FY07-09 proposal 200729300
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Section 1. Administrative
| Proposal title | Umatilla River Basin Stream Temperature Monitoring |
| Proposal ID | 200729300 |
| Organization | Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation |
| Short description | CTUIR Water Resources Program will monitor stream temperatures in the Umatilla River Basin at 31 long term monitoring sites. |
| Information transfer | Raw data and data summaries will be uploaded to an internet accessible database. Annual reports and data summaries will be provided to the CTUIR Fisheries Program for use in their Monitoring and Evaluation Program. |
| Proposal contact person or principal investigator | |
Contacts
| Contact | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| Form submitter | ||
| Robin Harris | Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation | robinharris@ctuir.com |
| All assigned contacts | ||
| Robin Harris | Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation | robinharris@ctuir.com |
Section 2. Locations
Province / subbasin: Columbia Plateau / Umatilla
| Latitude | Longitude | Waterbody | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45.789 | -119.310 | stream | Umatilla River at Maxwell Dam. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.790 | -119.280 | stream | Umatilla River at Westland Dam. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.776 | -119.223 | stream | Umatilla River at Stanfield Dam. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.650 | -118.967 | stream | Umatilla River near Barnhart. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.649 | -118.905 | stream | Umatilla River near Coombs Canyon. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.661 | -118.860 | stream | Umatilla River near McKennon Station. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.667 | -118.630 | stream | Umatilla River above Minthorn Springs. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.675 | -118.593 | stream | Umatilla River 0.2 miles above Cayuse Bridge. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.692 | -118.419 | stream | Umatilla River at Thornhollow. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.708 | -118.350 | stream | Umatilla River lower Imeques. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.723 | -118.315 | stream | Umatilla River above Ryan Creek. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.742 | -118.244 | stream | Umatilla River below Forks. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.733 | -118.140 | stream | North Fork Umatilla River below Coyote Creek. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.729 | -118.115 | stream | North Fork Umatilla River at end of trail. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.782 | -119.241 | stream | Umatilla River below Stanfield. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.658 | -118.876 | stream | Umatilla River above Rieth Bridge. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.732 | -118.264 | stream | Umatilla River at Bar M. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.708 | -118.137 | stream | Buck Creek below Lake Creek. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.630 | -119.431 | stream | Butter Creek near Pine City Gage at Bridge. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.499 | -119.380 | stream | Butter Creek at USGS Gage. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.585 | -118.314 | stream | Camp Creek in Meacham Creek Basin. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.668 | -118.840 | stream | McKay Creek near mouth. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.512 | -118.612 | stream | North Fork McKay Creek at mouth. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.647 | -118.823 | stream | McKay Creek near Grade School. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.627 | -118.812 | stream | McKay Creek at Heavens Lane. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.483 | -118.267 | stream | East Fork Meacham Creek at mouth. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.526 | -118.283 | stream | North Fork Meacham Creek. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.552 | -118.311 | stream | Meacham Creek 2 miles below Camp Creek. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.570 | -118.318 | stream | Meacham Creek above Duncan. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.680 | -118.197 | stream | Thomas Creek near mouth. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
| 45.831 | -119.324 | stream | Umatilla River at Ponds. This location may change based on Fisheries Program input. |
Section 3. Focal species
primary: All Anadromous Fishsecondary: All Resident Fish
Section 4. Past accomplishments
| Year | Accomplishments |
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Section 5. Relationships to other projects
| Funding source | Related ID | Related title | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPA | 199000501 | Umatilla Basin Nat Prod M&E | From 1993 to 2006, stream temperature monitoring was part of project #199000501, Umatilla River Natural Production Monitoring and Evaluation Project. The CTUIR Fisheries Program approached the CTUIR Water Resources Program and requested the Water Resources Program take over the stream temperature monitoring portion of project #199000501 as it fits well with the Water Resources Program's comprehensive water quality monitoring plan. |
Section 6. Biological objectives
| Biological objectives | Full description | Associated subbasin plan | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Production | Maintain and enhance natural production, productivity, abundance, life history characteristics and genetic diversity of fish and mussels throughout the Umatilla Basin using habitat protection and improvement. | Umatilla | Temperature is a key indicator of the effects of: 1) Maintenance of Phase I and II, and implementation of Phase III Umatilla Basin Projects. 2) Purchase water rights from willing sellers. 3) Increase water conservation and irrigation efficiency. |
| Population and Environmental Status | Monitor the status and trends of fish and mussel populations, their habitats and ecosystems throughout the Umatilla Basin. | Umatilla | Temperature is a key indicator of the effects of: 1) Maintenance of Phase I and II, and implementation of Phase III Umatilla Basin Projects. 2) Purchase water rights from willing sellers. 3) Increase water conservation and irrigation efficiency. |
Section 7. Work elements (coming back to this)
| Work element name | Work element title | Description | Start date | End date | Est budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collect/Generate/Validate Field and Lab Data | Field data collection | Instrument QA/QC check and setup, thermograph deployment, mid-season thermograph audit, thermograph removal. Estimated cost includes personnel, fringe, vehicle, supplies, and indirect costs. | 3/1/2007 | 12/31/2009 | $47,196 |
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Biological objectives Natural Production Population and Environmental Status |
Metrics |
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| Create/Manage/Maintain Database | Database management | Thermograph download, Upload data to internet accessible database. Estimated costs include personnel, fringe, and indirect costs. | 3/1/2007 | 12/31/2009 | $7,785 |
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Biological objectives Natural Production Population and Environmental Status |
Metrics |
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| Analyze/Interpret Data | Data analysis | Quality check data using audit data, prepare data summaries and graphs. Estimated cost includes personnel, fringe, and indirect costs. | 3/1/2007 | 12/31/2009 | $11,005 |
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Biological objectives Natural Production Population and Environmental Status |
Metrics |
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| Disseminate Raw/Summary Data and Results | Annual reports | Prepare annual reports and internal reports. Estimated cost includes personnel, fringe, and indirect costs. | 3/1/2007 | 12/31/2009 | $9,490 |
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Biological objectives Natural Production Population and Environmental Status |
Metrics |
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Section 8. Budgets
Itemized estimated budget
| Item | Note | FY07 | FY08 | FY09 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personnel | 0.20 FTE Water Quality Specialist, 0.06 FTE Water Quality Coordinator | $11,015 | $11,350 | $11,690 |
| Fringe Benefits | 27% | $2,974 | $3,065 | $3,156 |
| Supplies | 10 thermographs and casings per year at $140 each, 2008-2009 | $0 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Travel | GSA vehicle, insurance | $2,750 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Overhead | Indirect 39% | $6,528 | $7,240 | $7,408 |
| Totals | $23,267 | $25,805 | $26,404 | |
Total estimated FY 2007-2009 budgets
| Total itemized budget: | $75,476 |
| Total work element budget: | $75,476 |
Cost sharing
| Funding source/org | Item or service provided | FY 07 est value ($) | FY 08 est value ($) | FY 09 est value ($) | Cash or in-kind? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife | 11 thermographs in Umatilla Basin | $4,400 | $4,400 | $4,400 | In-Kind | Under Development |
| Umatilla SWCD | 8 thermographs in Umatilla Basin | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| US Bureau of Reclamation | 8 thermographs in Umatilla Basin | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 | In-Kind | Under Development |
| USFS, Umatilla National Forest | NIST thermometer, yearly calibration | $480 | $120 | $120 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| USFS, Umatilla National Forest | 8 thermographs in Umatilla basin | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 | In-Kind | Confirmed |
| Totals | $14,480 | $14,120 | $14,120 | |||
Section 9. Project future
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FY 2010 estimated budget: $27,017 FY 2011 estimated budget: $27,017 |
Comments: [Outyear comment field left blank] |
Future O&M costs: none
Termination date: none
Comments: Stream temperature monitoring will continue to be an important element in salmonid restoration efforts. This project is a long-term monitoring project.
Final deliverables: Annual Reports, Final Report, Data accessible on website
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 modest project proposal is to secure 10 thermographs, the staff time to deploy them, and analyze data as part of a larger scale temperature monitoring project in the subbasin. Temperature is a key variable for watershed and habitat improvements in the subbasin. Elevated temperature is a described as limiting factor for fish (focal and non-focal species) productivity and survival. While this is a modest project that ties in directly with a broader subbasin temperature M&E project and funding will likely be ongoing as part of a long term monitoring need, the priority of these gauges is not clearly justified. The ISRP recommends the project sponsors better describe why these are the key locations for thermographs and how the information gained will address a key management activity. Also, what is the statistical design for placement of these gauges - especially the ten new gauges? What is the rationale for distribution of these gauges and the intensity of the sampling? Why the 58 in the places they are? The proposal would be improved by a reporting of the data collected from the existing 58 gauges. Specifically, it is not clear why so many monitoring sites are needed. Has there been an effort to compare records to see whether some sites might be omitted? The clustering of thermographs suggests that potential problem areas have been identified, but there is no discussion of this in the Narrative. The question is whether this placement is adequate for purposes that can be foreseen?
ISRP FINAL REVIEW (Aug 31, 2006)
Recommendation: Fundable (Qualified)
NPCC comments: This modest project proposal is to secure 10 thermographs, the staff time to deploy them, and analyze data as part of a larger scale temperature monitoring project in the subbasin. Temperature is a key variable for watershed and habitat improvements in the subbasin. Elevated temperature is a described as limiting factor for fish (focal and non-focal species) productivity and survival. While this is a modest project that ties in directly with a broader subbasin temperature M&E project and funding will likely be ongoing as part of a long term monitoring need, the priority of these gauges is not clearly justified. The ISRP recommends the project sponsors better describe why these are the key locations for thermographs and how the information gained will address a key management activity. Also, what is the statistical design for placement of these gauges - especially the ten new gauges? What is the rationale for distribution of these gauges and the intensity of the sampling? Why the 58 in the places they are? The proposal would be improved by a reporting of the data collected from the existing 58 gauges. Specifically, it is not clear why so many monitoring sites are needed. Has there been an effort to compare records to see whether some sites might be omitted? The clustering of thermographs suggests that potential problem areas have been identified, but there is no discussion of this in the Narrative. The question is whether this placement is adequate for purposes that can be foreseen? See ISRP comments on the “Umatilla Initiative” under proposal 198343600.