LCFRB staff vehicle travel to public and technical workshops and consultation with WDFW and NOAA Fisheries. | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| Other | LCFRB subcontract with SP Cramer to assist in developing modeling assumptions and revisions to the Recovery/Subbasin Plan. | $30,000 | $20,000 | $30,000 |
| Totals | $323,994 | $289,031 | $309,730 | |
Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets
| Total itemized budget: | $922,755 |
| Total work element budget: | $922,755 |
Cost sharing
| Funding source/org | Item or service provided | FY 07 est value ($) | FY 08 est value ($) | FY 09 est value ($) | Cash or in-kind? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAA NWFSC | 5% FTE | $8,753 | $8,753 | $8,753 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| NOAA NWFSC | 5% FTE | $6,514 | $6,514 | $6,514 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| Totals | $15,267 | $15,267 | $15,267 | |||
Section 9. Project future
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FY 2010 estimated budget: $325,220 FY 2011 estimated budget: $325,220 |
Comments: [Outyear comment field left blank] |
Future O&M costs:
Termination date: 9/30/11
Comments: Project will be completed when full assessment of recovery actions and goals is completed.
Final deliverables: Current devilerables include assessment report on current EDT unceratinity and prioritization of actions for recovery along with an assessment if these actions are likely to meet recovery goals. The assessment to reach recovery goals is a point estimate. Final deliverable will include an uncertainty for this point estimate.
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 | ProvinceExpense | Do Not Fund |
| NPCC DRAFT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Sep 15, 2006) [full Council recs] | ||||||
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ProvinceExpense | ||
ISRP PRELIMINARY REVIEW (Jun 2, 2006)
Recommendation: Fundable (Qualified)
NPCC comments: This proposal seeks to calibrate the EDT model in relation to the uncertainty that it brings with its assessments, rather than continue to have it treated as providing an absolute answer to habitat/limiting factor questions. One of the major shortcomings of the subbasin plans was the failure of most of them to prioritize habitat restoration actions within and between subbasins. This proposal makes a good case that it will be able to do that in a systematic way. The proposal is for WDFW to work with the Lower Columbia Fish Recovery Board (LCFRB) to develop prioritized lists of habitat restoration projects based on EDT assessments done for the subbasin plans. It describes the EDT work that was conducted and methodology developed by WDFW to estimate confidence intervals around EDT performance estimates and the geographic prioritization of restoration. The rationale is sound in linking this project to LCFRB recovery plan and Lower Columbia Subbasin Plan. The idea is to provide a more complete assessment of strategies used to recover lower Columbia River salmon and steelhead, for which threats persist, so that priorities can be developed. The value of this project will be extremely high if it produces a ranked list of restoration priorities, so limited funds for recovery actions can be applied to those projects that will have the greatest impact for recovering ESA-listed populations. It should be noted, however, that EDT does not have a dynamic geomorphic analysis capability. It would be a grave mistake to assume that appropriate choice of stream habitat restoration involving modification of the longitudinal profile or cross-section of a stream could rely solely on EDT results. The proposal mentions some possible overlap with proposal 200703100 which will develop a decision support system to list optimal watershed management strategies. The overlap does not seem to be too much, and if they coordinate well each project could help the other. The project has a single objective: to assess the effectiveness of salmon recovery actions developed in the LCFRB plan. Methods are described in great detail, and are scientifically sound and innovative. The project will have a strong evaluation component.
ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)
Recommendation: Fundable (Qualified)
NPCC comments: This proposal seeks to calibrate the EDT model in relation to the uncertainty that it brings with its assessments, rather than continue to have it treated as providing an absolute answer to habitat/limiting factor questions. One of the major shortcomings of the subbasin plans was the failure of most of them to prioritize habitat restoration actions within and between subbasins. This proposal makes a good case that it will be able to do that in a systematic way. The proposal is for WDFW to work with the Lower Columbia Fish Recovery Board (LCFRB) to develop prioritized lists of habitat restoration projects based on EDT assessments done for the subbasin plans. It describes the EDT work that was conducted and methodology developed by WDFW to estimate confidence intervals around EDT performance estimates and the geographic prioritization of restoration. The rationale is sound in linking this project to LCFRB recovery plan and Lower Columbia Subbasin Plan. The idea is to provide a more complete assessment of strategies used to recover lower Columbia River salmon and steelhead, for which threats persist, so that priorities can be developed. The value of this project will be extremely high if it produces a ranked list of restoration priorities, so limited funds for recovery actions can be applied to those projects that will have the greatest impact for recovering ESA-listed populations. It should be noted, however, that EDT does not have a dynamic geomorphic analysis capability. It would be a grave mistake to assume that appropriate choice of stream habitat restoration involving modification of the longitudinal profile or cross-section of a stream could rely solely on EDT results. The proposal mentions some possible overlap with proposal 200703100 which will develop a decision support system to list optimal watershed management strategies. The overlap does not seem to be too much, and if they coordinate well each project could help the other. The project has a single objective: to assess the effectiveness of salmon recovery actions developed in the LCFRB plan. Methods are described in great detail, and are scientifically sound and innovative. The project will have a strong evaluation component.